Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

June 3, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 3, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 3, 2024

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Ortiz.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

June 3, 2024

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

June 3, 2024

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Senior Police Officer, Vicente Ortiz, Jr., in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Senior Police Officer succumbs from injuries from being struck on his Police Motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 3, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 3, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

June 3, 2024

Rest in peace, Senior Officer Ortiz, Jr. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 2, 2024

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 2, 2024

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

June 2, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 2, 2024

Dear Police Chief Mike Markle:

I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr., a brave and dedicated professional.

The news of Officer Ortiz’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ortiz’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Officer Ortiz had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.

To you, Chief Crabtree, and the entire Corpus Christi Police Department, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 44+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr. be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr. - PM, PP, PGP, DrE
Chief of Police (retired)

June 2, 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

June 2, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

June 2, 2024

My condolences to the family, fellow officers and community of Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr. I can't imagine a motorist not seeing the emergency lights, activated on a Police motorcycle. Having been in that position myself, it still boggles my mind. An officer should have that added security, being on a marked unit. The general public has to do it's part in ensuring emergency vehicles have the road. This literally takes only a few seconds of time. Knowing how avoidable this tragedy was, tugs at my heart strings. God bless your memory and we honor you for your service.

Police Officer - retired Frank Carey
Buffalo (NY) Police Department

June 2, 2024

My condolences to your family and friends. We stand praying to God so he keeps you close to his heart and take you to a beautiful place where one of this days all your brothers and sister will meet together to give glory to God for eternity. Rest in peace blue, RIP.

US Navy Veteran Rafael Martínez
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June 2, 2024

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

June 2, 2024

Rest in peace…we will take it from here, brother!

Sergeant B,J McGilvery Williamson County
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

June 2, 2024

Officer Ortiz, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 15 years of commitment to law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 2, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

June 2, 2024

Thank you Sr. Officer Ortiz for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of Corpus Christi, TX. Your life mattered. Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, your agency and your community. May you rest in peace.

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

June 2, 2024

Officer Ortiz, our world is full of evil people, and yet, 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 loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

June 2, 2024

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

June 2, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

June 2, 2024