Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THAT BLUE FABRIC THAT IS THE VERY LINE OF OUR PEACE AND SAFETY

"I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of that blue fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and hold that blue line. I will continue my watch from above."

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO US ALL.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO (NV)
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV

September 14, 2014

God bless Deputy Norris' family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service and sacrifice brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

September 14, 2014

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of another brother. May you rest in peace. My prayers for the family and other member of this department

Sergant Gene Harden (ret)
Clarke County Sherifff Department

September 14, 2014

RIP Deputy Norris.Thank you for your BRAVE SERVICE. Your ANGELS WILL WATCH OVER YOUR LOVED ONES..

Citizen Sandro Bruzzo

September 14, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Norris. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

September 14, 2014

RIP Deputy Norris. Your family will be in my prayers. May God give them strength and comfort. You will forever be missed but you will never be forgotten.

Caroline Sears
Surviving Mother of Deputy Sheriff Michael C. Walizer EOW 3/31/12

September 14, 2014

R.I.P Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris; End of Watch: Sunday, September 14, 2014
Responding to what you believed to be a suicide, you were fired upon and subsequently died of the wounds you suffered. You died doing the job you loved and we are all Thankful for your Service Sir.
Please give our best to our brothers and sisters who have passed before us.

Chief Albert Mares, Retired
Las Vegas City Police

September 14, 2014

We'll be seein ya brother. Rest easy.

Deputy R. Castaneda
Johnson County, KS Sheriff's Office

September 14, 2014

RIP Michael Norris...Thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Phyllis Hudson
Selma, NC

September 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Deputy Norris. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God Bless. " HEROES LIVE FOREVER "

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

September 14, 2014

Rest in peace. God bless you, your family, and brothers!

Sergeant Shan Burnette
Georgia State Patrol

September 14, 2014

Thank you for putting your life on the line!! Rest now my brother in blue!!

D. Martin
Sister in blue

September 14, 2014

Such a waste of a good person,R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret.Officer NYSDOCS
NYSDOCS

September 14, 2014

Michael, two weeks ago in class at GPSTC we would have never imagined this would happen. As soon as I heard yesterday that a Monroe Deputy had been shot, my first thought was that I hoped it wasn't you. As I woke this morning, I learned that my fears had come true. God speed brother, you will be missed.

Ofc W Alexander 3287
City of Atlanta Police

September 14, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends & coworkers....RIP Deputy Norris Thank You for your service God Bless

Val Naugle

September 14, 2014

Rest easy brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

September 14, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

September 14, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 14, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

September 14, 2014

May peace be with the family, friends, and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris. RIP with the Lord forevermore Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris. Prayers and thoughts to family, friends and loved ones.

Clara E Minor
Mother of Federal Agent

September 14, 2014

R.I.P. Brother.

Officer #1017 Ski
Lake City police

September 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP Deputy Norris

Sgt. J.R. Sharlow
NCSHP

September 14, 2014

As in my shift today you and your watch rest well warrior

Uniformed Patrol / 20 years Jack Nash
Seminole Police Dept.

September 14, 2014

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

September 14, 2014

Officer Norris - my heartfelt condolences to your family in their unbearable time of grief and sorrow for losing you. May they find a wee bit of comfort in all the loving memories of times shared with you.
RIP as you join that Blue Line up above. Thank you for your service.

Luciana Coutchie
Proud Mom of Fallen Officer Jon Coutchie, EOW 9-21-14

September 14, 2014