Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. May god bless your family, your fellow officers and officers all around the world and protect them and help them during this time.

Marana Police Department
Marana, AZ Police Department

July 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Rest In Peace......

Ofc. Dornice Dycus
Slidell Police Department

July 30, 2007

My reflection goes out to the friends and family of my brother in blue, especially his wife Tiffany.

My heart goes out to you and your family, when I read the news story, my eyes filled up with tears even though I do not know you or George, because I'm a police officer.
Please be strong for your children, and know police officers all over the country have you and your family in our prayers.

Corporal James T. Smithers #7705
City of Havre de Grace Police, MD

July 30, 2007

To my brother George, you are in the Lords room especially prepared by God for all of our brothers and sisters in the badge. Although an "old man" comparatively, having been retired over 20 years, my heart and that of all our retireees is still with all still working to keep our families and the nation safe. You'll always have a special place in the hearts of all of us in the badge, today, tomorrow and forever.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD

July 30, 2007

Each night as I leave for work and my 3 year old says, "Daddy, be safe" I will think of Officer Cortez and the sacrifice he made for all of us.

From the moment I heard about Officer Cortez and what happened I began to pray for his family.

Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Arizona

July 30, 2007

Words cannot express the sadness I feel right now for the family of this officer. I can not even imagine what you are going through. You have a beautiful family, and 2 wonderful little boys that will always know their dad was a true hero in every sense of the word. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult and unimaginable time.

Deborah Kurth
Mother of Current Officer

July 30, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss. God bless everyone.

Karen
citizen

July 30, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you, sir.

DEPUTY PCSO
IOWA

July 30, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in knowing that you will NEVER be forgotten, and will FOREVER be a hero! Until we meet, keep "walking the beat on the Golden Street."

DET SGT, Retired
AR

July 30, 2007

My deepest simpathy goes out to you and your family. May god protect you and your sons, family and all Law Enforcement Officers around the world. Rest in peace Sir.

SrA Christopher Creighton
United States Air Force

July 30, 2007

The City of Phoenix had a TERRIBLE day on 7/27/07..with the afternoon of two helicopters crashing chasing a stolen vehicle suspect..to the ULTIMATE sacrifice you, Officer Cortez, gave for our city. We are a huge family that will be there for your wife, kid, and the rest of your family.
You rest in peace and we will continue the fight to keep the streets of Phoenix.
I never knew you..but all that I have read you sound like a remarkable person.
We have another angel up there watching over us. Say hi to Marc, Dave, Wayne, Don, and all the others who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Godspeed!!

Officer
Phoenix Police Department

July 30, 2007

George-Brother,

it was just yesterday that we were in our black and whites getting yelled at about those damn strings that a person could only see with a microscope. then shortly after that we moved up...and now we get wear the uniform. then finally we got the badge! that day was one of the best days for all of us. you deserved it so damn much. i can remember all our breaks in the academy and all the times that you put smiles on everyones faces. a time when everyone needed to smile cause the stress was getting to be so much. you never let it get to you. i envy you. we were great friends and i wish there was a way to keep that going. i am gonna miss going to vegas with you, going on party buses, going out on the weekends. you had just got to maryvale 2 weeks prior. i had yet to make it to a call with you, due to you working 83 2nd shift and me working 81 3rd shift. i was itching so bad to get to see you out there and handle our business together. i had told myself on thursday that i really was hoping to get to see you this weekend. unfortunately i had friday off. i was asleep when i got the call and i couldnt stop telling myself that is was a dream. i dont want to believe it george. i still tell myself its not real. reality really set in when i arrived at the hospital and saw it full of everyone. there are SO many people that you have touched and you will never be forgotten. george i will keep a candle burning there for you letting you know that you are with me and i take you on every call with me. i love you brother. no good bye for me...better yet i'll see you soon, you take care and you watch over us!

Troy Tolbert #8235
Phoenix PD

July 30, 2007

May the Lord comfort your family and friends and give you eternal peace in that special place reserved for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
RIP Brother.

Patrolman James Murray - Retired
Chicago Police Department

July 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. Your sacrifice to the people of Phoenix will not be forgotten. May you rest in eternal peace.

Police Officer and Wife
Dallas Texas PD

July 30, 2007

I feel for your family. My son passed away 7-7-06 and i still feel pain for your family and mine. Rest in Peace.

A citizen

July 30, 2007

My prayers go out to your family. Rest in peace Sir.

Jared Kramer

July 30, 2007

George,

I guess this is more for your family, but here we go. I remember working with you at 900 on the 92F squad and all the times we would just talk crap about everything! You were a great person to be around and funny as hell!

The night you lost your life I was assisting Phoenix in trying to apprehend the suspect at 83/camelback. When I heard it was you that was shot and didn't make it I almost lost it. To George's wife Tiffany his boys and the rest of his family I am truly sorry for your loss and the loss to us all. George was a great guy and a good friend.

RIP brother.

Officer T.D. Goode

Officer Trevor D. Goode #13700
Glendale AZ PD

July 30, 2007

Rest in Peace, and go with God.

San Luis Police Department
San Luis Police Department

July 30, 2007

Officer George Cortez left us too soon. He died doing the job that he loved. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Continue your watch over us my brother. You are a true american hero!!! R.I.P. MY BROTHER in Blue.

Troy Sandoval
Durango Police Department (2001-2004)

Former Police Officer Troy Sandoval
Durango Police Department

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez,
Rest in Peace brother, you've earned it.
We have your watch now.

Dave Howell-Detective
Plano, Texas Police Dept.-Auto Theft Unit

July 30, 2007

George May You Rest in Peace, another Good Young Man has been lost to this crazy world.You went out hoping to make a diffence and looked into the face of evil.
My thoughts and prayers go to your family and fellow Officers and Civilian StafF members of the Phoenix PD.
May Your God Be with You

Police Constable Clive Whitehead CW468
Sussex Police UK

July 30, 2007

Thank you for you service Officer Cortez. May you rest in peace. May your family look to the Lord for comfort in these most difficult times.

Civilian
Los Angeles, CA
friend of Deputy Piquette E.O.W 7/7/2006

July 30, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowo

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

July 30, 2007

Go with God.

San Luis Police
San Luis Arizona

July 30, 2007