Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 11, 2008

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

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

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

August 11, 2008

I pray someone pays...He died for nothing.....

nancy gonzalez
my first cousin

August 10, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York

August 10, 2008

To Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

A la familia y companeros, les quiero decir que nosotros los sobrevivientes de policias estamos aqui para lo que nos necesiten. Nuestro grupo de apoyo nacional se llama C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) por favor llamen para lo que necesiten...

Dios los Bendiga

Terry Miyaers, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio MIyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

August 10, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 10, 2008

Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz, you are truly missed but will never be forgotten. Thank you for your many years of service. May your family feel God's peace during this sad time.

Anonymous

August 10, 2008

Agent Osvaldo Gonzalez-Ortiz,

You have given your life in the service of others and under circumstances that indeed are both regretful and truly horrible for all involved. Our mission as law officers often entail precise planning and careful execution. In a perfect world an officer losing his life during a joint operation would not occur. Sadly, we live, and have always lived, in world of high risk. What has occurred in this case has occurred before and, no doubt, will occur again regardless of our degree of care. It is our lot to place ourselves among these many perils inherent in law enforcement. You now stand as hero, not because you died accidentally, but because you lived as a soldier of the law who laid down this life rather than swerve from the path of duty. There is great honor in this. As a retired state trooper and Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff I render you a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

August 10, 2008

MAY OUR PRAYERS BE WITH AGENT GONZALEZ-ORTIZ'S FAMILY AND THE ALL PERSON INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTLO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

August 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9Officer Tom Summervile Jr
Eutaw Police Department

August 10, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Agent Osvaldo Gonzalez-Ortiz. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

August 10, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 10, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz. God Bless him for his service to Puerto Rico Police Dept. He died so others could be free and safe. He is a hero. He will not be forgotten.

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

August 10, 2008

YOU ARE A HERO, AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.
YOUR SIS IN BLUE...

PFC/DIST IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 10, 2008

Rest in Peace brother.

Detective Castelhano
Mt. Vernon NY PD

August 10, 2008

Members of this forum:

His name was Orlando Gonzalez-Ortiz, 31 years old. He was a great friend of mine. He was one of those persons which you met once and you fill you know him from a lifetime. What a loss we all have! Puerto Rico is in mourning. Dear Orlando, my friend, we will miss you alot. Rest in Peace.

Mr. Jose Gonzalez
Friend of Orlando

August 9, 2008

Descansa en Paz, Hermano.

OFC B. Grajek

August 9, 2008

Sleep easy with God, Osvaldo. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

August 9, 2008

Thank you for your friendship, your smile, the laughter we shared, your integrity when performing the job you LOVED. Thank You. REST IN PEACE! I still don't want to believe it. Luv ya!

Luis Bonilla
Family by Marriage

August 9, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 9, 2008

This is such a tragedy but every officer knows what the risk are when they go in, that's why they are called HEROS! Thank you, Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz, for keeping US safe. May God grant the other officer involved peace, because after all, we are only human! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother...my thoughts are with your family and your fellow officers during this very difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

August 9, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 9, 2008