St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Reflections for Police Officer Norvelle Brown
To Officer Brown's family, friends and co-workers,
Our hearts go out to you. Please know that Norvelle died a hero and that we will never forget him. Our family will be here if you need anything.
Norvelle-
Thank you for the wonderful job that you did. It takes a special person to do this job. We will be here for your family with whatever they need. Please watch over them.
The Sloan Family
Officer Nick Sloan EOW 1/30/04
Kelly (Sloan) Brown
Officer Nick Sloan's sister EOW 1/30/04
August 16, 2007
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
August 16, 2007
My prayers go out to your family, friends and the men and women of the St. Louis Police Dept. May God bring peace to your hearts as you mourn his loss. Rest in peace brother.
Officer Allen Noles
Grand Rapids Police Department, MI
August 16, 2007
To Sis Mae Mae and the entire family,
Our prayers are with you and we know that GOD is a keeper and a heart fixer. Remember that GOD is able no matter what the situation is.
We love you all
Sis Val Lane
TRS
ST LOUIS CITY POLICE DEPT
August 16, 2007
Officer Brown you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.
State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
August 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the St. Louis City Police Department and Officer Brown's family. No words will be able to describe your pain, but we are praying for you.
Sister-in-law Jeremy Chambers
E.O.W. 04-24-2006
Jessica Chambers
Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Officer
August 16, 2007
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our condolences and sympathy are extended.
Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-MO
August 16, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of P.O. Brown. Please know that there are many of us citizens that are thankful and greatful for the service of all of St. Louis' police officers. Theirs is not an easy job. Keepers of the peace, protecters, and endless servants of the community: the entire free population owes our allegiance to the few that choose to sacrifice and protect our freedoms. God Bless.
Citizen Amanda
August 16, 2007
17 MINUTES AND 10-8......RIP BROTHER THINKING OF YOU
ROB MASON POLICE OFFICER
BROTHER
August 16, 2007
Another young officer put to rest, it breaks my heart ~ Heaven now has another Angel to watch over us all. God Bless Officer Brown and his family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, today, and always.
LEO Wife
NJ
August 16, 2007
Rest in peace brother, May the LORD bring peace and mercy to you, and swift justice to the coward that took your young life.
Recruit Calvin Grantham
Shelby County Sheriffs Office Training Academy
August 16, 2007
Another gutless coward has taken the life of one of my fellow brothers. Though we had never met, our blood runs blue. Thank You PO Brown for your sacrifice. It will not be in vain.
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
May He place you at his side,
May He shine his light upon you,
And give you peace.
PO Brown, 10-25 Heaven 1, 10-42.
CPL B. KEISER
BERKELEY PD
August 16, 2007
On behalf of the officers and staff of the Pagedale Police Department, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Brown and to our brothers and sisters at the SLMPD. We understand that in this thing that we do, "someone has to walk the point", each and every day. We honor your sacrifice.
COL. ALBERT L. KEYS
PAGEDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 16, 2007
God bless you and your family
Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)
August 16, 2007
My God…I grieve for you and his family. There are no words that can express my sorrow for the lost of this American Hero. I will pray for him, his family, and for the St. Louis Police Department for this loss.
May GOD in Heaven above grant him...Norvelle Brown, a special place in Heaven and a Hero’s welcome home.
And…may GOD grant you peace...
An AMERICAN Hero died today…God Bless this fallen HERO...
Detective D. Epperson
Carroll County Sheriff's Office - Maryland
August 16, 2007
I will be with sadden heart praying for Officer Brown's family, friends, & co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Brown is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!! Attention!! I salute you Officer Brown. May you patrol the heavenly skies....... RIP Sir....
Lt Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor
August 16, 2007
I just wanted to send my condolences to the family of officer Norvelle Brown. He was a fixture in the community and it is sad to see another officer fall in the line of duty. Your family will be in my prayers and just look to the hills from which cometh your help. All of your help and strength comes from the Lord. If you feel that you can't go one just call on Him and he will be your shoulder to cry on.
Veronica Robinson
Concerned citizen
August 16, 2007
"A Part Of America Died",
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
Here I am again putting a reflection at the memorial for lost officers.
I hope every morning that I will not find another officer down. Today I have to leave 2.
Another person who gives no value to life and takes down a man who had children and many who will mourn him in the days, months and years ahead.
PO Brown did the job he loved and the community will miss him, plus the family he has left behind.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO
Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio
August 16, 2007
Officer Brown,
Thank you for your service to the community. May you always watch over them and know how much you were loved. May god be with all of you at this most difficult time.We are so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
A officers sister
August 16, 2007
Rest in Peace, Brother.
OFC B. GRAJEK
August 16, 2007
Officer Brown,
Rest in peace brother.
Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit
August 16, 2007
On behalf of our department, our sympathies go out to the family who has recently lost the loved one, and to the brothers and sisters who served next to the fallen officers. May god be with you and may he walk beside you all in a time of great need.
Lt
HSFPD
August 16, 2007
May you rest in peace Officer Brown. How sad that we lose another officer to senseless violence. Thank you for your service to our city, you are a hero. Our family will have your family and friends in our prayers, we share their sorrow.
Kathy McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7/5/05
August 16, 2007
Officer Brown, His Family, Friends and Co-Workers, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Please know you have a ton of support - be there for each other and take comfort in the many, many good memories - they will last forever. Rest in peace-you will never be forgotten. Jayne McEntee-Sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7-5-05
August 16, 2007
My condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Brown. You will all be in my prayers.
L.J. McFarlin
Citizen
August 16, 2007
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