Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

July 30, 2007

The Slidell Police Department
wishes to extend its
special thoughts and
heartfelt prayers
in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary

July 30, 2007

Thank-you for your service to the commuity. What more could be said. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

July 30, 2007

I am sad for your/our loss. I suppose God has a plan for all of us, but at times like this it is hard to understand why god choose to allow the better man to be killed and not the scum that shot him. I have also lost a family member to gunfire. He is still inspiring others even after his death as I am sure Officer Cortez will do the same. Do not ever let his death go un-noticed, remember him always as a true soldier, a great LEO. I hope justice is done swiftly and without a lot of grief to Officer Cortez's family. We were fortunate that when my Brother-in Law (Deputy Sheriff Gene Gregory of Seminole Cty, FL) was killed in 1998 that his killer was also shot and killed and that spared the family a painful trial and reliving that horrible night. Always remember the Thin Blue Line and pray everyday that all of our peacekeepers come home safe. May God bles each one that was touched by Officer Cortez. Godspeed my good man. R.I.P.


Wayne Malone
FOPA Member / Jacksonville Fl

Wayne Malone / civilian
Associate member FOP, Jax,FL

July 30, 2007

Dear Cortez Family and Phoenix Police Department,

This is so tragic. I heard the story and immediately began to cry. I did not know the officer and his family but for all of us who truly appreciate the police department there is a deep sadness and sense of great loss for George and his family. May God Bless you and help comfort you in your pain.

Sheri

July 30, 2007

R I P SIR.

Mike C
Boston MA

July 30, 2007

Georgie is greatly missed by all those who know and love him. Pray for his wife, 2 very young children, mother, father, and grandmother. His family will need a tremendous amount of support during this time and as his children grow up without his daily love and guidance.

Penny Jacques
Aunt

July 30, 2007

May you rest in peace, brother.

As an aspiring recruit, this further puts into perspective the question I always get about "why do you want to do this?" I think Aimee a few posts down said it best: "...for most of us, we didn't choose this job, it chose us."

Thank you for service, you will never be forgotten.

Mark A Miller

July 30, 2007

Thank you for your service, courage, and dedication, now rest brother.

Deputy
Pima County Sheriffs Department

July 30, 2007

George, your tour of duty is now over and I hope you may rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tn.

July 30, 2007

My heart goes out to Mrs Cortez and her two sons and family, he loved you all very much...He will be deeply missed,and never forgotten, may god bless his family and supply strength and comfort to all who is is missing him ...

Katrina
friend

July 30, 2007

To the family and co-workers of Officer Cortez, my heart goes out to you all. As the mother of the last fallen officer in 2006, Officer Bryan Tuvera SFPD,
EOW 12/23/2006, I know first hand what you all are going through. My son was 28, newly married (only 2 months) and also was shot. He died on the 12 year anniversary of his own father's death, the day before xmas eve. May you gather strength from each other. They all tell you he is a hero, which he truly is. But I will tell you first hand, the emptiness you feel inside unfortunately grows deeper. Always remember the love you all shared. Treasure all his memories and keep them alive in the children. His department and fellow police officers are now your family who will stand by your side for eternity. May god bless you and watch over you in the days ahead. My prayers are with you.

Sandy Tuvera
Mother of Fallen Officer Bryan Tuvera
SFPD EOW 12/23/2006

Sandy Tuvera
mother of faller officer

July 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Officer Cortez family. May he rest in peace.

District Commander Retired
USDI BIA

July 30, 2007

George -

May you rest in peace. Watch over those who watch over our loved ones. Protect them as they protect everyone they can.

Your Uncle said he was proud - as you died a warrior's death. I agree with him. May St. Michael bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Rest In Peace

T.J. Jeznach
Former ADOC

July 30, 2007

To the Family of Officer George Cortez Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words that I can say now to take away the sorrow that is in your hearts, I did not know Officer Cortez, but believe that he is in a better place, free from pain and the evils of this world.
I hope that Justice will be swift in Arizona and his murderers pay the ultimate price.
To all the members of the Phoenix Police Department, God Bless you and keep you safe..

Terri
Ret. Fairfax County Police. Va

July 30, 2007

Dear Family and Colleagues of Officer Cortez, We grieve with you and offer our heartfelt condolences at the loss of your son, husband, father, and friend. His sacrifice will be remembered with respect and gratitude.

"...spread throughout the city are lesser-known patches of holy ground, places sanctified by officers who died trying to protect the rest of us from the cruelties of urban life." -Ed Montini, The Arizona Republic

Friends of GAC Beuf PPD eow 11-1-99

July 30, 2007

Off Cortez, you will never be forgotten. May God watch over you and your family at the Phoenix Police Department.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

July 30, 2007

All this for a hand full of dollars, what a waste. Keep a close eye on all of the other Brothers and Sisters down below. RIP

Senior Officer Specialist Floyd Mullens
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

July 30, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. May God Bless your young family and hold them in His arms. Rest in Peace Sir.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace brother

PTL S. Carr
Griffin PD (GA)

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez you are now safe in the armns of the angels. God Bless and Watch over your Family and Fellow Officers.

Thank you!

Deborah Erwin/GA
daughter of a slain officer

July 30, 2007

I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and rest in eternity "High on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

July 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to the family of officer Cortez. May god be with you at this difficult time.

wife of a leo glendale az

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez, thank you for your service and god speed in your new assignment patroling heavens streets. Rest that we will carry on the fight in your name and all fallen officers here. I have asked in my prayers to my future son inlaw Josh Norris(EOW Jul 5th 2007) to meet you at heavens gate. To the family of Officer Cortez you are in my family's prayers and understand you have a family across the nation which feels your lost. Your husband, father and son is a true hero, which was called to do God's work. To my brothers in Phoenix Police Department, you are also in my prayers during this trying time.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 30, 2007