To those who walked with us in prayer and encouragement...
Our hearts are so deeply broken, and our lives will never be the same. John was a happy, tender, kind, courageous and honorable husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, friend…and so much more! He has always provided comfort to our family as well as plenty of fun and laughs. John truly loved being an officer, and he would do it all over again - with no regrets. We will miss him dearly until we see him again in Heaven. We know this world is not our home, but this pain still hurts incredibly deep to the core. Our family is broken, but we will rejoice in sweet precious memories and the assurance that John is beside the Lord who loves him more than we ever could. John loved and was dearly loved – that is his legacy we will carry. Throughout the past week of battles, victories, joys, trials and prayers, the loving kindness and support has been amazingly beautiful and has forever humbled our family. If acts of kindness and love could have saved him, he would undoubtedly still be here with us. We do not understand, but we will learn to accept. John was a good man who lived a good life, so we consider our family blessed. He will continue to forever warm our heart and souls.
A tribute to John's life along with information about his legacy can be found at:
By the way, I failed to mention this little news flash. The Blood Center reported that the blood drive in John's honor had the largest respone of any event they have done with the exception of 9/11. How's that for top 10 things to be know for...
Ever since we heard the news we have been in contact with your fellow officers and Craig Brady trying to get as much information as possible on what you and your family are dealing with. Our sons are friends and ride to school together everyday. Your son Jacob is a great son and I know you and Melissa are very proud of him. Our son, Alex Altman, has had only good things to say about you and your family. I have had the pleasure of meeting you only once but you have been in all of our prayers every day. My husband and I went to donate blood and there was a great turn out from the community - very overwhelming!!
Thank you for this blog! We check it several times a day as well as keeping in contact with Jacob. I want you and your family to know that we are thinking of all of you daily and praying for your recovery.
That rocks! What a testimony to the strong, unbreakable, bond that exudes from service men and women as well as the fondness and respect that the community feels towards John!! Praying this morning for you all- precious Norsworthy family! May God cover you all with His strength to handle every day. You are never alone, always under His loving care. Much love, Ali and Tony
Says just how special he is. . .I know when Charlie notified his brother, Junior,in Nacogdoches, he donated immediately and got quite a few to do so there. Know more who are going to the blood center next week - it continues - AWESOME! Vicki
My husband and I donated in the Lufkin area and were told that there was also another donation in honor of J.D. We're a friend of a family friend....like six degrees of separation. Your family remains in our prayers. We believe God is good all the time, in spite of the difficult times we must endure.
That's a much better title than 'sickest guy in the hospital'! Yay for the overwhelming response and may you continue to be overwhelmed in a good way many more times to come! Thanks so much for the updates (I'm a friend of Renee so glad she is posting updates as well on fb)! Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers! Melodie Stahl
Like someone else posted "6 degrees of separation". My wife works with the wife of a friend of JD from the SO. I was glad to do it, just wished it wasn't under such circumstance.
Ever since we heard the news we have been in contact with your fellow officers and Craig Brady trying to get as much information as possible on what you and your family are dealing with. Our sons are friends and ride to school together everyday. Your son Jacob is a great son and I know you and Melissa are very proud of him. Our son, Alex Altman, has had only good things to say about you and your family. I have had the pleasure of meeting you only once but you have been in all of our prayers every day. My husband and I went to donate blood and there was a great turn out from the community - very overwhelming!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog! We check it several times a day as well as keeping in contact with Jacob. I want you and your family to know that we are thinking of all of you daily and praying for your recovery.
Jason and Eloise Lucas
That rocks! What a testimony to the strong, unbreakable, bond that exudes from service men and women as well as the fondness and respect that the community feels towards John!! Praying this morning for you all- precious Norsworthy family! May God cover you all with His strength to handle every day. You are never alone, always under His loving care.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Ali and Tony
I know some was donated in Marshall/Longview, and College Station, Laredo to I think, in JD's name. JD is well loved, this is a testomional
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Says just how special he is. . .I know when Charlie notified his brother, Junior,in Nacogdoches, he donated immediately and got quite a few to do so there. Know more who are going to the blood center next week - it continues - AWESOME!
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WoW! thats awesome!! much love, Renee Cotten
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I donated in the Lufkin area and were told that there was also another donation in honor of J.D. We're a friend of a family friend....like six degrees of separation. Your family remains in our prayers. We believe God is good all the time, in spite of the difficult times we must endure.
ReplyDeleteThat's a much better title than 'sickest guy in the hospital'! Yay for the overwhelming response and may you continue to be overwhelmed in a good way many more times to come! Thanks so much for the updates (I'm a friend of Renee so glad she is posting updates as well on fb)! Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteMelodie Stahl
Like someone else posted "6 degrees of separation". My wife works with the wife of a friend of JD from the SO. I was glad to do it, just wished it wasn't under such circumstance.
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