St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Reflections for Police Officer Norvelle Brown
Brother Norvelle, you have served God and his children in St. Louis very well. Although your tour of duty here is finished you are beginning His tour of duty on the golden streets of His kingdom in heaven, along with all our brothers and sisters who have gone before you and will come after. One day we will all will join you on that patrol beat and be blessed to be in God's presence and to be united with you and those there with you now. Farewell my brother, God speed, peace to all your family.
Tom Bradley, AZ State FOP Chaplain
Tom Bradley, Chaplain AZ FOP
Phoenix AZ PD Retired
August 18, 2007
My prayers go out to the family, police force, and community. He died serving his community and country;therefore heaven is rejoicing. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. May God comfort you all as the days go by.
God Bless,
Keisha
Lakeisha Madison-Hemphill and Family
Charlotte, NC Civilan
August 18, 2007
To the Mother of Norvelle may God touch your heart and ease your pain. I know no amount of words can take the ache of losing your son away, but know that God is sitting right next to you waiting for you to put your head on his shoulder. May God bless everyone who was touched by Officer Brown.
Vanessa C
August 18, 2007
It's great to wake up this morning and hear that the suspects have been caught. I know it's not easy for your family, friends, and fellow officers, but justice will be served.
August 18, 2007
May the Lord receive the soul of your faithfully departed servant into his Kingdom with praise.
Sgt. Frank Scimonelli
Knox County Sheriff's Office Knox County Tennessee
August 18, 2007
Officer Brown, May you rest in peace. Prayers to your family and Officers of the St. Louis Police Department. Your a true hero. Your brother officers will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you have made.
Sgt. Paul Fortunato
Harding Township N.J.
August 18, 2007
One less good man has left our ranks. His calling in a profession that is sometimes thankless. He died doing what he liked to do. He paid the ultimate sacrifice to his community and state. Even though your tour of duty was short, it meant so much to so many. 10-42, your have served us all very well.
John W. Fields Jr.
Director of Security, Columbia Mall, Columbia, Mo.
August 18, 2007
I happen to at the Barnes transporting a patient from Springfield,Mo when this event took place. I found out later that Officer Brown had died. I have many friends that are police officers and would be devastated if this were to happen to one of them. Officer Brown's death was such a senseless killing. May his famiy and co-workers find peace and justice. RIP.
Never a stranger just a friend I have not met.
Mattie Mabon- Paramedic
Springfield, Mo
Mattie M. Paramedic
St. Johns- Springfield, Mo
August 18, 2007
I am deeply touched by the senseless violence that you tried to keep out the neighborhood that you lived in! How dare do the persons that committed this senseless act upon you be able to ever show their faces in this community again!
You were and always will be the man, son, uncle, and HERO that others only wished they could attain. One year on the force and the impact that you have made in the community will always be CHERISHED!
May God bring your family, co-worker's, friends, and the St. Louis community the strength to continue your mission of trying to keep the streets safe.
We had a very good teacher in you Norvelle!
May you rest in peace in The Kingdom of Heaven!
The Lee Family
St. Louis City Resident
August 18, 2007
OFC. BROWN REST IN PEACE AND GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THESE ROUGH TIMES. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON US DOWN HERE WEARING BLUE AND JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL IN THE END
TBO
MPD ILLINOIS
August 18, 2007
You did your family, your department and the uniform proud. I have faith that the good men and women of the St Louis PD will bring the cowards to justice. Rest in peace brother in blue, we'll take it from here.
Ptlm Michael A. Russo #4453
Middletown Twp, Bucks County, PA
August 18, 2007
I did not know the officer but this is very sad .My husband is a Firefighter in the United States Air Force and he said when he get out of the Air Force he wants to become a Police Officer and I told him I was not sure of him becoming one.Since this has happen I have made up my mind that he is not going to be one.What happen to this young officer who was 1 year younger than my husband and I is very sad.Every time I read more and more about this tragedy I get sadder and sadder.I start to cry because it is so sad that people in this world are so stupid and do stupid things like this.That officer was just doing his job trying to provide for whomever he had to and look what happen and I hear they were young children too.My prayers goes out to Brown Family.God is on your side.
Ce-Ce
Viewer
August 18, 2007
I AM SOOOOO TIRED OF DOING THIS~!! I AM TIRED OF LOGGING ON, AND SEEING 1, 2 3 EVEN 4 MORE OFFICERS DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY~!!! THIS IS INSANE~!!!!!!! THIS IS MADNESS, IT HAS TO STOP~! OFFICER BROWN, YOUR DEATH WILL NEVER BE IN VAIN........SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, WE WILL FIND THE "SKELL", THAT TOOK YOU AWAY FROM US~!!
RIP OFFICER "BROWN"...WWE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.....JOB WELL DONE~!
RETIRED CO, NEW YORK
CO GAIL HOSMER
August 18, 2007
My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Norvelle Brown~ 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, Officer Brown!
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004
August 18, 2007
Godspeed brother, we'll take it from here.
Sgt. Jason Black
Litchfield, Illinois PD
August 18, 2007
Officer brown,you will always be remembered in out hearts and to all Police Officers around the world risking their lifes while apprehending criminals,i salute all of you. We make a difference!
Sgt Sim
Singapore Police Officer
August 18, 2007
On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. This tragedy leaves a void within his police family throughout the country.
To the family, Officer Brown's Law Enforcement Family supports you and your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and the members of the St. Louis Police Department.
Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl
August 18, 2007
The SLMPD lost a great young officer in Norvelle Brown. He was a type of officer who would come back to the Bureau and always inquire if we were looking for someone, always willing to give and offer assistance to any officer.
Norvelle is a true example, and testiment to this "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD".
To Mrs. Allie Brown and Family God Bless You all from the Home of the REAL POLICE!
Det. Davis North Patrol Detective Bureau
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
August 18, 2007
See you on the other side brother.. R.I.P
Danny
NYPD
August 17, 2007
God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. You will be missed by all. You are a hero to us all. You are now walking your beat in heaven. Rest in peace my brother in blue.
E.B
San Francisco Police Dept.
August 17, 2007
WHEN I HEARD THE INITIAL REPORTS ON THE TELEVISION THE OTHER NIGHT, MY HEART SANK. I PRAYED OVER AND OVER "PLEASE GOD NOT AGAIN, NOT ANOTHER"...IM SO TIRED OF THIS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ANOTHER FUNERAL, ANOTHER LIFE TAKEN AWAY, ANOTHER GOOD OFFICER GONE.
TO OFFICER BROWNS FAMILY, YOU SHOULD BE SO VERY PROUD OF YOUR SON. YOU RAISED A GOOD, STRONG, BRAVE, GENEROUS YOUNG MAN WHO HAD SO MUCH TO OFFER AND MADE SUCH A HUGE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IN SUCH A SHORT TIME.
IM HEARTSICK THAT THE ONES THAT DID THIS WERE TEENAGERS. JUST SICK. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM.
OFFICER BROWN, WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT AND WE WILL NEVER EVER EVER FORGET YOU.
KL
August 17, 2007
the pastor and members of the monumental m.b . church
offer our heartfelt prayers and blessing to the family
of officer Brown, may God keep in his care.
Pastor johnson White and all ministers
pastor johnson white
monumental m.b. church
August 17, 2007
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.
Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.
August 17, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE. GONE FAR TOO SOON.
Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/Long Island Region
August 17, 2007
"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED BUT HOW HE LIVED THAT MAKES HIM A HERO." All I can think when I read about this officer is "WHY???!!!" Thank God for the men and women in blue. I can only imagine what this world would be like without them! THANK YOU for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.
Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
August 17, 2007
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