Master Corporal Norman Odie Daye, Jr.

Norman Odie Daye, Jr.

Master Corporal Norman Daye died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty.

Master Corporal Daye had served with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for 16 years and was assigned to the Warrant Squad. He had previously served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his parents, brother, sister, and step-sister.

Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.