Omaha Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Reflections for Detective Kerrie Sue Orozco
GOD BLESS THE OROZCO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE JAYNES FAMILY
J. JAYNES
ARIZONA HIGHWAY PATROL
May 23, 2015
Lord give me the courage to face the dangers of my work,the strength of body and spirit to help others and uphold the law, and lord protect me always. My these words help those on the job and and give comfort to Detective Orozco family and friend. RIP Detective Orozco
Retired NYPD Highway Patrol Christopher
NYPD
May 23, 2015
From all news accounts, Det. Orozco was a dedicated public servant and great person. My heart goes out to her family and her professional family.
Spc. Adam Sulfridge
Whitley Co., Kentucky Sheriff's Department
May 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Detective Kerrie Orozco and her family. May you rest in peace and your service of honor, dignity and integrity be remembered for a blessing. When your newborn child grows up, the child will always remember you as a heroine. a true heroine of the city of Omaha, Nebraska. You were a woman of true valor and distinction. My dad served as a New York City Police officer for nearly forty years, may he too rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 23, 2015
My Prayers go out to our fallen sister and her family.
R.I.P. We'll take the watch from here.
Mark Miller
TMH Public Safety
May 23, 2015
The city of Omaha is extremely grateful for all the work u did to protect & serve our community. Rest in everlasting peace.
Erica
Omaha Citizen
May 23, 2015
Sorry to hear about this. Rest in peace.
Officer John Bright
California Highway Patrol
May 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family,friends, and coworkers. I pray that they find peace and comfort through this tragedy. Rest in peace with Jesus.
Deputy Sheriff
Wheeler County Georgia
May 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Detective Kerrie Orozco's family, friends and the Omaha Police Department. We have lost another fine LEO in such a tragic manner. What hurts the most is the fact that Detective Orozco didn't get the opportunity to welcome her daughter at home. Her loss is felt all the way to Texas as well as the rest of the country. May the Lord give Detective Orozco's family and colleagues the strength to deal with this tragedy. God Bless.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Rafael Esparza
United States Marshal Service/ W-TX
May 22, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
REST IN PEACE
Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga Dept of Public Safety
May 22, 2015
May the Lord bless the family. Thank you for your service my sister.
Deputy Erle Davis
Caldwell county sheriff's office
May 22, 2015
RIP my sister in blue. Thoughts and prayers with your family and friends.
Deputy Erin Burke
IRCSO
May 22, 2015
Thank you for your service Detective Orozco.
Deputy NC (RET)
Stanly CoSo
May 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Orozco's Family. May your family feel the support from the women and men of Law Enforcement across the North American Continent.
Cst. Mark Eagles
Canadian National Railway Police
May 22, 2015
A sad day for all. God Bless your family and your department. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Officer Loren Frost
Midland Police Department Midland Texas
May 22, 2015
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
May 22, 2015
Rest In Peace......
John Ruth AEMD, Comm. Specialist
AMR, Farmers Branch, TX
May 22, 2015
What a waste. This officer death really bothers me, and given that their has already been 383 reflections left as I write mine, I am not alone. This was a young woman, who was obviously good at her job to make detective at 29 years of age, but also a mom of a newborn and a step mom.
So sorry to her family and co workers. RIP sister.
Sgt. John Dimitres
Mashpee, MA Police Department
May 22, 2015
Rest in peace Sister Kerrie.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
May 22, 2015
wow.. new mom too. :(
civilian
Atlantic City NJ
May 22, 2015
May God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand Detective Orozco. I pray for your family and hope that they can be reassured by the fact that you are truly in a better place. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and may God bless all of law enforcement in these most trying times!
Robert "Bobby" Burke
California Highway Patrol, retired
State Traffic Officer
California Highway Patrol
May 22, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT
May 22, 2015
I am from Toronto, Canada. I am saddened to learn of the loss of Detective Orozco in the line of duty. It is not only a loss for your police service but it is a loss for police services across North America. As a law abiding citizen and supporter of the police everywhere I feel your pain as well. I know many Canadians in Toronto were sad to hear of this death. She died a hero and may she rest in peace. Thank you
Rick Romain
Toronto, Canada
May 22, 2015
RIP Kerrie. Your sacrifice was too great.
Greater love has no one than this … John 15:13
Q. Warren Investigator
State of Alaska, Medicaid Fraud
May 22, 2015
Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace sister.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police
May 22, 2015
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