United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz
Agent Ortiz I served with you while on military orders while mobilized with 1451st. I will always remember the jokes we shared and the conversations about everything and anything. You were something else my friend. god speed. Fair winds and fellowing seas.
SPC WEAVER
NCNG 1451ST TRANS CO
May 14, 2024
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
"Forged by the Sea"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 7, 2024
Praying for your family at this time. Thank you for your valiant service.
"Blessed are the peacemakers"
A Gill
USBP
December 29, 2023
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
December 18, 2023
Rest in Peace Freddie. Your extraordinary work ethic will not be forgotten. We got it from here
MB
BP/HSI
December 16, 2023
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
December 8, 2023
Rest easy my love. I am so proud of you in how dedicated you were to your job. Hearing you get on the ATV unit on your birthday was such a great surprise and I loved how excited you got.
You were so smart and so brave .
May our time apart be just a short while.
I miss you so much .
Krystal
Girlfriend
December 4, 2023
Thank you for your service to our great nation as a United States Navy member, and as a United States Border Patrol Agent. Agent Freddy Ortiz, may your soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
December 1, 2023
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
November 30, 2023
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
November 30, 2023
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
November 29, 2023
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
November 29, 2023
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
November 28, 2023
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
November 25, 2023
God bless, thank you for your service
Detective Tim F
Chicago PD
November 25, 2023
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Ortiz. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Customs and Border Protection.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
November 24, 2023
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
November 21, 2023
Rest in Peace Brother.
Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
November 21, 2023
Thank You For Your Service Agent Ortiz . My condolences to his Family, Friends and colleagues.
Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR
November 20, 2023
Agent Ortiz, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your parents are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
November 20, 2023
Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.
Holy Scripture References:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
November 20, 2023
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Border Patrol Agent, Freddy Ortiz, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Border Patrol Agent makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Border Patrol Agent Ortiz for his service as a United States Navy Veteran.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
November 19, 2023
Rest in peace my brother
Sgt Benjamín Rodríguez Bermúdez
Puerto Rico Police Departament
November 18, 2023
RIP Border Patrol Agent Ortiz. Thank you for your service to the United States
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
November 18, 2023
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
November 18, 2023
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