Police veteran, killed in traffic stop that turned deadly, remembered as someone always eager to help others City, county, state and federal officers uniformed in shades of blue, black and brown watched silently for six minutes as Norman's family members walked past. The silence was broken only by the whisper of an overhead projector as it cycled through images of Norman's life as a 28-year police veteran, husband of 31 years, father to two adult children and charitable friend to many more. Norman, 53, was fatally shot Christmas Eve after a traffic stop became a deadly confrontation that also ended with the death of a bystander who came to his aid, Terry Taylor. Friends and family who attended the funeral remained silent throughout the service, only softly chuckling a couple times and often raising hands to wipe tears. Others who spoke recognized the sacrifices of officers still serving, asked for prayers to support the Taylor family and thanked Norman's wife and children for sharing him with the community. The room was silent again as three officers folded a flag from the state capitol thirteen times.
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