This story was last updated on: 11:34 a.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

Family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Norman Lewis came together Sunday to say goodbye one last time.

Family, friends and other law enforcement officers gathered at the First Baptist Church of Orlando to remember him.

Lewis' funeral was originally scheduled for Friday, but was postponed due to a family emergency.

Pastor David Uth of First Baptist Church of Orlando began the service by thanking members of law enforcement.

“So I think I can say, on behalf of this church, and many of the churches represented by the clergy in the room, thank you for making Central Florida a great place to live,” Uth said. “Thank you for protecting and serving us.”

Members of Lewis' family shared memories of the man many knew as "Big Norm."

“I remember Norman as a small child, when I would come to visit in Port Charlotte, usually in the summertime,” said Patsy Lewis, Norman Lewis’ aunt. “We’d have lots of fun in the swimming pool, I remember. I would be just there standing there cooling off, make sure my hair doesn’t get wet, and here comes Norman with a cannonball. And it was all over.”

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings also talked about Lewis' achievements, highlighting his time as a football player and a deputy.

“Norm died doing what he loved best, helping others,” he said.

Demings posthumously awarded Lewis with an agency purple heart for “injuries sustained during his efforts to catch a murder suspect.”

The University of Central Florida football team also presented Lewis’ parents with a jersey on Sunday in memory of his time as a player.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs declared Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, as "Deputy First Class Norman Lewis Day."

Lewis was killed in a traffic crash Monday, during the massive manhunt for Markeith Loyd.  Loyd is wanted in the shooting death of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton, as well as the his pregnant ex-girlfriend in December.

The 35-year-old deputy had been a member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s Motors/DUI unit since 2005.

Family and friends of Lewis said he was dedicated to his community, loved his job and worked hard to make Orlando and Orange County a safer place.  Many fondly remember him as a gentle giant.

“Norm was one of the most beloved person in the world,” said Frisner Nelson, Lewis' UCF teammate. “I mean, I truly do love this guy and I’m so sad. I’m still in disbelief that he actually passed.”

On Saturday, family and friends gathered to say their goodbyes to Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton. Orlando Police Chief John Mina posthumously promoted Clayton to the rank of lieutenant during her funeral.

Following the deaths of Clayton and Lewis, several law enforcement agencies have been searching for Loyd.

Three people were arrested last week, accused of helping Loyd evade police since December, when authorities say he killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend.

A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Loyd’s arrest. Anyone with information can call Crimeline anonymously at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Donation websites have been setup to help the families of the fallen officers:

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