Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in peace brother. May God bless you wife and children. I hope someday your boys will know what a true hero their father is.

Officer
Mesa Police Dept.

August 4, 2007

Tiffaney....Words could never help the heart ache and desperation, that you are going through, and for his parents..to lose a child, before theirself, is devastating. For his children... his memories will live on forever, through everyone that knew him, or just knows what it is like to lose a hero, out protecting our communities, Or through the letters that were wrote.You have to be strong for them, and that's tough.
There are others of us out here, that knows your heartache. We are still living it. I was the future mother-in-law of Deputy Philip Rodriquez that passed away 04/21/07 in Mohave County. My daughter, and Philips sister, Audie, drove down to Georgie's funeral, along with fellow "Law brothers". They heard you speak...and they cried for your pain, and what you have lost...and they said your children are beautiful, and they cried for them. Just hang in there, for your boys, and people that love you all. God has to have a plan...to take such wonderful boys, fathers and sons, from us. I guess he needs to make his "army" stronger. If you ever need ANYTHING, just someone that knows the pain, please feel free to e-mail us back.
You and your boys, and family are in my prayers.
He is beside God now, and his brothers, smiling down on you....and yes....time..lots of it...will heal your heartache..or at least make the pain a little duller.
Hang in there....and God Bless you, and all of "Georgie's" family. You are in Mohave County's prayers. Donna

Donna Thies/ Lpn
Mohave Co. Sheriffs Dept.

August 4, 2007

My prayers are with your wife, 2 sons, parents, family, friends, fellow brother and sister officers, entire department, and the citizens whom you so honorably served, giving the ultimate sacrifice. This saddens my heart, but I know that God has you 10-4, forever more in his loving care.There are no words, except to say, "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

August 4, 2007

I attended your memorial today, and what a sight. So many officers and friends were there, obviously missing you. You were loved, and missed. May your boys and wife find comfort in knowing that you are a hero, and that you are now resting in heaven.

Arizona citizen

August 4, 2007

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to the community. Lost, but never forgotten. Rest in peace.

Norma
citizen

August 4, 2007

To the family of Officer Cortez;

Our deepest sympathy!

"Fallen but not forgotten,
These are the heros that stand so tall,
And forever we will remember,
With honor and glory they gave their all"

Author Unknown

Wife of a police officer-STPD

August 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Cortez, a hero to us all.

Brenda Griego
Citizen

August 3, 2007

Mrs. Cortez,

Please accept my deepest condolensces for the loss of your husband. I cannot tell you how deeply affected I am by your loss. As I write this statement, I am continuously trying to find the most comforting words write. But, I am at a loss. Nothing can comfort such pain. I am so sorry.

Wife of a Glendale Officer

August 3, 2007

George,

Words cannot express my feelings of sorrow for your wife, your boys, your family and friends. You were taken far too quickly from this life. But I know that you are at peace now, in eternal fellowship with Christ in heaven.

You and your family will be in our hearts forever. You will not be forgotten. Rest well my brother, we will indeed take it from here.

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Motor Officer J McInnis
Mesa Police Department

August 3, 2007

Mrs. Cortez, (and Boys)
Like many other say...God Bless and I wish your family all the peach..I had to write to let you know that I as a unfamiliar neighbor want you to know that I have mourned deeply along with you. I even had to take the day off work and cry and hold my family...

Tiffany I want more than anything to share these words with you..
Please keep your Faith that George recently brought you to, there is Good reason, Ask God for the strength that both George and God showed you...This is the time you need what was being instilled in you...Please don't miss any chance you have to visit with God and talk to George his spirit will watch over you and God and George will walk you and the kids through life. I hope this all makes sense....If not just Please don't lose your faith and walk in Love. Knowing this ISN"T the end but merely the beginning...You will see George again for now follow his guidance, for he is with God now and knows BEST...

I Love You Guys!!!!!!
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!!
DANIELLE Glendale Resident

Danielle and Family
Glendale Resident

August 3, 2007

My heart is absolutely broken to read about this...our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you all. May God be with the family and friends always. You are a true hero, Officer Cortez and you will NEVER be forgotten!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

August 3, 2007

My heart is so going out to you and your family and your husbands friends. I watched the services today . I a'm also a ( you see I can't even begin to say this to you) so I will say wife. I was thirty when my husband like yours was (kiled) which is another word I did not use. WE had little boys like you do but it was a second marrage for us and he had older children. His 15 year old was living with at the time of his death. When I saw you relating what had happened to you today. It so reminded me of me. My Mom called me at about 3:00 and told me she had heard that an R Wenzel had been shot, Well I was a little different than you, because I had just talked to (my Bob) and he was comming home and we said I LOVE YOU SEE YOU IN THE MORNING the next thing I knew he was gone. I was 30 then and I am going to be 65 in Dec. You will think of Georgie (as you call him) Bob was (my Bob). I love him to this day. You really have a good stable family to back you up. My son wanted my to call you or go to the funeral because he thought I might be able to be of some help . I just couldn't do it.. My heart goes out to you and your two boy's . It you ever need someone to talk to please E-mail me for my phone #. I am in Goodyear Believe Me I am going through this with you. Love U Rose Wenzel Barry

Line of Duty Widow
Chicago Pd

August 3, 2007

Mrs Cortez I hope you read this eventually. I am a widow also much older. I would like to talk to you, direct to some websites etc when you feel ready.My husband had a heart attack. He was not a PO but well known in the community.I feel for you. My daughter is marrying a man in dec who wants to be a phx PO. My thoughts and prayers are with you. HUGS TO YOU AND THE BOYS Pat

pat
widowed

August 3, 2007

May God grant peace, comfort and courage to this young family and all officers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chaplain Cpl. Bryce Justice
Bean Station Police Deprt.

August 3, 2007

Mrs. Cortez, I would just like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your children in the loss of your husband.

My ex-husband was killed in the line of duty in 1995, my son had just graduated from high school. The loss of your husband has affected my son very deeply.

Again, my deepest sympathy to you Mrs. Cortez and your boys.

Mary Kelley

August 3, 2007

My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cortez, after listening to the words of the family on the radio it is obvious he was very well loved and loved his family and friends, he was a credit to the community.

Pete Kuzo
The UPS Store

August 3, 2007

My prayers are with you Tiffany at this time. My husband and I have been deeply touche by your horrfic story. God be with you George.

Chris
community

August 3, 2007

You will never be forgotten. Thank You for making Maryvale a safer place. My God grant The Cortez family the peace, serenity and comfort they need.
From one of your Maryvale families
Maryvale Hospital and Medical Center

Joe Varela RN BSN CCRN CEN CMC CSC
Maryvale Hospital and Medical Center

August 3, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 3, 2007

Officer Cortez you are a true hero, I am so sorry you had to pay the ultimate price doing what you loved. You are with god now, and you truly are an angel to your family and this community.

To your wife and beautiful young sons, you and all your beautiful memories of George is what will keep his legacy alive forever. Remember to embrace each other every day to help you get through this unimaginable and senseless loss you are all experiencing. I did not know Officer Cortez but I thank him for his selflessness. God bless and my prayers are with you and your entire family.

Anonymous phoenix resident

August 3, 2007

Family friends and co-workers of Officer George Cortez Jr., May the peace and strength of our Lord be with you all. My family's thoughts and prayers are with yours...

Ofc. C. Potter
Tucson Police Dept.

August 3, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Cortez, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

August 3, 2007

Heros may be gone but never forgotten. Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. My heart is with you and your family. May you guide us upon our duty and keep us safe.

Correctional Officer Tom
AZ Department of Corrections

August 3, 2007

It saddens me to read yet another biography of a fallen hero. My husband was a Detective of the Toledo Police Department and was shot and killed in the line of Duty in February. I know how the department and the family is hurting and I can't help but cry for you. Officer Cortez is a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. Nothing will bring comfort to you but know thousands of people across the country have you in our thoughts and prayers. God Speed brother, you patrol those streets of gold and if you run into my husband, tell him how much I miss him and how proud of him I am.

To his wife and family. I know the pain and shock you are in at this moment. I wish I could tell you what to expect in the future but my situation is so new itself. Just let the department support you. We are one big brotherhood, and you will soon find out how much that is true. Take care.

Danielle Dressel
Wife of a Fallen Officer

August 3, 2007

Every time we lose an officer, my heart breaks. Without men and women like this man, we'd have no one to protect us. So my thanks go out to every man and woman on the police force. My thoughts and prayers are with this brave man’s family.

Citizen

August 3, 2007