Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

He will Never Ever be forgotten. RIP

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

February 27, 2024

Remembering Deputy Ortiz. My thoughts and prayers to those that have gone on years of remembering their friend, co worker, father, husband and protector.

Tonya LaFarr
Private Citizen, Law Enforcement Supporter

November 7, 2023

Jerry Ortiz I meet you when I was 15 years old and you were at century station in Lynwood my family had a restaurant there you were very friendly and got along great with my father you would bring us pizza and my dad cigars your were one nicest professional person always treated every one with respect ur were my dad’s favorite deputy and he meet many of them having a business we were very saddened of ur loss I know you and my dad are now angels looking over us may god rest ur soul deputy Ortiz gone but never forgotten

Noel Padilla
Friend La Playita Restuarant

September 25, 2023

Another year without you yet still feels like yesterday. You are greatly missed!!!

Tyrone Laces
Family

June 25, 2023

Hey Jerry miss you brother. God bless you and your family. Time flies and I remember you daily in prayer and thought with my family who also has passed. Never forget Jerry Ortiz. ❤️

Omar Luevano
LASD

June 23, 2023

Sir, I was only 13 when your life was taken. As a resident, I remember the complete mayhem in Hawaiian Gardens that erupted from murder. Many residents from HG were upset that you were killed. I hope to become half the deputy you were. Your memory hasn’t been forgotten. Your friends and family haven’t forgotten about you. Recruits still learn about you.

DST Recruit Class 465 J H
LASD

February 26, 2023

17 years have gone by, but the sadness remains. You will never be forgotten.

Please continue to keep watch over Chela and us.

Tyrone Laces

June 25, 2022

d@#n. Hard to believe you've been gone 17 years, tomorrow.

I think of you often and I believe in angels.

d@#n. I hate that day

Sgt Marc Saunders
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (ret)

June 23, 2022

Think of you today and everyday. You will always be missed and remembered. Please continue to watch over Chela!!

Tyron Laces

June 24, 2021

May you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ortiz. while working as an OTS for the department i met a lot of detectives who knew him personally and they had a lot of good things to say about Deputy Ortiz. Deputy Ortiz loved his career.

RECRUIT GARCIA IVAN
LASD

June 20, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ortiz.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2021

I had the privilege of knowing Jerry most of his life. We grew up in El Monte together and he played football and baseball with my brothers. Our families became quick friends and after some time like family. After marriage my husband and I lived in the city of Paramount, one day driving to the Lakewood mall Jerry saw us we didn’t know it was him, he flashed his lights and pulled us over. The jokester that he was he said license and registration, my husband was like officer why am I being pulled over Jerry replied “because I waved and you didn’t notice fool” took off his glasses and my husband started cracking up. He found out where we lived and would stop by when he was in the neighborhood and my mother in law would cook him something, we’d all chop it up , he’d sit in front of the house in the car with my 2 year old son (now 22) and put on the lights for him. We got to see him about once a month and he would just hang out on his lunch or just pass by really quick to check on us. He was a kind and loving friend. I watched him become a father and husband and he was an amazing brother and son. We all miss him , he was an beautiful soul. We love you Jerry always. Keep watching out for all of us , I know you and Fredo are up there laughing and goofing off.
Never forgotten

Michelle Barbosa Buelna
Family Friend

May 10, 2021

Thank you for your service Deputy Ortiz. God Bless.

Michael Keane
SFPD Retired

June 24, 2020

Jerry,
Can't believe it's been 15 years since you were taken from us. Sometimes it feels like was just yesterday. You are missed!!!Watch over Chela and your friends.

Tyrone Laces

June 24, 2020

Thank you for your service and always know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

June 24, 2020

RIP Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz, you will never be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police

January 13, 2020

Thinking about You today, Brah.........

Michael B. Parlor

July 12, 2019

It has been 14 years, but feels like yesterday. Please continue to keep watch over Chela and your friends.

T. Laces

June 24, 2019

Every day upon entering our recruit classroom, I see Deputy Jerry Ortiz's picture on the wall with his end of watch. Wondering what had happened to Deputy Ortiz on that fateful day, and learning of how quickly things can go from being calm at one moment and to being shot at the next is a rude awakening.

Reflecting on what happened to Deputy Ortiz has given me a new understanding of how lucky I am to be in the position I am in now. How I am able to go home every night and talk with my loved ones about the day. Seeing how everything can be taken away in an instant gives me the initiative to train hard like my life depends on it and to appreciate everything instead of taking the little things for granted. I appreciate Deputy Ortiz's service and he will always be remembered by the LASD family as well as his own.

DST Recruit Matthew J Hernandez
los angeles county sheriff's department

April 5, 2019

This tragic story has once again made me realize there is no such thing as routine call or day. Deputy Ortiz was conducting his investigation and never expected a heart less individual shoot an end his life. I am truly sorry for what happen to Deputy Jerry Ortiz. His story has made me appreciate life a lot more and be a lot more aware of situations we may face in the field of Law Enforcement. I now understand why the academy emphasizes the importance of moving with a partner, you just don't know. I honor every Deputy or Officer who paid the ultimate price to protect and serve the communities they patrolled. I appreciate Law Enforcement as a whole and hope every Law Enforcement Officer returns safely to their loved ones.

Gonzalez, M
Lasd

April 4, 2019

Deputy Jerry Ortiz served the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department for 15 years. Deputy Ortiz was shot and killed on Friday, June 24, 2005 (EOW). Deputy Ortiz was looking for a suspect involved in a shooting in an apartment complex, the suspect saw Deputy Ortiz first and shot him in the back of the head. Deputy Ortiz is survived by his wife, two sons, and a mother.

My condolences go out to Deputy Ortiz family and loved ones, going over Deputy Ortiz EOW it is evident how things can change in a matter of seconds. One second your alive and well and the next you are on your back having the fight of your life. As a recruit reading this has really taught me to appreciate life way much more than I have, and has brought me to the realization of how lucky I am to be able to go home to my loved ones after a long day. Deputy Ortiz will always be remembered by his family as well as by me.

Recruit Corrales
DST

April 4, 2019

Deputy Jerry Ortiz,

I have heard your name and story various times since I joined the LASD in 2017. Every time I do the words hero and courage come to my mind. As a peace officer you risked your life every time you put on your uniform and laced your boots up and yours unfortunately came to an abrupt end but your spirit lives on with your brothers and sisters that you left behind.

Yesterday as I stared at the memorial wall in Biscailuz Training Center at night time, your name was the most visible one to me due to the lighting and the area that I stood at. Your story is one of the main reasons why I will always have my partner's back out in the streets and why I cannot wait to wear the LASD badge.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Luis Mancio
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

April 4, 2019

I read this heavy heartedly. Dep. Ortiz was a brave man doing exactly what he was suppose to be doing. Unfortunately He was killed by a coward hiding from the law. My deepest condolences going out to Dep. Ortiz’s family. Your loved one died a hero, and even though gone, he is never forgotten.

DST Vargas
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

September 17, 2018

To the family and friends of Deputy Ortiz, I am a recruit in Class 433 and there is a memorial plaque in our classroom dedicated to his years of service. Our class also had the opportunity to research and report on the circumstances surrounding his death and we all walked away that day with such an appreciation, respect, and gratitude for his sacrifice. It is an honor to be pursuing a career where we get to wear the same uniform as men and women like Deputy Ortiz. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Recruit R. Jensen
LASD

September 16, 2018

Gone but never forgotten. You are always in our hearts. Continue to watch over Chela and your loved ones.

Tyrone Laces

June 24, 2018