Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was very saddened to learn that we lost another brother in law enforcement this past weekend in the State of Georgia. His shirt was not the same color and badge not the same shape as mine, but I feel a tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his family, and his co-workers of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.

Lieutenant K. E. DeLoach
Georgia State Patrol

September 15, 2014

Rest in Peace brother - Prayers for your wife and family and fellow officers and friends for strength and peace. Thank you for your selfless service and dedication to your community.

Deputy David Green
Torrance County Sheriff Department, New Mexico

September 15, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris as well as to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Norris, God bless you, your family and your brothers and sisters in blue.

Dispatcher Susan French
Jerseyville Police Department, IL

September 15, 2014

R.I.P. Sir.. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve. To your wife, your sister officer wives are here for you! Prayers to all.. Fly strong with the angels!! #thinbluelinefamily

Officers Wife
Commerce City PD, CO.

September 15, 2014

We have the watch from here Brother! May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

September 15, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

September 15, 2014

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Norris, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

September 15, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother here from Germany. We are retired Police Officer and our Prayers go out to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Sheriff Bittick we want ask you If you can tell the Family our deepest Condolences and we are overthere with our Thought by all of them and the Friends and co-Workers. As I siad we are from Germany and we can not come personallity to the Funeral.
Thank you
Rainer Stephan,ret. Police Sergeant
Rosalie Stephan,ret. Police Officer
Neuhausen/Spree-OT Kathlow
Am Fließ 3
Germany

Police Sergeant in early retirement
State Police Brandenburg-Germany

September 15, 2014

I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement, they face these threats everyday of their lives to ensure our lives of peace & safety. Please Lord comfort this hero's family..

tammy singleton
concerned citizen

September 15, 2014

Deputy Norris,
Thank you for your service to our state and our citizens. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Family of Deputy Norris,
Sadness is inevitable. However, be proud of Deputy Norris and the honor and integrity that he lived by each and every day of his life.

Deputy/K9 Handler Ellis Keen
Turner County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

September 15, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Norris, Thank you for Service! What a pleasure it was to have meet you! May the LORD bring comfort to your family during this time.

Vanessa Statton
Forsyth Ga

September 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Michael Norris. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Monroe County, Georgia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 15, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant
Chad Miner

September 15, 2014

RIP Deputy Norris. Your shift has ended, others will take it from here. May GOD bring peace and comfort to your family and your departmental brothers.

Well done Deputy Norris, thank you for service Sir.

Deputy Joyce Porter (Ret)
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. AZ

September 15, 2014

I met Michael a few years back, before he joined the force. I was touched by what a genuine person and extremely nice young man he was.. I am glad I met him and was able to call him My friend.. May God lift up his family and ease their pain.. My heart is broken.. we lost a true hero.

Phyllis Willingham
friend

September 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss, both department and comrades as well as the family of Deputy Norris. Your service will never be forgotten nor taken for granted. RIP sir.

Barb Lewis
citizen

September 15, 2014

RIP SIR

David Getway
Pa Dept of Corrections

September 15, 2014

RIP Brother, may you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

September 15, 2014

RIP Brother. Thank you for what you have given. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family & friends and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (retired)
North Bergen, N.J. P.D.

September 15, 2014

So very sorry for the loss of this fine officer. My prayers are with his family, fellow officers, and the community she served. God Bless you all.

Jennifer Culbertson Traffic Control
Rutherford County Sheriffs Office in Murfreesboro, TN

September 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My God comfort his family and friends.

Retired Officer Mark Huskins
Denver Police Department, Denver Colorado

September 15, 2014

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you? 
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

D/S Travis Gibson
Pickens Sheriff's Office Jasper, GA

September 15, 2014

Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris, during your tour of duty you served your county and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

September 15, 2014

I am truly upset to hear of Michael's passing. This is a tragic loss to all that knew him. I use to babysit him when he was little. I can't even imagine the loss and sorrow felt my his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Family friend

September 15, 2014

Why do we all try to save the suicidal? Because as a rule, they truly want help. That's what we do, we try to help. Some do not want help. My heart goes out to them, but why do so many feel the need to take innocent lives with them?

Deputy Norris, you tried to help a man who in turn, took your life and tried to take the life of the other Deputy with you. Why? We may never really know the answer. But you gave of yourself, even after death. You are a hero on many levels.

My prayers go out to your wife and family and all who know and love you best. I also pray for the Deputy who was wounded alongside you in trying to help someone. I guess I should pray for the troubled soul who murdered you as well, but I just can't right now.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 15, 2014