Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am overwhelmed with grief to hear the tragic news about you. Gina called me that day and my heart sank. I thought not again! My memories are so very fond of you. We had so many laughs and good times in High School. You were the one who always managed to put a smile on my face just being the silly guy as usual. I remember the meets and kicking back. I remember how you use to run into me at work and keep me updated on everyone. We never got a chance to get our families together while you were here. But, today I held your mom and Claudia (they remembered). I spent some talking to Claudia and it was like talking to you. I remember the day how we talked about how proud we were of ourselves in thinking in our jobs we would make a difference somehow(remember King Taco). Well, You made a difference Jerry and people loved you for that. One thing I have learned is that God takes good people and definitely had another plan for you. Much bigger than anyone can ever image. I will always remember you guy for the big smile and big heart:) Take care of our friends we have lost in our lives up there. I'm praying for your family, boys, and wife. Gina and I will Miss you Jerry! My brother's in heaven with that beautiful smile.


La Shawn Simmons-Youngquist
Deputy Los Angeles County Probation

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION

June 28, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ortiz.

Deputy Ortiz thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

June 28, 2005

My prayers are with all of Deputy Ortiz's family and friends.
We have lost another brother in blue and hero. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Teena Gooding
USCPD

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Washington DC Metropolitan Police, We send our deepest condolences to the members of the LASD, as well as the family of Deputy Ortiz, Our nations capital is in mourning with you, our fellow brothers and sisters in LA. God sped Sir.

Officer
Metropolitan Police Washington D.C.

June 27, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol

June 27, 2005

im sad to hear another brother has passed may god be with your family. thank you for your service. rest in peace.

D/S shawn ward
york county sheriffs office va

June 27, 2005

God bless you and your family thank you for your service. We love you. When will it ever end!!!!!

June 27, 2005

For your ultimate sacrifice, thank you for searving while wearing a badge. Best wishes for your family.

Cpl. Sean Oliver
Palm Beach County Sheriffs

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, Oregon

June 27, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Jerry, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for you service and courage.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

June 27, 2005

My heart goes out to your family. Your pain has to be unimaginable with both of your officers. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Also know that you do not walk alone in your journey. MI-COPS staff were like my guardian angels. Let those organizations be there for you...unfortunately they know all too well what you are feeling.

No words can make this any easier, but know you have a huge group of people sharing your pain. We survivors are like a huge family, as is the Law Enforcement Family.

May God Bless you and help you with your burden of pain.

Mary Fisher

Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood
Clare County, MI EOW 10/09/03

June 27, 2005

I have lit a candle for you everyday at my church since the day you were taken from us. Thank you for your service to our community, you will always be in our hearts.

Sgt. Roy Beyer Retired
LASD

June 27, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Ortiz and the members of the L.A., County Sheriff's Dept. I am stunned beyond disbelief to read the memorial page to Deputy Jerry Ortiz and discover that this family has had to face the same horrific circumstances earlier this year. Last week I had left a reflection for the loved ones of Manuel Gonzalez to express my grief for their loss. It defies comprehension how this can happen twice in the same family. Deputy Ortiz was the same age as my son, Officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Dept., who was shot and killed this April. These three young men had a lifetime ahead of them which they were robbed of by the senseless brutality of criminals. My heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved one and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous. When the killers of each fallen officer murders our loved ones, it has a devastating impact on all who loved and cared for them. There are so many children whose father has been taken from them, including my unborn grandson Cody, and so many spouses, like my daughter-in-law JoAnn, who have lost their soulmates and lovers. I pray for your solace, but I also pray for justice for the victims/heroes and each of their families, friends and co-workers. Heaven may have another hero, but how I wish it wasn't so.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer

June 27, 2005

I had not known you for long Gerry, but when I heard about your death it hurt. I will miss our phone conversations about all of the bad guys you helped to put away. I could rest easy at night knowing that there were great cops like you on the street. You will be missed more than you know. God bless and keep smiling Deputy.

To the Ortiz family, may God bless you during this difficult time.

DPO Dawn Contreras
Los Angeles County Probation Dept.

June 27, 2005

rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

June 27, 2005

May God bless you and your family. I know there will be difficult days ahead, but if you believe in Jesus, you will see Jerry again. I went through the loss of my brother two months ago and and Jesus helped me. It troubles me to see this happen, but Jerry is a true hero and I thank him for his service. May you rest in peace in eternity, Jerry.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

June 27, 2005

Jerry, I had the pleasure of knowing you since 1990 until I left Lakewood station and LASD in 2003. The smile in the photo is the same smile you had everytime I had the pleasure of saying hello. May God bless you and your family and all the Law enforcement community.


Former LASD/Lakewood Deputy

June 27, 2005

JERRY, MAY YOUR MEMORY AND SACRIFICE NEVER FADE. ITS A SHAME THESE THINGS HAPPEN, AND ITS EVEN HARDER WHEN YOU KNOW THE PERSON WEARING THE BADGE! TAKE CARE BROTHER,AN GIVE DAVE POWELL A BIG HUG FOR ME. RIP GUYS.....

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ (EX LASD LKD 9154)
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE RIO RANCHO NM.

June 27, 2005

JERRY, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HANDS AND GUIDE THROUGH THE GATES OF HEAVEN.

WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE OUR BROTHER.

THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLORIDA

PBSO
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

June 27, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Ortiz for your dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles County. Rest easy brother, your reward for a job well done is God's eternal kingdom. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

June 27, 2005

We are so sorry to hear of another hero being taken much too soon. We pray for his soul and that he finds peace with God. We also pray for those family,friends and co-workers who survive. We dedicate our day to Jerry's memory.

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

June 27, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ortiz family during this time of sorrow and grief. Deputy Ortiz, you are a true HERO and your comrades will never forget you. May you walk the beat in Heaven and may God watch over the people you worked with and your family.

Staff Sergeant Edward Michela
Michigan Army National Guard

June 27, 2005

We know your handsome face still watches over us and allows us to sleep safely in our homes at night. Thank you for your wonderful efforts so we all might live in peace. Our prayers are with your family and loved ones left behind as you control your patrol from above. God bless you bro. You may leave our arms but never our hearts.

Grandma and Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County Deputy

June 27, 2005

No matter how much we prepare for this moment, we are never ready for the reality. May God watch over your family during this sad time and may they find comfort in their memories of you.

Special Agent
FBI-Chicago

June 27, 2005

TO MRS. ORTIZ, JERRY'S TWO CHILDREN, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW COLLEAGUES OF DEPUTY ORTIZ-

THERE ARE NOT MANY WORDS THAT CAN BE COMFORTING AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME BUT PLEASE FIND SOME PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN AND IS WATCHING AND PROTECTING THOSE HE LOVED. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR DEVASTATING LOSS. AS A RECENT NEWLYWED MYSELF AS WELL, I KNOW THESE TIMES WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE MOST JOYOUS. I AM SO SORRY. KNOW THAT HE WILL FOREVER BE IN YOUR HEART AND YOU IN HIS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND FOR DEPUTY ORTIZ.
MAY HE CONTINUE TO LIVE THROUGH ALL THE FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU WILL FOREVER CHERISH AND THROUGH THE LIVES OF HIS TWO CHILDREN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND DEPUTY ORTIZ.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 27, 2005