Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office:

I was deeply touched the other night while watching an episode of "Rookies". I was totally impressed with Joshua's story about his training with Jefferson Parish. I was rooting for the "rookie" right from the start. Joshua had such a great attitude and a love for the job. I wish I had the chance to have met Joshua, but his dedication and service will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service Deputy Norris. I also lost a friend and fellow deputy in 2007. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't think of him. I know the feelings of loss all too well. Rest easy Brother in Blue and watch over us from above.

Deputy Andrew D. Roedel A-8
Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Marianna, Florida

January 19, 2010

Dear Josh, I have just watched the episode of "Rookies" We are only just starting to get it over hear in the UK. I was deeply saddened to hear your story. From what I saw it looked like you were dedicated paasionate about what you did. Im sure all your friends, family and work colleagues were extremely proud to say they knew you.

It also serves as a reminder of dangers that Police officers all over the world face on a daily basis. Rest in Peace, Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris

PC Robert Hamer
South Yorkshire Police, England

January 5, 2010

IM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS THAT NO ONE HAS REFLECTED ON YOUR PAGE YET. I NEVER KNEW YOU PERSONALLY BUT REMEMBER THE INCIDENT VERY WELL BECAUSE OF YOU AND I BOTH SHARING A YOUNG AGE.... I WISH THE BEST TO YOUR FAMILY AND KNOW THAT YOUR WATCHING OVER THEM... TAKE CARE TILL WE MEET.....

OFFICER J. LEBEAUF
LUTCHER POLICE DEPT.

January 2, 2010

Josh,
I just saw the episode of you on Rookies & was in shock at the end to see the captions stating what had happened. I also am aspiring to be in Law Enforcement as an officer in the Tampa Police Department and I am so saddened by your tragedy, yet it inspires me even more to commit to the job and do it right, in your memory as well as others' who have been killed in the line of duty. I have a boyfriend who I love SO much & look forward to marrying one day, and I can't imagine how your newly engaged fiancee felt at your loss. You're an angel now in Heaven, watching over all of us with your dream. God Bless You.

<3

Sasha

December 30, 2009

Well Boy it has been almost a year since I wrote on your site, but view it daily and visit you at least once a week. Today you have been on my mind more than usual and just felt the need to write to you. The girls were concern
that I was focusing to much on your death and it was making me an anger person when I wrote on the site, as if I needed help in that department. So figure to make them happy I would just write something to the family of other
fallen officers, since so many left words for you. Will say it did help and the girls were right I was angry at the world that allowed you to arrive at that house with out warning that the individual was armed. I held not only
the individual that took your life at fault, but his mother and girlfriend for making the call without giving a warning. Had a number of demons which haunted me son, from feeling I romanced the job to much and played down the danger. Felt I failed not only you , but Jess and in some crazy way by not protecting you two. Will say Josh it made me find God again. See that you still get visitors
leaving things behind over at Garden of Memories and your brass plate is shined regularly. Plus all the posting
you are still getting on this site is incredible. I still wonder what it would have been like if that day just passed as any other before it. Figure by now you an Jess
would have been come up on a 1 year anniversary and possible getting ready to have a little one. I wish I could turn back time to change the out come of that day, not to wish it on anyone else, but to be selfish since I think you and Jess were perfect for each other and could see you two as parents. Well Penn State is playing LSU, figure if you were here, Tara, Matt and You would be beating me up since I'm a Penn State fan. Duke is still a pain and digging up my yard, but standing up to Maxs now,Will say that so much has changed from that day and it still feels as if in a free fall with no end in sight. Well son be good and know that you are always on my mind and proud to have shared the uniform with you and regret that I could not call you my son in-law. The house you purchased right before moving out of our house, sits empty now, kind like the space left empty with your lose. You may been gone from this world, but not forgotten son.

John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (retired)

December 30, 2009

Merry Christmas Josh! You are always in our thoughts and prayers! We miss you everyday!

Anonymous

December 25, 2009

As you walk with your lord please keep an eye out for all the boys in blue. They need you help to say safe out there.

Deputy`s Wife Hilda Hinson
TPSO Wife (Louisiana)

December 12, 2009

Dear Josh,
I'm reminded on a weekly basis of the loss of a law enforcement officer. I get a email everytime one dies in the line of duty. I'm sadden by every loss. I've left a messeage here before and I thought I'd come back and check in on you. Oh my! There are SO many reflections. You've touched SO many lives young man. I was doing good reading them all,one by one,until I read your Moms. I started crying,not because of saddness,but for how many people who loved you and WILL NEVER forget you. You are special to all of us now and I know your Mom and Dad feel our love and they know all these strangers are thinking of you. Josh you did your job and you did it well. God bless you and your family.
Mike Mullins
Colorado

William M.Mullins (Mike)
Son of William R.Mullins E.O.W. 7/11/1976

December 7, 2009

I saw the episode of Rookies last night and was saddened when the caption appeared at the end stating the tragedy that took place. You are a hero. God Bless you and your family and Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Chief Deputy William Hedger
Calhoun County, IL. Sheriff's Dept.

December 7, 2009

I just saw Josh's show on Rookies. That may be one of the saddest things I've ever seen. Seemed like such a nice kid...

Anonymous

December 6, 2009

I am overwhelmed with sorrow and grief after watching you on Rookies. I was rooting for you and so proud of your accomplishment. You are my hero!! RIP my brother in blue.

Anonymous

October 12, 2009

Just saw your show on A&E. RIP

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Anonymous

September 24, 2009

Deputy Norris, you gave the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live safer lives. Although it has been over 2 years since you went to patrol heavens streets, my prayers are with your family, friends and brothers and sisters of Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace Deputy Norris.

ECS II N. Sears
OFD

September 14, 2009

No words can ever bring a son back,
None of us can ever know the pain the family feel.

All I can say is that we as a whole are so proud of your son and of the work he did.

Rest now sir, your watch is done. Wait for all of us on the other side.

police officer
Calgary police service Canada

September 10, 2009

Thinking of you and the ones you left behind today.

Thank you for your service, Deputy, See you on the other side...

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 4, 2009

Rest easy Hero...

James Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

August 30, 2009

Though I've never met you, but I know your story well. I even bought the Rookies DVD just to remind myself how much of a hero you truly are and what great sacrifice you have made. Though I work for the NOPD, my family resides in Jefferson Parish. I am forever grateful for your dedication and service to the parish to keep my family and others safe. May you rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Anonymous

August 5, 2009

Rest easy my brother we have the watch from here, save a place for me on St.Michaels Force.

Police Officer
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue

July 26, 2009

Dear Josh,
I can't believe that it's been two years already. It still seems like I was talking to you just the other day and I can still see you walking/jumping down my stairs when you came to my house. Over two years and I still can't properly put my feelings into words, but I know that you know how I feel. I've said it many times before and I say it again, I'm very proud of you not just because of what happened that day, but mostly because you are my little brother. I've always been proud of you for the things that you did in life and the way that you treated others. You had a better sense of honor and respect than I ever did. Many people pay respect to you for your sacrifice and duty and I do too, but I also like to pay respect to you for always being there for me and our family, for always making me feel loved, for looking past my character flaws to see the better person who was inside for supporting me in whatever I wanted to do, for helping me get into the academy by training with me, but most of all for being my little brother. I want to see you again so bad and I know that I will one day, but I must continue on with my life and so for now I must be content to carry you in my heart wherever I go. I see you in my son eyes, in my nephews attitude, and in my daughters laugh. Until then Josh, be safe and I'll see you in my dreams I love you.

Dep. R Calvert
JPSO- Older Brother

July 8, 2009

Though I never met you in person, after learning about you on the tv show "Rookies", it left a clear impression in my mind. Such an impression I will never forget. You remind me of myself in a way, infact im just 2 years older then you, being born in 1983. I dont know what it was but as I watched the eppisode, I felt a strange feeling- as if we known eachother for years. I especially remember how you said as kids, when you played cops and robbers you always liked being the cop. Same for me- who knows maybe one day I will be a real one, just like you. Thats what I thought of when I saw you on tv, I thought to myself "you are 2 years younger then I am, and you are already a cop". As the eppisode ended, I just kept thinking how lucky you were to be so young, and have such an important job. Only to my shock at the very very end, captions came up on the screen and it said how you became engaged on July 4th. I thought to myself wow, not only do you have the perfect job, but obviously you have the perfect lady too, since you preposed to her. I even felt envious of you at that time- since you were younger then I am, yet already found the perfect job, and also had the perfect lady. I just couldnt believe how much you had going for you in your life, at 22. As the caption faded, another one came up saying you were involved in a gun accident the very next day, July 5th and you didnt make it. I was so shocked. One minute I envied you, but suddenly I learned you had passed away. Your story hit so many of my emotions that I couldnt get myself to stop crying.

I sware I felt some connection- almost like you were watching me watch the tv or something- and allthough I dont know you so its hard to say this, I honestly fely your presence or something that entire night and the next day (I work for myself, and often work in 24 - 36 hour shifts so I was up all night and all day the next day.

At the end of my shift I felt your presence so strong. I went home to get supper and I also checked on my 16 year old dog who was doing real bad arround that time, and she was doing better then I have ever seen her in weeks. She has since passed on, but the night after I saw the show I sware you had something to do with it.

I went back to work since things were going so good, figured I would work on another small project for a few more hours. The project was I was doing was trying to locate a faulty circuit in a circuit board (goes to a portable TV). It was my friends tv, he had taken it to a local tv repair shop but they were unable to fix it, so my friend brought it to me in hopes that I can get it to work.

I am very delicate arround electronics, since my job is fixing them. But as I carried the circuit board down the stairs, I did something I never did in all my life. I dropped the board- mounted to the case and all. Yep, I watched it bounce down 4-5 wooden steps. I also felt your presence, I remember I even jokingly said to myself "I wish you could have caught that Josh". Now that it dropped, I figured its really broken now. I checked for damaged chips on the circuit board but couldnt find any, so for the heck of it I said lets plug it in and see if it even powers up now. To my amazment, not only did it power up fully but it also worked perfectly! When my friend brought it to me, it had a video problem- I thought it was a transmitter, but wasnt sure. I still dont know- but I sware you pushed it out of my hands and made it fall, so as it fell, a loose connection popped back into place or something- all I know is the tv is used by my friends family almost daily, and to this day (over 6 months later) it still works perfect.

So today is the 2 year aniversary, and I have had you in my mind all day. Just cant believe how much of a loss this world is without you. Why would someone want to hurt someone who is so kind, someone who wants to help people. Cant stop thinking about it. My emotions are so strong today thinking about it that I didnt even go see the fireworks with my family- I couldnt without bursting into tears. I went for a ride to relax alittle, before the fireworks started, and saw a state cop on the side of the road and all the feelings came back- thinking how much dedication it takes being a cop. The cop wasnt with his family ethere to see the fireworks, he was making sure everyone on the road was safe.

If everyone in the world was just alittle more like you, what a change the world would see. What a lesson you taught me though, I have so much more respect for our brothers in blue now.

Still cant believe what happened- but obviously God sees you as someone who he needed. After all, nothing but the best for him.

So may you rest in eternal peace. May you and your family also take comfort in knowing that I am going to start some type of foundation or something, in your memory. The purpose will be to help save police officers lives. After this very long, painful day I do have some ideas I am working on, and plan on putting it into effect immediatley. Also feel free to stop by here any time- I know you have lots of family, but I know you visited me before, and i also know you visited me earlier today, and just saying you are welcome to visit me again. You will not be forgotten by me- even though I never met you. God bless you and your family, especially your mom, fiance, and brothes who are also police officers. God bless all your brothers in blue as well.

Mark

July 5, 2009

Hey Josh, I went to see you today and I brought you flowers just to let you know I'm always thinking of you. I got to see your mom too, she's doing good just keep watching over her, well all of us for that matter. I know you are watching over us by the little signs you send. I miss you and love you!

Anonymous

July 5, 2009

Hey Buddy,

Can't believe it's been 2 years. We still miss you in the 2nd, but we know you're watching over us. You are gone but not forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office

July 5, 2009

2 years. 2 years ago today and the shock still hits me hard like it did that day. All of your brothers and sisters feel safer knowing you are here with us in our hearts as we take to the streets. You are deeply missed, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. R.I.P. brother.

Detective Darren Gros
SCSO S.O.D. / S.R.T.

Detective Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2009

To Deputy Joshua Norris, his family and his fellow officers with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Norris’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Norris and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

July 5, 2009

I miss you Josh, as you already know I would have taken your place if I could have. I want to finally thank you for everything that you have done for me. As far as I'm concerned you gave me what no one or no thing could a family of my own. Your nephew and namesake is growing strong and is just beginning to walk. I still cant figure out where he got blue eyes from all I know is that I'm jealous. I'm sure you have better things to do than watch over me and Robin all the time but trust me we don't mind if you stop in from time to time and scare the crap out of us. You did your job and now it's time for me to do mine. I'll see you one day bro, I miss you and I love you Josh. Never forget that, I won't.

Deputy Jon-Michael Norris
JPSO - Brother

July 5, 2009