Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Cortez family and member's of the Phoenix Police Department:
The Cortez Family and the Phoenix Police Department lost a true hero. Ofc. Cortez is now patrolling the streets of heaven with our Lord and Savior. Rest easy "brother", your brother's in blue will take it from here.

Police Officer Michael Cooper
Aurora, Missouri Police Department

July 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here.

Sgt. J.C. Smithey
Newton Police Department

July 29, 2007

Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez, Jr. - An American Hero. We are always with you.

Sgt. Shawn Hanson
Phoenix Police

July 29, 2007

To the family and the co workers of Police Officer George
Cortez Jr.
As I have looked and read some of the letters that friends, family,and stranger's as myself, You were well loved by all that knew you, the letter that your friend wrote that you were in the Police Academy brought tears to my eyes as my heart breaks for your love ones, I know what they are going thur, as I lost a dear friend and my partner in Law Enforcement back in 2004, I will keep each and everyone of your family, friends, and co workers in my prayer's ,
May God watch over you and keep each of you safe, With the memories that you have of this fine Officer will carry you thur this time of sorrow, you all are in my prayers, God Bless, Rest in Peace Blue Angel.
A Friend in Texas

July 29, 2007

God Bless you for your service to our Country and Phoenix Police Dept. Your family, friends, and co workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

July 29, 2007

I am so very sorry and sad for this tragedy. My prayers and condolences to your wife and children and your family, friends and Police Family. Officer Cortez, you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for your dedication and bravery and sacrifices you made in protecting the people of Phoenix. God Bless you as you sleep in His Love and in His Arms.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

July 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family of the fallen officer. Times like these are hard and please remember you have your extended family of local and state law enforcement behind you and in our prayers. May god bless the wife of George and there wonderful kids. He will never be forgotten..Sincerly, Brian Benenhaley #1385

Brian Benenhaley, Detention Officer
Pinal County Sheriffs Office

July 29, 2007

God Bless the Cortez family. You will never be forgotten.

Jason Schechterle
Phoenix PD/Ret.

July 29, 2007

You were a hero, more than you will ever know. Go with God brother and you and your family will be in our Prayers. You were taken from this earth at much too young of age, but I am sure that you died doing a job you loved. You will be missed, I am just sorry I never had an opportunity to meet you.

Rick Janes (Detective Sergeant)
Winnemucca, Nevada (Retired)

July 29, 2007

Friday was a horriable day for Arizona, and the Phoenix Police Department. First we lost 4 men in 2 horrific helicopter crashes, and then several hours later, we lose a dedicated officer who was only doing his job, as those pilots were as well. At 23, you have only begun to experience life, like just getting your feet wet. We lost 5 dedicated men who lived to do their job, and why did they lose their lives you may ask? Simply because of NEGLIGENT, SELFISH, LAW BREAKING criminals who had no reguard for human life. Your in my prayers, as those pilots are too.

Explorer J.W.Beeks
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

July 29, 2007

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL(PUTT)LINDER
E.O.W.10-10-04

Chief Billy Cureington
Wisner Police Dept. Wisner,Louisiana

July 29, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro Police, Louisville, KY

July 29, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

Deputy Pineau
Nye County Sheriff's Office Nevada

July 29, 2007

Officer Cortez, when we came in to shift briefing last night, my entire shift was told that you were a Detention Officer prior to your service with Phoenix. That shook most of us, to realize that someone we may have worked with at some time in our careers was taken from the world, trying to protect the city we all live in and love. You will always be one of us Officer Cortez. Always. Rest in peace sir.

Detention Officer
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2007

He was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville PD, NC

July 29, 2007

Ofc. Cortez was too young...how sad to lose yet another Arizona brother. But we take solace in knowing that he will be watching over us at the side of St. Michael.
What a terrible day...watching the chopper crash of our friends in the media, and then losing a valuable member of the Arizona PD family. God bless you all in Phoenix, and the wonderful job you do. Take care of eachother, and use all the resources you are given to deal with these tragedies: Dispatchers, Officers and other PPD staff. Know that SPD is here for you...we all are.
My prayers go out to the wife and young children of Ofc. Cortez, and to his squad and co-workers. He will be missed.
Neart, Gra agua Onoir (Love, Strength and Honor)

Scottsdale PD
CSS Kat Martin B1162
Crime Scene Unit

CSS K. Martin B1162
Scottsdale PD - Crime Scene Unit

July 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Phoenix Police Dept. May God Bless You! rest in peace.

Patrolman
New Mexico State Police

July 29, 2007

With god's speed by brother
As a fomer Police officer and griving family member of a fallen brother I am well aware of what the family and the brothers and sisters of the Phoenix Police department are felling today and for a long time to come. My brother you may be gone but you will not be forgotten by all who has meet you or been part of your life.You and your family will be in our family's prayers.There are no words that can be said to express my feelings and sadness.As god enlist another guard for heaven we are can be proud a job well done by Officer Cortez.

Retired Det. Clyde SChulze
Columbus Police Department / Checksmart Corp.

July 29, 2007

Way to young.......what a tragedy...May God bless you, your family and friends........
May God have mercy on the coward that played his roll.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

July 29, 2007

We will never forget your sacrifice sir.

Police Officer III Marco Rodriguez
Los Angeles Police Dept, Northeast Area

July 29, 2007

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cortez..Please know that we are all praying for you here in South Carolina..I know that Officer Cortez's memory will live on forever through family, friends and co-workers..Officer Cortez, God Speed you are a true American "Hero"..To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cortez, remember God is only a prayer away..

Retired Trooper K.T. Kinard
South Carolina Highway Patrol

July 29, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Cortez's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 29, 2007

KEEP AN EYE ON US, LORD KNOWS WE COULD USE IT. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

OFC PEDERSEN
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 29, 2007

Your family is in our prayers. Thank you for your service you won't be forgotten. May God hold you close as He welcomes you home and may He keep your family close to His heart. Rest in Peace Brother.

SBPA A Lopez
U.S. Border Patrol

July 29, 2007

Hero! Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

July 29, 2007