Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well son looks like the show has introduced you to a whole new set of folks. Just dropping a line to let you know you are still in my thoughts. Looks like Eric is the first to have a child, baby boy born on Feb 29th. Eric is doing better and progress is slow, hopefully seeing his son gives him joy and the drive to keep improving. I wonder who will be next out of the remaining 5. The years are clicking by, hard to believe coming up on 5 years.

John Latour

March 6, 2012

I too watched this show of "Rookies" where Officer Norris was going to live out his dream of becoming an Officer. I was not to sure if was going to make it but I was so proud of him for getting though his 12 week FTO training. I was blown away when at the end of the show I learned that a month after becoming an Officer he was killed in the line of duty. My heart hurt and I cried for a few hours. I thpguht of his family and the lost they must be feeling. Such a nice looking young man with a bright future. Josh had just got engaged but was not able to live this part of his life. To Officer Norris family,: thank you for rising such a nice young man. You guys can be proud of Josh as I am. I am sure he was a nice, great, loyal, brotherly, loving, proud, honorable, strong young man. After the show I sat in my chain sad, crying, broken hearted. But then thinking of Officer Norris I went out and lived my day for Josh, he never left my thoughts. I enjoyed my 3 kids and wife. I will never forget Josh, Officer Norris is a role model for me and I hope others. God bless Josh and his family.

A supporter of Police Officers and proud of the job each of you do. Thank you.

March 5, 2012

When I watched this episode of The Rookies, I was reminded of my self in my earlier day. it was sureal to watch the end of the episode and to hear his FTO run through the events of what had occured..they had that bond that most of us build up but Josh seemed to click with everyone like he was made for the job!! A FINE OFFICER TAKEN FROM US TO SOON! I salute you Deputy Norris, and the rest of The J.P. Sherrif's Office as well.

Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Ron Mikol
Middlesex County Sheriff Office-MA

March 4, 2012

I just watched "Rookies" I was so happy and proud of Officer Joshua Norris for doing great in his training and evaluation. To see him make it, get engaged and be on his own.. Then read that he has passed away really made my heart really sad. My condolences to his family, fiancee, friends and fellow comrades. R.I.P. OFFICER JOSHUA NORRIS. Thank you for your service, honor, dedication, leadership and valor

Kathy Young
Proud Civilian

February 29, 2012

I just saw the TV show "Rookies". Seeing Officer Joshua Norris go thru his 12 week training with his FTO and then pass his evaluation. Then for him to be on his own for a year and then respond to a call and get shot is sad. During the show Officer Joshua Norris showed that interest and ambition to be a police officer. Im thinking of becoming a police officer and seeing this a reality check for me not knowing what to expect and always be aware of your surroundings.

God bless every law enforcement officer in the country for upholding the law and helping those in need and for risking there lives to make a difference and being able to stand tall thru danger not many people can do this job and for those that can says a lot.

Juan Ramos

February 20, 2012

I actually just learned about Officer Norris from watching the television show "Rookies". He seemed to really enjoy his profession and loved being a police officer. The part that really touched me and got me emotional was how excited he was about potentially being recognized one day on the department's wall of excellence--but unfortunately, he ended up being recognized for such a tragic, tragic reason.

God bless our law enforcement officers; keep them safe and comfort the families that must endure when their lives are taken in the line of duty. Amen.

Toni Chatman

February 16, 2012

Well Boy it is carnival time and cold, down in the 40s. Figure you would be complaining right about now about working the parades. Well kiddo Eric is doing better, slow progress, but here. Still have the thorn in my side, wish you could be here with Jess as well.

John Latour

February 13, 2012

Thank you for your service Josh.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

February 9, 2012

I'm currently watching your episode on ROOKIES, and it is harder and harder for me to watch each time. Although it is tough to watch, it is a memory that your family, brothers and sisters in law enforcement can reflect on. I am although curious how you got the name "chuckles".

Rest easy brother, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement have the watch from here.

M. Blagmon
Private Investigator

February 9, 2012

Watched rookies and learned about what happened to you. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Reserve
Cannon Falls Police MN

January 31, 2012

JOSH & FAMILY. I've watched the "Rookies" episode a few times and it is extremely heart breaking. It's amazing to read through all these comments and see the kindness from everyone. Prayers to your family and may you watch over them at all times. You are an inspiration to many!

Sgt. Derek Langley
Ohio Safety Team

January 28, 2012

Hay little brother you have been on my mind a lot lately. I miss your smile and the way you would pick on you brothers. Just know you are always in our hearts!! Love you!!

M'Chelle Calvert, Sister

January 27, 2012

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and wishes are with you and your family. I didn't know you, but I do know you are a hero.

Scott

January 27, 2012

I saw this guy on an episode of Rookies. It was a shock to me when i seen at the end of this episode what had happened. It is very saddening to all. RIP Josh

Tyler Franklin

January 26, 2012

Well son everyone is getting ready for the carnival season, the other day was walking La Salle park with Beth and saw the Bike guys recertifying in Zephyr parking lot. When riding we always would get a crowd watching us go through our obstacle course or just during the parade and doing figure 8's or turns before the parade started. Looking from the outside now, can see the draw watching someone ride a Harley through some of cone obstacles. Will say that is something I miss, the riding part. The area is heating up, just this year the department has had three incidents already which required an officer to return fire. The days of hand to cuff look like something in the pass and the guys on the job are facing a element that does not think twice drawing on an officer. Being a cop was always dangerous, but now even more. Hopefully the guys on the force can drive it down again as we did in the 90's. Most of the criminals are going from the New Orleans area, so if the force stands tough and our court system prosecutes, possible keep them out of parish or start thinking twice drawing on a JP. As with any day, you are on my mind and wish God would have allowed you some more time with us. Thank care boy.

John Latour

January 26, 2012

Well Boy the Tigers did not fair that well in the BCS, but always next year. From the news, looks like the guys on the east bank had some excitement with a carjacking. Sad to see any loss of life, put glad no deputies were hurt or lost during the altercation. Saw Adam the other day after getting surgery on the shoulder, was kind of doped up and hurting so was not in the mood to chew the fat. Just wanted Beth to get me home and go to sleep. He is looking good and trimmed down a little. Kids will do that to you, not sure where you would have lost it if you had kids, being only a buck 25 at best soaking wet boy. Guess I'm losing it since I talk to your dog Duke like he understands what the hell I'm saying. That white beast follows me around when Jess is not at home and still has to get into the garden like when he was little. Still want to slap both you and Jess for bringing that animal to my house, but he is a good dog. Your pal Eric is doing better and possible can go home in Feb, but will still need allot of help. Christen is due around the same time and bless her heart will have a handful with both. Still praying that Eric improves more, so he can hold his son once he is born. He is sitting in a wheel car, but still extremely limited what he can do and keeping the faith that he will improve more. Just wanted to leave a note that you are on my mine son and I will never forget you.

Deputy Meunier
Not sure if we crossed paths when I was with the department and if so sorry if I do not recognize the name. Thanks for the words and you guys be safe out there. I still feel the department is made up of some of the best police officers on the job. Glad we shared the same uniform.

John Latour

January 11, 2012

i missed you kiddo. happy 2012!

Lots of love!

Auntie D

January 2, 2012

Josh,

It looks like you've got quite the following of fans from the Rookies show. You have truly been an inspiration to many and your passing has not been forgotten. I still think of you often as I patrol the 2nd district. I know many people are wondering where you'd be in your career right now and I'm sure you'd be on your way to the top. Others might not know this but some of the people you shared the show with are now Detectives and even Field Training Officers themselves. I'm sure you'd be right there along side of them.

Keep an eye on us brother. We've got your watch from here.

P.S.
Mr. Latour, your connection with Josh is strong and I know he hears everything you have to say. He's definitely watching over you and your family. He was a great cop and an even better person.

Deputy S. Meunier
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

January 2, 2012

This horrible tragedy hits home with me. I am a Communications Deputy (dispatcher) since 2001. In this profession, we are all brothers and sisters. I cannot imagine losing one of "my guys or gals" in blue during my watch.

My husband is a Criminial Patrol Deputy, even though I worry about him, I realize that this profession lives in us day in and day out. I believe that God chose this profession for us. When a dispatcher hears 108 or shots fired when a deputy is on scene, your heart stops and you go into a mode you never thought you had. You always think, what could I have done differently? What went wrong? These are the same yet different emotions that our patrol units get to a scene and something horrible has happened.

Deputy Norris and to your family, I will continue to say a prayer for you as I have done since 2007, when this nightmare began for your family. May you continue to be an "Angel in Heaven that watchs over us in Blue".

Communications Deputy
TPSO

December 30, 2011

Like so many others, i was watching the episode of Rookies that Officer Norris was on. Me and my wife were watching it together and she was testing me as the show went on as i am in the hiring process Metro Nashville Police. At the end of the show we were silent. I have always known that this will be a dangerous job but i have never really associated it with myself, and my family. The look, and the tears on my wifes face is something i will never forget. I went to bed and woke up thinking about Josh.. His face has been burned in my head since. i have always told myself, 'yes, it could happen to me'. It wasnt until i saw his story that i really put myslef in his shoes. i have been reading ALL of these posts and crying.. you have touched me in a ways that training could never.

His Family,
There are no words.. I hope you can find some kind of peace knowing that Josh has touched so many people. he has really touched my heart and i will never forget him. I will continue to pass his story along to others and he will continue to live thru all of us. there is only so much i can know about him from the show, but even i could tell he was an amazing person and had so much to offer to this world. he wanted to help people, and even now he most certainly is. his story is saving lives. You have sacrificed so much and i hope that God can ease your pain. you are all in my prayers this holiday season.

Chris
Nashville, Tennessee

December 19, 2011

Well looks like Eric is showing improvements, he is starting to say a few words and breathing on his own, Figure you and Kevin was there making sure he came back to Kristen and the baby as God worked his miracle. It will be a hard road to get back to any type of normal life, but I know the fight is in him. Have not visited him since the accident, but told Beth want to swing by to see him and Kristen, since figured the well wishes probably thinned out with the holidays. Talking about the holidays, the madness is beginning at the house and went to the Mall with Beth the other day. I cannot go into it without thinking of you and that first detail you worked with me there after getting out the academy. Talked to a couple of the guys working the Christmas detail I know and man has the department changed since leaving almost 3 years now. I never notice how fast the turnover was when on the job. I always wonder where you would be at, what stories you would have had by now. Was think the other day of when you got into your first foot pursuit, how excited you were to sit at the table that evening an recount the events at dinner with us. Your pal Timmy Power has been around the house again to see Amber, he is a firemen now. He said that the folks in his district say that everyone loves firemen since they save their stuff, but not the Police since they take their dope and arrest them. Figure watching you two going back and fourth on ya'lls chosen professions would have been very entertaining. Kid you would have been a great cop and had unlimited potential, since you truly had the desire to help people, which is lost sometime to those in uniform. But you would also would have been a great husband and father as well. Just thinking of you at the holidays, Beth still has your stocking from when you lived with us and leaves a prayer in each year. Take care boy

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 15, 2011

Josh,
I am so grateful to see that your family still turns to this site to speak to you...Very very loving, and caring among the rest...I have posted on here before as well, but again tonight I chose to watch you on Rookies once more, to remind myself of the dangers we all face form day to day...Knowing you paid the ultimate price reminds us all of the job that we do...Keep a watch over us Brother, we need all the eyes we can get...

Godspeed Brother...

K. Jarrell
High Point Police Department

December 14, 2011

Well Boy

On my mind this morning and hope you are asking the big guy to help Eric with his recovery. Just cannot believe out of the 6 of you boys, two of you have left us and now Eric being hurt on the job. Had to head to DC for work and one evening went passed the Police Memorial to see your name again. Funny how you grab on things like a name on a wall. Son need you stand by Eric's side, been praying ever night for him and hoping he will come around by the time his son is born. Matt and Tara has informed us that we will be grandparents again. As much as these words and just hearing Lil Matt and Katherine voices raise my spirits, still hurts to wonder what if is you and Jess had kids. Miss you boy and again proud to have known you and if Beth and I had a son, would want him to have the same qualities you had.

John Latour

December 1, 2011

Josh.. I watched your story on Rookies when it first aired. found it again on Netflix and though it breaks my heart I watched it again. My sincerest condolences to your family and fellow Deputies.

Deputy Sheriff/Detective RJ Neville
MCSO

November 16, 2011

I just watched your episode of ROOKIES and my heart sank when I read the last entry at the end of the episode. I recently decided that I wanted a career in law enforcement office in Tampa however watching your episode did give me pause. When I do get my badge I will remember your sacrifice for your community and learn from it. Your murder will help countless other officers be safer and better equipped to handle the same situations. Thank you for your great service and sacrifice.

Katie
Student with hopes to be an officer

November 7, 2011