Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Detective Gort. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

HEROES live forever and you Detective Gort are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace. To your family left behind to pick up the pieces, we will never forget you hero and the sacrifice that she and all of you made for us.


Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

October 30, 2011

It is so nice to see all the nice things, that till this day, people have to say about my mother. She is the reason I am who I have become today. Though I did not grow up to know my mother she lives on in my memories. Kayle (my daughter) tell me how she dreams of you mommy! I wish she could have known you as well, but obviously you are making a point for her to know you in her mind. I miss you so very much everyday! There are days where it feels like I was just delivered that gut wrenching news of your death, but I know you would not want me to be sad. You are my hero, my angel, and most importantly my mother. I love you with every ounce of my being!

Love you alwats and forever more!
TiTi

Tiffani
Daughter

June 6, 2011

To The Family of Det. Gort:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on your senseless death. I can't fathom any plausible reason for a jury to return a verdict of manslaughter in this case. Det. Gort your courage and bravery will never be forgotten. You were killed like your colleague Lt. Cheryl Seiden who was robbed and shot and suffered for 2 weeks until her passing. my dad was a New York city Police Officer in the 102 precinct for almost 40 years. On Thursday there was a shooting in Miami and two police officers: Det. Roger Castillo and Det. Amanda Haworth were gunned down by a career criminal they were about to arrest and bring to justice. Society has become more violent and one day your killer will get what he deserves. Rest in peace Det. Gort, your sacrifice for the citizens of Dade County will not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2011

I miss you and love you. Think about you often!

Christine Edge
Niece

January 21, 2011

I think of you often Evelyn and I miss you the fun times we had. I pray for your family and hope that they are doing well.

Lisa
friend

Anonymous

December 21, 2010

Happy Birthday!! Just thinking of you. We miss you. Thank you for looking out for us.

Jennifer
OCSO

December 15, 2010

To the Gort family may you know that we have not forgotten your HERO. Time does not heal the pain in our hearts, but it does make it easier to get up and continue with life every day without our loved ones. My prayers are with you today on her EOW. HEROES DO LIVE FOREVER...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
Union County SO, Lake Butler FL

Anonymous

October 30, 2010

Dear Evelyn,

I think of you often and I remember the GREAT times we had in the academy and your wonderful sense of humor. You were a beautiful woman and a beautiful person. May God Bless you always and your family. Rest in Peace my friend!

Sgt. Ed Prieto
MDPD

October 1, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU DETECTIVE GORT...Thank you for your service to Florida and your country. It is my wish that your family, and police family always remember what a sacrifice you gave for OUR freedom in this United States of America. May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

June 25, 2010

Rest in peace sister.

A Texas Streecop #614

Anonymous

May 19, 2010

Happy birthday! Thank you for always watching over us. We miss you.

JENNIFER
OCSO

December 15, 2009

I went with Nani this year to the memorial and walked her up to put the carnation up in your memory. We miss you every day and I know you are watching over us.

Love always

Kelly
Niece

June 10, 2009

I met your daughter Tiffany at National Police Week this year. She is a beautiful girl and so is your granddaughter, I know you are proud of your daughter, it breaks my heart how much she misses you. My Son has 2 daughters also, they miss their father so much. I will always think of Tiffany and she is in my prayers. Love, Pat Carruth

Pat Carruth
Mother of Jeremy "Jay" Carruth EOW 2/20/03

May 30, 2009

You have been described as brave, a hero, a mother, a good friend, an angel, and a good cop. Now you can add a saint to your resume. While I have never met you, I no less sadden by your loss. Thank-you for all that you did and were never thanks for. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

November 11, 2008

God Bless Evelyn and her family, especially her children.
Her smile, beauty, and character will always be an imprint in my mind. The world has lost another beautiful person to a senseless act. I pray she rests in peace and that those close have kept her children safe.

1Lt Frank R. Nelson
High School Friend 1977

First Lieutenant Frank R. Nelson
U.S. Armed Forces

October 19, 2008

PASARAN MIL DIAS, PASARAN MIL NOCHES Y TU SONRISA,TU BONDAD Y TODAS LAS COSAS BELLAS QUE JUNTO CON MELISSA ,TIFFANI, NIKY Y DEE CONPARTIMOS, VIVEN POR SIMPRE ENTRE LOS QUE DE VERDAD TE QUISIMOS Y TE RECORDAREMOS UNA ETERNIDAD.
SHIRLEY.

SHIRLEY GALLARDO
ONE OF YOUR BEST FRIEND

July 25, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero to us all and will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 20, 2008

Although I did not know you in life, I spent time with your daughters the week after you passed. Besides your police work, you raised two beautiful, intelligent and compasionate daughters. I think of them often and hope they are well. I'll never forget that time and the impression it made on me early in my career. God bless.

Rachael Jezierski
MDPD-Retired

January 14, 2008

WE REMEMBER YOU SISTER...REST EASY

OFFICER MASON R.
USFPS

December 4, 2007

It has been 14 years since you went home. We will never forget your smile and all of the fun times patrolling in Cutler Ridge. You continue to be our guardian angel. Missy and Tiffany, thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with all of us! You and your Mom are thought of often. Take care!

Jennifer Treadwell
Orange County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2007

14 yrs. have past, you will never be forgotten. God bless Det. Gort's family and friends!

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

October 30, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Detective for your service. This writer is most disappointed of the outcome of the trail, justice was truly not served on your behalf.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 29, 2007

" Brave noble one who stood up to injustice and passed away .

No hatred is present or wanted but equanimity

Wishing you a wonderful future life wherever you may be and whoever you may be

Stuart Richardson

October 15, 2007

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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 3, 2007