Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We send our condolences to the family members of Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz to share that our blessings are with you and the LA County Sheriff's Department.

God Bless all of you.

Pastor Bill Dodd Family Worship Center Church

Pastor
Family Worship Church

July 19, 2005

Jerry was one of my best friends. Someone I could always count on when I was sad or who I wanted to share a happy time with, and that beautiful smile, who could resist that smile. My heart and prayers go out to his two sons, family, and wife. His life was cut short, it's unfair, I'm sorry for your loss.
The loss of my friend has left my life filled with sadness. I'm devastated.
Jerry is a beautiful loving person. He is all heart.He will never be forgotten.
Jerry, this is not a good-bye, but a "see you later". Please watch over all of us here. Until then I'll miss you my friend.

"D"

July 19, 2005

My husband is a deputy with Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department in Winnsboro, LA. He has served there for 12 years, and is about to be 35. We have two children as well. My husband just lost his second friend and coworker in less than a year to gunfire on Friday. When I read your husband's page, I felt compelled to let his family know that there are people out there who are deeply sorry for your loss. Your husband was a hero in the truest sense of the word. Know that you are in our prayers. Many people don't appreciate the sacrifice made by these men of honor, who place themselves in harm's way every day for our safety, but I do. God bless you.

Mrs. Cobb

July 17, 2005

Thank you Deputy Ortiz for giving your life to make our world safe for our children. Our prayers to your wife, children, parents, brothers and sisters. God never gives us more than we can handle. Peace and love to the Ortiz family.

GUZMAN FAMILY

July 14, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

July 13, 2005

By viewing these hundreds of reflections for this man it is obvious that some were born to touch and change peoples lives,and even though he may be in a different place now the good he has done and the lives he has changed will surely be seen in the future as those he touched "pay it forward" to change others lives .And you shall see him in their lives, I am sure he is smiling now..Be proud Jerry.

A simple civilian
Eugene, Oregon

July 12, 2005

JERRY I UNDERSTAND A LOT OF THINGS, BUT THIS I DON'T THINK I WILL EVER GET. YOU ARE THE TRUE MEANING OF MANKIND HERE ON
EARTH AND IN HEAVEN. GOODBYE MY FRIEND.

JOSE F. PEREZ

July 12, 2005

Jerry,

You had the courage of a lion and I would have been proud to work with you in a radio car or go through a door with you as my partner, any day of the week.

Lieutenant Bob Rifkin
LASD

July 12, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to Deputy Ortiz Family, Friends, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Deputy Ortiz for your years of service, you are a true hero; I salute you. May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

July 11, 2005

Jerry, a man of God, serving the community, losing him is a tragedy. A coworker and friend to my husband, I thank him for 'having his back' several times.
My prayers and love go to your family and friends. I know Jerry is at peace, in the arms of Our Heavenly Father. I pray that brings comfort to your family as they mourn. God bless you and keep you.

Wife of LASD

July 11, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOU JERRY.THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.YOU CANNOT EVER BE REPLACED.TO THE ORTIZ FAMILY,GOD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE SOON.SORRY SOMEONE HAD TO ROB YOU OF YOUR LIFE,AND TAKE YOU FROM YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES.PLEASE REST NOW,MAY YOU FLY WITH THE ANGELS.

July 11, 2005

To the family and friends of Jerry Ortiz and the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, you have my deepest sympathy.

I am sure Jerry is resting easy now and that he is in the good company of our other fallen brothers. I am certain they are all up there now looking down on the rest of us as we pick up on Jerry's shift.

Rest easy brother, you will me missed.

Peter Damos
US Secret Service - Los Angeles
1997 - 2003

ATSAIC Peter Damos
U.S. Secret Serivce

July 11, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9
May the Lord strengthen your family at this difficult time.

Wife of Deputy Sheriff
SBSD-California

July 11, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Ortiz,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

July 10, 2005

Hey bro, its me again.I know you don't know me, but you are getting to. I just wanted to go back to something that His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahoney said at your funeral... "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." This was my senior quote that was printed in the Damien yearbook. You were a peacemaker, and a child of God. The Cardinal was right on, and the deputy who put that verse out oved the computers after your death, was right on. Please look after me as i move forward in my life, and please help stop the violence here on earth. thank you.

Ryan
Son of Retired LASD parents

July 10, 2005

My heart breaks every time I see another one of our own is gone but I feel I must check the Officer Down Memorial Page very often in memory of all my fallen comrades. Having been an officer for over 10 years, I can relate to working the street. The grief is so deep. Though now a Telecommunicator, I wanted to share my poem dedicated to each of them& their families:

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
As we recall in comfort
You await us there.


Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

July 9, 2005

TO TEH ORTIZ AND GONZALEZ FAMILYS: I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THESE TWO SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIVES SO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE MORE I READ OF THESE TWO OFFICERS, I SEE WHAT GREAT PEOPLE THEY WHERE. KNOW NOW THAT NOW YOUR ALWAYS BEEING WATCHED OVER AND KEPT SAFE BY TWO ANGELS....ONCE AGAIN I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..

Ashley M, Dispatcher
RURAL METRO, KNOXVILLE TN

July 9, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of Deputy Ortiz.Though we never had the privelege of knowing him,his loss is felt by us all.

Tactical Officer Scott Harris #381
Cicero,IL PD,Gang Crimes Unit

July 8, 2005

Jerry I didn't know you personally, but my Boss, Jose Perez, did. He grew up with you in El Monte. He remembers the day you graduated the Acadamy and on your way home you stopped by on a Harley that you had just purchased. He said you were so excited and proud of your accomplishment and that you were looking foward to starting your future with LACS. Jose wanted to write something special but he's devastated with the loss of such a beautiful Human Being. We at First American Title Customer Service got to know you through Jose from his memories you. You grew into a responsible and honorable man and sworn to Serve and Protect us from those who in turn took your life.

The Heavens are so lucky to have another Angel like you.
To your beautiful wife Chela and Kids and family: May the Lord give you strength, you now have your personal Angel in Heaven who is watching over you.

Mercy Figueroa
First American Title

July 7, 2005

Jerry, you will truly be missed. I regret losing contact with you over the years, but I will never forget our friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, kids and family. God Bless You!

Suzanne
High School Friend

July 7, 2005

From our family to yours, rest in peace. May God give your family strength to get through these difficult times. My friend you are in a place of PEACE

Detective P. Di Pasqua
La Habra Police

July 7, 2005

Jerry,
Words can't express the sadness I am feeling right now. You are a great man and I will miss you terribly. We shared a lot of fond memories, and I will never forget you. I will always be there for the boys, Chela and your family. I know you are in heaven, please watch over us.

July 7, 2005

Thanks for serving the citizens of Los Angeles County. You will never be forgotten. We will take it over from here. Keep Heaven's streets safe. My deeepest condolences to the Ortiz family and friends. My family and I will pray for all of you. God bless.

Officer Dasilva
California Highway Patrol

July 6, 2005

To the family of Deputy Ortiz, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you in your time of sorrow. To Deputy Ortiz, thank you for serving your community well. You are a hero for how you lived. God bless you.

Michele Vallor
Seattle Police Officer

July 6, 2005

jerry,i want to say goodbye to you and thankyou for protecting all of us.your actions obviously speak volumes about you as a man , husband,father,friend & person.rest in peace.we all miss you very much!
joey

joseph gonzalez

July 6, 2005