Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you so much for your service. Rest peacefully in the arms of your Heavenly Father. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

July 7, 2007

You will be missed. I will always remember the times we had laughing and joking with each other, you were so easy to get along with and well respected. I remember talking with you and you saying how excited you were to go to the road. You will always be remembered as a hero to me. Brother you will never be forgotten.

Deputy R. Giovengo III
JPSO

July 7, 2007

May God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten. Blessed are the peacemakers for they protect the kingdom of God.

Officer Mike Boaz
Paris Police Department

July 7, 2007

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know

But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay

R.I.P. brother,we will take it from here.
May God watch over your family and friends and bring them peace in knowing that you now enjoy your reward in heaven.

Deputy Barry Matherne Jr
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

I too was a JPSO rookie at the ripe old age of 20 yrs old in Jan. 1985. I got my start in the old third district. I was so pleased as I have heard you were to get my unit even though it had over 100,000 miles on it. I like you followed family into law enforcement. Like you I was so pleased to be "cut loose" and over the FTO program. I was ready to kick butt and take names. I am also like your family members, a police survivor. The family member I followed, my father was killed in a line of duty traffic accident in Feb 1986 after 38 years on the job. So I too know the unbearable pain of losing a love one not only as a brother in blue, but as a immediate family member. Shortly after that, I lost a dear friend and former FTO from JPSO, Kathy Briscoe. She was lost assisting another deputy while off duty. you will have your day, a day that you richly deserve, too many police cars to count, lights blazing sirens screaming will escort you. Hundreds of your brothers will stand at attention saluting you. A 21 gun salute will blast out in respect for you. A chilling, heart numbing tune, "Taps" will be played for you. Your precious love ones will receive the Flag. There will not be a dry eye left. Saint Michael the chief of police in heaven will greet you at the pearly gates and welcome you to Saint Peter's district. Your brothers here will not rest until the low life responsible pays (if the coward lives). You will not be gone nor forgotten. For your strength and courage will live on to inspire every new deputy, every police officer everywhere. You got the call, you gave your all, and it was more than enough. So prop your feet up and take a load off up there. But keep an ear to the radio so that when your brother's number is called you can meet them at the gate with a cup of coffee and a smile. Oh and put in a good word for me up there, I like nights off.

Master Trooper Mike Verdi
former JPSO currently LSP

July 7, 2007

It's always with a heavy heart to hear of another loss of one of our officer's, May the love and the comfort of God
be with the family,fiancee,co workers of this hero,
Go and Rest in peace now Blue Angel, It's now time to take your beat on Heaven's streets,

Mother of a Duputy Sheriff
in MD.

July 7, 2007

Rest in Peace

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

July 7, 2007

Rest in peace, Josh. To Josh's family, we are here for you and know that Josh will never be forgotten. God Bless

Sgt. Frank Guttuso
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day ofovertime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on thisorder?
A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark,scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform.
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, andtestify in court the next day.
"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffeeand half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's thethree pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before heasks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wisheshe'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his headfor his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am,when he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civilservice paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?"she asked.
"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes;recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arresta gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges todebate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor.
This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crimescenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort amurder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcementisn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peaceofficer. "There's a leak,"she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying toput too much into this model."
"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to thatfunny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."
"You're a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said.

Sgt. 3908
STPSO

July 7, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to Mr Norris's family, friends and fiancee.It's always sad when a life is taken in such a way as this.Everyone is and should be proud of this young officer.He knew the risks involved in this line of work,and yet he still wanted to help others.He's a true hero in so many ways.His spirit will always be there and so will his memory.I didn't know Joshua Norris personaly, but I would like to pay my respects.God bless you Mr Joshua Norris and the Norris family.

OP35
JPSO Communications

July 6, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to Mr Norris's family, friends and fiancee.It's always sad when a life is taken in such a way as this.Everyone is and should be proud of this young officer.He knew the risks involved in this line of work,and yet he still wanted to help others.He's a true hero in so many ways.His spirit will always be there and so will his memory.I didn't know Joshua Norris, but I would like to pay my respects.God bless you Mr Joshua Norris and the Norris family.

OP 35

July 6, 2007

My thoughts & prayers are W/your family & you. You are a hero & will be missed by all!!!

Sgt David Dufault
Hartford PD Hartford, Ct.

July 6, 2007

God Bless this fine young man and his survivors. Now you may be the protector of Heaven's Gates.

Ret. Sgt. Jeff Partyka, Reno Police Dept.

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You gave your life so early in your career. It was not in vain. God will tell you the same thing. In valor there is hope.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department

July 6, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Deputy Sheriff Norris!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother !!

Deputy
Broome Co. Sheriffs Office - Binghamton NY

July 6, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Norris and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Deputy Norris has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Deputy Norris, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Norris is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace.

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

July 6, 2007

God bless you, Dep. Norris...you were too young to make such a sacrifice. My condolences to your family and co-workers.

O'Connor
Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, Montana

July 6, 2007

It's hard to believe that just a week ago I was talking to you in intake @ the CC and you were telling me how happy you were to finally be on your own and that you have your own unit (eventhough it was a clunker). And now we are all sitting here leaving our memories and prayers for you. You were one of the best deputies in the medical dept. @ the CC. You will truly be missed by all. I am honored to have known such a great man and friend as yourself. You have given a new meaning to "The Fallen Hero"

May you always rest in peace.

Tiffany Adams
JPCC-Medical Dept

July 6, 2007

I REMEMBER AS A BRAND NEW POLICE OFFICER, "I KNEW" I COULD CHANGE THE WORLD. I COULD RIGHT EVERY WRONG. LOCK UP ALL THE BAD GUYS AND I WORE A BIG S ON MY CHEST. LATER THAT EVOLVED TO "I THOUGHT" I COULD CHANGE THE WORLD AND ULTIMATELY "HOPED" THAT I COULD CHANGE THE WORLD. THIS YOUNG MAN STILL "KNEW" HE COULD CHANGE THE WORLD AND HE CERTAINLY HAS. HE HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON ALL POLICE OFFICERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. I NEVER KNEW THIS YOUNG HERO, BUT HE SURELY WAS THE TYPE OF MAN I WOULD HAVE BY MY SIDE, AS REFLECTED BY THOSE WHO KNEW HIM. I WILL NOT CRY FOR THIS HERO, YET I WILL REMEBER HIM ALWAYS AND TRY TO CARRY ON THE GOOD WORK HE HAS STARTED. WE ARE ALL APPOINTED BY OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST, AS POLICE OFFICERS AND I HOLD STRONG TO THAT, KNOWING THAT DEPUTY NORRIS FULFILLED GOD'S APPOINTMENT. GOD BLESS DEPUTY NORRIS' FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND KNOW THAT YOU CAN CALL UPON ME FOR ANY NEED.

SGT. SCOTT D. VINSON
GRETNA POLICE DEPT

July 6, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice. Gods speed my brother you will always be remembered.

To the family of Officer Norris please know you will always be in our prayers. It takes a certain person to be a Police Officer and your loved one was that person. I am so sorry for your loss but for heavens gain and our guardian angel I thank you.

Nancy Cadenhead
St Louis County PD

Nancy Cadenhead
St Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys Office

July 6, 2007

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our community. We are praying for your family and the members of JPSO. Rest assured that you will not be forgotten.

P.F.
ICE - SAC/New Orleans

Special Agent
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) New Orleans, LA

July 6, 2007

What can I say, my prayers will be with you and your family. Please watch over us. You will never be forgotten, blue sticks together from now and through all eternity.

Deputy Steven Fontenot
St. Charles S.O.

July 6, 2007

May God Bless your family, friends and co-workers. Know that you will be missed by all including the public which who you were serving. I am a former Police Officer and my heart goes out to your family, fiance, friends and co-workers. Rest in Peace

Susie Sauvage

July 6, 2007