Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Francis, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 13, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

August 13, 2005

God bless you, and your young son. This is the part that every officer gets sick over, when a small child is left without that officer Father/Mother. May your family stay safe and in Gods hands.

Officer
Grand Prairie PD/Tx

August 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Francis Ortega. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

August 13, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 13, 2005

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,YOUR COURAGE AND WILLINGNESS TO DO WHAT HAD TO BE DONE WHILE FACING GREAT DANGER IS SOMETHING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER AND ALWAYS ADMIRE. GOD BLESS YOU

ALL OFFICERS
CLARKSTON POLICE DEPT, DEKALB COUNTY GA

August 13, 2005

My heart and prayers are with this fine officers young son, family, friends and coworkers. May God bless you all. To the son of Officer Ortega may you remember always that your dad is a true HERO and will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 13, 2005

Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Det. D. L. Akins
Ramseur Police Dept., NC

August 13, 2005

"A coward dies a thousand deaths. A hero only once............but once is enough" (author unknown)
Rest in Peace Brother and may God bless your family.

Patrolman
Mississippi

August 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Pine Lake Police Department and the family of Officer Ortega. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Officer Ortega. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

August 13, 2005

Officer Ortega, each officer who hears of this tragedy feels sorrow for you and the family you left behind.

We wear bands over our badges and will attend your services to show our respects. I am thankful to you for your service. You gave your life protecting us. You are a hero and your family should be proud of you.

Thank you brother, rest in peace.

Officer Jason Davis
Emory Police Department (Atl., GA)

August 13, 2005

Officer Ortega, I want to thank you for your service; I salute you. My thoughts and prays go out to your family, friends, and the Pine Lake Police Department. May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 13, 2005

Family, Relatives, Friends, and Colleagues of Officer Ortega,

My heart goes out to you and to all "brothers and sisters in blue, tan, and green." Another cowardly act against a law officer has been performed, but now all is in the hands of a caring and eternal God. may you find strength in Him.

Officer Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Longview Police Department (TX)

MSgt. USAF Reservist currently serving on active duty in the Persian Gulf Region for the Global War on Terror

Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Longview (TX) Police Department

August 13, 2005

I work with your cousin here in Boston, and wanted to send my condolences to Officer Ortega's family, friends and fellow officers in Georgia.

Boston Field Services Unit
Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.

August 12, 2005

Our condolences to this officers friends, family and fellow officers.

Thank you for your service, Officer Ortega.

RIP brother.

Officers and Members
Somerville, MA Aux. Police Department

August 12, 2005

Another great man has fallen. My prayers are with you, your family, and co-workers. Enjoy your beat in heaven, as you have done your itme n hell. God Bless You Brother-In-Blue.

Former Officer

August 12, 2005

All our love and prayers are extended to Officer Ortega's fellow officers, his family and friends, and especially his young son. May God bless you all with peace and the strength to be there for each other. We know your pain, and we weep for you as you mourn your loss. Love will get you thru, and Officer Ortega's son's life and laughter as a child will carry on his memory.

Wife of Leo in Daytona Beach FL
we lost our beloved Officer Bob Grim
EOW 11-12-04

Wife of LEO
Daytona Beach Police Dept

August 12, 2005

Yet another officer is killed Officer Ortega, you will not forgotten your service to the state of Georiga will be remembered.
"Blessed Are The Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons Of God."
Matt.5:9

Explorer

August 12, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero to us all.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

August 12, 2005

God Bless you and your family Officer Ortega and I know He will. Your son will someday know what a brave hero that his Dad was. "Hero" is a word our society throws around too easy these days...but in your case, it underestimates what you represent. God bless you Officer Ortega...you can rest now.

US Treasury Department

August 12, 2005

God Bless you and your family Officer Ortega and I know He will. Your son will someday know what a brave hero that his Dad was. "Hero" is a word our society throws around too easy these days...but in your case, it underestimates what you represent. God bless you Officer Ortega...you can rest now.

US Treasury Department

August 12, 2005

A very tragic week for LE. Francis, thank you for your service to make this world a better place. You made a difference, because one will suffer the rath of hell for eternity. Your son will always be in my families prayers. Rest in Peace brother, we will take it from here.

Narcotics Sergeant
Arizona Choir Boys LEMC Reg. IV President

August 12, 2005

This is so bizarre that it makes a horrible situation even worse! I pray for Ofc.Ortega's family for thier loss Also for his partner for having witnessed what happened! They both will need support from their families and department. God Bless them and keep them!

Ofc.McGaha
Louisville Metro POlice

August 12, 2005

It is sad to see another brother in blue die, at the hands of a coward. May God bless your family and your fellow brothers in blue in DeKalb Co.

Deputy M.J. Strong
Carroll County Sheriff's Dept. Ga.

August 12, 2005

thank you for paying the ultimate sacriface so all qur families can be a little safer. rest in peace my brother.

CO CHUCK HOUSTON
TDOC

August 12, 2005