Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A life taken too soon. End of watch May 20, 2015

Officer Kerrie Orozco has been with the Omaha Police Department 7 years and 5 months. She was a Bi-lingual, Spanish interpreter and began working for the Gang Unit in March of 2012 and sadly ended her career in the same Unit.

Officer Orozco is survived by her husband Hector Orozco and two stepchildren, Natalie and Santiago. Officer Orozco had given birth to Olivia Ruth on February 17, 2015. Oliva Ruth was delivered early and was expected to come home from the hospital tomorrow, May 21st… the same day Officer Orozco was going to begin her maternity leave.

Officer Orozco is also survived by her mother Ella Holtz, brothers Elija and Erran Holtz, brother Nolan Nielsen and sister Kelsi Holtz.

Officer Orozco was currently active in coaching baseball and has been coaching since 2009 at the North Omaha Boys and Girls Club. She also did many other things at the club including planning pizza parties. She volunteered with Special Olympics and was president of Police Officer Ball to benefit Special Olympics Nebraska. Kerrie was a Girl Scout Leader, participated with Shop with a Cop and assisted with the Latino Police Officers Easter Egg Hunt.

Officer Kerrie Orozco was not only a top notch police officer but she gave back to the community in so many ways. In today’s press conference, Chief Schmaderer stated that the community owes a great deal to such a wonderful person. Her loss will not only impact the police officers but will also be a huge loss for the citizens of Omaha.

Reposted
From Ohama PD Facebook

May 21, 2015

RIP OFFICER Orozco I will pray for you and your family.

Retired Parole Officer Wayne Entress
DOCCS Formerly known as the New York State Division of Parole

May 21, 2015

Rest easy, sister. You will be missed.

Sgt. Marshall Gallo
Parma Law Post

May 21, 2015

Losing an officer no matter the city,state,country, It touches our hearts in many ways, 33yrs as a police Dispatcher. It hurts the same. Chief Schmaderer and the Omaha Police Department my thoughts and prayers, to Detective Orozco's family and new born baby may you know that your family member will always be remember as one of the brave. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of the country

Police Dispatcher (retired)
Seattle Police

May 21, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective Kerrie Orozco and the extended law enforcement family of the Omaha, Nebraska Police Department. Rest in Peace sister and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 21, 2015

Your Watch has ended. Rest in peace, Officer.

Lieutenant Bernard Flint
DOD Police Department

May 21, 2015

RIP Detective Orozco, condolences to the family and co-workers of this Fallen Hero!

Retired Detective Frank Corsillo
NYPD

May 21, 2015

R.I.P. Hero.

Officer Gary Hummert,"ret."
Lakeshire, St.Louis County,and City.

May 21, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how she died, but how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Omaha Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Anonymous

May 21, 2015

REST IN PEACE DET. OROZCO

REST IN PEACE DET. OROZCO

May 21, 2015

REST IN PEACE , Sister. Fair Winds and Following Seas for You, Your Family and Friends ...

Mike
Retired

May 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Officer Orozco but appreciate all of the officers that are out there trying to make the streets safer. I am a child abuse investigator and work closely with the police and drug task force in Dubuque. Police are brave soldiers at home in the war against drugs and violence. My sincere sympathy to her family at home and her family in blue.

Lisa Foley
DHS- Dubuque IA

May 21, 2015

There are no words to take away the pain of your loss. There are no words to comfort the child who will never feel your touch, hear your voice, feel their skin against yours. This is so wrong. My heart is so broken. A little girl without her mommy, a husband without his wife, a family without their daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin...... God please protect us!!! We, a chosen few, go to the streets to protect others... We a chosen few, know we put our lives on the line each time we put on that uniform.... But we God, a chosen few, have families that love us, and families that we love... And we, a chosen few, deserve to go home at the end of our shifts!!!!

Officer Kimberly Ann Callieham
Bedford Heights Police Department
Bedford Heights, Ohio

May 20, 2015

Sad day. :( May her family find comfort and support in friends and family.

Retired Police Chief
Diamond MO Police Department

May 20, 2015

Rest In Peace.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

May 20, 2015

From our hearts to yours, our prayers are with you and your family. I am the wife of a LEO and we are sad to hear you lost such a beautiful person. Our sympathies.

Wife of LEO Kim Beyer
Clackamas County Sheriff

May 20, 2015

May perpetual light shine upon her soul and may God protect all of you who serve us daily!

Richard Burke Civilian
Former Nebraska Resident

May 20, 2015

RIP Kerrie. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Deputy Ivan Orozco
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, Ca

May 20, 2015

To the family of Detective Orozco, the Omaha PD, the city of Omaha my sincerest condolences to all. May she rest in peace.

Sr. Cpl. Pete Grazer
Kutztown University PD

May 20, 2015

Thank you Detective Orozco for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Nebraska. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my sister.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

May 20, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to Officer Orozco's family and extended family at OPD. We have the watch.

Sgt Mark Rehberg
Clive, Iowa PD

May 20, 2015

R I P Sister

Herbie Buck, Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

May 20, 2015

Det. Orozco and her family will be in our prayers. GOD bless her for her service and be with her family and comfort and support them through this difficult time of loss. May her family always remember the good times they shared with her and know se will be watching over them until they are reunited in Heaven.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Departmnt

May 20, 2015

God bless Detective Orozco's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service and sacrifice sister.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

May 20, 2015

Blessed are the Peacekeepers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Omaha PD, especially that new little girl. Rest well...you've earned it.

Captain Darryl Milligan
Bristol VA Police Department

May 20, 2015