Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thanks for your service, May you rest in peace. Officer N. Rolle.

DETENTION OFFICER
HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

September 16, 2014

As the MCSO former Chaplain, my heart and prayers goes out to all the family of Deputy Noriss and his fellow Deputies and staff at the Monroe County Sheriff's office. I have since moved to Wyoming. Michael was the salt of the earth and a light for so many others, just a fine example to others in the community of how true to the calling of a peace keeper this man was to the community. My prayers are with you all. These folks are family to me and as such my heart longs to be in Georgia. I pray that God will guide you during these difficult times, that he will ease your pain during these confusing times, and that during these trying times that the family that you all have at the S.O and in the community will draw closer together, and stand strong in the face of trying times. Know this my brothers and sisters at the MCSO I pray for you daily. I miss you all daily. God Bless you all.
Fly free my brother. As you now see Christ in all his glory, may the Lord keep and and bless you, may he make his face to shine upon you.
some day soon we will all be together, rejoice in the Lords presence, and rejoice in his majesty.
God bless you brother.
Chaplain Barth

Chaplain James Barth
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Georgia

September 16, 2014

As the MCSO former Chaplain, my heart and prayers goes out to all the family of Deputy Noriss and his fellow Deputies and staff at the Monroe County Sheriff's office. I have since moved to Wyoming.
Michael was the salt of the earth and a light for so many others, just a fine example to others in the community of how true to the calling of a peace keeper this man was to the community. My prayers are with you all. These folks are family to me and as such my heart longs to be in Georgia. I pray that God will guide you during these difficult times, that he will ease your pain during these confusing times, and that during these trying times that the family that you all have at the S.O and in the community will draw closer together, and stand strong in the face of trying times. Know this my brothers and sisters at the MCSO I pray for you daily. I miss you all daily. God Bless you all.
Michael is with Jesus now and we will all celebrate on that fine day together, in Christs glory. See you someday soon my brother.
Chaplain Barth

Chaplain James Barth
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2014

Rest In Eternal Peace, Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris. May St. Michael guide you directly to the Right Hand of God. You served your community well, and then selflessly donated your organs when God called you home. You are a hero. Never Forgotten. Thoughts & Prayers. Much Respect.

PO Liz Philbin
Boston Police Department

September 16, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of this young man. I pray for his family - I grieve for them. The murder of Officer Norris is senseless, stupid and heartbreaking. I wish the family comfort and want them to know those across the Country feel their pain. Your loved one - your hero will never be forgotten!

Crystal Mitchell
Widow of Jeffrey Mitchell, Sacramento S.D. EOW: 10-27-06

September 16, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County Sheriff's Office, Jerome County, Idaho

September 16, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time.

Sgt. David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks.

September 16, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Norris. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Lisa
Family Member - LEO's
Pompton Lakes, NJ

September 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Norris' family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

September 16, 2014

Rest in Peace brother, we have the Watch

Policeman
Brother in Blue

September 16, 2014

May Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris find peace in God's loving embrace, His family and friend's peace in God's mercy and he be remembered for how he lived his life.

Sgt. J. Shaw
NYC Environmental Police

September 16, 2014

I miss you already Michael. You are the true example of a hero. My heart goes out to your family and the rest of the Sheriff's Office as we struggle through this loss. While I wish you were here I know you are watching over us from heaven and I thank you for the honor you allowed each and every one of us to have by serving at your side. Godspeed and rest easy brother, we will take it from here.

Deputy Sheriff

September 16, 2014

I pray that the Lord gives the family and co-workers of Deputy Norris strength to endure this tragedy. Thank you Deputy Norris for the service that you have provided to your community for it has not gone unnoticed.

Sgt. M. McCaw
Lexington County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina

September 16, 2014

From those of us here at the Kane County Sheriff's Office and Office of Emergency Management in Illinois, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Norris and to all who knew him. We'll take it from here brother. Rest in Peace.

Kyle Griffin #9114
Kane County Office of Emergency Management

September 16, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Norris, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

September 16, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris and the extended law enforcement family of the Monroe County, Georgia Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 15, 2014

Deputy Norris,

Thank you for your service. Many LEO brothers and sisters who also chose to "Protect and Serve" welcomed you into God's service.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

September 15, 2014

My thoughts are will your wife and family, Officer Norris. Thank you for your service.

K. Sobania

September 15, 2014

Very sad. Really sorry for your & Ms. Norris' loss. RIP brother Deputy Norris. Thank you for your service & sacrifice.

Ofc. Fialkowski
Mt. Juliet Police Department

September 15, 2014

The big dispatcher in the sky called your badge number. Rest easy brother!

Poice officer
Georgia

September 15, 2014

Thank you for your service . Rest in Peace, Brother in Blue.

S/Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

September 15, 2014

The great State of Georgia has lost another true hero. I pray that justice will be swift and steady. The family and friends of this young officer are in my prayers. God Bless and Godspeed, sir.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

September 15, 2014

For Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris:

Nobody extends to the law-officer any kind of assurance that he or she will complete his/her tour-of-duty without the risk of being seriously injured or killed. None of us who call ourselves law-officers expect such an guarantee, we just take our responsibilities a day at a time and one incident at a time. We are our own insurance that we will survive, but even that cannot be certain. We regret that our brother Michael, and a fellow officer, would be killed and wounded respectively (much as two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and only a matter of hours apart from these Georgia officers, in their home state.)
The fact is that no law-officer, anywhere, is free of such risk of deadly attack by deranged and desperate criminals who will strike with little or no warning. This is a time for unified effort by many professionals to join in bringing justice in these cases, as well and others.
We pray for Michael's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render Deputy Sheriff Michael Norris, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Poloice

September 15, 2014

God never forget Heroes, I thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice you made. May you dance with the angels on this day in heaven and may God wrath his loving arms around your family to comfort them. in this troublesome time. This is truly a sad, sad, day.

U.S. Naval Chief (Retired) M. Jackson
Greatful citizen

September 15, 2014

I was very saddened to learn that we lost another brother in law enforcement this past weekend in the State of Georgia. His shirt was not the same color and badge not the same shape as mine, but I feel a tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his family, and his co-workers of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.

Lieutenant K. E. DeLoach
Georgia State Patrol

September 15, 2014