Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your time and service

Adrian

November 2, 2020

Chief Norman,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 2, 2020

Chief Norman,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Korea. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 2, 2016

I remember that morning almost 42 yrs ago when my brother kenneth came to tell me that our brother, JC had been killed. As we stood in shock and disbelief we began to get things together to go home. Poor mom, i knew it would kill her loosing her first born, and his wife and kids,,, oh the fear for the kids without a dad. JC was such a wonderful person who stood strong in what was right. Antlers might have been a little different had he been able to serve a little longer. I still think of you so often and am so proud of the man you were. Thank you for serving in Korea and for trying to help our home town. I love you and know one day we will meet again.

Your loving sister
waconda

April 20, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 6, 2010

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 9, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

November 2, 2004

Rest in peace chief. You are not forgotten.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 2, 2003

My husband never had the chance to meet his grandfather,yet Chief James Clifford Norman is very much alive in the hearts and memories through the love of his children. They keep him alive and reflect almost on a daily basis of such a wonderful loving and greatly missed father. Because he was held in such high regard and spoke of so fondly is only one of the reasons my husband is going to follow in his grandfathers footsteps.There isn't a more honorable profession than law enforcement. Except maybe serving your country as a Marine. I just pray that I will not be leaving a reflection such as this for my husband.I love you Rodger and I know that your grandfather,Chief James Clifford Norman would be very proud of you.

Tammy Ford