Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother,
Have no fear. We will carry on the shield you held close to your heart and soul. You will never be forgotten because TRUE WARRIORS LIVE ON FOREVER. God Bless you and your Family.

Police Officer Joseph Maumus III
New Orleans Police Department Special Operations Division

July 6, 2007

To Josh's family I can't believe this happened!I am still in shock!! I remember when Josh was a young teenager and he wanted so badly to be part of the JPSO. He will be missed by my WHOLE family!! TO THE REST OF Josh family (you know who I am refering to) I am SO VERY sorry for YOUR LOSS!! I PRAY for ALL of you!! REMEMBER JOSH LOVED WHAT HE DID AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! TO his BROTHERS I LOVE YALL!!!!!!! To Josh Look over your wonderful family ! AND THANK YOU FOR BEING THE HERO THAT YOU ARE!!!

Liz H
Daughter of two officers

July 6, 2007

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
1 Timothy 4:7,8
REST IN PEACE

Mark A. Drennen Sr.
Civilian

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace, Deputy Norris. You will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you so much for your Service, Sir.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

July 6, 2007

Josh I always considered you a part of my family; I thank you for bringing love and joy to my daughter’s life, if for only a short time. A father could not have asked for a better quality of man for his daughter. I wish I could have bounced a couple of your kids on my knee, but God had a higher calling for you. I hope you know that both Beth and I loved you like a son.

Deputy Latour

July 6, 2007

"The Final Inspection"
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 rough.
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.

3rd District JPSO

July 6, 2007

Such a tragedy. So young Another of our Officers giving his life in the LOD.
My prayers and condolences to your fiancee family friends and to your Police Family. Deputy Norris you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. thank you for all your hard work and dedication and the sacrifice you made in protecting the people of Louisiana. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

July 6, 2007

I met Deputy Norris one time and quickly realized his passion for law enforcement. Deputy Norris was well on his way to living his dream, engaged the day before his death, he purchased a new home, and was preparing for a career in law enforcement.
Brave to the very end, you will never be forgotten. May God quickly take the life of the coward who shot you.

Officer Gary Warren
Tulane University Police Department

July 6, 2007

God bless you Josh.. we have only known each other for a short time but thats all it took for me to know that you were a great man, officer, and friend.
R.I.P. brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Daniel Bergeron
CCCPD

July 6, 2007

"Thank you "Chuck Norris"! Vince Vaughn "Dodgeball" and Lt. Young to Joshua during recruit training. See you in heaven.
Godspeed my little buddy.

Ray

Ray Young
Lieutenant JPSO Range

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother

Patrolman
Brush Colorado PD

July 6, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PEACE TO YOUR FREINDS AND THE JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT THIS TIME OF GREAT PAIN. CONCERNED LAW ENFORCEMENT MEN AND WOMEN ACROSS THE NATION WILL FEEL THE PAIN AS WELL.

P.O.
BELLWOOD PD, IL

July 6, 2007

Even though we have never served together you will always be my brother. I know you will watch over us and keep us safe. My heart is with you and your family. BROTHERS BEYOND THE GRAVE.

Det. Reed Perrin (SRT)
Westwego P.D.

July 6, 2007

TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE AND DEDICATION THAT YOU HAVE DISPLAYED DURING YOUR SHORT TERM OF DUTY. YOU ARE A HERO, NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR SHORT JOURNEY IN THIS WORLD. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT AND COUNTRY. TO YOUR LOVED ONES, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS, MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF THEM DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT IN THIER LIVES.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 6, 2007

I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the lord my God is with me wherever I go. “Joshua 1:9”

A police officer can do everything right, but it does'nt make us bulletproof. Bad things happen to good officers. Joshua was ambushed, and if anyone of us had responded to that call we may have been the one that just did'nt make. It's said, "only the good die young." I have to believe that. I think that Orson Welles said it best, "People Sleep Peaceably in Thier Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to do Violence on Their Behalf"

It's now time to take your beat on heaven's streets. God speed, and sleep well my brother!

DEPUTY THOMAS GAI JP344
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 6, 2007

Family and fellow Officers of Deputy Sheriff Norris
Please receive my deepest condolences,prayers and hope for you all as you come to terms with this tragedy.
Bob
Chaplain Bob Harper
Chaplain Coordinator
RCMP "K" Division

Chaplain Bob Harper
RCMP "K" Division

July 6, 2007

Josh,
I remember talking to you just about a week ago, and you were telling me how happy you were to be working on your own now. You were complaining about the unit they gave you, but were happy none the less. Your life was cut short way too early. You were a good policeman, and a good friend. I will miss you. Your family will be in my prayers. Rest In Peace brother. You will truly be missed by many.

Christopher Leger
Former Deputy - Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

July 6, 2007

You will be missed Brother.

Crescent city Connection Police

July 6, 2007

The loss of any officer under such circumstances is a tragedy, but this is deepened by the fact that Deputy Norris was so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and co-workers of this brave young deputy.

Major C. Broughton
Volusia County (FL) Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

Deputy Norris Believe me you left a mark on law enforcement. You only served for a very short time, you were taken from this earth way before your prime. Sir I THANK YOU so much for serving and your family and fellow officers. You will be missed!! Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office lost a great person. God speed sir.

Corrections Officer/Reserve J, Zimmerman
Bowie County Correctional Center-Texarkana,Tx.

July 6, 2007

God bless Deputy Norris' family, agency and friends. My prayers are with you. There is no greater loss than the loss of a hero.

Officer Sharon Mooney
St. Francisville Police Department

July 6, 2007

So young to pay the ultimate sacrifice.... God bless my ["little"] brother. Thank you for your commitment. There is a special place in heaven, for officers who are angels here on earth.... Rest in peace.

Detective III
LAPD

July 6, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, CSPD Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

July 6, 2007

Josh I was proud of you and happy you were going to marry my neice and wish you could of tried out for the SWAT Team. Watch over us



Love Kenny

Sgt. Kenneth Latour
J.P.S.O. Vice/ SWAT

July 6, 2007