 | Patrolman Joe Orduño
San Luis Police Department
Arizona
Thursday, April 3, 1986 |
Pepe it's been 23 years this month and your sprint still live's on to many of us. Just they other day I had a ride along and he asked me about the park that was named in your honor. I told him why this park was named and how to date we still tell new officers why this park was named in you honor.
Pepe keep watching over us Pepe as you have all this time, and keep us safe out there on the streets.
Senior Officer Figueroa #387. Senior Officer Figueroa #387
San Luis Police Department
2009-04-16
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace, Joe.
I hold your family in thought and prayer today.
Phyllis Loya Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-04-03
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Orduno. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Officer 11169
2008-05-17
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-04-09
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-18
Officer Orduno or Pepe like most friends and family knew you as, just to let you know that you are not forgotten after all these years. Rest easy Officer Orduno, Pepe
Det. Figueroa #387 Detective V. Figueroa
San Luis Police Department
2007-08-16
Joe, I never had a chance to know you, but I know that kike all our brothers and sisters in uniform you were courageous and fought crime for the residents of San Luis, AZ. God Bless you and your loved ones. Detective Mike Sanchez
Yuma PD
2007-02-28
Senior Officer Joe Orduño, you gave your life protecting our community. We will never forget you. God Bless You! Sgt. Ernie Lugo
San Luis Police Department
2004-08-16
I did not know Officer Orduno but I can tell you that he is still remembered. His sacrafice was not in vain. Rest easy, Brother. Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
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