Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was so sorry to hear of the tragic circumstances of Officer Cortez Jr. May this time of heartbreak bring the community and family and friends together to honor his sacrifice to his community and country.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

July 30, 2007

The Michigan Department of Corrections Honor Guard wishes the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cortez comfort during this difficult time. Law enforcement is a dangerous professional and we all know the risks every time we step out the door to go to work. Officer Coterz made the ultimate sacrifice trying to keep the people of Pheonix safe. We have a former Michigan Honor Guard member working as a police officer in the Pheonix area so the news hit close to home for us. Our sympathy goes out to his family.

Commander John C. Cordell
Michigan Dept. of Corrections Honor Guard

July 30, 2007

May you rest in God's peace

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 30, 2007

My prayers go out to your wife and family. God Bless.

KC
Citizen, NC

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Phoenix Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

July 30, 2007

May God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Wanda Ryan
Reserve Deputy, Reeves County

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez - thank you for your service. How terrible that the low lifes of this society chose to kill you versus being held responsible for their own actions! It is my sincere hope that neither one of them ever see the light of day again.

Officer Cortez, watch over your family giving them the love, support and guidance they will need as they begin this long, dark journey without you.

Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform, as well.

Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

Rest in peace!

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 30, 2007

I worked for years in a Tucson emergency department as a nurse and out in the field with the EMS. May God bless all the officers fighting the "good fight" as I have read.

May God continue to bless Officer Cortez as now he is an officer of God with wings.

May God bless his precious wife and beautiful babies. What a loss for them. I pray that his babies will be able to keep at least one memory of their daddy.

Lastly, may God bless and hold his family, both extended and fellow-officers who will mourn Officer Cortez for years to come.

Thank you Officer Cortez for giving your life to protect not others!

Pamela Stallard, RN
Emergency Dept./EMS

Pamela Stallard
Emergency Department RN

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Cortez, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you are now part of a much larger family that will be there for you always. To the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department hold your heads high as you carry on during these difficult times. God Speed..Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 30, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer George Cortez, Jr., and the Phoenix P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Cortez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 30, 2007

God Bless the Cortez family, friends and the PPD. Ofc. Cortez will never be forgotten.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

July 30, 2007

I am very saddened to hear about Officer Cortez death. It is so hard to believe someone could take another's life so easily. I pray Officer Cortez family finds comfort in these hard times. I will keep the Cortez family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
C.O. H-M

C.O. H-M

July 30, 2007

To the Cortez family:
We are deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. Our hearts break for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and each day as you journey without your loved one. Just know that we think your son is a hero. All of our love from the Volunteer State of Tennessee.
The McFalls family.

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez,
May God comfort your family and friends during this difficult time. Your sons will forever know you were a HERO and WARRIOR! God Bless Sir.......

PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace,brother.God bless and keep your family and all your loved ones.

PTL.Louis Calobrisi
Greeneville Police Department

July 30, 2007

Session 43 Mourns your loss and we will not forget our brother.

Zone 5 Police Academy
Schenectady, N.Y.

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

July 30, 2007

Rest now my brother, your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on Heaven's streets and watch over us continuing the fight in your stead.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Cortez. You will never be forgotton and will be remembered as a true hero.

Detective David Ehsanipoor
Effingham County Georgia

July 30, 2007

You cant believe the feelings I have for you and your boy's. I feel your hurt. I've been there if I can do anyting please call me Rose (Wenzel) Barry.

LODW

July 30, 2007

To my fellow brother in blue may you REST IN PEACE...Fidelis Ad Mortem

PO
NYPD 63rd Pct

July 30, 2007

"For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacfrice the protected will never know"
Rest in Peace Brother

JLE
Kinston PD

July 30, 2007

Officer Cortez, once again I a grieved by the loss of an young officer taken too soon. You are gone, but never forgotten. Thank you sir for your faithful service and your ultimate sacrifice. You are a hero. To the Cortez family and the PPD family, you have my sympathies and prayers at this time.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

July 30, 2007

It hurts my heart to hear your story. My wife and I have shed tears many times after hearing about how you lost your life, keeping the public safe. Our heart goes out to your wife and two little boys. May God's blessings and abundant peace abide with them during this terrible time. We are rejoicing that you have now joined the Father in Heaven!

Officer Basham
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2007

Rest in peace my brother u gave the ultimate sacifice

OFFICER STEPFARNE GRAY
BIRMINGHAM POLCE DEPARTMENT

July 29, 2007