Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Deputy First Class Norman Lewis in the line of duty. May the "peace that passes all understanding" be the strength of all who grieve Norman's loss. Our prayers go with you all.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Deputy Lewis. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving Sister Of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

January 10, 2017

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

January 10, 2017

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DEPUTY FIRST CLASS NORMAN LEWIS.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Deputy Sheriff.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
DEPUTY FIRST CLASS LEWIS
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Orange County in the State of Florida with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Deputy First Class Lewis status......................................
Deputy First Class Lewis status...................................... Deputy First Class Lewis status...................................... Attention All Units.............Orange County Sheriff's Office, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis having served the citizens of Orange County in the State of Florida with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 10, 2017

Thank you for your selfless sacrifice, you will not be forgotten! RIP Hero! Sending prayers to all his friends and family. God Bless.

Kat Becton
Sister of an OPD LEO

January 10, 2017

REST IN INTERNAL PEACE MY SISTER IN BLUE.
WE THANK YOU SERGANT FOR YOUR SERVICE.
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY, YOUR WITH GOD.

Claude D Melcher
FORMER SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER STATEOF MD.

January 10, 2017

My family and I would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy First Class Norman Lewis during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy First Class Lewis.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

January 10, 2017

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo Ret.
Nassau County PD, NY

January 10, 2017

Big Norm was not only a great officer, but also a great friend. His presence would always light up a room with that million smile. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. You will deeply be missed my friend.

derek milton

January 10, 2017

RIP, sir....well done!!!

Deputy J. Davis
Canadian County Sheriff's Office, OK

January 10, 2017

Just tragic. My sincerest condolences to the families of Blue and Blood

Nancy A. Richards
Aux. LEO (ret), Michigan

January 10, 2017

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

January 10, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the OCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

January 10, 2017

Your loss is cannot be measured. Your memory will be forever in the hearts of those who worked with you. May God Bless you and keep you. You are forever in my heart, now you are home in heaven.

M/DF/C W. Cornaz Ret.
Orange County S.O. Orlando, Fl.

January 10, 2017

Smooth roads and clear skies Brother, and peace to those you left behind.

Lt. Dave Rudon (ret.)
PADOC

January 10, 2017

Rest in Peace, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

January 10, 2017

Never without a smile... Truly a wonderful deputy. May God bless you Norm, and may God bless your family. You will be missed.

Captain Tony Minnis
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2017

Rest in peace Deputy Lewis.

P.O. Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police Palisades Region

January 10, 2017

Motormen Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Orange County with dignity and honor, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Motormen Deputy First Class Norman Lewis you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

January 10, 2017

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 10, 2017

Final Salute Deputy First Class Lewis, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

January 10, 2017

Norman was my friend, a great guy and awesome cop. He would issue you a ticket with a smile and would get a tank you from the motorist. I will miss your smile and handshake/hugs. You will be truly missed. Rest in Peace, brother.

Sergeant Jeff Mayer
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2017

RIP BROTHER IN BLUE!!!!

Detective Janet McKern
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

January 10, 2017

For Deputy First Class Norman Lewis:

The duty of the law-officer is filled with high-risk occurrences to be faced, and responding to the aid of an officer-in-trouble takes the highest priority in almost every law-enforcement agency. Norm was doing is best when an unfortunate incident took his life. It could happen to any one of us who wears a badge. It is indeed our lot. The public has a per cent of individuals who refuse, or ignorantly fail, to be watchful for the law-officer in an emergency and the results can be devastating. Yet, it will continue.
We pray for the family, co-workers and friends of Norm and encourage them to reach-out to one another at this time.
We proudly render Deputy Norman Lewis, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.
(Writer is a retired PA state trooper and also a retired Lake County (FL) sheriff's detective.)

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza, (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 10, 2017

I'm still in a bit of denial thinking that I will never see that beaming smile or hear that awesome laugh again. Rest easy, brother - we have the watch from here.

Sergeant Tim Nazzaro
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2017