Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
Sgt. Jimmie Norman, E.O.W. 12-24-2012
Officer Marco Zarate, E.O.W. 7-12-2016
Sergeant Jimmie DeVeril Norman
Badge numbers 200 and 328, both retired
11/17/1959 – 12/24/2012
Jimmie became a police officer with the City of Bellaire in 1986 but started his career in law enforcement as a dispatcher with Bellaire several years before while attending the police academy at Houston Community College at night. His entire career was with the City of Bellaire except for a brief time with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Jimmie was the recipient of many awards, the most distinguished of which include Bellaire Police Officer of the Year in 1989, Bellaire Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Quarter in 1994, The Houston 100 Club Officer of the Year in 1995, Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Police Officer of the Year in 2000, Bellaire Police Officer of the Year in 2000, Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce Home Town Hero in 2007, and the Bellaire Optimist Officer of the Year in 2011. Jimmie was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.
On Christmas Eve morning in 2012 Sgt. Jimmie DeVeril Norman was shot and killed after conducting a traffic stop shortly before 9:00 AM. He leaves behind his wife, two children and many other family members and friends who loved and cared for him deeply. He is missed every day.
Officer Marco Antonio Zarate
Badge number 334, retired
10/02/1963 – 07/12/2016
Marco was appointed as a Bellaire Police Officer on May 26, 2009. Marco served in the Motorcycle Unit of the Bellaire Police Department and in the United Stated Marine Corp.
Marco leaves behind a wife, three daughters and many other family members and friends that adored him and who he loved and cared for deeply. Marco instantly found passion when he began his career in law enforcement. Through his work, he was able to touch an entire community with his warmth, love and kindness. He has served as Defensive Tactics Instructor, Fitness Coordinator, and participated in numerous applicant fitness assessments. He has received 13 Letters of Commendations and his performance evaluations contain numerous complimentary letters from citizens. He has been awarded the follows: Uniform Commendations Bicycle, Military Commendation (USMC), Honor Guard and Physical Fitness.
Marco volunteered with the Special Olympics Greater Houston annually and was an active member in the Thin Blue Line motorcycle police community. He valued health and wellness and earned his second-degree black belt in Karate. His family and friends will remember him always for his infectious sense of humor, unwavering dependability, and the endless supply of love he provided.
Each year, Fallen Officers and their families are honored at National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is located in Washing DC and holds ceremonies, including an Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the Fallen Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting their community and keeping their citizens safe. Each year, names of recent Fallen Officers are added to the Memorial.
One of our missions as The Bellaire Police Officers’ Association is to always make sure our Fallen Officers and their families are represented at the Memorial each year. We send 2 BPOA members to this event and provide full cost of travel and lodging. We rely on your donations to provide this very important remembrance and honor for the Bellaire Police Department Fallen Officers.
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