Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jerry,
The holidays have begun and they won't be the same without your smiling face. It has been five months since you were taken from us, but the pain and sadness still remain. You are constantly in my thoughts and I just wanted you to know that I miss you and love you. I am thankful that you were in my life and that we shared a unique friendship that I will treasure forever. Please continue to watch over us.

November 27, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry. This is a day to give thanks and I thank you.

A few years back I fought my last fight at the "Fight For Life" and as always you were there for me. It was a great win because it was for Rick, but you made it better without knowing it. It was the only department fight my big brother attended. After my fight my brother asked me "who's your friend that was in your corner?" There must have been at least ten people in the corner, but I knew who he meant. I said "Jerry"? My brother said "the tall guy with black hair". I said "Yea, that's Jerry". In only the way a big brother can proudly say, he said "That guy is your friend, I don't know about the other people, but that guy is a friend". I was so proud! You did this for everyone too.

Thanks for always finding my wife at the fights and spending time with her. I realized how much it meant to her when she insisted on meeting me at the hospital. I asked her why she wanted to go and she said "Jerry was my friend too".

I know you had something to do with our best gift of all because I felt it in my gut. I pictured that big smile and you saying "how do you like that one". Our daughter will know all about her guardian angel.

THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND JERRY!

Your Friend
LASD

November 24, 2005

HI BRO. Tomorrow will be 5 months since you left us. Being it falls on Thanksgiving it will be a hard day for us knowing how we would get together & watch our COWBOYS play while MOM,our SISTERS & ELVIRA would be making Thanksgiving Dinner.This year for the first time we will not be at MOMS.
I would just like to say how thankful i am for all the wonderful dedications that have been done in your honor.I am also thankful for our FAMILY & FRIENDS. But most of all i am THANKFUL that GOD BLESSED ME with a WONDERFUL BROTHER ,YOUR 2 SONS & also YOUR WONDERFUL WIFE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS BRO.
LOVE YOUR BIG BRO.(GO COWBOYS)

J."ART" ORTIZ
LA CO. PROBATION

November 23, 2005

Uncle Jerry, I have been praying and thinking so much lately, trying so hard to find a reason, just something to be thankful for, well tonight I found it, I spoke with Tia Claudia, and Uncle Art, and it hit me, I remembered why I am so thankful.I was so blessed by knowing you and having you as my uncle, I learned so much through you and though it was cut short, I still continue to learn and remember. I am so thankful for the blessings that you brought into my life, through you as family. I will forever be thankful for the laughter and the smiles and the advice and even the scoldings. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to have that all with you. So for that on this Thanksgiving I am so thankful, thank you for you being the beautiful person that you were, and still continue to be. Though you are not physically here, I know you are around us all, please continue to watch over everyone. I love you and miss you so very much.

Te Quiero Mucho mucho mucho
Your niece Angela

November 22, 2005

Hey bro, we all showed up at Lakewood and your name was dedicated on the wall. Alot of people were there to honor you. I saw your mom, Chela and Jeremy and the rest of your family.......we all are here for them bro. We'll all continue to keep your memory alive because you deserve it. You were the best and we love you and it's not the same without you......RIP

November 21, 2005

IT'S BEEN SO HARD TO THINK I WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME WE MET PLAYING LITTLE LEAGUE AT PIONEER PARK. GROWING UP IN THE TRACKS IN EL MONTE WAS SO FUN I REMEMBER I TOOK YOU BOOGIE BOARDING FOR THE FIRST TIME AT HUNINGTON BEACH AND YOU HURT YOUR BACK.I REMEMBER YOU MAKING US LATE TO GRADUATION.I REMEMBER WHEN YOU MARRIED MY SISTER AND THE LETTERS YOU WROTE ME WHILE I WAS IN BASIC TRAINING.I KNOW THAT WE WERE NOT AS CLOSE IN RECENT YEARS BUT EVERY TIME I WOULD SEE YOU IT WAS LIKE OLD TIMES. I WISH WE HAD NEVER LOST TOUCH AFTER YOU AND MY SISTER SPLIT UP.I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BROTHER IN LAW.
PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF US
I LOVE YOU BRO
REMEMBER ..
FLY LOW AND AVOID THE RADAR...

JOHN OLIVAS

November 17, 2005

My wife and I are still very much involved in the grieving process since her brother's death last month. We can't even conceive of what the last year has been like for your family. Our prayers and deepest heartfelt sympathies are with all of you.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and brother-in-law
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

November 11, 2005

Luke 18:29-30

He said to them, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God who will not receive back an overabundant return in this present age and eternal life in the age to come."

God bless you Jerry. We miss and love you.

November 11, 2005

Jerry,

You were such a wonderful man and sadness your departure has left on the family has not subsided. I miss your smile and laugh so much. My memories of you will live in my heart forever. I know you are watching over Chela, Jeremy, Jacob and the whole family. We love you dearly. Thank you for always taking care of the family.

My life is better
Because I knew you

November 11, 2005

Jerry, It is so hard to accept that you were taken from your family and friends. I can't imagine how much your family is hurting. You are still making everyone proud by all that is being done in your honor. Continue to watch over your loved ones and God Bless you and your family. I miss you.

November 9, 2005

HI BRO.
It's been hard for all of us this past week. This past Thur. was a Lunchen in Lakewood where they presented the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD in your name to CHELA & JEREMY it was very hard for all of us to hold back the tears. On Fri. was the FIGHT FOR LIFE boxing . A tribute was made to you.They had MIKE,NANI & ME go into the ring & were each presented with boxing gloves signed by LASD & LAPD. It was also hard for us knowing how much you loved to box & all of the exciting fights you had boxing for the LASD.Every time you got in the ring you made your family proud most of all MOM. Today you will be HONORED at the Marina.You will never be forgotten & THANKS to ALL for these special events for MY BROTHER they may be an emotional time for our family but it does help us knowing how much he is LOVED & missed by everyone not just US.
GOD BLESS YOU JERRY & LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BIG BRO. "ART"

J."ART"ORTIZ
LA Co. Probation

November 8, 2005

Jerry My dear Brother. The damage that this monster has caused is unbelievable. We miss you terribly. Yesterday was very hard for all of at the Award of Valor Luncheon, to know that just one year ago, Mom, Chela and I were there to see you accept your award for being the great deputy that you are. You were very excited and as always we were very proud. I am very proud to say that you are my brother. I have said this before, but I keep saying it, the family will do what it takes to see Jacob and Jeremy as often as we could. I know that they were your life. I talk to Chela very often Jerry and how she misses you. How I wished that you both would have met a lot sooner. So you both would of had been able to make more memories together. God does things for reasons and I believe he needed another SPECIAL angel in heaven, so he chose you. Take Care Jerry and Keep watch over all the family. love you always your sister Claudia

Claudia Santa Anna
Jerry's Sister

November 4, 2005

Hey bro, I was at Lakewood today and you got the Distinguished Service award. It was really nice but also really hard to see your family's pain. Your wife and son accepted the award for you. You would have been proud of both of them but I'm sure you were watching.....You deserve this award and more. We miss you bro and we'll continue to watch over your loved ones down here while you do it from up there. Rest in peace brother

November 3, 2005

Today is All Souls Day and like every other day in the past four months you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you. Keep watch over us.

November 2, 2005

Hi Uncle Jerry, I was thinking of you like always and found myself smiling. Remembering some of the funny stories that you had shared with me. I miss you so much. I find myself smiling alot when I think of you, but somedays well you know it's so hard. Thank you again for everything and all of the blessings and reasurrances that continue to come from you. I love you and miss you with all of my heart. I will never forget you. Love Angela

November 2, 2005

I can't beleive your gone bro... We only hung out a few times, and I wish there could have many more times.

You left behind some good friends, and a great family.

I watched everything unfold live on TV while sitting at my desk; then I got the phone call from Claudia... She told me it was you who had been shot.

I continue to pray for your sons and your family. Say hello to my dad for me. We'll meet again some day!

Eric Johnston, Detective
El Monte PD

October 30, 2005

Jerry,
A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you. You touched so many people lives, and there has been a void in our lives since you were taken from us. I love you bro!!!

Those who had the opportunity to know Je

October 28, 2005

Jerry,
I can't believe it has been four months since you were taken from us. I miss you more and more each day. Bro, I love you and will forever miss you and your amazing smile and laugh. Please keep Chela and the family safe.

October 25, 2005

Jerry, today is 4 months that you have left us to be with Jesus. It was so hard today at the cementary knowing you can't come home. It just seems like yesterday that you were here with all of us. I miss you so much Jerry. I know that I could always count of you for anything and you the same. I try to see Jacob and Jeremy as often as I could. I know that that is what you would of wanted. Jacob is doing good in Soccer and Jeremy is doing good in Football. You would be very proud. Please keep watch over all of the family. I love you Jerry and I will never forget the memories. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. LOVE YOU ALWAYS.............

Claudia Ortiz Santa Anna
your sister

October 24, 2005

I just stumbled across this site by accident but for me it struck close to home. My family has also lost a loved one in the line of duty here in New Mexico so I feel the pain all of Officer Ortiz's friends and family feel. My condolences to you all and my God grant you all the strength to ease your sorrow. God Bless and Keep the Faith.

Correctional Officer Noah Guzman
New Mexico Corrections Department

October 24, 2005

Dear Jerry, I just wanted you to know that I miss you, I know we didn't get to talk much after high school. But when our family got together for annel's parties (my brother nick and your cousin mana's little girl) I loved seeing you and your family...Thank you for always sharing your wonderful smile, and your caring ways with me and my family...My heart was broken the day I was checking out stuff on the internet and saw your picture, I didn't want to believe that it was you... My heart goes out to you and your family...You are all in my prayers everyday..I am so happy to have met you, I will never, ever forget you...You are a true Hero...God Bless you and your Family Forever.... Love Tee
One day I hope to see your shining Golden Wings in Heaven...and that wonderful smile that I remember so clearly.

Therese Gonzales

October 21, 2005

Hey Jerry,
Thanks for pushing Leinart over that goal line! You definitely helped your team to win. You were missed on Saturday and every other day of the week. We love you.

October 19, 2005

JERRY , WE all miss you .It was kind of hard watching the USC vs ND game this past weekend.Knowing the way we our FAMILY would get together & watch this game together or most of the time YOU would go with ME if it was at USC.I will never forget the fun time YOU & I had when WE went to ND in 95.Being that YOU were a fan of both teams YOU would have enjoyed this game then again YOU probably had the best view from up above.
ALWAYS in our MIND/HEARTS & like i always say YOU watch over us from up above & I will watch over OUR FAMILY from down here. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BIG BRO.

J."ART"ORTIZ
PROB.OFFICER

October 19, 2005

I miss you so much Uncle Jerry. I know you are in such a beautiful place now, but I miss you...... I love you so very much you are always in my thoughts prayers and my heart.......

October 18, 2005

Jerry,

I miss you so much. Your smile will be in my heart and mind forever. Please continue to watch over Chela and the entire family.

October 11, 2005