Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would like to extend my sympathies to the family of Sgt Orozco. Thank you for allowing him to serve the public for so long. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I can only hope you find peace.

Agent
State

September 18, 2005

Farewell Brother. Thank you for your service,faithfulness, and dedication to duty. You gave your all and we are grateful. Rest assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

September 18, 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

September 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Orozco; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

September 18, 2005

May God Bless and comfort the wife, children, grandchildren, family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Orozco. My heart and prayers are with you all. A true hero that will not be fogotten.

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

September 18, 2005

SERGEANT OROZCO REST IN THE HANDS OF GOD.THANKS FOR YOUR TOUR OF DUTY.

GILBERT DANIEL

September 18, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept.NY

September 18, 2005

Another tragedy. Rest in peace bro. We got it covered for you now.

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco Police Dept.

September 18, 2005

my prayer go out to the family, friend and fellow officer. This is a great loss to all.

Sgt Dion Shockley
Fayetteville Police Dept

September 18, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME IN THIER LIVES. THANKS FOR YOUR MANY YEARS SERVING AND PROTECTING. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 18, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Orozco family for their loss. There are no words I can say to help comfort you except that Ruben lost lost his life doing something he loved so much, being a police officer. He will never be forgotten by his loved ones, close friends nor will the law enforcement community ever forget him. He is a true hero. I hope Ruben keeps watch over his family and protects them from harm and tries to ease some of their pain and also keep watch over those still out on patrol. May God be with all of you.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

September 18, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

September 18, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

SERGEANT OROZCO, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE,YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

FOR THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER PEOPLE ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

September 18, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Orozco.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace sergeant; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

September 18, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Orozco, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Sgt. Orozco, we salute you. Blessed are the peacekeepers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

September 18, 2005

The Gift
Written by:Sherry Flynn

They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to theif.

Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me.

God bless you officer Orozco for your years of service. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace. Please watch over your brothers in blue as they carry on.

wife and mother-in-law of LEO's

September 18, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
Ohio DPS Inv Unit

September 18, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Ruben Orozco. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God bless.

Officer T.T.Royster
Huntsville Police Department

September 18, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO,SERGEANT OROZCO WAS JUST DOING HIS JOB PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF EL PASO, WHEN HE WAS CALLED HOME BY GOD. SERGEANT GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD, WE WILL CONTINUE YOUR QUEST FOR JUSTICE HERE.TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PLEASE TURN TO GOD FOR COMFORT. R.I.P. BROTHER

SERGEANT WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

September 18, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Sergeant Orozco deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Sergeant Orozco is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

September 18, 2005

God bless Sergeant Ruben Orozco, his family, and the El Paso County Sheriff's Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

September 18, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

September 18, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to Sergant Orozco family, friends, and the El Paso County Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prays are will you all. Thanks Sergeant Orozco for your years of service, you are a true hero. May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

September 18, 2005

Sgt. Orozco, thank you for your service, such a tragic and needless way to end a 26yr career. You will never be forgotten for your service. Rest in peace brother. God Bless.

Spc. Felton
Ft. Story Military Police

September 18, 2005