Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Dep. Ortiz and his family and co-workers as we follow the on-line news accounts of his death and the manhunt for those responsible. he is a true hero and we also pray that his killer is brought to justice as quickly as possible. we will never forget his sacrifice and that his family has made to ensure a safe and secure community.

concerned illinois citizen

June 25, 2005

This is truly a sad ending. I hope that you catch the suspect and may god watch over your department and the Ortiz family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May Ortiz rest in peace and may he find the peace that he was attempting to bring to all of us.

Timothy Holt Sgt
Grand River Police Dept. Ohio

June 25, 2005

God bless you Deputy Ortiz for your heroic work serving your community. May justice be served and this cowardly person found.

Officer
Huntsville Al. Police Dept.

June 25, 2005

Dear Sheriff:

Although I am not a resident of California myself, I feel for your department. I still hurt for you and yopur department when you lost that deputy on April 29, 2002. I've been supportive of law enforcement my entire life. I don't know why; I just am. In any case, you and your entire department have my absolute deepest, sincerest, and most heartfelt condolences for the monumental loss that you've suffered. May God be with you at this most diffucult time. God Bless the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Yours Truly,

Miss Amie E. Larish
(Buffalo, New York)

Amie Larish

June 25, 2005

Godspeed, Deputy. Your work here is done.

A Sergeant's Girlfriend

June 25, 2005

Thank you for your service. My prayers to your family. God Bless you.

Daphne Godwin, Dispatcher
Rainsville Police Department Alabama

June 25, 2005

god speed

deputy john hicks
avery county sheriffs office

June 25, 2005

I salute Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz for his service as well as his sacrifice. It is my prayer that his family, friends and co-workers find some sense of peace during this difficult time.
Just know that there are folks all across this country that care very deeply and will lift you in prayer before the Almighty. Always recall James 4:8...draw nearer to God and He will draw nearer to you.
May God continue to give an outpouring to of His eternal love and endless blessings.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

June 25, 2005

Rest Easy Deputy Ortiz, we have the watch now.

Prayers to your family and justice to your murderer...

Police Officer
UNT Police Dept

June 25, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Ortiz. May God bless you all. Another true hero called home way to soon.

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

June 25, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

June 25, 2005

God bless Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz, his family, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

June 25, 2005

i am deeply saddened when i read what had happened to this officer...i lost a dear friend who was a sheriffs deputy here in northern michigan...my heart goes out to your family and 2 children...the sad part is that jerry was doing what he could to make this world a better place...i just turned 34 and i realize how lucky i am to live in a safe town...god bless and please know that your husband is watching over you and your 2 children...may jerry rest in peace...dana

dana haney
michigan citizen

June 25, 2005

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 upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when 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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

June 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and department of Deputy Ortiz. Another brother in blue has fallen. Let us always remember Deputy Ortiz as a crime fighting hero. You made the biggest sacrifice by serving and protecting others, and now you are deamed a hero forever. Rest in Peace brother.

Officer Mckee
Mechanicsburg PD

June 25, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Jerry Ortiz, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

June 25, 2005

I'd like to express my sincere regret for the loss of this hero. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Ortiz. May he rest in peace!!!

Sgt. C. "Bo" Cosimi
Pasco Sheriff's Office, Florida

June 25, 2005

GOD BLESS JERRY, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY (LOUISVILLE) KY PD

June 25, 2005

Our thoughts and prayer are with you, your family and your department. You are true hero. Rest in peace

Bakersfield Police Dept.

June 25, 2005

What a senseless death. Every time that this happens, it feels like it's the first. It never gets routine, and every time I feel at a loss for words.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family... thank you for your sacrifice.

Deputy Scott Zabielski
LASD

June 25, 2005

Deputy Ortiz,

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

June 25, 2005

Thank you for your sacrifice, you are a true hero. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Off. E. Grove
CNUPD

June 25, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your passing. may Allah bless your family and loved ones

bob

June 25, 2005

They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to theif.
Thank You Deputy Ortiz,
Because of extraordinary citizens like you I plan to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.

Thank You For Your Service. You did not die in vain. Rest in Peace.

The Gift
Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me.

Explorer Sgt. Alvarenga, Carlos
Huntington Park Police Department

June 25, 2005

God speed brother! You will always be remembered as a true hero and all of your family at LASD will never forget you.

JERRY GLOMBOSKE
LASD

June 25, 2005