Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Josh, I was on duty with your brother yesterday. You're still in my thoughts and prayers. RIP!

Dep. B. Taranto
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2012

Josh, I just watched an episode of "Rookies" and learned your story. My heart goes out to you and your family, brother. I know it has been a while, but you are still thought of by those of us down here. You're with God now, rest in peace.

SPO C. Vasquez
Des Moines Police Department

April 30, 2012

I never knew you Josh but me and my family watched your development and training on the TV here in the UK - I was a bad boy once but have now made good, you were an inspiration to many and you died much too soon, God bless you and rest in peace.

Mark Leech FRSA
HM Prisons

April 29, 2012

HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY JOSH!! MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY... LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. WILL BE COMING TO BRING YOU A GIFT IN A LITTLE WHILE.
LOVE YOU,

MOM

April 26, 2012

Well Boy
Your birthday is just a day away, funny how I have lasting memoirs of simple thinks like Beth telling you Happy Birthday that first birthday you lived with us and how surprised you were. That short time you were living with us and just the time you were around the house as a kid and when dating Jess endeared you to Beth and I. Well Tara and Matt gave us a second grandson on Apr 20th so you , Kenny and Beth are sharing April birthday month. Harrison was almost a month and half early and scared us there at the being,. Little guy, 4 lb 6 oz , but has a warrior's heart, kind of like you. Had to get some medical stuff done at EJ and saw Adam, looking good lost a allot of weight m but kids will do that. I bet your name sake is a handful. Sometimes I tell myself, wish you would have been one of those guys that I did like , but my daughter just dated. But in the end kid you have a way of getting into people's heart, like all the visitors and those that watch rookies. Miss you kid

John Latour

April 25, 2012

Deputy Norris,

Ever since I watched Rookies a year or two ago I will never forget you. I'm going to pursue my dreams of becoming a Police Officer someday because of you. Thank you for being so brave and doing everything you did. It's so sad that your life was cut so short. I hope you're enjoying Heaven! Rest in peace Deputy Norris!

Ty
Police Explorer in Texas

April 22, 2012

I just saw Officer Norris' Rookies episode for the first time. I am not sure why the episode moved me like it did but I am in tears right now. Officer Norris showed such potential and promise. Not only as a law enforcement officer, but as a human being in general. He displayed knowledge in questioning someone and just as much compassion during the death call. Even though his time on earth was much too brief, he improved our world greatly.
My deepest condolences to his fiancee, his family, and his department.

R Schober

April 22, 2012

What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Officer Norris's family, fellow officers, and friends.

Patrolman Brenda Warner
Westlake Ohio, Auxiliary Police Unit

April 22, 2012

Just watched the show "Rookies" and Officer Josh Norris episode last night. I was so shocked and still very saddened by how a short but very courageous life was taken away. My condolences to Officer Norris's family and fellow officers.

RIP, God Bless!!!

RR

April 16, 2012

I was watching "Rookies" on a cable network when I saw the story of Deputy Norris. I watched him mature and begin to cohese with his fellow deputies and was please to see him complete his training. And then the end of the story, my family and I wached as it was told that he was killed in the line of duty. Needless to say I began to well up and my son, who is 20 years old, looked at me and told me, "Now I understand, Dad." I know it has ben awhile, but we want to express our sincere condolences to his family, friends and brothers in blue. Thank you "Rookies" for airing the show and helping us to remember how difficult our jobs can be when we are on the line.

Ofc. Thomas Lutzenberger
Retired Officer

April 16, 2012

When I first saw this espisode of Rookies I was in the Police Academy. After watching this episode it really makes you realize that we as officer are out to protect the people in the town that we serve and try and make piece. Most people that are in altercations don't see police officers as people trying to help, they view us as a threat. This episode really shows just how much we really need to pay attention on the street one minute you think everything is under control and the next any possible thing that could go wrong is probably happening.

Officer House

April 16, 2012

My girlfriend and I watched the Rookies episode that featured Josh Norris last night. As we watched the beginning and Josh's first days on the road, we kept commenting how we remembered being that new and ready to be police officers. We got a good laugh as we watched Josh shave and get ready for work. "Is that kid even old enough to shave??" We chuckled at Josh's insecurities and how he hung back while the "real" police officers worked and again we commented on how it was the same for us. We continued to watch and we continued to comment and reminisce about our early careers. During that short episode we we watched as Josh grew from the wide-eyed newbie into an impressive officer who looked more confident and took control. And, like so many reflections on this page announce, we too were shocked and saddened to hear of this officer's death. Long after the episode was over, we kept talking about Josh. The amusement we found in Joh's new-ness while watching turned to envy as we talked. We realized we enjoyed being that new and ready to save the world. We talked about how we wanted to be that optimistic and "new" again and we decided that we would return to work with that same passion, optimism and professionalim that we saw in Josh during that episode. We found it funny that we spent a half hour laughing at this kid that had "so much to learn" and WE were the ones that ended up being taught by HIM. Thank's Josh. Rest in peace, brother.

Jason
WPD

April 16, 2012

I have to leave a thought on this page josh, your very own page, no one else's page, sad I had to meet you via a tv show but still glad I got introduced to you and your story and got an inkling of what a great personality you had . I am looking forward to becoming an officer and will always remember your story, btw we are born in the same year so the bond is even close brother, this next beer is for me and you ....R.I.P

Civilian Rudy Alfaro
Aspiring officer

April 16, 2012

jusr watched ROOKIES featuring deputy Norris. I was shocked at the ending. RIP

b VAUGHAN

April 15, 2012

Just watched the show "Rookies" and was so shocked and saddened by Officer Josh Norris's passing. My brother's name is Josh so the show struck me extra hard. I salute Officer Norris and all the men and women in law enforcement for their willingness to put their lives on the line in order to protect ordinary citizens like myself. To Officer Norris's family, friends, and fellow officers in blue, you are in my heart and prayers!

God Bless you all!

Christy Gabriel
A citizen who appreciates all that police officers do EVERY SINGLE DAY

April 15, 2012

Just watched a show on you in FTO. Even though I never met you I would still call you my brother. You are the reason kids dream of becoming police officers. Determination, drive and a never-ending will to do the job are what you seem to have had. With over 10 years on I hope I never loose that same drive you had. Rest in Peace Brother.

anon

April 15, 2012

Just watched Josh's Rookie episode. RIP, hero.

B Daley

April 11, 2012

Hello Josh, It's been a long time Brother. I miss you every day. Your nephews are getting big. Robin and I will be visiting you on your birthday this month, we'll bring you a cold one. Love you man, rest easy.

Deputy Jon-Michael Norris
JPSO / REAL Brother

April 1, 2012

I recently saw for the first time the Rookies show you were on. I felt such a sense of pride and accomplishment for you in becoming a police officer. I could sense something was not right towards the end of the show. It tore at my heart at what happened. I had to watch it twice because maybe it would have been different at the end if I saw it again. I thought about it for days on how much courage, heart, and bravery you displayed.

Someone near and dear to my heart graduated from the Academy who was also very similar to your age. This is why I really related to your story. I am constantly reminded of the risks taken by the men and women of law enforcement.

There are not enough ways I can say thank you for your dedication and service. Also, you won't ever be forgotten. Please continue to watch down over your brothers and sisters in blue. I thank you Deputy Josh Norris and your family also. You are and forever will be a hero and an inspiration.

J- Proud supporter of Police Officers

March 28, 2012

Deputy Norris,
I am twenty-one year old "rookie" fresh out of the academy. I keep a small piece of paper with your story on it clipped above the vanity mirror in my car. And every day I aspire to come into work with the enthusiasm and dedication you did so yourself. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Even though I never knew you personally, I will always remember you're story and share it with all that I encounter.

Tom

March 28, 2012

I also followed the story of Deputy Norris in the show "Rookies". This show was entertaining up to this episode and for some reason, from the first minute I saw Josh, I immediately identified with him. Something about him reminded me of myself more than anyone else I have ever seen in uniform. I literally sat at home and felt happy for him as he was cut loose.

After I heard the entire story, I was shocked and did not think about anything else for days. Deputy Josh Norris was 100% dedicated to law enforcement and sacrificed his life in an effort to make this world a better place. I have not left the house since without a small picture of Josh in my wallet, reminding me of the honor and responsibility that a Police Officer carries along with his uniform, a burden that I am determined to carry in the future.

Josh, thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten!
Rest In Peace

Criminal Justice Student

March 27, 2012

I also just viewed "Rookies" and searched for Deputy Norris. My deepest sympathy to his family and to all who knew him.

Sandra Fernandez
None

March 26, 2012

so very sorry. just watched "rookies" and looked him up. my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

AE2 Chad Lechert
USN, seperated

March 25, 2012

I too saw the show it was great once you completed training I was happy for ya than your life was taken I was shocked the sacrafices police makes is a big one rip deputy Norris and god bless your family.

ofc. b. pollock
miami dade corrections & rehabilitation department

March 22, 2012

My heart goes out to the family of Dep. Josh Norris. I just recently saw the "Rookies" episode featuring Josh. I thought he performed exceptionally well and was shocked to hear of his passing. I take it hard when our men and women in blue are taken in the line of duty. Once again my heart goes out to the family. We've lost another soldier in the fight

Ofc. Judah Godley
Alcorn State University Police

March 16, 2012