Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Words cannot express the deep felt sympathy I have for those that this fallen warrior has left behind.

Thank you Deputy Norris for your service and you shall not be forgotten. You are a true American hero.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 6, 2007

Josh, I can still remember us in the academy together. All of our countless nights studying at CC's to get through it. I can still remember us being the greatest paintball team there ever was (at least in our minds we were) I just wish we could have played one more time. I remember all of the times we went to the gym, pushing you to do more weights because I knew you could. We all knew that you would make a great police officer, we only wish that we could have seen more of what you had to offer to the JPSO family. Thanks for the memories. You will be missed, you were a great officer and friend.

Deputy Christopher Cade
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Norris. Another hero taken too soon!
May God comfort you all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all.
Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

July 6, 2007

To the family and co-workers fo Deputy Sheriff Norris, I am so sorry for your loss, God Bless you all. A few days ago we lost one of our own (Deputy Michael Page) and our hearts are still hurting. I don't think we will ever get over this pain, but I can say that I feel safer having angels watch over us. Rest in peace brother.

Det. Claudia Phelps
Texarkana Arkansas PD

July 6, 2007

A true hero is measured by the actions taken in life. Deputy Joshua Norris is, and will be forever remembered as a hero, may God Bless your soul Deputy Norris. God will have a true, dedicated, hero to patrol the streets of heaven.
One day you will be there to meet us fellow officers that will follow you into the gates of heaven, and if we maybe so blessed we will shake your hand and thank you for your dedication to the job.
May god wrap his loving arms around the family, friends, and fellow officers to comfort them in this enormous loss.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the men and women of the,Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office . Though we may never meet nor may we know your names, we feel your loss, and forever we will open our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of your agency, God Speed.

Sincerely Yours,
The Men and Women of the Mason County Sheriff’s office – Ludington Michigan.

Men and Women of the MCSO
Mason County Sheriff's Office - Ludington MI

July 6, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris as well as to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Norris, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 6, 2007

A Police Officer's Prayer

Oh Lord, while I'm on my beat

May I know that you're with me,

And protect me as I go to guard

Other's lives and property.

Help me ignore those who scorn

And show me no respect,

But be mindful of all citizens

I've sworn to protect.

Be with my fellow officers

And guard their safety too.

May I always put duty first

In the work that I must do.

May I not disgrace the uniform

But bring pride to the badge I wear.

That I'd be a good policeman, Lord

Would be my only prayer.

Amen

Tom Tully/Res.Captain
Westwego P.D.

July 6, 2007

I am very sorry for the loss of another brother in blue. My thoughts and prayers are extended to all of you at Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office. God Bless all of yall. To Deputy Norris, thank you for you service to God and our country. Even though it was a short hitch that you served, your intentions were pure and appriciated. Thank you sir. You now serve as a gaurdian angel to us all. Rest in peace my brother

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City PD. Louisiana

July 6, 2007

Policeman's 23rd Psalm


The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Retired Deputy
St Tammany and Jefferson Parish

July 6, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts
Town of Oconomowoc

July 6, 2007

May God be with the Norris family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office. Be strong for each other.

Fonda Lartigue
Wife of Chief of Police Lartigue Ville Platte Louisiana

July 6, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy Norris, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 6, 2007

God speed brother. Even though we have never served together you were my brother. Please watch over all of us and help us keep safe.

Detective Perrin
Westwego P.D.

July 6, 2007

Lee814Family

Our hearts and prayers to Deputy Norris's fiancee, family, and friends...
"Josh-You are fondly remembered ... you took pride in your job and being the best LEO you could be...
A good-hearted person, loyal to your brothers and sisters, always smiling and happy...
Deeply In love with your fiancee, proud of your brothers and family... Always keeping them in your heart...
Friend and brother, you will be sadly missed..."
Your friend,
Lee

Deputy Lee
JPSO

July 6, 2007

To the family and friends of Deputy Norris our deepest sympathy goes out to you. To our friends at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office our sympathy and prayers go out to you as well.

Board Of Directors
Police Emerald Society of Baltimore, MD

July 6, 2007

To the Family and Friends: May God give you comfort during this difficult time. Deputy Norris - you are a true hero-you made the ultimate sacrifice. God Speed!

Carolyn Russum - Community Relations
St. Francisville Police Department

July 6, 2007

It is unfornatute that a young officer had to die at the hands of a person who did not appreciat life. I only hope this officer knew JESUS as his savior. My heart and prayers go out to his family, friends and Co-wokers(Brothers in Blue). For your "Detication" to duty will be greately missed.

Detetcive Jarad Greene
St Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 6, 2007

God Bless Deputy Norris, as well as his family, friends, and fellow officers from Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office. This saddens me terribly - Deputy Norris was so young. Please know that you will never be forgotten and you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
GOD BLESS.

LEO Wife
NJ

July 6, 2007

Oh my dear, you were just a boy. Why can't we all just get along, live and let live? I am so sorry.

Debbie Brewer
citizen and COPS member

July 6, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Such a very young age, it isn't fair! Know that what ever he was doing, he was doing it because he was proud to have been a Deputy. "TO PROTECT & TO SERVER" GOD BLESS YOU and may he always watch over his family, loved ones and co-workers. REST IN PEACE............

Mother of fallen officer:
Officer Joselito A. Barber EOW 08-13-06
Seattle PD, WA.

Lorna A. Ring
Mother of fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber Seattle PD, WA EOW 8-13-06

July 6, 2007

God Bless Josh. May you rest in peace HERO. You will never be forgotten.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

RIP Brother.....

God's Speed.

Robert Allen

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace, Joshua your service to the community will not be forgotten.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

July 6, 2007

May our Lord and Savior watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May He also comfort you in His loving arms and lead you into eternal life. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my friend, you've earned it!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 6, 2007