Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the Puerto Rico Police Department. May you Rest in Peace.

Trooper
New York State Police

August 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice: you will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

August 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
We hope these few words will be some sort of comfort to the family and friends and all who knew Agent Ortiz.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE HONORED A HERO.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
Canon Internet Radio

August 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

August 9, 2008

Rest in ppeace brother, your tour is complete you my rest with the LORD.. GOD'S speed THANK YOU

P/O
Philadelphia

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace bro,we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

August 9, 2008

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angels carried you high into the heavens above. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

August 9, 2008

Osvaldo, you gave the citizens and tourists of Puerto Rico 12 years of service, and your career ended in giving your life for that service. That's what makes you a TRUE HERO.
May God bless your family, and friends in this time of sorrow, and pain. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Sheriff
MCSO Stuart,Fla

August 9, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 9, 2008

As my "Alma Mater" the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's State Police forged in me what I am today, and grateful as I am to that agency where I started out, like you my brother at a tender age of 19. My prayers are with you and your beloved family, you have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and our great nation, thank you my brother!!!!!!

PO Hector L Guzman Rivera
US Department of Veterans Affairs Police

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

August 9, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Agent Osvaldo Gonzalez-Ortiz as well as to the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in peace Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace Brother in Blue, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Que dios te tenga en la Gloria hermanito y le de la mayor de las fortaleza a tu familia.Gracias por tu gran labor....hasta luego brother

J.CRUZ
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT-PPR

August 9, 2008

Our condolences to the family and friends of Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz. Please accept this reflection of our appreciation.

God bless and rest in peace.

Session 45
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Schenectady, NY

August 8, 2008

Landy you will always be in my heart, RIP I LOVE YOU!
Chickie

Maria Diaz
cousin

August 8, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 8, 2008

Thank you, Agent Gonzalez-Ortiz, for your service to the people of Puerto Rico and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 8, 2008

RIP Brother, we have the watch from here. How sad!

Chief JA Millan
Galena AK PD

August 8, 2008

What a tragedy. My heart breaks for your family & friends as well as the FBI agent who fired the shot (if that ends up being the case). You died a hero and will never be forgotten. Thanks for your service to the citizens of Puerto Rico. May God wrap his loving arms around your family & carry them through the difficult days ahead. Rest in Peace!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

August 8, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Osvaldo Gonzalez-Ortiz. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

August 8, 2008

En momentos dificiles....

Que Dios tenga a este compañero en sus brasos, y a la madre y familia solo queria decir que la acompaño en su dolor, Dios les bendiga.

Officer Police Vazquez Vega # 26903
Puerto Rico Police Department

August 8, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Agent Osvaldo Gonzalez-Ortiz. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members & Staff

August 8, 2008

Lamentamos grandemente lo sucedido, heroes como tu, son los que ponen en alto el nombre de la POLICIA, descanza en paz hermano, que DIOS BENDIGA Y GUARDE SIEMPRE A TU FAMILIA.

Sgto. Juan Padilla
Policia Municipal Mnati Puerto Rico

August 8, 2008

God bless the Gonzalez-Ortiz family, you are all in my prayers. May god be with you and guide you through these troubled days ahead.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

August 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

August 8, 2008