Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I have never met you and we are many miles away... you are still my brother. Your watch has ended on these streets, let us take it from here. You made the ultimate sacrafice, and you will never be forgotten! Please watch over all of us! Rest in Peace Brother! You will be missed!

Patrolman J. Doucette
Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

July 7, 2007

Most people run from gunfire...only a true hero runs towards it. R.I.P brother, May angels lead you home

Deputy Sheriff
L.A.S.D.

July 7, 2007

Too young to be gone...but never to be forgotten!!! Rest in peace, your on God's watch now.

Sgt. Michael Montgomery
Nether Providence Twp. PD Pennsylvania

July 7, 2007

Josh,
We are not sure what to say. We were listening and hoping that night you would be ok. But God had differnt plans for you. We will never understand the cost of taking a life such as yours. I have worked with and even trained a Deputy that was in the academy with you. And even in a tragedy like this, just to mention your name, he SMILES. You just need to know the impact you had on your Academy class, and even the staff. I was a District away from you but having worked in the 2nd I know they ALL are hurting and missing you!
We will meet again, Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, LA

July 7, 2007

Your determination and fulfillment of dreams at your age were an inspiration to me prior to this tragesy. You are a now a hero and will forever be remembered by all. I recall conversations of your eagerness to get your patrol car and to be on your own. To Jessica and the rest of your family..my heart and prayers to you all. Josh, you are truly a hero. I am honored to have known you!
God Bless, April Alexander

April Alexander
Josh's Realtor & friend

July 7, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother...

Deputy Sheriff
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, NY

Deputy Sheriff
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

author unknown

Deputy Solomon Burke
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY SGT
IOWA

July 7, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your job is done. We'll take it from here. God speed.

Deputy R. S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff-Colorado Springs

July 7, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

July 7, 2007

Rest in peace Brother, and may gods angels be with you each day in heaven.

Rick Weikle
ex Deputy, Federal Bureau of Prisons (retired)

July 7, 2007

God bless you Joshua. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

July 7, 2007

Rest in peace Deputy Norris...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

July 7, 2007

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Deputy Norris's family, Sheriff Lee and the rest of the officers with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Thank You Deputy Norris for your service to this community. Rest in Peace Sir.

Chief Officer John Hughes
National Park Service, Barataria Preserve, Jean Lafitte National Park

July 7, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your job is done. We'll take it from here.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

July 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Norris family in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

July 7, 2007

I sit here and try to say something that might comfort your family, i have searched through my heart and what i found was a tear. It not only represents the loss of a hero but the pride and respect you had has you put on the uniform. Today we said goodbye to hereo, this same day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

July 7, 2007

Deputy Norris,
Your courageous service to the state of Louisiana and to citizens everywhere will never be forgotten. My heartfelt thoughts are with your fiancee, family, friends and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office at this difficult time. Thank you for protecting us.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 7, 2007

Far too young.These brave young men and women are always far to young.May Deputy Norris rest safe in the Hollow of The Lord's Hand and may He comfort his loved ones, friends and brother/sister Deputies as they carry on without him.

July 7, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 7, 2007

Josh,

I am forever proud to call you nephew and brother. I wish that I had your courage and integrity. You are a better officer than I could ever hope to be. You are truly one of the family. If I ever gave you a rough time it was only because I was trying to protect you and J from the inherent dangers of the job. One day I will be able to tell you that face to face. Until that time you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God speed "skinny".

Love,
GSL

GSL

July 7, 2007

You showed a great amount of courage to do the job that we do; you are a hero.

Patrolman A.J. Soll
Olivette, MO Police Department

July 7, 2007

May the Lord watch over the family, friends, co-workers and police officers around the world who honor the memory of Deputy Norris as we unite in our grief at the passing of another hero who made a difference in our world and in each of our lives.

Detective
Toledo Police Department

July 7, 2007

god bless you and your family and your co workers.Your a true hero.The family Of ( DET WILLIAM Rolniak EOW 2-4-04)

July 7, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 7, 2007