Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jason, although I never knew you, I talk with your retired co-worker and friend Thomas Lewis. When I started to write this I wondered how I could say what my heart feels. How can one find words to thank someone like you? How can one find words to thank those that choose this profession? The words "Thank You" somehow just don't seem to work for me, but yet that is all I can think of. Thank you for your sacrifice. I wish it didn't have to be this way. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Phyllis Stokes, Citizen

January 22, 2008

A good friend. A man who died doing what he loved and thought was right...trying to protect others. He is truly a "fallen hero". May God protect his wife and family with a drawn sword from the ignorance and carelessness that caused his death.

Deputy Dollar
HCCO PCT 1 Harris County

December 20, 2007

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

Police Officer

November 21, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

We will keep you, your family and friends in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

November 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers of Deputy Constable Jason Norling. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Mandi Wass
Wife of Deputy Donald Wass EOW 4/23/06

November 1, 2007

We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Constable Jason Norling... you are all in our thoughts and prayers.Our family lost our loved one eight years ago on 10-2-1999. It was a tremendous comfort for us to have the thoughts and prayers of others to help carry us through, even today. Deputy Norling, thank you for your service and sacrifice, may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Sherlynn and Tom Kelley
Sibling Survivor
Lt. Larry Kolb
Kendall County SO EOW 10-02-1999

SherlynnKelley, Memorial Coordinator
Sheriffs' Association of Texas

October 29, 2007

Rest in peace my fellow brother in blue. About 2 years ago my partner (BCSO Deputy) and friend was taken from us this very same tragic way. You are a true hero and to the Norling family my prayers are with you and the Constable Office. God Bless.

Cpl J. Green
Manvel PD, Texas

October 28, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Constable Norling, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Jason, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Jason's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Jason's life was about so much more than the way he died. Jason will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Constable Norling, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

October 28, 2007

My heart and prayers to out to Constable Norling's wife, mother, brother, niece, and nephew. And all others who grieve for his loss.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

October 25, 2007

God bless you and your family....

Jennifer

October 21, 2007

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

Police Officer

October 15, 2007

May the Lord bless Deputy Constable Norling, 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

October 14, 2007

May you rest in peace you will always be remembered for your service.

C/O James
Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office

October 11, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Constable Norling -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Constable Norling -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

October 11, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. You will not be forgotten. You are now in a much better place. May God wrap his arms of love and comfort around your family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Officer J.W. Propst #3389
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte, NC

October 9, 2007

Ofc. Norling will never be forgotten, God Bless his family, friends and Dept.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

October 9, 2007

Deputy Jason Norling
I didn't know you but I knew your brother Sgt. Ty Norling.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

T. McGilbray former Pct. 5 Deputy
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Support Services

October 9, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother and thank you for protecting our families.

Deputy Chief Gene Bernal
Orlando Police Department

October 9, 2007

May you rest in peace and know that we are praying for you and yours.

Sgt. B. Petroski
Wayne County Metro Detroit Airport Police

October 8, 2007

I knew Jason from the Art Institute. We were extremely good friends. I remember him helping me move into a new apartment and him complaining that I had too much stuff. The world is going to miss him and his crazy sense of humor. I just found out about this tragedy and I have to say that I am absolutely heartbroken. Strangely enough, I was just thinking about him and his brother and wondering what they were up to. My heart goes out to the entire family.

Civilian
Friend

October 8, 2007

Rest now my brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight in your place.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

October 8, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED BUT HOW HE LIVED THAT MAKES HIM A HERO." May God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

October 8, 2007

Thank you for your service

PO Michael Connolly
Boston PD

October 8, 2007

Rest in peace Jason. We got the watch.

Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ

October 8, 2007