Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My the Lord Bless the family and friends of Deputy Ortiz and give them strength through this time. My prayers are with all.

Det. Gerardo Martinez
Hammonton Police

June 27, 2005

We had just finished a year's worth of mourning over the tragic death of Deputy Mike Arruda (EOW 06-15-04) - memorials, fundraisers, dedications - when again we are confronted with the senseless death of another one of our own, Deputy Jerry Ortiz.

Jerry graced our halls in the years 2000-2001,always with a smile and a kind word. All he wanted to do was be a cop and take care of his family. That he was taken down by the scourge of the earth is prophetic, as that's the kind of person he worked hardest to put behind bars.

Thanks for trying to make our streets safe. And thank you for your sacrifice. May your family and loved ones find peace and comfort from knowing you died doing what you loved and that your entire law enforcement family is mourning with them.

God bless. Rest in peace, hero.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 27, 2005

Deputy Ortiz,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

June 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your beloved family and department. May you rest in peace.

Cpl. Simon Baumler
Swiss Army, MP Service

June 27, 2005

Rest in peace Deputy Ortiz, know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Illinois Citizen

June 27, 2005

I had an opportunity to meet several members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at Arlington Cemetary during Police Week 2005. I also witnessed the wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of another fallen officer for the same department. Because of all of the people I met and faces I saw, I cannot remember if you, Officer Ortiz were one of them. However I can say that I was very impressed with every member of your department that I met. You all seemed like such a close group. Having lost a special person in my life on May 15, 2004, I can grieve with your family. Please know that we will never forget, not for a moment, your contributions to mankind. May God Bless your family, both immediate and police and rest knowing you'll see them again.

Christy B. Ward
Survivor, Timothy Shane Miller/EOW 05-15-2004

June 27, 2005

This morning I read with sadness.....and pain....the loss experienced by your Family and fellow Officers...

Nothing I can say will change the way of time...

Be assured.. Irish Police Officers have you in their Hearts and preyers at this time..

Michael Duffy

GARDA-Irish Police Officer Michael Duffy
Garda Siochana

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of this Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Jerry Ortiz. May you rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department

June 27, 2005

My brother Jerry was a man I was just getting to know, we did not grow up together but upon starting our reacquaintance, it was as if we had always known each other. He had a very gentle and compassionate nature about him. Jerry also gave a sense of security and strength. He was a protector and a great listener, but what stood out in my brother was that he had an inmense capability to love and try to bring peace where it was needed. He had strong moral values and convictions yet never failed to forget that forgivenes completed the person that he was. He will remain in my heart forever, I will miss my brother....

Lucia Ortiz Reyes
Sister

June 27, 2005

WHEN I THINK OF YOU I SEE A MAN OF COURAGE AND A RELENTLESS WARRIOR WHO STAYED IN THE RINK UNTIL THE END ROUND. YOUR GOAL WAS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND YOU DID. YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW.

MARK
LASD

June 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew Deputy Ortiz. May God hold you under His wing and comfort you.

Dispatcher David Echols
Birmingham AL , Police Department

June 27, 2005

Jerry, you were a great man and a great gang cop! That is why you were soon to be promoted to gang detective. We will never forget your energy, laugh and sincerity. We in the gang unit (OSS) know how much you had fought for the patrol incentive bonus for gang enforcement deputies during the last two years. Someday, I believe gang enforcement deputies will get that bonus. They might call it "The Jerry Ortiz Bonus." You set a good example for us all. Your boys have good reason to stand tall and be proud. God bless.

Sergeant Jim Tatreau, Compton OSS
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

June 27, 2005

Tragedy strikes twice. Our hearts
go out to both of your families, at home and at work. God bless you!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 27, 2005

I was so sad when I saw this on the news. I was watching right as it was breaking I held out hope right until the moment they announced that he had died. What a sad situation, My Prayers are with his wife and family.
To all the Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies, may god be with you and keep you safe.

Kristine Lancaster
citizen

June 27, 2005

Deputy Ortiz,
You are a true hero and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Officer Matthew Goodin
San Francisco P.D.

June 27, 2005

I did not know Dep. Ortiz... I only know that my prayers go out to this family in their time of loss. I hope that they will call on God for His comfort during this incredibly emotional and painful time. We lost my brother-in-law 9-12-04 and he started out in LASD. It is a loss you do not get over, but you do begin to heal with time. Our love goes to your family.

Jennifer Archuleta

June 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jerry... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky
beyond-the-blue

June 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless your family and all the men and women of the LASD.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation

June 26, 2005

"People sleep peaceful in their beds at night because brave men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

Tonight, we said a special prayer that you would be by our side and watching over us as we went into the field to do the same job as yours. We honor your sacrifice. Let us never forget!

Officer R.S. (Trey) Phillips #3223
Fort Worth Police Gang Enforcement Unit

June 26, 2005

Thank you for doing a job so few can. You will never be forgotten.

Marion, Ohio

June 26, 2005

Brother, my prayers are with your family. Thank you for your sacrafice. Rest easy.

TEO Michael Wilhelm
DC Office of Unified Communications

June 26, 2005

Thank You! My prayers go out for your family.

Ofc. J Grasso
Boulder City Police Department

June 26, 2005

To the family and friends of this great and selfless defender of freedom. May God guide you with prayers and the knowledge that Jerry was doing what he felt was his calling. And those of us who stood at his side in other areas of this great nation will not let his passing go in vain. As we fill in the space left by Jerry's passing. Know that the Thin Blue line will not fail to continue with his and our mission. To help those that need help and to LOCK UP those that need to be Locked up.

God's speed my brother and rest in peace a job well done.

Bernie Young, Master Deputy Sheriff and the only GANG Officer for the Union County County Sheriff's Office NC

Bernie Young, M.D.S./Gang Officer
Union County Sheriff's Office, Union County, NC

June 26, 2005

You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you the mourn the death of your loved ones, Ortiz and Gonzales. There is nothing I can say to make this easier for you, however, know that I can understand the pain you are feeling as I too lost my father (1-26-05) in the line of duty. Please know that he was doing the "right thing" and protecting the community that he served. For this, you should be very proud of Jerry. Connect with those who can help you heal in your grief process. Concerns for Police Survivors and other law enforcement folks can be very helpful. I know if it were not for them, I'm not sure where I would be. I will be thinking of you and praying your pain will ease in time. Rest in peace deputy, your watch is over. Thank you for your service.

Tomya Cochran Allen
daughter of fallen officer

June 26, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Ortiz,

I am so sorry to hear that the Family of Correctional Officer Gonzalez, EOW 1/10/05, Has lost a second member Of their Family. My Heart is so sad, May God bless both The Ortiz and The Gonzalez Family.

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

June 26, 2005