Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers. You will not be forgotten. Heroes live forever. May you rest in peace in the love and joy of the Kingdom.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

July 6, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Deputy Norris's family, friends, & co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Norris is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!! Attention!! I salute you Deputy Norris may you patrol the heavenly skies..... RIP Sir.

Lt. Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor

July 6, 2007

Thank you for your service, Sheriff Joshua Norris. You are a true hero and will NEVER be forgotten. Your family, fiancee and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all.

CMPD Wife
CMPD, Charlotte, NC

July 6, 2007

DEPUTY NORRIS-THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY, YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICE. I, TOO, WAS SHOT ON DUTY AT A YOUNG AGE (23 YEARS OLD)IN 1992 AND KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED LAST NIGHT. IT IS SOMETHING THAT THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL NEVER EXPERIENCE. I RESPECT YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID LAST NIGHT, I PRAY FOR PEACE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND I FEEL THAT YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. YOUNG OFFICERS LIKE YOURSELF MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR THE UNIFORM EVERYDAY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, WE WILL TAKE YOUR WORK FROM HERE.

SERGEANT TRAVIS T.FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 6, 2007

RIP, My prayers go out to your Family,Friends and Partners.

Patrol Deputy T. Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office,Tx

July 6, 2007

It was only two years ago that I met the brave men and women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and the NO.PD. while helping them to re-build L&O in their Parish.
Even though I never met you Deputy Norris I consider you one of the many friends that I made while serving your Parish.
Rest In Peace Young Officer,

David T. McHenry
Sergeant
KCI Airport Police Dept.
KC.MO.

Sergeant David T. McHenry
KCI Airport P.D. Kansas City, Missouri

July 6, 2007

Deputy Norris, your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

May you rest in peace. God bless you.

A grateful American

July 6, 2007

My prayers go out to the friends and family of Deputy Norris. Never let his memory fade. Rest In Peace, Brother

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee (Fl) Police Dept

July 6, 2007

DEPUTY NORRIS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU ARE BLESSED FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. THANK YOU

77-25
SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE ( INDIANA)

July 6, 2007

You and your family are in our prayers!

Deputy R. Taylor #1209
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace. You are a true hero and will always be remembered for your courage and dedication.

Andrew/ Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police (MD)

July 6, 2007

My heart & prayers go out to you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow, 9/24/76

July 6, 2007

MY HEART BLEEDS IN SORROW FOR THIS YOUNG OFFICER AND FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN, WHO WILL NEVER KNOW WEDDED BLISS WITH DEPUTY NORRIS. MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GRAND THIS YOUNG HERO ETERNAL PEACE.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE FOR THE BEREAVED AT THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED, SO YOUNG. GOD BLESS YOU.
ELFRIEDE HALL
WIDOW OF SLAIN SHERIFF BOYD L. HALL - TETON CY. WYOMING
LONGVIEW, TEXAS

ELFRIEDE HALL (MRS. BOYD L.)
WIDOW OF SLAIN SHERIFF BOYD HALL

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace brother...

Officer D.M. Horton
Durham Police Dept. Durham NC

July 6, 2007

I have been in this business my entire adult life and would give the ultimate sacrifice to protect the kids with a future ahead of them. To know the pleasure of a marriage and family is more then one person can describe in mere words. God Bless you Josh and I hope to sit with you in heaven and share my experience to help ease your pain. The sacrifice you made is not in vain. My love to ya brother!

PO1 Adrian Blackstone
JMU PD Harrisonburg VA

July 6, 2007

What a horrible waste of a young life. My prayers go to his fiance and department. This young man is a fine example of what officers face every day to keep citizens safe.
God be with you Joshua.

Loretta Moshier
Dir. of Volunteer Services, City of Santaquin, UT

July 6, 2007

God bless you and your family brother.

officer chris naquin
patterson police dept, louisiana

July 6, 2007

My prayers go out to your family. May the Lord give them strength during these difficult times. Thank you for your dedication and service. May you rest in eternal peace your watch is over.
Citizen
Los Angeles, California
Friend of Deputy David Piquette E.O.W 07-07-2006

Citizen

July 6, 2007

On behalf of the members of the Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police Department, I offer my deepest sympathy on the death of the courageous young officer, this "Fallen Hero"!He is in our prayers!

Off. John W. Ryan
President, Pipes & Drums
Chicago Police Department

Off. John W. Ryan
Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police Dept.

July 6, 2007

Such a young life taken from us. Dep Norris, you will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. God bless your family and the entire Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office. RIP our brother.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

July 6, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Karen
citizen

July 6, 2007

IT IS NEVER EASY TO SEE A YOUNG OFFICER GO DOWN. WHAT CAN ONE SAY EXCEPT THAT WE SEND OUR PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY...RIP

SGT. GLENN TOPPING
BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 6, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Norris family.
Blessings,
PO Stan Wong, NYPD
Wife, Tamara Wong & Family

July 6, 2007

I don't know you or your family but I admire your bravery as a police officer. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless.

Mel Mark

July 6, 2007

Brother,
Have no fear. We will carry on the shield you held close to your heart and soul. You will never be forgotten because TRUE WARRIORS LIVE ON FOREVER. God Bless you and your Family.

Police Officer Joseph Maumus III
New Orleans Police Department Special Operations Division

July 6, 2007