Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Officer Norris and co-workers, we are so very sorry for your loss. We know the pain all to well and I pray that God will surround you with His love and strength. Officer Norris thank you for the BRAVERY and the SACRIFICE you made to protect others.
You will never be forgotten!

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

July 6, 2007

Josh was my brother both by blood and by the badge. My family appreciates all of the love and support that everyone has shown. My little brother was taken way too soon. I loved him more than my own life. I will miss him everyday of my life and beyond. My only hope is that I can become even half of the deputy and man that he was. He was my little brother, but I the oldest brother, looked up to him. God speed and rest Josh, I love you. God Bless JPSO, my family, both my brothers, and all of you.

Dep. Robin C. Calvert
JPSO

July 6, 2007

God Bless you during this time. I am so sorry to hear yet another young officer down. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Missy Woodard
widow D/S Woodard 8/2/03

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother, God be with you and your family.

Patrolman Eric Grisham
Marietta P.D., Oklahoma

July 6, 2007

U are a hero! Your job on earth may be done but I know you will always walk the beat in Heaven. Watch over our brothers as they continue where you left off.

Someone killed a police officer today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of out country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.

The Beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he’d gone off to war.
Thought the flag of out nation won’t fly at half-mast,
To his name, they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today.
It happened in your town and mine.
While we sleep in comfort behind out locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie’s side.
He answered the call and gave his all,
And a part of America dies.


n Memory of
Joshua Norris

Krystal-Dispatcher
JPSO

July 6, 2007

Another sad day, rest in peace brother.

p beaulac officer
Essex County Dept Of Corrections

July 6, 2007

Another Officer paid the ultimate sacrifice with his life he now belongs to the the group that is called the elite officers
association where all of these brave men have sacrificed their lives to protect the people they swore to serve. So today we all shed a tear for the loss of a young unselfish dedicated officer who was just doing his job.

May God Bless his family and the brothers and sisters of the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office.

Detective Retired V Iello
NYPD

July 6, 2007

Godspeed Deputy Norris. We will carry on the fight.

Louisiana Dept. of Jusice

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue ...... you are not forgotten and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.... Godspeed.....

Dy. K. Inman
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

Josh,
At a time like this, I try to remember the good times. I think of us joking around in the Academy or during our months together at JPCC. You will be sorely missed by all of your friends and family, and I believe that we are all better for having known you. For now, just know that you helped make the world a better place.
God speed brother. Until we meet again...

Henry

Dep. Henry Conravey
JPSO, 3rd District

July 6, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU.

P.O.IV Juan L. Curet
New Orleans Police Dept. (RETIRED)

July 6, 2007

Deputy Norris, you are a hero brave and true. Thank you for what you've done for your country and community. Rest in Peace Brother, you did good.....we'll take it from here.

Sgt Joshua Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

So young and taken too soon. We lost our hero here on March 1, 2006, NYS Trooper Andy Sperr. God Bless all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wife of a NYS Trooper

July 6, 2007

So young and taken too soon. We lost our hero here on March 1, 2006, NYS Trooper Andy Sperr. God Bless all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wife of a NYS Trooper

July 6, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

July 6, 2007

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Norris for you willingness to serve and to lay down your life for those you serve. May the Lord richly bless your family, friends, and co-workers at this time. May your sacrifice not have been in vain. Perhaps your example will set a standard for others who will follow you.

Beverly Sibley

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Norris' famil. As well as his Law enforcement family. My heart breaks for everyone involved.

Deputy
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (GA)

July 6, 2007

"LET US HONOR THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO HAVE FALLEN IN THE LINE OF DUTY SO THAT WE MAY REMAIN FREE!"

The Final Inspection
Author: Unknown

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here.
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Rest in peace my brother!

Detective Andre A. Cavalier
Westwego Police Department

July 6, 2007

May the Lord bless Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris, his family, friends and fellow co-workers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, PA

July 6, 2007

My god be with you Deputy Norris,and your family,and the Men,and Women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's dept. during this tragic time. You are a true HERO brother.

Officer Dannis Drummonds
Homewood Police (Alabama)

July 6, 2007

DEPUTY NORRIS GOD BLESS YOU-REST IN PEACE

OFFICER M KOEGEL
NJDOC

July 6, 2007

I had the honor of working side by side with Deputies from the Jefferson Parrish during Katrina. I did not know Deputy Norris but have known many like him, true heroes who gave all.

Det. E.M. Bruss
SFPD / Auto Theft Task Force

Detective Eric M. Bruss
Santa Fe (TX) Police Dep.

July 6, 2007

A True Americain Hero, To Protect and To Serve And Gave It All, To The Loved Ones Left Behind I am Sorry For Your Great Loss , and to the Department Such a young Officer, I know Your Hearts are heavy Be Strong Officer Joshua Norris Lives one Thru You, I am a Christain and I know He is with The Alighty Himself God , God Rest This Brave Officers Soul and Give Comfort To The Ones left behind God Speed

Steven Waggoner
N/A

July 6, 2007

Deputy Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, N.Y.

July 6, 2007

WE JUST WANT TO SAY THAT WE WILL MISS U AND YOUR SMILE AND WE WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT CHUCKIE CHEESE PLAYING AROUND WHEN THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IN SCHOOL.

TArah and Brandy
friends

July 6, 2007