Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jerry,
I miss you and love you bro. Your smile will forever be in our hearts. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you. Please continue to watch over our family.

September 8, 2005

Thank you Deputy Ortiz for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

September 4, 2005

I never met Jerry, but I've known his sister, Luci, since the seventh grade. As a member of the Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, we pay special tribute to fallen officers and their families. My tribute to Jerry takes on a personal note because of my dear friend, Luci. May you rest in peace, brother. The Choir Boys will pay special honor to you on Sunday, September 4, 2005 (http://www.choirboysmctx.org/2005%20FOR%20Hotel.htm).

Fernando V. Gonzalez
Choir Boys LEMC (TX Region)

September 2, 2005

Jerry,
How are we supposed to live without you? We miss you so much. We love you.

September 1, 2005

Jerry,

You and your family are in my thoughts everyday. You are missed beyond belief. Miss you!

September 1, 2005

God will comfort your family, he will also comfort those who have the daily task of serving and protecting. Your ultimate sacrifice will not leave our hearts. Rest in peace Brother.

Officer Diaz de Leon, Daniel
Denver Police Department

September 1, 2005

Nine Fridays ago, our hearts were broken. We are still devastated. As you walk through the beautiful Kindgom of our Lord, please ask God to watch over Chela, Jeremy, Jacob, your Mom and Dad, Art, Sylvia, Claudia, Michael, the entire Ortiz family and the entire Castano family. Our love for you is eternal.

August 26, 2005

To hear of a tragedy such as this is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Ortiz. Rest in peace brother.

Senior Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol

August 26, 2005

Bro,
it has been two months and the pain of losing you remains the same. I miss you every single day. I will always keep in you in my thoughts in prayers. I love you bro, keep watch over us.

August 24, 2005

My heart goes out to the Ortiz family and his fellow officer's.You are all in my prayers, God Bless you all..BE SAFE...

Former Det. J. shaw
Albuquerque Police

August 22, 2005

It has been eight weeks since the terrible day you were taken from us. We miss you more as each day passes. We love you and we know you're with God.

August 19, 2005

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK IN WITH THE ORTIZ FAMILY AND SEE HOW YOU ALL ARE DOING.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE STILL WITH YOU.HOPEFULLY WE WILL ALL MEET ONE DAY. GOD BLESS

August 17, 2005

Jerry,
I miss you very much. It has been 6 weeks now and yet I feel like it was just yesterday that you were taken away from us. This weekend was the memorial ride and all I could think of was "Jerry should be here". I know you will live in my thoughts and memories forever, but bro I miss you. I know you are up there looking after us, please continue to keep watch over us. I love you.

August 9, 2005

Jerry, I wanted to thank you for being such an awesome role model. This past month without you bro has been very difficult. I miss all the silly phone calls, the hanging out smoking a good cigar, but most of all, your big beautiful smile. I know that you are in a wonderful place at this time, and I just ask that you watch down over all of us. Till the day we meet again "Champ", te extrano mucho hermano! I love you Jerry! You will live in my heart forever brother.
Mike Ortiz

Mike Ortiz

July 31, 2005

Rest in peace, Deputy...you will live in the hearts of all law enforcement.

SCO Kieran O'Hagan
NYS Courts Dept of Public Safety

July 30, 2005

Although many of us never had the privledge of meeting you,i have gotten to know what a remarkable individual you were.You have touched so many lives,some who you never even knew.
But now,god has called you home to be with him,and help watch over your family.You will never be forgotten!

LASD WIFE

July 29, 2005

your are a hero and you are greatly missed by your family and friends. Your smile and spirit will live on forever. Please watch over us bro.

July 28, 2005

Jerry – I am so sorry that we were not beside you in your time of need. Please know that your brothers and sisters did everything possible upon their arrival. That night will remain with all of us forever.

You were a deputy who led and mentored others through your actions, which spoke volumes about your values and performance. I am honored and proud to have worked with you. You have made your mark in this world and you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. J. Skeen
LASD / Lakewood Station

July 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother....and may God's peace fall upon your family as you move on to the great reward of patroling the streets of Heaven.

We'll continue the watch with you watching over us.

Brother In Arms
Newport News, Virginia Police Department

July 27, 2005

Jerry,

Now I know why Chela loved you so much. You were an amazing person and you left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. You honored your profession and died protecting it. We will miss you and your smile. With love,

Mrs.C

July 27, 2005

Jerry: You have left a void in our lives. Please look after Chela. We miss you and think of you every single day. I'm sorry that our time together was so short. Thank you for giving my daughter so much happiness in the time you were together. You will never be forgotten.

MEC

July 27, 2005

Jerry was an outstanding man. The way he loved God, his wife, Chela, his two sons, Jeremy and Jacob, his parents, his brothers and sisters, and the rest of his family was amazing. He was truly one-of-a-kind and he is missed beyond words. There is no doubt that Jerry Ortiz is with our Lord.

July 27, 2005

Jerry,
It has been a month since you were taken away from us and bro I miss you more each day. You are always in my thoughts in prayers. Please keep watch over us. You are a wonderful person and I love you. I will never forget you.

July 26, 2005

TO THE ORTIZ AND GONZALEZ FAMILY,
AS THE DAYS GO ON PEOPLE TRY TO GO BACK TO THIER NORMAL LIVES,THERE ARE MANY OF US WHO STILL LIVE IN THE HEARTACHE OF LOSING ONE OF OUR OWN.BEING THE WIFE OF A DEPUTY I WILL CONTINUE TO TRY TO PUT THE MESSAGE ACROSS.WE WILL NOT LET THESE IDIOTS WIN!WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A TEAM.WE OUT NUMBER THEM.SO LETS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF OUR FALLEN OFFICERS.WE CANNOT BRING YOUR LOVED ONES BACK,BUT WE CAN BE SURE TO KEEP THIER MEMORIES ALIVE AND CURRENT.FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.

July 20, 2005

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ortiz family and the LA County Sherrif's Department. My heart goes out to the Ortiz family, may God bless you all with peace and strength.

My heart felt gratitude to Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz for his bravery in going out on a limb so that we all may be safe. We all have been touched by your life as you served the community by protecting it from harms way. . .so wish that we could have proctected you. You alone with so many other officers are special in the eyes of God and the lives around that you've touched.
Thanks for your sacrifice.

God Blessings and prayers to all we mourn for you.

Assistant Pastor
Joyce Dodd

Assistant Pastor
Family Worship Center

July 19, 2005