Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to the Orozco family and the Sheriff's Dept. May you rest in peace my brother.

Officer R. Garcia
El Paso P.D.

September 22, 2005

Sarge,

Never a harsh word spoken, always a smile on your face. I have learned many lessons from you in short time that will never be forgotten. I hope to always lead by your example and keep your family in my prayers.

Sgt. Ryan Urrutia
El Paso Sheriff's Office

September 22, 2005

SARGE,
You will be missed greatly, your smile, your happiness and your kindness. I will never forget how you were always happy, after we (yourself and other fellow Deputies)had completed working an assignment, whether it be a concert or a game, you always had a smile that would make us forget how tired we were. You were always fair and treated everyone with respect. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You and you family. I guess the man upstairs needed you more than us. I am sure he will take care of you and guide yor family.

Deputy R. Jaime Jr. #2023
El Paso County Sheriffs Department

September 22, 2005

Sgt. Orozco,
Thank you for being a great peace officer, a great partner, and a great person. You always set a great example for us. You were always a gentleman, always kind. I am proud to have had the opportunity to know you and work with you. My family and I send our condolences to your family. You will always be in our hearts, Sarge!

Detective Ellen Thomson
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 22, 2005

I had the honor of working with you at Metro Narcotics. I will cherish the memories that I have of you and take comfort in the fact that you are in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace my brother.

FOS Manny Mendoza
United States Border Patrol

September 21, 2005

Sgt. Orozco: From my family to yours, you are in our prayers as our prayers for your wife, your children and their children. I knew you only for a short period in my ten years with the Sheriff's department but I will always remember you, Rest in Peace and God Bless you and your family.

Steve Escriche- Ex-Deputy Sheriff

September 21, 2005

May you rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with your loved ones in this time of grief. God bless and keep them in his sight.

SGT. DEWAYNE LODGE
DOUNGHERTY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALBANY,GA.

September 21, 2005

My condolences to Sgt. Orozco's wife and family. I share your pain. I was blessed to know such a genuine, sincere and humble person. His words of comfort and encouragement would get me through a rough day. He was always smiling and laughing and his mood was contagious. He was a just and fair man, he always tried to understand you before judging you. He liked to embrace people with his kindness. He walked with integrity and determination. He always pushed you along, not to give up. For that I thank you Sgt. Orozco, one person in this world can make a difference in your life. By giving you their wisdom and knowledge and teaching you to be kind to others. So that you may become a better person.

Ana Garcia- Clerk
El Paso County Sheriff's Department

September 21, 2005

My Condolences go out to the Orozco Family and the Sheriff's Office for the loss of a fellow Officer.

Deputy E. Robinson
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2005

My Brother Ruben, I hope to see you again one day. For now, all I have are memories, but they will have to do. You are in a wonderful place and I know that you will continue protecting those of us down here. The profession and career you chose was for life here on earth and after. Your presence is greatly missed. I remember the last time we spoke you looked at me, shook my hand and asked, "HOW YOU DOING POPS?" You really cared for others and the sincerity truly showed. The MAN upstairs has a better plan for you, and now you have found that out.
We live on borrowed time, and you made the best of it. We will take care of your family down here. Thanks for everything Bro.
Always remember, "THERE IS ALWAYS A RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM"

Detective Randy Raulston
El Paso County Sheriff's Department

September 21, 2005

Sgt. Orozo, I did not have the previlege of working with you, but you always had a smile and a hello for me, I want to thank you for that. You will be greatly missed by the Sheriff Dept.
May you rest is peace by God's side in heaven.
God Bless your family and comfort them during this difficult time.

Lucy Velasco, Clerk
El Paso County Sheriff Office

September 21, 2005

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY HAS LOST A GREAT OFFICER, A FRIEND,AND THE FAMILY LOST A FATHER,AND A LOVING HUSBAN. MY GOD BE WITH YOU. AS WE STAY AND REFLECT ON THE WAY YOU HAVE TOUCHED OR LIVES WE WILL CRY,WE MAY LAUGH. THE ONE THING WE WILL NOT FORGET IS YOUR SPIRIT, YOUR DEDICATION, AND SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN ALL OF US. THANK YOU! AND AS YOU LOOK DOWN ON US AGAIN, "I SAY THANK YOU, FOR POLICING US FROM UP ABOVE!!

K9 OFFICER PHILLIP DEAL
EPISD-PD

September 21, 2005

May the road rise with you,
may the wind be always at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
may God keep you in the hollow of his Hand.
Ruben thank you for being a friend.

Sergeant James M. Reddy
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2005

I'm Glad You're in My Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on his tombstone,
>From the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came his date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

(1954 - 2005)

For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved him,
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile.
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash..
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

Deputy O. Chavez & Family
El Paso County Sheriff's Department

September 21, 2005

This is a very sad moment for all of us. Even though we hadn't seen you in a while we will miss you and keep you in our hearts. We know you are still watching over us from above. You were a great Sergeant and Uncle. Niece{Crystal/family}.

Crystal Beltran

September 21, 2005

Any time a law enforcement officer falls,especially one with so many years of dedicated service, America loses one of the good guys. Judging by your endless number of reflections, you have many friends. I only regret that I did not have the pleasure and honor of meeting and learning something from you. Rest in Peace and God bless you Sergeant Orozco.

OFC.CAUDILL
FT. BLISS POLICE

September 21, 2005

Sgt, you will forever be embedded in our hearts. You have left a mark in all of our lives, and we will truly miss you. Thank you for being an inspiration and for all of your kindness. We can still here your voice in the back of our mind, and know that you will never be forgot. You always took the time to show that you cared, because that was your character. You lived your life with honor, courage, and integrity. May God keep you safe, and may we live our life by your example. Our hearts can never be empty, because the memories you gave us will last forever. Most of all thank you for your friendship and guidance.

Michael and Diana Gonzales
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2005

My deepest sympathy to your family and the EPSO. Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

A Former Reserve Corporal
Sunland Park Police Department

September 21, 2005

God speed Sgt. Orozco. The good man above must have had a greater plan for him to die in a freak accident like this. I look forward to take the watch in you honor. God speed and Rest in Peace Brother!

Aaron Zevgolis
Aspiring Police Officer, Hopewell, VA

September 21, 2005

My heart felt prayers go out to this genuine angel and all of those who were affected by this anguishing tragedy.

Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy

September 21, 2005

Sgt,
Not only were you a great leader, mentor, but you were a great person. You treated everyone with respect and with a smile. You were truly a class acty in our business and you will never be forgotten. I am grateful for the opportunity not only to have worked with you but to also have known you. May God bless you and your family.

Deputy Juan M. Favela
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2005

Another fine man leaves our blue line. Stand tall and make him proud. Hold the line. God Bless El Paso Sheriffs Dept. and Sgt. Orozco's family.

Officer
ECSD

September 20, 2005

Sarge,

You were such an inspiration to many of us that you now leave behind. I will always remember your kind words and your true professionalism. May you rest in peace, "2-Sam-10". Thank you for your 26 years of service and for laying the path for the rest of us to follow. My prayers are with the Orozco family, may God bless you.

Deputy J.L. Hernandez
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2005

Sgt. Orozco,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County. I am a Border Patrol Agent assigned to El Paso Station and come into contact with deputies;detention officers of the El Paso County Sheriff's Dept. all the time and they have always treated us great and they are always professional. I would also like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Orozco family for their loss.

Semper Fi
A fellow LEO;former Marine

September 20, 2005

Policeman's Prayer to St. MICHAEL

St. Michael, Heaven's glorious Commissioner of Police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared GOD'S premises of all it's undesirables, look with kindly and professional eye on your earthly force
Give us cool heads,stout hearts, hard punches, an uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgement
Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations
You know, St. Michael, from your own experience with the devil that the policeman's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased GOD, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration
And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of GOD as we have been to guard the city of men. AMEN
I say this prayer everyday before I go on duty, you will now be included in my daily prayer.

Deputy Hector Montes
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2005