Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The day that will forever be etched in our hearts and minds. You are not forgotten. We hold a little piece of you in our hearts-forever. You touched a whole community. We can never thank you enough for your service. Rest in Peace my friend.

Chief Sarai Yhudah-Green
City of Pine Lake

August 11, 2023

Hi Francis this is your nephew talking. I always hear stories about you and it sounds like you were a good person. Mom and grandma always say I look similar to you and I remind them of you. I hope I can see you in a dream or one day in heaven. We all love you Francis.

Juve Romero
Uncle

October 31, 2022

This is my mother Diomaris Ortegas cousin , rest east brother

Albert Neris

May 7, 2022

Another anniversary is upon us. The Pine Lake family will never forget you, brother. Rest easy. Your legacy continues .

W. J. Regan
Pine Lake PD

August 11, 2021

Heyyyy dad! Just wanted to stop by and say I love youuuu! I do everything in honor of you. I keep on going for you. Love ya!

Kaylie Ortega
Daughter

April 14, 2021

Not a year goes by that we forget what you did or rather what you meant to this community. Your dedication and your kindness will always be remembered. I watch your children grown and it gives me joy. Especially Frankie who towers over me. Last we spoke, he wants to be a cop, "Dios mío". Well, we will continue to watch from a distance and never forget. Rest well brother.............we will take the watch. Peace

S. Green
Pine Lake Police Department

August 12, 2020

Not a year goes by that we forget what you did or rather what you meant to this community. Your dedication and your kindness will always be remembered. I watch your children grown and it gives me joy. Especially Frankie who towers over me. Last we spoke, he wants to be a cop, "Dios mío". Well, we will continue to watch from a distance and never forget. Rest well brother.............we will take the watch. Peace

S. Green
Pine Lake Police Department

August 12, 2020

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 11, 2020

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Cpl D Jordan
Pine Lake Police Department

August 11, 2020

Fifteen long years, brother. I still think about you every day, and talked about you and your story to dozens of agency leaders in “Chief School” today. Your memory does not fade from me, and I know you are resting well.

Lt. Regan
Pine Lake Police

August 11, 2020

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 11, 2020

I still remembered like it was yesterday!!! We miss you so much cuz!!!

Meliza Marrero
Cousin

May 26, 2020

I still remembered like it was yesterday!!! We miss you so much cuz!!!

Meliza Marrero
Cousin

May 26, 2020

Hey Cousin it took me this long to say Hi and see you someday in Heaven. I know you protect me from Heaven since you visit me during a dream I had. It was so real that I know you err protecting me. You were dress all in white. Love you cousin!!! Claribel Ortega

Claribel Ortega

May 26, 2020

Hola papi! Happy Birthday!

Kaylie Ortega
daughter

February 27, 2020

Hi papi, it's me. I really wish you could be here right now. Just know that a day doesn't pass by, that I don't think about you. I love you and miss you a lot.

Kaylie Ortega
Daughter

October 31, 2019

Bro I still miss you every day. I need you more than ever. Please continue to guide me.

Joann
Sister

September 30, 2019

We haven't forgotten you.

former Ofc. Joseph Woods
Pine Lake P.D.

May 24, 2016

I was on duty at the Clarkston Police Department when the officer down call went out. I was about the fourth or fifth unit to pull up on the scene and we covered down for the Pine Lake Officers to put Ortega in the back of a patrol car and get him out of harms way. He was already deceased but they tried to get him help. DKPD SWAT got to the Post Office, but the suspect shot himself later as I recall. I was very sorry about Officer Ortega. May he R.I.P.

former Ofc T,G. Jordan
Clarkston P.D.

December 21, 2015

A decade. You are still not forgotten. You will not be forgotten. We spoke of you in church on Sunday. If you can believe it, I am still with the City and I still cannot help but to stare at the post office every time I pass by. Miss you brother and I will see you again some day!

Ofc. W.J. Regan #3716
Pine Lake Police

August 11, 2015

daddy i miss you so much, like you wouldn't understand how much i miss you!!! i was only one year old when this happened and by the stories my mom tells me and family also i could tell how much you loved me just like any father would love their daughter,you would always call me your princess and your little angel!!! now i know your up in heaven with god and i just want you to know that i love you with all my heart and even beyond my heart and i will always have you in my heart i love you daddy- your little baby princess!!

kaylie ortega
daughter

July 9, 2015

Another year, brother. We still think about you and remember what you gave up for us. Spoke about you to Palms and Chief yesterday. Thank you for looking down on us and you are always in my prayers.

Officer Regan, Badge 3716
Pine Lake Police

August 11, 2014

un ano mas sin verte fisicamnete

alexander ortega

August 11, 2013

I bought a home in Pine Lake in early 2010. It breaks my heart to finally see the face that went with the name. A very young man just starting out in life. I remember your name always when on Rockbridge in or out of Pine Lake. I pray for those you left behind holding on to memories until the day you are all reunited. NOT FORGOTTEN.

Pine Lake Resident

July 31, 2013

We Haven't Forgotten You...
Rest in Peace Brother Ortega.....

Joseph Woods PLPD 2003-2007

August 20, 2012