Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your long life of service and ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2017

My Condolences to your family. I know you were in pursuit as any of us would be in BLUE to help our own by trying to apprehend a high risk suspect who is a danger to everyone . May you continue to ride high and honorable in the care of God's Angels. On half of many men and women in BLUE we salute you.

Officer Betty Hill
Orange Police Dept., New Jersey

January 9, 2017

RIP Brother! God Bless you!

Deputy Sheriff Pennie Kern
Lehigh County Sheriffs Dept

January 9, 2017

Eternal Rest | Faithful Unto Death

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

January 9, 2017

RIP Deputy Lewis. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 9, 2017

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of Deputy Lewis. I am so very sorry for the loss of your hero.

Thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all of those who love you. RIP HERO..

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

January 9, 2017

Rest in peace, Deputy Lewis. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

January 9, 2017

Big Norm you always put a smile on my face because you always had one on yours. You always put me in a better mood after talking to you, you were always upbeat. I will miss seeing you and talking about football. I consider myself lucky to have known you.

Cpl. Michael Rosignol
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2017

Deepest condolences and prayers to Deputy's family and the Orange County Sheriff's office. Godspeed, Deputy Lewis.

Sgt. (Ret.) J.E. McAvoy
Easton Massachusetts Police Department

January 9, 2017

Our deepest condolences. We lit a digital candle in his memory http://www.fieldofcandles.com/Candle/Profile/64893/dpty-1st-class-norman-lewis

Field of Candles Community

January 9, 2017

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 9, 2017

Rip Big Norm, You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. The happiest man I have ever known. Rip Brother

Cpl Conner
OCSO

January 9, 2017

Norm,
RIP my brother. You will be greatly missed by the men and women of the OCSO, my second family. May God continue to watch over your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Hand salute!

Master Deputy (Ret),OCSO, FL Larry Drak
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 9, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Lewis and the Orange County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Lewis, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

January 9, 2017

RIP Brother. Your duty done. You've left us too soon. Rest easy on the hands of Our Lord.

NCIS Special Agent (Retired) Ed Coyle
NPD/VBPD/NCIS

January 9, 2017

Norm was a gentle giant of a man always ready with a bigger heart and infectious smile. He served with integrity and left an indelible impression on all he touched. He took flight way too soon and will be sorely missed. RIP, brother. I'll miss your hugs!

Reserve Deputy (Ret.) Harriet Fort
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Norman, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

January 9, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you. NF!

citizen

January 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family of Deputy Lewis during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Sr. Ptmn. Donald Meaders (RET)
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

January 9, 2017

Norman Lewis, You will always be remembered!!

Sergeant Harry German
City of Hardeeville, SC. Police Dept.

January 9, 2017

To the family, colleagues and friends of Deputy First Class Norman Lewis: Please accept my condolences for your unimaginable loss.

- Allie Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy

January 9, 2017

RIP BROTHER NORMAN AND PEACE TO YOUR FAMILY..ANOTHER SAD SAD DAY..MARTY MOONEY RETIRED DETECTIVE NYPD AND SON ALEX ACTIVE NYPD..BLUE KNIGHTS XIX ROME NY/XXXII SYRACUSE NY.

Marty Mooney Detective ( retired)
NYPD

January 9, 2017

God be with your family both immediate and law enforcement. Keep watch over each of us that are still here.
Thank you for your service.

Inv. Karen Bailey (retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept

January 9, 2017

Deputy Lewis, you gave your all, and its more than could be asked. You are truly a hero. Sgt. Clayton gave her life and in the pursuit of justice, you also lost yours. If that is not a sigh of a hero, nothing is.

Once your murderer is caught, true justice will take place. It cannot bring you back, but it can somewhat compensate all your Brothers and Sisters who demand vengeance.

The man responsible for your death may not face true justice here on Earth, but I am confident he WILL face it at some point.

God Bless you Brother, and may your eternal rest be at peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 9, 2017