Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember playing football in PE with you, you quarterback and I reciever, what fun days we had. I remember all the laughs. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Eloy Gil

November 14, 2006

I HAPPENED TO BE A GOOD FRIEND OF OFFICER TONY INFANTE OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME HOW "QRU" YOU WERE AND I ALWAYS HEARD THE SAME AND MUCH MORE FROM YOUR CO-WORKERS AT NMBPD WHEN I ATTENDED THE EXPLORER ACADEMY. I WISH I COULD OF GOTTEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW YOU BETTER AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN KNOW AND I WISH YOUR WIFE AND THREE DAUGHTERS THE BEST.

SGT. S. PEREZ
MIAMI BEACH POLICE EXPLORER

July 29, 2006

I can hardly believe it has been 2 years. Oreo, I just wanted to say that you are thought of and missed daily. Yvette, I want you to know that you and the girls are in my prayers always. Oreo, touched more lives in a positive way than even he could imagine. I know that for me and my husband we are better people for having known him. Thanks Oreo and I feel a sense of comfort knowing that you are in heaven watching over your family and mine. You will be forever loved by all.

Maureen & Alex Carulo and family
Friends, neighbors and fellow officers

Detective Maureen Carulo
Hialeah PD and friend

July 10, 2006

On this, the 2nd anniversary of your death, know that you are being remembered. Thank you for you service and sacrifice. Rest in peace, and God bless you.

Lori Johnson Rowley, Wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, FCSO, NC, EOW 11/11/04

July 9, 2006

You are remembered on this second anniversary of your untimely death. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

July 7, 2006

On behalf of the Latino Officers Association Florida we wish to express our deepest condolence to the family and the rank and file of your fine department.
“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for
his friends." John 15:13

God bless

President LOA-FLA

Ofc .Alexander Martinez
Miami Dade

March 4, 2006

Dear Yvette,
I was so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of my friend and fellow officer. Although it's been awhile, Lauren still remembers Leilani and the friendship they shared. I remember Oreo wanting to be an officer, so badly, and being so happy and excited for me when I got on to Metro Dade. Oreo was the kind of person you met once and felt you knew for life. A friend that would stand by his friends through any circumstance. He was a person who loved with his whole heart. This was so evident by his example as a husband, father, friend, and officer. Please know we are a phone call away and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Love,
Jeff, Christi, Lauren, and Bubba

Deputy Jeff Hurtak
Alachua County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2005

In memory of Det. Lorenzo: Thinking
of you on the first anniversary of your
death. After reading all the reflections, it is easy to see that you
can never be replaced. Judging from
what was written, you were a sweet
family man and a professional cop.
Our hearts are filled with grief for
such a huge loss. God bless all those who continue to greatly
miss him. With love from one coast
of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 9, 2005

May God bless you always and give you peace. You are greatly missed by your friends, family and people who never even had the pleasure of meeting you...you were a great father, husband, brother, son, man.....I could go on! I pray for your families peace and strength. God Bless!!!!

Maggie Soto & Family

January 26, 2005

Oreo, I asked last night in my prayers to be with your family today as we gathered for Christmas dinner or Noche Buena as we Cuban-Americans call it. Thank you for the wonderful memories, it gives me the strength to know you are walking beside me and touching our lives in special ways, and I thank you for that.

I miss your friendship. Whether it was joking around between calls or sitting down on Dixie having a good Cuban meal. You had a special way of bringing out laughter in the people around you, and everyone that met you was left with a positive impression. So many times, you have made your presence known in little ways. I know that you are still doing your life's work of protecting others. It just happens to be on different streets now.

I feel blessed to have had your friendship even for a short period of time. God has a purpose for all he calls up. As for your family, though they miss you more than anyone could, they displayed strength, grace and dignity that was very comforting at your funeral. Your wife is one of the most courageous people I have ever known. Continue to hold her up and help her to heal.

Take care my friend and know that we are all here for your family, as we know you would be there for ours. BLE 165 wasn’t just the “Best of the best” it was a family.

09-06 my brother you'll be missed. Thanks for all you said and did for us. We Love You

Joe Barasoain
FMR NMB-383
BLE 165

Officer Joe Barasoain
Gainesville Police Department

January 12, 2005

OREO, YOU WERE THE BEST FIELD TRAINING OFFICER NMB EVER HAD. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING. ESPECIALLY TOWARDS MY FAMILY.MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HANDS.

OFC. M. TARR
CITY OF BISCAYNE PARK PD

October 29, 2004

Police Officers are the only ones who mourn the lose of it's own like we do. Rest in Peace, Det. Lorenzo, we've go it from here!
Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department

October 8, 2004

Oreo,
Each night I pray and hope you can hear my prayers for you and your family. I've always said what a great man you were. You were giving, thoughtful, loyal, honorable and most importantly an "awesome dad". (Not only to the girls..but to a bunch of Grown men in blue toooo) Our last conversation was about just that. I said, "Cuki Lindo, you are such an incredible daddy" and your face lit up and you said that's how you want to be remembered. I loved how you would make us laugh and how proud you were to be a Cuban-American. Please know your family is being taken care of with kit gloves. I cannot even imagine what Yvette is going though. You both were an example to all marriages in the department family. We all take a piece of you to bed at night, making sure we say, "I love you". In life you did this and now in heaven your puppeteering us all with love. God bless you. I know you are wreaking havoc up there cracking jokes and being the incredible soul that you ARE. In our hearts and souls we, the loved ones of your "brothers", know that you are now their Guardian Angel sitting beside them from call to call. Just as you were in life, making sure EVERYONE was always ok. I love you and thanks for being a part of our lives. Sleep with the Angels, my friend. Te quiero mucho.

Lily Reynolds Officer's wife
NMBPD

August 20, 2004

To the family, friends, and coworkers of Detective Lorenzo may God be with you all, may you find strength in each other and all of your Florida COPS survivors. My heart and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Detective and know that you will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 19, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

911 DISPATCHER, ERICA TOLSON
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

911 DISPATCHER
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

This tragedy has united our agencies and introduced those of us who didn't know you in life, to a man who was loved and respected by so many.
You never failed to wave when we drove by your home, on our way to a call nearby, if you happened to be outside. Your smile is now strangely more familiar in memory than before.
Fly close, blue angel. God bless you.

Ofc. Jennifer Arcuri
Pembroke Pines P.D.

August 15, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
DETECTIVE LORENZO, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to Detective Orestes (Oreo) Lorenzo, his family and to the North Miami Beach Police Department.

You will never be forgotten!!

Sergeant Damon Cole
Double Oak Police Department, Texas

August 1, 2004

To the family and friends of Det. Lorenzo, and to the NMBPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, FL

July 27, 2004

We are truly saddened at Orestes' loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

July 27, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Oreo, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

July 24, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Detective Orestes Lorenzo. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

July 24, 2004

My prayers go out to the wife, family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Lorenzo. I know the pain that you are going through, and will continue to go through for many days to come. The pain of losing my son is on my mind everyday.
Thank you Detective Lorenzo for the ultimate sacrifice, we will never forget you. Look Clint up, tell him we miss him.....

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

July 22, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:-- O, gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties.Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling powerwhen I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me.I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN.***REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Ralegh NC;Trooper D.C.Koeppen,N.J.State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen,Wilmington N.C.

Chief( retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

July 20, 2004