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Bill McPhail
July 19, 2012
Freddy, I couldn't believe it when I found out you passed away... I hadn't gone to Retired Police Officer meeting for several years. You were always there taking pictures.
I thought maybe you had moved south for warmer weather like so retired people do... after attending a retired meeting last year, I went home and checked the TNT Obit online and sadly I found you there.
The other day I was going through my storage locker and came across the info on the Chiefton Rest. Robbery... We had corned the suspects and captured them.
September 18, 2010
Hard to imagine the year you all have had since Fred's passing. Prayers of healing going out to Mary, Michael and Michelle and your extended families.
December 30, 2009
Hope you can find peace and healing in the year 2010, Norton Family. My thoughts are with you, Michelle and your family.
Michael Norton
December 24, 2009
Dad-
Christmas will never be the same without you. We miss you more than you can ever imagine. It's tough, but Mom and I are doing our best to keep moving forward. You're presence, although not physical, is here with both of us. We love you and cherish every moment we had with you. We hope your soul is feeling peace.
With love
Michael
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December 14, 2009
In the holiday season may the memories of your father warm your hearts and bring you peace.
Prayers for Mary, Michelle and Mike
Michael Norton
December 11, 2009
Dad-
Always in my heart you are. We think of you every day. It's just not the same without you during this time of year. Although it is freezing here every night, I think of you and I get warm. You are missed, loved, and never out of our hearts.
With love
Mike
MIke Norton
November 21, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad. The only gift I can now give is to think of you every day and try to live the way you taught me. You were a great man.
WIth Love
Mike
November 15, 2009
Hold on to the good memories.
May they bring you comfort and strength.
Prayers for Michael, Michelle and Mary
Michael Norton
November 14, 2009
Dad,
Sadly you are lost but you will never be forgotton.
I know you were with me on my birthday and you'll be with me again when we celebrate yours soon
Memories of you are most cherished.
I'm glad to be an acorn from the tree.
Love ya Dad
November 7, 2009
A prayer for your family:
The Light of God surrounds you,
The Love of God enfolds you,
The Power of God protects you,
The Presence of God watches over you,
Where ever you are... God is, and all is well...
Hope you, your mom and Michelle are finding peace and comfort at this time as you grieve for your loss.
Michael Norton
November 6, 2009
Hoping you have found the peace you always sought. We miss you very much as we enter the Holiday Season. Love to you Dad
Michael Norton
October 31, 2009
As long as I am alive, your heart beats within me. You taught me so much more than you ever knew. I am proud to call you my father. I look up into the sky at night and I can feel you looking back at me. Father to two, husband to one, friend to more than you could ever imagine. With love Dad
October 30, 2009
Michelle, Mike and Mary,
I am sorry for your loss. I pray the passing of time will heal all wounds and allow you to find peace and move forward with your lives. God bless all of you.
Michael Norton
October 23, 2009
I still think about you many times daily. I hope you are looking down on us with love in your hearts. You'll always be alive to Mom and I. I hope you have found peace. I/we love you
Faith Gaither
October 4, 2009
My brother is Jack McFarlane. I met Fred when I was 17. He was home on leave at the time and visiting my brother. He had a great sense of humor and I know it hit my brother really hard because he had known Fred from second grade. He and his family are in our prayers. God bless all of you.
Vicki Kirkbride
October 1, 2009
Fred was a once in a lifetime friend. Through all the years he was one person I could always count on to be there for me. "But that's what family is for." I always felt safe knowing Fred was keeping an eye out here on the hill, as I'm sure he still is. Your at peace now, until we meet again my friend.
Mary and Mike, Your always on my mind and forever in my heart, I love you and will always be here for you.
Tina Graves
September 26, 2009
Fred was my friend and neighbor since 1971. Both Fred and Mary were like a second set of parents to myself and my brother Phil. I remember vividly going over to their house and their "park like" yard and rustic home.
A few days before Fred chose to leave this world something told me I needed to go see him. The feeling was so strong that I kept writing his name on my hand at work that day. During our visit we talked just a little while and I shared some of my life events which were similar to his. Fred asked me questions...I answered them honestly...and he cried. Fred asked me if I believed in God and I said 200% which made him VERY happy.
He became quiet and very politely said he needed to be alone. I asked if he would be ok...he said he would. Before I left I asked if I could have a hug. Fred jumped up from that couch and gave me the biggest hug ever!
About an hour after I left my dad and I heard Fred tinkering in his yard. It was a very happy and familiar sound for us to hear.
Fred I'm sorry you needed to leave us so soon... You will be missed.
September 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine, Kimberly, and Jessica Graves
Dick Caron
September 25, 2009
I met Fred during my rookie year with TPD, and will always remember him as the "ultimate undercover" officer. He was a friend to everyone, and a mentor to many. He addressed me as "DC" from the time we met 30 years ago, to the last time I saw him at the retired officers assoc. meeting last year. I will miss Fred very much.
Dick Caron (DC)
Jim Williams
September 24, 2009
Mary and Mike,
I had the pleasure of working with your father in the Special Assaults Unit in the 1990's. We became friends and kept in contact after he retired and after I later retired. Fred was one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss the conversations and occasional Alaskan salmon. He loved you.
Gary Soula
September 24, 2009
Michelle,
Your thoughts are in my mind. Sorry for your loss you, Matt, Erin and Darrin had. Matt and Erin are the best Grand kids.
Lori Goff
September 24, 2009
Dearest Ms. Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. You know where to find me, we have had our good cries in the past. I love you and am thinking about you.
Terry Kesling
September 24, 2009
Mary and Mike: I was shocked and saddened by your sudden loss of such a dear dear friend. You will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers forever.
September 24, 2009
Mike ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please remember that your friends are here for you to lean on whenever you need us! Our love and support will always be here for you. ~Bonnie (Whiteside) Arnold
September 23, 2009
I shadowed Fred my first day on the job after my promotion to detective in 1997, Fred gave me a tour of the city and bought me lunch. He spoke of how in retirement he would fish in Alaska till his heart's content. Fred was one of the nicest people I met during my time TPD. Time counts and keeps counting.
WillieChris
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 23, 2009
Fred Norton. Was One Of Tacomas' Best Police Officers. A very!
Smart Sharp Officer. He was what Tacoma Needed..
R Ryan Tacoma
September 23, 2009
Fred, you were such a loving and caring friend, and the best Aggrevation player, ever. We miss you.
Dear Mary,
We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
- Love Judy Feeney and family
Jennifer Lane
September 23, 2009
My thoughts are with your family in these trying times. I pray that you hold all of the good memories in your hearts.
Jennifer (Nelson) Lane
Michael Norton
September 23, 2009
Dad- You will forever be in my heart and soul and will be greatly missed, even though you'll never be truly gone. I'll see you on the other side when my time comes. I love you
Your son, Michael
September 23, 2009
Mary and Michael,
May you find peace...
September 23, 2009
Mary, we are saddened by this sudden loss. Please know that our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this time. Fred was a good friend and I will miss him.
Sam and Loralie Holden
Nell Baltazar
September 23, 2009
Fred was our neighbor. He was so wonderful, friendly and caring! He always would leave a bag of tomatoes or some other treasure on our fence. A truly kind person. We have missed talking to him by the fence! Our thoughts are with his family. What a dear man the world has lost.
Stanley Mowre
September 23, 2009
Indeed Fred, you were a very loyal man and a good soul. I will forever remember our times we had in SAU, our laughter, and our trying to understand things for which there seemed no acceptable answers. My heart to yours. I will miss you deeply and wish I could have lifted you up more often than I did.
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