Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family of Officer Cortez, you have my deepest sympathy. Our sons died heros. We must keep them forever in our hearts. God Bless. Terri Cook (Tucson) Mother of Thomas A. Cook EOW 09-27-06

August 3, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER CORTEZ PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

August 3, 2007

My family's prayers go to the loved ones, friends, brothers and sisters w/PPD of Ofc. Cortez. We know your wife and young children miss you terribly and pray that the fond memories and deep abiding love they have for you will sustain them during this difficult time. May wings of angels wing you to that special place in heaven where public servants no doubt rest. With deep gratitude from a family in Phoenix who are ever mindful of the ultimate sacrifice you made. Que Dios te bendiga, siempre...

Just a grateful citizen
Citizen of Phoenix

August 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Officer Cortez. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

August 3, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. Words are never enough. My department lost a Hero in December. Officer Cortez' sacrifices will never be forgetten. He will forever be a hero...May God Bless and watch over his family.

CSO Antoinette Epps
Oceanside Police Dept

August 3, 2007

We all have lost a brother. Rest In Peace

Officer Mellott
Maricopa County Sheriff Office

August 2, 2007

Officer Cortez,
As a citizen, thank you is not enough.

Mrs. Cortez,
From one LEO wife to another, "I'm sorry for your loss" doesn't begin to express how I feel for you and your boys. I pray that you will feel some sort of comfort in the support from our community during this tragic time.

Wife of Tempe Officer

August 2, 2007

Officer Cortez,

In spite of any hesitations you might have had, you went into that check cashing place to take care of business. And in doing so, you will forever be more than just a hero. You made us all proud. Rest in peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

To the family of Officer Cortez, we're all standing behind you, rank and file. And if we could ease your burden at all, we would answer that call. You are not alone.

To everyone at PPD, we will not forget your fine young man.

Officer K. Lynch
La Mesa PD, San Diego, CA

August 2, 2007

May God welcome you into His kingdom brother. He will watch over your family. Rest in peace.

Trooper Don McCabe
New Hampshire State Police/New Hampshire Police Association

August 2, 2007

My families prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Rest assurd you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Jeff Easton Officer
AZDPS

August 2, 2007

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, FROM YOUR BAND OF BROTHERS FROM CHICAGO

POLICE OFFICER FERNANDO
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten....

Deputy Sheriff
BSO

August 2, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

August 2, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina / Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

August 2, 2007

A Part of America Died
By Harry Koch

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died.

Offcier Dave Stockton
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

August 2, 2007

May God bring peace into the hearts of the family of Office Cortez, as well as his friends and the men and women of the Phoenix Police Dept. during this time. I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace brother, and know that we will always honor you.

Officer Al Noles
Grand Rapids Police, Michigan

August 2, 2007

Go with God.

Rosie
PPD

August 2, 2007

My heart breaks everytime we lose an officer. I pray each day that my loved one comes homes from patrol. They were there with Ofc. Cortez. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God speed and rest in peace Ofc. Cortez.

Becky

August 2, 2007

God bless you brother.

DFC Daniel O'Donnell
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

August 2, 2007

RIP brother.. Thank you for your service and my god bless you

C-Shift
Phoenix Fire Department

August 2, 2007

May the family of Officer Cortez have healing in their hearts knowing that he will be remembered always for his dedication to a profession that he chose and believed in.

Officer Charlie Salbashian
Greenfield Wisconsin Police (retired)

August 1, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 1, 2007

Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch.
Great Nephew of Dan McDuffie
EOW 07/07/31

Patrolman R. McDuffie
Wake Village PD TX #97

Patrolman R. McDuffie
WVPD TX

August 1, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Cortez...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michiganr

August 1, 2007

Dear Officer Cortez.
My prayers go out to you and your family. Your work in serving the public is very much appreciated... I know you will be missed...

~Brian

Brian Hardy
Sun Lakes Sheriff Posse

August 1, 2007