Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John,

Thank you for looking down on your Brothers on this 12th anniversary of your EOW. My boy will soon be 12 years old, and talks about wanting to be a police officer. I took him to Washington, DC. We sat by the Wall, and touched your name etched in marble. I told him that you were a fun loving guy, who liked Camaros, and was a true hero. Please keep an eye on him from up there.

A Federal Agent

April 20, 2007

I salute you for your heroism and dedicated service to law enforcement. You are a true her and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 30, 2007

I attended a seminar where your brother shared your story. The story on this website does not compare to hearing your brother speak. He painted a picture of that horrible day.It made me feel like I was there. It sounded like something you would see in a movie, not something that could actually happen. I know that you are watching over him as he shares his experience with others. Your entire family should be so proud of his courage to stand up and speak over and over,reliving this tragedy so he can help fellow officers that could be faced with the same. While I sit on the other side of the radio, I am still affected by all this. My department had a loss little over a year ago, Deputy Brandy Winfield. He was also a friend and very much missed. As your brother spoke about, things like this affect not just the officers but the entire department and community. He showed us the memorial set up for you and Jack McLaughlin in Haddon Heights. It shows that you will never be forgotten. I was truly touched by this story and your brothers courage to stay strong. He has not let tragedy take him down. You and Jack will live on forever through your brother. Thank you Richard. I have never felt honored to attend a seminar as I did the other day. You are a hero in my eyes. God Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace Officer Norcross.

Dispatcher Monica Gruber
Marion County Sheriff's Office,Marion Ohio

January 26, 2006

I will never forget your sacrifice you made to fellow police officers.. I attended training today "Officer Down-Critical incidents" and learned about the incident that took your life! After today I will neve forget you.. You fought the fight and now walk a beat in heaven! God bless your agency and family REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

you should be very proud of your brother and the teaching he does throughtout the country in your memory!

Officer Jim Gilbert
Columbus Div of Police OHIO

January 24, 2006

PATROLMAN NORCROSS, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

TODAY I READ IN THE PAPER HOW YOUR KILLER WAS NAMED INMATE OF THE MONTH IN THE PRISON WHERE THIS COP KILLER IS HELD. WHAT AN OUTRAGE!!! HOW OUR DEPT OF CORRECTIONS CAN "HONOR" AN INMATE, MUCH LESS A COP KILLER, IS FAR BEYOND ME.

IN HONOR OF ALL PEACE OFFICERS KILLED BY THESE ANIMALS, I WILL BE ONE OF THE CITIZENS OF NEW JERSEY WHO EXPRESS MY OUTRAGE TO THE DOC AND THE STATE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE HERO.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

October 29, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, April 20, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrolman John Frank Norcross and Investigator John D. McLaughlin who died in the line of duty on this date ten years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Patrolman Norcross and Investigator McLaughlin's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 20, 2005

Officer Norcross-

It has been 10 years today. I still remember this day like it was yesterday. I honor you. My heart goes out to you, your family, and fellow officers. God bless.

Daughter of a Sgt

April 20, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 12, 2005

My brothers and sisters here in Gastonia were touched when hearing of you leaving. We are glad to know we have someone else keeping watch over us. To your family, though we have never met you, we pray for your health and safety. We are saddened by your loss.

Sergeant Jeff Clark
Gastonia Police N.C.

January 5, 2005

05/23/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Norcross.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 24, 2004

Brother, may God continue to bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 24, 2004

Today I attended a seminar that had your brother speak about the incident and the effects it had on him and others. Your brother had great courage to talk so openly about his loss and to allow us into his life. Your brother and family continue the fight for you. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

January 21, 2004

It has been several years since your passing, but there isn't a time that I walk past your picture at the academy that I am not reminded of what being a true hero is all about. Thank you for your sacrafice John, you will never be forgotton.

Patrolman Tom Cocco
Voorhees Twp Police NJ

September 28, 2003

I am a Deputy Sheriff and work where this officers parents relocated to. His father was on jury duty in the county I work in and I was in court that week as a baliff, His father cried in open court when he talked about his son's death, I must say it brought tears to the eyes of every court officer, clerks and deputies. After court I went and looked him up to see what happened and see who this special man was. Your memory has not gone and is very much alive, I now think of you all the time and the affect it has had on your family. I pray that your family can rest with some peace and I know from the way your father talked you were a special person. Rest in peace my brother, we will walk the streets of heaven with you one day.

Anonymous

John, I want you to know that you've not only left your imprint in our small community, but your sacrifice also changed how I treat everybody and everything that comes into my life. Never again will I take today for granted; there may never be a tomorrow! For that short time I knew you, you proved what it's like to be a conscientious officer; dedicated to your job and our town. Equally important, I couldn't find a better, funnier person whom I can say was my friend. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. We all miss you.

Patti Mayer, friend