Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, June 24, 2005
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz
God Bless You Jerry. You are missed but never forgotten.
Anonymous
LASD
June 24, 2011
Jerry,
It's been 6 long years since you were taken from us.
It's seems like yesterday that you and the rest of us on the "Overlaps Crew" were roaming the streets at night doing what we were bred to do and having the time of our lives.
I miss you and I miss those times, I will never forget!
Thanks for being a part of my life, teaching me a thing or two, throwing punches with me and sweating it out in the ring, and making me laugh, even in the face of danger at times.
I know God has a plan and a design that I will never understand. I know you're in a better place.
Walk among us brother, we still need you!
Scotty
Detective Scott Matlock
LASD/ Century Station
June 24, 2011
Six years without you. I miss you so much. PWOMMA. I love you.
Anonymous
June 24, 2011
I think of you everyday Uncle Jerry... I can't believe it's 6 years.... You are missed so very much.... I love you
Angela
Angela
Niece
June 24, 2011
Wow Deputy Ortiz, you sure were an awesome human being, it is truly an honor to follow in your footsteps. I hope we can meet some day up there and don't worry, in your memory I will along with my partners follow the " Tradition of Service " with great pride.
Deputy Sheriff
LASD
June 14, 2011
Jerry, I road in the 2011 Police Untiy Tour in your honor. We rode a total of 250 miles over four days. We started in Somerset, New Jersey, and ended at the Police Memorial in Washington D.C. To honor the fallen police and fire who gave there all on 9/11, we rode to Ground Zero. The entire ride was amazing. The entire experience was amazing, and I plan to ride every year to honor all law enforcement personnel who have paid the ultimate price. The Police Unity Tour has a motto that reads; "WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO DIED." It was an honor to ride in your name. I know your were watching over me throughout the entire ride. Thanks and keep watching over us. Al
Sgt. Al Garcia
LASD/Century
June 7, 2011
I know you're happy about it. And, I received the message. Love you.
Anonymous
May 2, 2011
Hi Bro all is going OK down here. I want to say , THANKS for watching over our family, friends & LEO's. Continue the watch. LOL you Big Bro ART
Javier "ART" Ortiz
LA Co Probation
February 14, 2011
I may not come on this page as much as i did before but you know i have always kept you & your boys in my Prayers. So our football teams are having a bad season this year but our COWBOYS will get better soon & as for USC. FIGHT ON n BEAT the BRUINS ! ! ! That will make the year a better season. Continue the watch over our family, friends & all LEO's. LOVE your Big Bro.
Javier "Art" Ortiz
LA Co Probation
December 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Jerry!! You will always be remembered. May you continue to be a guardian angel to your loved ones.
Anonymous
September 16, 2010
Happy Birthday, my angel.
I love you.
Anonymous
September 16, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY!!!! This date never goes by without me thinking of you and remembering you. I was able to visit your gym a couple of months ago. You were an amazing person. May you be celebrating your birthday with Jesus today. :)
Rachel Gomez Rosen
Childhood friend
September 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Jerry! God Bless your Kids, Wife and Family. I'm sure they miss you more than words can explain.
Anonymous
September 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Uncle Jerry.... I know your celebrating in Heaven... I asked all the angels to please hug you so tight for me... I miss you so very much and love you always...
Angela
Anonymous
September 16, 2010
Touched by An Angel
We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.
Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.
We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.
by Maya Angelou
Anonymous
July 1, 2010
Jerry,
Thanks for being you!!! You are gone, but will never be forgotten!!! God Bless you for all that you have done. Keep watch over your boys, siblings and family, Especially Your mom and pops.
Love you brother
Anonymous
June 30, 2010
Jerry,
It has been five years since you were taken from us. Chela and your friends continue to honor you and keep your memory alive. Please continue to watch over us.
Sadly Missed But Never Forgotten.
Anonymous
June 25, 2010
From a Dep who took a moment to pass through the area. I was overwhelmed at the turnout. LKD obviously lost a giant that day. May he rest in peace. We'll take it from here.
DW
June 25, 2010
On the 5th anniversary of Deputy Ortiz's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Deputy Ortiz is not forgotten.
Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
June 25, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet dragonflies in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am in your thoughts and heart forever.
You will always live in our hearts. Continue to watch over Chela, the boys and your family..
Anonymous
June 24, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet dragonflies in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am in your thoughts and heart forever
You will live in our hearts forever Jerry...Continue to take watch over Chela, your boys and your family.
Anonymous
June 24, 2010
It's so hard to believe that it's been 5 long years now... Uncle Jerry I miss you so very much... so much more then I can say I miss our talks, joking with you laughing even crying.. I know you are always near... Keep looking out for everyone especially Tia Chela.. I know we will see eachother one day in heaven. I love you always...
Angela
Anonymous
June 24, 2010
You were a good childhood friend bro, day growing up in the track were awesome. You died doing what you loved, our streets are safer because of you. Miss You Buddy
Zendejas
Friend
June 15, 2010
Jerry, I can't believe it is going to be five years since you were taken from your loved ones. Sometimes it feels like yesterday when we were driving to Starbucks to meet up with everyone. You are missed.
Anonymous
June 11, 2010
Five years my angel. I miss you so much and my answer is always yes. I will love you forever.
Anonymous
May 28, 2010
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