Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the perpetual light shine upon you and remain with you forever. May your soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Former Police Officer

P/O Carroll Worthington
Baltimore Police Dept.

July 31, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE SIR.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STSTE POLICE

July 31, 2007

Tonight I went by the scene and looked at the memorial that continues to grow out there. A little boy and little girl, no more than five or six years old, came up to a group of officers that I was standing with and gave each of us a giant hug. You are a hero to people young and old, sworn and civilian, and we're all going to miss you. God bless.

Officer Dave Keys
Phoenix Police Department

July 31, 2007

To the Cortez Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. George Cortez Jr. will never by forgotten. May you find strength in each other.

1 Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful. 2 Then you will say to the LORD, "You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you." Psalm 91:1,2

Sgt. Omar Feliciano
Detroit Police Department

July 31, 2007

Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. From all you brothers from the south we wish you a peaceful journey. We'll see you on the other side Brother.

Deputy John Weeks
Pima County Sheriffs Dept

July 31, 2007

I just sat here & read all 12 pages of reflections while crying. I did not know Officer Cortez but I grew up in the Phoenix area and as the wife of an LEO, this kind of senseless violence devastates me. My thoughts & prayers go out to his wife, his 2 boys, his entire family & all his co-workers & friends. I hope that the community and his dept will be there for them for years to come. I know firsthand how hard it is to lose someone you care about. One of our own, Officer Matthew Pavelka (E.O.W. 11-15-03) was killed in the same way, a routine call, and even now all these years later it is still as raw & heartwrenching as it was the day it happened. God Bless you Officer Cortez... you were a brave man and a true hero who left this world much too soon...

Lydia Ambrose
Wife of Burbank Police Officer (CA)

July 31, 2007

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cortez. As a fellow officer in the Phoenix valley, it hits close to home how sensless violence can strike. The valley is diminshed by the loss of of brother, but we can all take some solice in knowing that Officer Cortez has moved on to a better place, and is patrolling his beat in heaven, watching down on thhose of us left to cover the streets. We've lost a Hero, but gained a guardian angel.
Via con dios brother!

Cpl. Snyder
Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

July 31, 2007

REST IN PEACE,BROTHER. To all the officers of the Phoenix Police Department please accept my condolences. May Justice be Swift.


Sgt.BR Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

July 31, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Cortez Jr. you and your family are in my prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

July 31, 2007

Officer Cortez you served the city of Phx with pride and honor may God be with you and your family doing this very hard time. When you enter the gates of heaven God will welcome you with open arms by saying job well done my good and faithful servant.

Patrol Officer N. Williams
Paradise Valley PD

July 31, 2007

To Officer Cortez, his family and the Phoenix PD family. In protecting good from evil you stared satan in the face and won. You were taken by evil but will live eternally with the Lord. Your being taken too soon from your wife, sons, friends, family and coworkers was not in vain as the evil that wrought havoc that day is now in a place where they can no longer harm the innocent. May they reap that which they sew. God Bless you and your family in this time of sadness.

Go in Peace.

Former Colorado Springs PD

July 31, 2007

Rest in peace sir, god be with you and your family. Until we all patrol after heavens roll call GODSPEED! Remembered by your brothers and sisters in the north!

Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

July 30, 2007

Although I did not know you I am sure you are standing by the side of our Deputy Kelly Fredinburg.

Hero's are not made by how they died but by how they lived. You and your service to your community will never be forgotten.

Deputy Steve Polanski
Marion County Sheriff's Office (OR)

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez,

I never met you but knowing what you did and how you did it makes me feel like we could of walked into the same room and became "partners". Reading what took place makes me get the chills and my eyes start to water. Because only a TRUE HERO walks into the line of danger and takes care of business. The unfortunate part of this situation is that you are no longer here with us, but that is only temporary, you now watch us from above. Brother rest easy, you did your job and you did it without any hesitation. Protect us as we attempt to protect everyone from what you stopped that terrible day.

To the family, I pray for you and everyone to find the strength to get through this. The two young sons will always have the support of the Law Enforcement Community anywhere they go, especially from the Phoenix Police Departement that I am certain of. To Mrs. Cortez, from reading about "George" you certainly were blessed to be with a MAN of his caliber, dedication to his FAMILY and his PROFESSION.

May God guide you through this rough and difficult road to come.

Senior Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol Yuma, Az

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

1773P
CSPD

July 30, 2007

I am very saddened to read about this loss. From his picture, he looks like he enjoyed life and was proud to wear that uniform. We all answer calls we never would imagine could lead to a disaster or heartbreak. A forgery call isn't one of those incidents you think about turning deadly. But you never really know what is in store for you. Yet, this Officer answered that call knowing full well that every call is unpredictable. He made the ultimate sacrifice doing his duty. May God give him the peace he very much deserves and may He bless his family, friends, and his fellow officers. There is always a reason for everything and only God knows why. That's why we have to leave it to Him in the end. God bless you, Officer Cortez.

Deputy Sheriff
CCSO / NC

July 30, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, CSPD Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

July 30, 2007

On behalf of the Green Valley Fire District and Green Valley Firefighters Association IAFF L4125 we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez Jr. Our Prayers are with you all.

Captain Ken Shultz
Green Valley Firefighters Association

July 30, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. George Cortez Jr~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Officer Cortez Jr!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

July 30, 2007

To the family of Officer Cortez,
We are so very sorry for your loss in this tragic situation.We know the pain that you are going through and we pray that God will wrap you in His love and hold you in His strength.Officer Cortez thank you for your Bravery and your Sacrifice that you shown and gave.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

July 30, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE, YOUR BROTHERS IN BLUE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SERVICE.

PO
NYPD BXTF

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez's death hit close to home. Made me think about my own wife and kids. My prayers and thoughts are with Tiffany Cortez and her two sons. May the good Lord bless you in your time of tragedy and give you peace in the midst of your pain. My heart is with you, know that you are loved by a very large family of brothers and sisters.

BPA R. Colburn
USBP

July 30, 2007

To the entire Cortez family I send my deepest symapthay. My sister is friends with George's mother and we have met on a few occasions. I live at Thomas and 103rd and would like to say thank you for serving our community. I know you kept us safe. To Ellen, I am so very sorry. I know words can not easy your pain but please know Deanna and I are thinking of you.

Sincerely , Sharon Black

July 30, 2007

Rest in Peace, George. And thanks for keeping us all safe.

-Bryant C Charleston, REALTOR
Glendale, Arizona

Civilian
Phoenix Assoc of REALTORS

July 30, 2007

George,

Thankyou for serving the city of Phoenix. You are truly a hero and I wish I could have met you.

Rest in peace brother

Former PPD #8209

Police Officer, Chris Olson
San Francisco Police Department

July 30, 2007