Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It feels like yesterday that we were in Brawley hunting those mourning doves. We all still miss you my cousin. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sergeant Miguel Serrato
Oxnard Police Department

September 16, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 25, 2020

Rest In Peace Sergeant my prayers to you and your family and friends

State Correctional Officer Ca (ret) E.S.
Californa Dept of Corrections

November 18, 2019

Hard to believe it’s been over 6 yrs. now. I think of you often. I almost came to visit you 4 yrs. ago, but that is on hold for now. You are missed by many. You are in good hands now, go easy.

Ken, civilian
Friend

April 10, 2019

Another year with our Lord. Rest well brother and strength to your family and department.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 25, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 5th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 25, 2018

Rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 25, 2018

Sgt. Cortez,
On today, the 4th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your K-9 Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 25, 2017

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 18, 2015

Sgt. Cortez, although I did not personally get to meet you, I did have the honor to be at your final farewell. I also had the opportunity to be present when your name was put on the wall in our Nations Capital ( Washington D.C.) Thank You for your service Brother. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

H.J. Montoya Jr. Correctional Officer
Ca. Dept.of Corrections Southern Transportation Unit

October 2, 2014

Sgt. Cortez,
It is also my honor and privilege to Ride in your and Mattie's memory in this years Police Unity Tour as a member of Chapter VIII. Your service is appreciated and will never be forgotten, rest in piece, we have the watch.

Deputy Sheriff
Flagler County Sheriff's Office

February 21, 2014

Sgt. Cortez,
I am a Detective in Texas and I am a proud Police Unity Tour Rider. This year I will be riding in your honor and Memory as well as your faithful partner Mattie. This will be my second year as a rider and I look forward to carrying you guys to the wall this year in DC. Thank you so much for your service. I am training hard to make you guys proud. You will for sure be the wind at my back as I ride.

Detective Jason O'Briant
Lancaster, Texas PD

February 19, 2014

May the souls of the faithful, man & partner, in Christ, rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon them. Thank you for your service and the service of you fur baby partner.

Mom of two Texas Police Officers

February 12, 2014

God Bless you Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in his arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

October 25, 2013

Your going to be miss, wethank you for your service. Though I never knew him I dedicate my Criminal Justice Capstone out to Sergeant Cortez.

CJ capstone 2013

September 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

August 2, 2013

God Bless you Sgt. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

July 23, 2013

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow man! You belong to HIM now and forever! May your family and friends find comfort and peace in that fact. God Bless!

Rev. Steven R. Closs, D.D.
Retired Captain, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

June 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer and his canine partner. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this officer chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord hath said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will watch over your family and continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

May 28, 2013

"Mo chomhbhróin"

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

April 23, 2013

Sgt. Cortez,
I would just like to say thank you to you and your K-9 partner Mattie for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 17, 2013

To the family and friends of Correctional Sergeant Gilbert Cortez and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Gil died.

To Gil's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Sergeant Cortez gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 25, 2013.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2013

On behalf of the Southern Regional K-9 Unit of the California Dept of Corrections, I wanted to say Thank You for all who attended services yesterday 4-9-13.

Gil was a great partner. We will all miss him dearly. Rest in Peace brother for I know someday we will meet again.

Miguel Diaz Correctional K-9 Officer
CDCR

April 10, 2013

Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Sergeant Cortez department and family. Thank you for your service.

Zone Five Academy Recruits
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

April 8, 2013