Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Norman J. Dube

Aroostook County Sheriff's Office, Maine

End of Watch Friday, November 7, 1997

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Norman J. Dube

Deputy Dube, it has been 26 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 7, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Dube,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Aroostock County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 7, 2022

Rest in peace my friend

Don Hedbany

February 20, 2015

16 years ago tomorrow dad.....miss you and love you.

Amy Dube
daughter

November 6, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 23, 2012

Norman,
I still remember, I will never forget you

Launa Dube

November 7, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Dube, You are not forgotten by the men and women of the Boston Police Department. RIP

Detective Michael Kane
Boston Police dept.

November 30, 2010

12 years ago today, dad. I still miss and love you so very much.....

Amy (Dube) Cyr
daughter

November 7, 2009

Thinking of you today, dad.....on what would have been your 61st birthday. I love and miss you, dad.

Amy (Dube) Cyr
daughter

October 17, 2009

I was just thinking about you, dad, today with it being Police Week and all. Today is the day of the annual Police Memorial event in Augusta. They will be reading off the names on the wall, yours included. This is one of the days each year when you are on my mind more than usual. I still miss you and love you, dad, even though more than 11 years have gone by without you.....

Amy Cyr
daughter

May 14, 2009

It does not seem possible that it has been more than 11 years. Only a year before, you graciously agreed to stand guard at the funeral of my father. You are still spoken of often - and remembered fondly. We are working on creating a Facebook page for the department, and the very first section we added was a dedication to OUR fallen heroes... of which you are one. I want you family to know that we have not forgotten you or all that you did for The County.

Lt. Darrell Crandall
Aroostook County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2009

Happy father's day dad....I miss you and love you. Love, your daughter, Amy.

Amy (Dube) Cyr
Daughter

June 15, 2008

"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

February 11, 2008

A decade has passed and you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones who think of you daily. Stand at their side and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

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

November 7, 2007

On the tenth year anniversary of your passing, you are remembered and a special prayer goes out to your family.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

November 7, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for yoru service

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 3, 2007

We will never forget! Yours was not in vain!

Matt Lyons
OPD, Ca.

May 24, 2006

To the family and friends of Deputy Norman Dube and his fellow officers, and most especially to Deputy Dube himself;

On this the eighth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that you are remembered and honored. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Deputy Dube.

May your family continue to be supported by their law enforcment family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Deputy Dube gave to his community and the citizens of Maine, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 7, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 8, 2005

God bless, Deputy Dube, and to your family, daughter Amy, all those you left behind - our prayers and thoughts are with you! Rest in peace, sir.

Michigan citizen

August 27, 2004

Your example as a human being has and will always be a posative influence in my life. Your kindness and compassion are legacies we can only hope to achieve. You truelly led by example. LAURA

Laura Pinette
Nurse & DMS

March 31, 2004

I'll Always Remember the good times we had growing up. especially sliding down dube hill. we'd get hurt and you were always there to help us, it was in your nature to help people out , from when you were a young boy till that day on nov. 7th that god came for you. THANK GOD FOR GOOD MEN LIKE YOU. We all miss you very much. Love your baby brouther.

January 28, 2004

NORMAN my friend , brother,confident .. Not a day goes by I don't think of you.I was lucky to have had you for a brother. I think about the growing up years , you never seem to get in trouble like the rest off us more quiet, reservedYou truly was my confident. I miss our talks. The stops you used to make on your way to work to check up on your sister. LOVE YOU ALWAYS your sister

December 21, 2003

I just wanted to say that you are still on my mind daily, dad, especially now that your birthday has just passed and the anniversary of your death is coming up. I love you and miss you dad. Rest in peace dad.

Amy

October 27, 2003

RIP Brother in blue.

Cadet Pvt. First Class George Sanchez
GPHS JROTC

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