Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David Oritz, I wish I was able to see you when I was alive. you were probably a great person!

Allison G
family member

September 17, 2024

Patrolman Ortiz,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
A grateful El Pasoan

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2021

Rest In Peace

Mark Mottola

March 14, 2020

4 years ago. Rest In Peace Officer Ortiz. I know you are a greatest hero to serve in community as regard you are kind officer. The suffer you had collision that suspect gave you a pain. Now the pain is gone and you are living eternity in the above of heaven. God and community will bless the appreciation hero serve in community.

Angel Arreola
Sons of El Paso County Detention Officer Cesar Arreola #4856
Eow: 1-18-2009

Angel Arreola
Sons of Cesar Arreola EPCSO TX EOW:1-18-2009

March 14, 2020

Rest In Peace! Your service will forever be appreciated! Prayers to the family!!

George Ramirez, Special Agent (Ret)
U.S. DHS

May 13, 2019

Rest well my brother. Your memory will always be alive in the hearts of your loved ones. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 14, 2019

I love you so much my son,and not a day goes by that my tears don't fall ,my heard is always missing you,but as hard as it is.
We well always honor you , your gone but well never forget you

Mother of ofc.D.ortiz Herlinda Ortiz
El Paso, tx

March 13, 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

August 30, 2018

It’s been two years now that you were called to be with the other angels in heaven. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you or your family. Your blessed parents, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and children all need your spirit as sometimes that’s the only thing that will keep a grieving family moving forward with their new normal. My son had the pleasure of serving as part of the Honor Guard on the day you were laid to rest. You and he lay closely together in the same century, the cemetery of the fallen,is what I call it. David, we miss you protecting our streets!! You will NEVER be forgotten! Your family has done everything to ensure of that and no matter what my position is, as a person, mother and resident of a city you protected, I promise you and your family to do everything we can to keep your memory alive. May you continue to Rest In Peace. We’ll take your job from here.

President of West Texas Concerns for Pol
Mother of BPA Jose (Joey) Barraza EOW: 4-18-16

March 14, 2018

It’s been two years now that you were called to be with the other angels in heaven. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you or your family. Your blessed parents, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and children all need your spirit as sometimes that’s the only thing that will keep a grieving family moving forward with their new normal. My son had the pleasure of serving as part of the Honor Guard on the day you were laid to rest. You and he lay closely together in the same century, the cemetery of the fallen,is what I call it. David, we miss you protecting our streets!! You will NEVER be forgotten! Your family has done everything to ensure of that and no matter what my position is, as a person, mother and resident of a city you protected, I promise you and your family to do everything we can to keep your memory alive. May you continue to Rest In Peace. We’ll take your job from here. We visit you often and will continue to do so, forever.

President of West Texas Concerns for Pol
Grieving Mother of BPA Jose (Joey) D. Barraza E.O.W. 4-18-16

March 14, 2018

On this your 2nd year in Heaven my brother, I want to thank you again for your service to your community. May your loving family and all whom you have touched remember you always, and that they are always blessed and watched over by you.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 14, 2018

In yesterday's Heroes Ride in Conroe, TX I rode in honor of Officer Ortiz. I thank you for your service and know that the Lord has welcomed you into his arms.

Chuck Stancil
Citizen

October 15, 2017

Not a day goes by that I don't think of all of you!!!! The Ortiz family has been a blessing to us through our loss of Agent Jose "Joey" Barraza. In fact, you all have more strength than you all know you have . We couldn't have asked for a better extended family, friends than the ones that David and Joey picked for us. We love you all and know that we didn't ask to be apart of this family of "loss" heart broken, deepest pain EVER any mother, father, sister, brother, our grandchildren and extended family will ever have to live with. However, with loving friends and family like you'all our bubbles of sadness have lights at the end of the tunnel now. Thank you for always being there for us.

Blessed Mother of my Angel in heaven Tam
BP Mother/EPTX/SB

August 6, 2017

Thank you all, I am David's baby sister and not a day goes by that I miss my brother. My parents have tried maintaining their strength for us but there are days they just can't seem to go on. I keep you all in my prayers and thank you all. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to honor our brother We will always be his voice ..

Na Sylvia Gonzales
Na

May 24, 2017

Thank you for your service. Rest well my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

March 14, 2017

Today I ran a hero's 5k in your Honor Sir. YOU are not forgotten.

Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

March 14, 2017

Officer Ortiz,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

A grateful El Pasoan

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 14, 2017

My prayers are with Officer Ortiz's family. We all lose another Hero and his Parent's lives are now consumed with grief by his loss. Pray for his loved ones and co-workers.

Surviving Parent Daniel O'Rourke
West Bloomfield PD

October 27, 2016

My deepest condolences to Officer David Ortiz's family, his parents and to his brothers and sisters he served with to protect and serve the public. May God bless the Ortiz family.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

October 11, 2016

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when David was killed.

To the Ortiz family, fellow officers, and all who call David beloved, 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 for the dedicated service Patrolman Ortiz gave to his community and the citizens of Texas , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 14, 2016.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

June 12, 2016

Rip sir. My condolences to your family. God bless.

Deputy sheriff trainee Sam Hinojos JR
Los Angeles county

April 18, 2016

My condolences to the Ortiz family. I am an officer in Central Texas but born and raised in El Paso so this hit twice as hard. Rest in peace hermano.

Officer Sofie Martinez
Waco PD

April 12, 2016

God bless you my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May His healing hand touch your family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest easy my brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

April 3, 2016

May God keep you at his side to watch over us my friend.

Sgt Ron Martin
EPPD & EPMPOA President

April 1, 2016

Dave,

You were a great officer to supervise. We have, and always will, remember that all of you officers give more than just citations.

Rod Liston
former supervisor

March 30, 2016