Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There are no words to ease the pain in the hearts of the Norsworthy families hearts, but may you know that there are many prayers with you all. God bless you and guide you through these troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

I'm retired Master Sergeant/USAF Security Forces. Now I'm a Asst Chief with my department. I feel the loss, though I never new him.

Deputy Norsworthy, you tour has ended. Thank you for your service to your community. Rest in peace brother.

My thoughts and prayers for the family and his fellow
officers. Be Safe!

"You can take the man out of the officer, but you can't take the officer out of the man"

Asst Fire Chief Hanks
Black Eagle VFD, Montana

January 5, 2011

R.I.P!

P.O
Dallas Police Department

January 5, 2011

Automobile accidents I believe are the number 1 killer of our friends in Blue. Be careful out there. You have to get there to be helpful. God bless Deputy Sheriff Norsworthy. My condolences to his family and brother officers.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 5, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy John Norsworthy as well as to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Norsworthy, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 4, 2011

RIP brother.

Q132
LEO

January 4, 2011

The Jaynes Family would like to pay it's respects to the Norsworthy Family. I'm sure Deputy Norsworthy was a great person. God bless him and his family in this difficult time.

Officer Jeff Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

January 4, 2011

Rest in peace, hero. Thank you for your service.
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/22/08

Anonymous

January 4, 2011

Rest in peae Deputy Norsworthy, my sincere condolences to your family and to your departments. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

January 4, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY NORSWORTHY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DEPUTY NORSWORTHY, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

January 4, 2011

Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over. I pray God be with your family, and friends for now, and always to comfort, and guild them.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

January 4, 2011

Goodbye brother. Rest now we'll take it from here.

Patrolman Michael Monnat
Arcola Police Department

January 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Norsworthy, his family, friends, and the entire Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office. Thank you for your service. We've got the watch from here!!!

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department

January 4, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 4, 2011

I got to meet Deputy Norsworthy's family during his hospitalization. JD was obviously loved by many people who will miss him terribly. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew him, worked with him, loved him. May God give you strength to get thru this difficult time.
It was wonderful seeing how the Fort Bend SO rallied around JD and his family.. as they should have. We are all family. Melissa and family, please lean heavily on the SO to help you thru this time. They really care so much and want to help. You will all be in my prayers, Hugs, Pat

Pat Medellin, RN
Street Sgts Wife

January 4, 2011

Rest in Peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma police Dept

January 4, 2011

RIP deputy Norsworthy. Thank you for your service

Special agent
Florida

January 4, 2011

Rest in Peace brother. My prayers are with your family and colleagues.

Anonymous

January 4, 2011

Deputy Norsworthy thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

January 4, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

January 4, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Norsworthy may your name be written
into Gods book of HEROS never to be forgotten.Lord please
provide this family and friends with comfort and strength
as only you can.

R Eberhart Partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/81 HCSO Houston Tx

January 4, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff (retired) Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff (Retired)

January 4, 2011

Peace to Deputy Norsworthy's family, friends, colleagues and co-workers. Keep the faith.

Sgt.
Springfield Police Div., Springfield, OH

January 4, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart anytime that I hear of a law enforcement officer being killed or hurt.
I live my dream through all law enforcement officers who put their life on the line each and everyday. Thank you Deputy Norsworthy for all you have done.
May you rest in peace now.

Kristy WV

January 4, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 4, 2011