Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I know you are in heaven watching over us. I miss you so much. Please continue to watch over Chela, Jeremy, Jacob and the entire family and your friends.

October 5, 2005

Bro, I can't believe you're gone. I still think of all the great times we had. Man, we had some good times. I remember being at your wedding and seeing you and Chela together, so happy. I was happy to see that you were finally happy. You told me that you married your soul mate and your smile was bigger that day than I have ever seen it. Good for you, bro, you deserved that type of love. We'll continue to watch over her and your boys. I know you'll be watching over all of us. You're missed. I'll see you in heaven.

September 30, 2005

I think of you so much everyday. I miss you more than I can say, I still have such a hard time accepting that you were taken away from us. Please continue to watch over everyone like I know you are doing. I am doing all the things we talked about. Thank you for still being here for me, and for sharing the most precious gifts you have with me. I love you so much.........

September 29, 2005

Please continue to watch over us, especially Chela, Jeremy, Jacob and your family. We love you and miss you so much.

September 29, 2005

Jerry:
The day I heard about your passing, I was very saddened. I didn't know you at all, but as someone who has aspired to be in law enforcement all her life, it made me want to cry to see what the world had come to. The first thing I thought about was your family, your wife and your children. You seem to have been such an awesome guy. Since then, I have had the priveledge of meeting your brother Miguel, and through him I have learned so much more about you. So much that I feel like I know you. I have the greatest respect for you and all you have done.

Future California Highway Patrol Officer

September 29, 2005

Dad,

I miss you very much and pray to you every night.

I will always love you and never forget you.

Jacobito

September 28, 2005

Jerry, I miss you a million times more than I did a minute ago. The pain of you leaving has left a big hole in our hearts. Alexis and I will never forget how proud we are to have you as a uncle and brother. We miss you at Jeremy's football games with that big proud smile. We miss just being able to hear that laugh, to see that smile, and most of all to hear your voice. Jerry, thank you for being my brother! You will always be remembered! Fight On Bro!

Miguel Ortiz
Jerry's younger brother

September 28, 2005

UNCLE JERRY,

I STARTED SCHOOL. I AM IN KINDER. I MISS YOU AT SCHOOL. ARE YOU TEACHING EVERYONE HOW TO BOX IN HEAVEN? TAKE CARE OF MY DAD WHEN HE IS WORKING.

I LOVE YOU TYUS

TYUS JOSHUA SANTA ANNA
JERRY'S NEPHEW

September 27, 2005

NINO, LOOK I AM LEARNING MY ABC'S

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I HOPE YOU ARE PROUD OF ME, JUST AS I AM OF YOU. TAKE CARE IN HEAVEN. GOD BLESS YOU.

JUJU BEE

JULIANNI ROSE SANTA ANNA
JERRY'S GOD DAUGHTER

September 27, 2005

Jerry,

I miss you more and more each day. I still can't believe you were taken away from Chela, Jeremy, Jacob and your family and friends. We all miss so very much. Please continue to watch over us.

September 27, 2005

Jerry, I miss you so dearly. I miss the phone calls three to four times daily. I think of you always. You never seem to leave my mind. I want to say so much, but i would be here forever, just remember Jerry I LOVE YOU BRO and MISS YOU. Watch over the family especially MOM,DAD and CHELA. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.

JULIANNI SAYS: HELLO NINO-I MISS YOU NINO, TAKE CARE OF ME NINO.

TYUS SAYS: HEY UNCLE JERRY I WILL ALWAYS BE THE "TANK" THANKS FOR THE NAME. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOU. ARE YOU PLAYING BASEBALL WITH RICHIE?

CLAUDIA ORTIZ SANTA ANNA
JERRY'S SISTER

September 27, 2005

Jerry, I miss you so dearly. I miss the phone calls three to four times daily. I think of you always. You never seem to leave my mind. I want to say so much, but i would be here forever, just remember Jerry I LOVE YOU BRO and MISS YOU. Watch over the family especially MOM,DAD and CHELA. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.

JULIANNI SAYS: HELLO NINO-I MISS YOU NINO, TAKE CARE OF ME NINO.

TYUS SAYS: HEY UNCLE JERRY I WILL ALWAYS BE THE "TANK" THANKS FOR THE NAME. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOU. ARE YOU PLAYING BASEBALL WITH RICHIE?

CLAUDIA ORTIZ SANTA ANNA
JERRY'S SISTER

September 27, 2005

Thanks for your service and sacrifice brother. May you rest in peace and May peace be with your family. You will always be remembered and loved by all of those who have worn Blue.

Officer Kieffer

September 27, 2005

JERRY its been 3 months without you .We all miss you & not a day goes by without thinking of you .
To RACHEL GOMEZ my mother & i would like to get in touch with you & your family. If you read this write a letter with your address or e-mail on it & drop it off at the Lakewood Sheriff dept. & ask them to send it to us per my mother .

J."ART"ORTIZ
PROB.OFFICER

September 25, 2005

I am also a former neighbor - from Seaman Avenue in El Monte. I remember Jerry as a young man, one of the older brothers of Claudia, my daughter's playmate. I was stunned when I saw Jerry's picture flash on my TV screen. I didn't want to believe it. I searched the internet and was gradually forced to acknowledge that yes, this was Rosa's son and the brother of Sylvia, Arthur, Claudia and Michael. My deepest sympathy to the entire Ortiz family. I have also read that Sylvia's husband was killed. So much loss for a good,hard-working family. My thoughts are with all of you.

Anita (Vandepas) Forsyth

September 25, 2005

JERRY, It has been a very hard & emotional time for all of us the past 2 weeks. Honoring you at the DODGER game (9/11),at your SON's football game on your B-DAY (9/16), & at the USC game (9/17). Just going to a DODGER, USC, or any sporting event will bring back memories of the fun times we would have going to see them (YOU,MIKE & ME).
I would like to say,THANKS & may GOD BLESS YOU to everyone that has left a message & has had MY BROTHER & OUR FAMILY in your thoughts and prayers.
To RACHEL GOMEZ i did tell my MOM about the Reflection you left . We have not forgotten you & your family. I still have have photos of all of us together. Please say HI to your family from :your friend "TURY".
JERRY : I miss you & will always think of you. LOVE YOUR BIG BRO.

J."ART"ORTIZ
PROB> OFFICER

September 21, 2005

Last night, we honored your memory and your birthday. Your beautiful family was there ... Chela, Jeremy, Jacob, mom, sister, brothers ... many relatives and quite a few of your wonderful friends.

You should have seen the love and unity. You would have been so proud.

1st Corinthians 13
Love bears all things, believes
all things, hopes all things, endures all things..... So faith, hope, love
abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.

September 17, 2005

Happy birthday Dad. I miss you very much and love you a lot.

"Jacobito"

September 16, 2005

Happy Birthday Jerry. We love you so much. Please watch over Chela, Jeremy, Jacob and the rest of the family. We know you're celebrating your birthday with Jesus.

September 16, 2005

Jerry, My heart broke when I was watching the news and heard your name. I remember thinking, "OH PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE THE SAME JERRY ORTIZ." When they said you were 35 I knew it had to be you. We use to live right in front of you on Live Oak Street in Cudahy. We use to play everyday. Me, Tito and Bobby, you Tury and Sylvia. Sylvia was my best friend. I remember your cute curly hair, and the way you use to talk with a little lisp. You and Bobby and Popo and Quio use to play cops and robbers. Who would have ever thought you would be a police officer when you grew up! I feel so sad that we lost touch after we moved away in 1976. Throughout the years I thought of you guys and wondered where you all were and how your lives were going. I always remembered your birthdays too. Sylvia (5/7), Tury (4/30) and you Jerry, SEPTEMBER 16TH. That is why I thought of you today and looked for you on the internet. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I know you are celebrating up in heaven. If any of the family is reading this, please say hi to Rosa for me. I remember her so clearly from when I was little. She was such a caring lady. Her and my mom (Susie) were like Lucy & Ethel. My prayers are with all of you.

Rachel Gomez- Old neighbor

September 16, 2005

GOD Blessed me with a wonderful BROTHER.We all miss you .Just looking at both your sons & when then smile will not let us forget you. They have your same smile. JER. just watch over our family from up above & I will watch over them from here. LOVE ALWAYS your BIG BRO.

J. "ART" ORTIZ
Prob. Officer

September 16, 2005

Today, like all days, I miss you terribly. I love you bro.

September 16, 2005

You were the cousin i never met and yet you still laid your life down to save me and other members of the community. I thank you for your sacrifice and wish i could've gotten to know you better. May God bless you and your family. thank you. i love you.

2nd cousin, Mary Ann Zacarias

September 14, 2005

I work with Jerry at Mens central jail (MCJ) and when he transfered to Industry station from Century station. Jerry was one of those guys who had the "knack" for finding bad guys. He was truly a professional! The thing that was really impressive about him was the fact that he Loved his fellow Deputies. Jerry always wore that poster boy smile. There were times when the department wasn't treating him so nice but he "always" remained positive and focused. When ever I would run into Jerry he always talked about his career goals and where he saw himself in the future. It goes without saying how much this great man and cop will be missed.

Deputy Arias
LASD

September 10, 2005

Before you left this world, you were so happy. Now, living in Heaven, your happiness must be indescribable.

We miss and love you so much. Please continue to watch over us.

September 8, 2005