Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HI BRO. I know it's been a while from the last time I wrote to YOU but as YOU know I still have YOU in MY PRAYERS every night.Keep up the good watch over OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & ALL PEACE OFFICERS from up in HEAVEN.
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BIG BRO. "ART".

J."ART"ORTIZ
L.A.Co.Prob.

February 14, 2007

Jerry ...

You are truly missed and loved. Always.

January 25, 2007

Jerry,

There are days when I just wanted to pick up the phone and call you and then I am reminded that you are no longer here with us.

I miss you. Please continue to watch over me, your friends and your family.

Friend

January 24, 2007

Jerry,

Its a new year, but I will never forget you. I had a blast on those Lynwood ride alongs as an Explorer. I remember one morning; You were at your desk at Lakewood when I ran into you. I had not seen you for over three years and you were surprised seeing me as a CSO. Anyhow, we talked and to this DAY, Im glad I was able to THANK YOU in person. Growing up in the corner pocket of Willowbrook, I didn't have alot of mentors.

Semper Fidelis to you Soldier.

Salvador Villa
Long Beach PD

January 7, 2007

Jerry, You are always on my mind and will always be in my heart. You are and always will be my best friend. The holidays will never be the same without you. You were the life of the party. As I sit here typing this reflection, I see your picture, your smile and still can't believe you are not here. I have been hurting so much for you Jerry it is so hard. The other day I was looking through some family videos and watching you in them and hearing your voice and your loud dorky laugh just gave me some comfort and actually made me smile, but the fact is you are not here and I miss you soooooooooo much. Keep a good eye on all of us Jerry as you always have. I love you big brother. Keep smiling xoxo forever your sister claud

Claudia Santa Anna
sister

January 2, 2007

Jerry,

As we start the new year I just want you to know that we all miss you.

January 2, 2007

Happy New Years brother...I miss you soo much. I love you Jerry.

M.ORTIZ
BRO.

January 1, 2007

Please continue to watch over Chela. She misses you every day.

December 30, 2006

Merry Christmas. I miss you very much. I got a new cellphone and a ipod for Christmas. I love you alot.
Love, Lexdog

Alexis Ortiz (LexDog)
Niece

December 26, 2006

Jerry, I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. Christmas isn't the same without you. I miss you so much brother. I miss the phone calls and visits.
While visiting you at the cementary yesterday Mom and I were talking....We were imagining...as much as you loved to celebrate Christmas here, how great the celebration you having up in heaven. I think that is why the sun was shining nice and bright yesterday... It was that big smile of yours shining down upon us.
I love you Jerry.

Mike Ortiz
Brother.

December 26, 2006

Uncle Jerry,
Merry Christmas, I am thinking of you as always, and missing you. I know you are in a beautiful joyous place right now watching over all of us. I love you so much and miss you.

Angela
Niece

December 24, 2006

HI BRO.
I just wanted to let you know how much I miss YOU & to let YOU know that YOU are always in MY PRAYERS. May YOU keep watch over our FAMILY,FRIENDS & ALL PEACE OFFICERS during the HOLIDAY SEASON & in 2007.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS,
LOVE YOUR BIG BRO."ART"

J."ART"ORTIZ
L.A.Co.Probation

December 23, 2006

Each day that passes is one day closer to being with you again.

Love you.

December 19, 2006

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear; but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, for it's beyond description to hear the Angels Sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart. Remember Christ surrounds us with his love, protecting us from fear. So I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I can't tell you the splendor or the peace here in this place. Can you imagine Christmas with our savior, face to face? I'll ask Him to light your spirit as I tell Him of your love, so then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above. So please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing, for I am spending Christmas in heaven and I'm walking with the King.

~author unkown

December 5, 2006

Jerry,

As the holidays draw near we continue to miss you. Please watch over your family and friends during this Christmas season.

December 5, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry! I just wanted you to know that I am thankful for all the fun times spent with you. I am thankful for having you as my brother.
I love you!

Mike
Brother

November 24, 2006

Uncle Jerry,
On this day that we are to be thankful for so many things, I am so thankful for having you in my life for the time I did. I Thank God everyday for having blessed me with not only having you as my uncle, but as a friend. I love you so much and miss you more than I can say. Happy Thanksgiving
Love
Angela

Niece

November 23, 2006

HI BRO.
I just wanted how much i miss YOU, most of all today. Every THANKSGIVING we would get together at MOM's & watch our fav. team the COWBOYS play then have a wonderful feast that MOM & sisters would make. Then on sat. we would get together & go to the USC game.
I am THANKFUL that GOD gave me a wonderful FAMILY & FRIENDS but most of all a GREAT BRO.
LOVE YOUR BIG BRO. "ART" (GO COWBOYS/FIGHT ON USC)
P.S.:THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful reflections & may YOU have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

J."ART"ORTIZ
L.A.Co.Probation

November 23, 2006

I am so thankful that you graced my life. You are a blessing and I wish I could spend Thanksgiving with you. I know we will share it again one day. I love you.

November 23, 2006

Hey Jerry,

It's Thanksgiving again tomorrow. Thanks for being my friend and your gift from heaven! I will be thinking about you. I love you brother.

Your Friend

November 22, 2006

Hi Detective Ortiz.

You were an I/O on one of my cases I had here in Norwalk. We never met in person, but we spoke several times on the phone. I will never forget how much you made me laugh out loud about a comment you made about our case. It was hysterical. Before your death, I regularly relayed the story to my colleagues...it was that funny. To this day, I still tell people about it...only it is a little sadder now.

I discovered this website tonight and immediately sought you out. It appears that your sense of humor was not unusual. I am so fortunate to have experienced it first hand.

I will never forget that Friday afternoon hearing about what had happened in HG on the radio as I was driving home from work. When I got home I turned on the news and eventually realized it was you...my I/o. I remember calling my husband and parents to tell them. This was the closest I had ever gotten to and "officer down" situation and it was shocking.

I can tell from reading these reflections how loved and how very missed you are. I no longer have the case we had together, another DA and Detective Gary Sloan have taken the reins to carry on for justice. But, I will never forget that phone call, where in the midst of an otherwise boring day, you left an impression on me. I love to laugh out loud and when it happens, I remember. So I will always remember you, Detective Ortiz.

Carry on in heaven, from what I have read tonight, your fellow deputies have the watch...

Deborah
LA Deputy District Attorney

November 21, 2006

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God - Matthew 5:9

God Bless You Jerry, you are missed.

Sgt. Andy Thompson
LASD

November 19, 2006

I miss you so much. You are my angel. I love you.

November 14, 2006

Hey Jerry,

You are on my mind and in my heart daily. Coming to know your family, it is no wonder why you turned out to be such a great, special man. I see you in all of them, especially Jeremy. He's a great kid! I hope you are proud of the things we have done to honor your life. You must enjoy the East L.A. Station tradition and get a kick out of Thrusdays. I miss you brother. I'll always be there for your family. Hope you're at the football game tonight! Thanks for being my friend. I love you.

Your Friend
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

November 9, 2006

Jerry, you are missed so much bro! Thanks for all the beautiful time spent with me being a big brother. I love you!

Mike Ortiz
brother

November 2, 2006