Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere sympathies to Ofc. Cortez's family, friends & coworkers. Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

July 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, co-workers and friends during this time. Job well done Officer Cortez, we will take it from here.

Officer
Glendale Police Department

July 28, 2007

On behalf of the men and the women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer George Cortez Jr. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

July 28, 2007

May you rest in peace officer Cortez. Your sacrifice is incalculable and your devotion to duty immense. My heart breaks for your family and especially for your children. May they always grow up to know you were a true hero!!! God bless you...
Friend of Fallen Officer Jason West - May 27th, 2007

anonymous

July 28, 2007

Another day another loss, today we shed a tear for a brother officer one whom most of us never new, but he was and is a member of one of the biggest families in the world, Law Enforcement, Police Officer he was our brother.

So today we shed a tear and say a prayer for brother officer
George Cortez Jr. and we ask God to bless his family and his brothers and sisters of the Phoenix Police Department.

Rest in Peace my brother for we shall all walk together again.

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

July 28, 2007

On Behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we offer our deepest sympathies. The tradegy surrounding this incident leaves a void with his brothers/sisters throughtout this country. Officer Cortez's actions were heroic and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To his family, you are most important to him and he will always be near you in spirit. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Officer Cortez's extended police family will wrap wrap their arms around you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and all the members of the Phoenix Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

July 28, 2007

With all the news coverage of the helicopter crash, this slipped by me. I was shocked to open my email and see this. I'm so sorry for the family and friends of Officer Cortez. I've retired in the Valley of the Sun and he will be sorely missed by the citizens of our great community.

Deputy Carolyn Dodd (retired)
King County, Seattle,

July 28, 2007

Thank you for your service.
May peace be with your family.

Chicaog citizen

July 28, 2007

My condolences are extended to Officer Cortez' family and co-workers; may he rest in peace.

Patrol Officer Frank Longoria
Liberty PD Texas

July 28, 2007

It's just not right. George you will be missed. Your "mail man" shorts seem to stick out most in my mind from your days on 93G. RIP.

Faust
Phoenix PD

July 28, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Cortez. I hope the person that committed this horrible act will be caught quickly. Your town, and your fellow law enforcement brothers will never forget your ultimate sacrifice. May GOD bless you and your family.

Recruit Calvin Grantham
Shelby County Sheriffs Office Training Academy

July 28, 2007

May you rest in Peace. My condolonces go out to your family. May you you now watch and protect us in the field. God Bless

Deputy Robinson
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2007

MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. OFFICER CORTEZ,JUST KNOW WE'LL CARRY ON THE FIGHT IN YOUR HONOR.

OFFICER DREHER
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 28, 2007

We got it from here bro,You will be missed.

Officer
Phoenix Police Dept.

July 28, 2007

God Bless you Officer Cortez for your selfless service. May the Holy Spirt bring comfort to your family during this trying time. You and yours will be in our prayers. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will be greatly missed!

Sergeant Darin Adams
Cedar City, UT Police Dept

July 28, 2007

May God Bless U!!!!

Deputy Marshal Brent Wethington
Francisco Police (Indiana)

July 28, 2007

I'm sorry to hear of your lose. As a brother in arm it is always hard when you lose one of us. To Officer Cortez family your love one did a jobs so that people could sleep at knight knowing that people like us are keeping them safe.

Deputy Darrell Prewitt
Crittenden Co. S.O. Arkansas

July 28, 2007

I was saddened to hear about your death. Rest assured that we will never forget you and will continue to fight the fight. Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent
FBI Phoenix

July 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cortez family in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

July 28, 2007

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it's a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don't come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

Explorer Travis H.Martin
buncombe county n.c.

July 28, 2007

To the family:
I am so sorry for your lost! I will be praying for you all!

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it's a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don't come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

Angela Carrillo
Kenner Police Young Exployer

July 28, 2007

May God grant peace to your family and comrades at your End of Watch. Justice will come for the fugitve who did this to Officer Cortez.

Bob Pargoff
Surviving son of Cpl Robert C. Dowidait, EOW 8/22/1966

July 28, 2007

No greater love has a man than this that he lay down his life for his friend. Officer Cortez was a friend to the city of Phoenix and he gave the ultimate sacrifice of a friend. May he find eternal rest in God's heaven.
God bless the Cortez family as they suffer this tragedy in their lives. May God give you peace.
I wish the Phoenix PD the best in catching the low-life individual responsible.

Officer Retired Bill Pursley
Wichita Falls Texas Police Dept.

July 28, 2007

OFFICER CORTEZ-THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR WONDERFUL PROFESSION. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR A UNIFORM EVERYDAY. PEOPLE SAY "PEOPLE SLEEP PEACEFULLY AT NIGHT ONLY BECAUSE BRAVE MEN ARE WILLING TO DO VIOLENCE ON THEIR BEHALF". YOU ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THIS PRICIPAL. THANK YOU SIR, REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 28, 2007

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God. Matthew 5:9. Rest in peace brother.

OFFICER A.R. WHITE #3568
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TX

July 28, 2007