Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, June 24, 2005
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Jerry Ortiz
This is now the 7th officer this year in California that has been taken from us. Something is wrong with our society when we continously lose such wonderful, dedicated people to such senseless tragedies. I am a gf of an officer, who loves his job, would go a mile to protect and save someone but yet thees tragic killings continue. My sympathy goes out to Officer Ortiz's wife and children. I did not know Officer Ortiz but I do know many fine officers and I am sure he was a dedicated officer as well as a wonderful husband and father and will be missed by many.
June 24, 2005
Rest in peace Brother Jerry, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department
June 24, 2005
My most heartfelt sympathies go out to Dep. Ortiz' family, friends and colleagues. Another tragedy! Will it ever end?!
God Bless you and keep you. Thank you for taking this job and doing it well while facing the dangers out there. I will pray for your family. Please protect us from above.
L. Ambrose
Wife of BPD officer
June 24, 2005
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