Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dear Josh,

You went out on the streets thinking you were going to change the world. You truly have. I will forever remember your smile, and your willingness to take what ever jokes came your way. All to gain the respect of your fellow officers. You were taken from us too soon, but will be forever in our hearts. Thank you for touching my life in such a special way.
You are in my thoughts and prayers always,
Renee'

Deputy Clerk Renee' Riseden
JPSO

July 12, 2007

It is always sad to hear of one of our own dying in the line of duty, but when it is a officer just starting his dedicated career at such a young age, it is always harder for me and more disturbing. God bless you and although not known me, you will be remembered....

Lt. S. Ford
Police Department, City of Manor

July 12, 2007

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to make this world a safer place. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

C. Fike
Police Wife

July 12, 2007

Josh,
You have paid the ultimate price while protecting the people of Jefferson Parish. As a former deputy in the 2nd district, i know you will be sadly missed by all you had worked with. You are a HERO!!! My prayers go out to your family, friends and coworkers with JPSO. Rest easy my brother!!! We have the watch from here!!!

Deputy Brian Koretzky
St. John Sheriffs Office

July 12, 2007

Rest in Peace....You will be missed by so many....

Ofc. Dornice Dycus
Slidell Police Dept.

July 11, 2007

MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! I KNOW YOU ARE AT REST ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

July 11, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God bless you, your loved ones, co-workers and the Sheriff's Office. Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

July 11, 2007

First, I am so very sorry for all
of you at this sad, very sad time.
My husband is a coropral with the PA State Police. He just stopped home for a sec. while working tonight and I was telling him about what had happened to your Josh. He had his vest on an showed me the spot under the arm where there is no protection. As he was showing me this, his pager went off and he was called to a house with shots fired. I told him to keep his arms down ... - People are crazy and insane. Your Josh was so young - It makes me so very upset. And to know that he had just asked his girlfriend to marry him. My heart goes out to all of you, along with my prayers.
I am so very, very sorry.
Chrissy & Curtis Wise

Wife of PA State Trooper

July 11, 2007

God Bless you Deputy Norris for your service to your department. Your family, friends, and fellow officers will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten for the sacrifice you made.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept.

July 11, 2007

I would like to send my heartfelt sorrow to the family of Joshua. It takes a special kind of person to do the job we do, and Joshua, even though I did not know him, Joshua is a BROTHER of mine. To Joshua's brothers, "Keep up the good fight".

Detective/Sergeant Mark Plumer
Plaquimenes Parish Sheriff's Office

July 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. If it were not for heroes like you than the world would be a much worst place.

Deputy
St. Charles Sheriff's Office

July 11, 2007

I did not know Deputy Norris but I watched this horrible tragedy unfold on the local news. This story has touched my heart and I would like to say thank you for your service and your bravery. May you rest in peace and may your family find peace and comfort at this difficult time.

July 11, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Jeremy & Brittany Rivers Deputy/Wife
Jefferson Parish Sherriff's Office

July 11, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

July 11, 2007

I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Deputy Joshua Norris. As a 24 year member of the Law Enforcement family, I have attended many services for lost brothers; never for one so young. The pain and sense of loss that I felt when hearing the tragic news about Josh, cannot be described.
Josh, Rest In Peace and Comfort, knowing that you served your family, God, the department and the citizens of Jefferson Parish as a true HERO and SOLDIER. Thank you for what you've done and for making the ultimate sacrifice! You will forever be remembered. I will meet you again someday and we will again serve as Brothers In Arms.

Lieutenant Michael A. Alwert Sr.
JPSO CIB Juvenile Crimes Supervisor

July 11, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Deputy Norris -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Norris -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

July 11, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the JPSO and Deputy Norris' family during this difficult time. Thank you Deputy Norris for protecting all of us. You shall never be forgotten.

A caring citizen

July 11, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY NORRIS, HIS FAMILY AND THE JEFFERSON CO S.O. WE KNOW THAT LOSING A HERO AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE IS DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL. WE FEEL FOR ALL THAT ARE EFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

July 11, 2007

This incident will long be remembered. Every law officer's heart and prayers go out to this family. This young deputy truly is a hero and will never be forgotten by his brothers in blue.

Deputy Rick Jameson
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office

July 11, 2007

Josh,

You will live on forever inside the officers who continue to do the job you gave your life for... rest easy brother.

Deputy Scott Bradley
JPSO 3rd District

July 11, 2007

Josh,
If words could only describe your absence. You were a good friend and brother-in-arms. I had the pleasure of meeting you in the academy, I only wish I had known you longer. I promise to keep your memory alive.

To the family of Deputy Norris,
The hearts and prayers of my family goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

JPSO Class #38

Police Officer Lance G. Bush
Kenner Police Department

July 10, 2007

To Deputy Norris's Family I can only say I am truley sorry. I have Met Dep. Norris but did not know him well, however Dep. Norris is a brother who acted when most men would not have. Dep. Norris is a HERO and will be remembered as such.

Detective Nick Vega
Jefferson Parish Sherriff's Office

July 10, 2007

They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to thief.

Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me.

We are praying for you. Our family is so sorry for your tremendous loss. Joshua was so young and full of promise. Rest assured God will reunite you with Joshua one day. Stay strong until then.....

Brian and Liz Karcher
Sergeant J.P.S.O./Wife

July 10, 2007

My heartfelt condolances to your family during this time.
As a fellow officer it was an honor to have you as part of our brotherhood of protectors. We will carry on one less but stronger than ever knowing you are up there to guide and lead us as we serve and protect.

Deputy Jimmy Mendez
JPSO

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your service, we will never forget you!

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County Police retired

July 10, 2007