Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Josh,
Just saw you on Rookies. I know you are watching over us all down here. Rest in peace, Brother.

Bill Walsh

PO BILL WALSH
VOORHEES PD NEW JERSEY

January 13, 2009

I just watched you on your episode of "Rookies". When I saw the end I started to cry. I am sorry for your families loss and your fiancee. It is such a shame because you had such a long career ahead of you. You will be in my thoughts. RIP.

Anonymous

January 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and the Norris family.

Retired Officer Robert Tango
Altamonte Springs Police Department

January 8, 2009

To Rookies everywhere Josh, you are a hero!

Rookie Officer M. Lackey
Denver Police Department

Anonymous

January 8, 2009

Well son had a MGySgt friend I served gte station back to the area just a couple of days ago from an overseas tour and stop by to say hi. He was talking about how one of the movers packing up his stuff to go oversea in 2006 said he was my daughters boyfriend, a skinny lil guy with a pierced brow and he laughed to think what I would say to that. That was right before you got on the force and I remember you come home asking me about the guy back then. He said how good of a kid you were, polite, respectful and hardworking and want to know if my daughter was still dating you. Swear after year and a half it still crushes my heart to tell your story and that you are not with us. Josh you may have not been my son, but I'm as proud of you as I'm of the three girls, just wish I would have told you that when you lived with us and had the chance. Take care boy and be good.

Anonymous

January 6, 2009

Just wanted to let you know that I read about you on ODMP last year and remembered saying to myself what a shame because you were so young and had just begun your career.I had no idea that over a year later I would be watching you on "Rookies". Even then I didn't realize it was the same person. As an FTO I admired your enthusiasm for the job and your confidence. As I watched the final episode that you appeared in and saw you complete your training and get cut loose I was very happy for you. This was the same happiness that I saw in a recruit that I trained this year. This recruit experienced some bumps in the road but eventually made it and I was very happy for him. While watching the final episode with you I was completely blindsided by the ending. As I realized what was happening I began to say "NO,NO" to the television screen and then started to cry. It wasn't until now that I checked this website to see if I had left a reflection when you passed the year before. I apologize for not having done so before. In retrospect I'm glad that I am doing so now because I got to see what a fine young man and what a great young Officer you were on your way to becoming. This is something that we normally don't get to do when visiting this website unless you personally knew and worked with someone who had made the ultimate sacrifice. As an FTO I just want to say to other FTO's to be more understanding and not so harsh when training new recruits. After all we were all rookies at one time. Yes this is a job where you can't afford to make mistakes or it could sadly be your last. As FTO's we too often expect the rookies to know everything that's on our minds and yell at them for everything. This was something that I found myself doing when I first became an FTO. Eventually I became less critical and the recruits became more at ease and passed their training and became fine Officers. In watching the episodes that Deputy Norris appeared in I was able to see that his FTO's did a fine job and that they were firm but fair. I could tell that he received excellent training and they should be proud for having produced such a fine young Deputy. His story has affected me like very few have because I feel like I knew him. May you rest in peace.

Police Officer Nelson Marti/FTO
New York State Park Police/Taconic Region

January 1, 2009

Well Boy the end of the year is drawing near, and another Christmas in the books. Dropped by for a visit on Christmas and just want to let you know that you are still in everyones heart.

Anonymous

December 29, 2008

Josh, I just saw your show. I just got off of FTO today. I know how it feels to be the new rookie cop, you did a great job. God bless you for your service. I also wear the same necklace you wore. Thanks again, from one rookie to another.

Officer
Abuquerque Police Dept

December 28, 2008

Deputy Norris,
I cant explain it, nor can I even try to. I just saw your episode on "Rookies" and cant seem to shake it. As strange as this sounds I feel as if I knew you. It broke my heart and brought me to tears to hear the tragic news. Although I am not a Police Officer I was a Police Explorer for 4 years. During my time as an explorer, my friend was shot while conducting a traffic stop. That was the turning point for me that made me do a lot of soul searching. You are a true HERO and the world could use more people like you. You will always be in my thoughts and your family will be in my prayers. R.I.P. my friend. Merry Christmas!
Dear Norris Family,
I cant even put into words how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Losing a son, brother, best friend or future husband can not be easy. Losing a brother myself and seeing the pain in my moms eyes, I can understand the pain you must be going through. Just know that Josh is watching over you all and keeping you safe. If it wasn't for HEROES such as Josh this world would be a much darker and colder place. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God ease your pain and guide you through the tough times. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

Mike Lange
Corona, California

December 28, 2008

Josh...

Well, another Christmas is here without you and it hasn't really gotten any easier. Two new nephews make this one a little better 'cos I did decorate this year for their first Christmas. But missing you has been so hard...there will always be an emptiness in what used to be such a wonderful time of year.

Seeing you in the show brought tears to my eyes and a warmth to my heart. Just to hear your voice and see you again was a wonderful gift. Wish they had gotten your birth year right (you weren't born in '86)...but that's trivial compared to the message.

Keep watch over your brothers...all of them! They all are doing the job you so wanted to do, so keep them safe while they are on the streets trying to keep us all from harm.

We all love you, but no one can love you like your Mother. There will never be another you...in my heart or my life. I hope that I will get to see you again someday...I miss you so much.

Come for a visit...I could use one of your great Hugs.

All my love forever...
MOM xxoo

Claudia Calvert
Josh's Mom

December 25, 2008

Josh,
I remember when Rookies first came out and never missed an episode. I would record it on my DVR and watch every single episode. When I saw the episode where you came out it reminded me of myself. I am only 23 yrs of age and started as a police officer at the age of 21. Ever since I was a child I wanted to be who I am now. When I saw your episode I was conneceted with you for some reason. I new that you would get to become a great Deputy. Once the screen turned black and only letters appeared on the screen, I knew that what was forcoming was not good. It brought me to tears to read and hear what had happened to you. Even though I only knew you for 30 minutes, I came to tears like if I had lost my own brother. And the truth is, you are my brother. Even though you aren't with us anymore, you still continue to be my brother. Im glad you got to reach your childhood dream that many children have. I beg you to continue watching you brothers from above. You are a huge inspiration for many of us young officers and future officers. You served your commuinty with pride and honor. God Speed Brother..!!!!

Deputy S. Ortiz
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

December 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Family and friends. You are all in my thoughts. Josh you will never be forgotten, and you will continue your work up above, looking down and protecting all. R.I.P my brother. You are a true hero

OFF. E.Rosenbaum
Newton Police Dept. MA

December 21, 2008

You are not forgotten. Keep fighting officer!

CO Flynn
NHDOC

December 20, 2008

Josh...i first came across you when a couple weeks after the unthinkable happened to you. I read alot of newspaper columns about your life, and someone already had your episode of "ROOKIES" posted on youtube that i watched. I felt close to you right away because i understood that childhood dream of always wanting to be a Police Officer and always not being able to wait to get it.
I graduated the academy in June 2007 and you have been an inspiration to me since. I actually think about you every day when i go on duty with the Sheriffs Dept i work for. I am now going to be a member of a 3 man warrant team and you will always still be on my mind when i'm out there. There can be no better inspiration then you my friend and brother.
Please watch down on my and my team Josh...I couldn't think of a better protector then you buddy to ask...lol.
God speed, and i'll see ya later brother.
All my heartfelt condolences to your family and fiancee, and all your law enforcement brothers out there that watched you morph into the man you became.

DEPUTY TLE
BCSD

December 18, 2008

Josh...I watched your episode of "Rookies" last night and as so many others have written it brought tears to my eyes. America got to watch a little part of you transform from a shy cop into one that your FTO's were so proud of! As one who has lost someone close to them in the Line of Duty (Shane Britton EOW 07/19/00) know that we are all so proud of you and thank you for your service!

To Deputy Norris' family and co-workers, I am so sorry for your loss and my heartfelt prayers are with you. Your son, brother and fiancee is a hero! Even though I know that it is not of great comfort, he is now walking the streets of gold protecting you from above. He has the greatest vantage point of us all! Just know that even though the tears may flow now, and they always will that as time goes by the tears become less and the smiles greater! Again, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa
Former Dispatcher

December 16, 2008

I wish you'd have had a chance to live the dream longer - it's an absolute tragedy that you were taken so soon. You're an inspiration. I pray for your dear family. Godspeed Brother.

Deputy, FTO
King County Sheriff's Office (Seattle, WA)

December 16, 2008

I as many of these reflections, saw your episode today. I am in the process of getting my degree in criminal justice and you are a hero to everyone. Even if you were in LA you are a hero to all. It broke my heart to watch the end of the episode. I knew it was different from the rest it didn't end the same, you didn't quit like some of them, you gave your life serving. You will be forever remembered. May God Bless you and your Family.

Megan

Megan California
Civilian

December 16, 2008

I saw you on the show "Rookies" on TV. You would have made a very good cop and I hope some day i will become as good as a cop as you were once. RIP

Explorer SGT. Kevin Canny
King County Sheriff, WA

December 15, 2008

Deputy Norris,
I just watched your episode and got so excited to see a deputy on the force who is the same age as myself. I got even happier to see you get off of F.T.O. training. Then they started speaking of you in the past-tense. I grew worried, then your FTO instructor spoke of how you responded to a domestice. The tears then fell from my face.It is very hard to type this reflection, simply because its hard to type with tears in your eyes.I will keep your fiancee and family in my prayers. Rest In Peace.

Jamal D
AAC Police Academy

December 14, 2008

May God bless your family, friends and all who came in contact with you. I just saw your story on A&E and I was in tears when I read what happend to you. Rest in peace and watch out for everyone who knew you.

SGT D.V. Welch
US Army

December 14, 2008

RIP

Caramel
Civilian

December 14, 2008

RIP

Caramel
Civilian

December 14, 2008

That show on A & E brought me to tears.

MJV

December 14, 2008

I saw the show rookies and saw your story. It reminded me so much when I was a 21 year old rookie. Ofc. J. Norris, you wore the badge with honor. I am glad to call you brother. Please watch over us. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sergeant
DeKalb County Police Dept.

December 13, 2008

Joshua,
I just watched your episode of Rookies on A&E...I should of realized when they focused on your St. Micheal chain that the outcome was not good. You were a great officer taken too soon. The first few minutes of the episode I saw how much you reminded me of myself, I too wear my St. Micheal chain everyday under my armor. I also was one who was standing back observing on some calls during training. I have been patroling solo now for about 6 months, after watching your episode I must remeber to never let my guard down. You were a great officer taken way too soon. Rest in peace brother. God Speed.

Deputy Bjork
Will County Sheriff's Police

December 13, 2008