Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday!
You are on my mind today. I am thinking about the what if's.

Still miss you alot!

janice daniel ortiz
wife

October 21, 2008

Happy Anniversary! This would have been our 38th anniversay. I will never forget the day. Looking forward to seeing you in heaven.
Still love and miss you lots!!

janice daniel ortiz
wife

September 5, 2008

Thank You for having served the Carolina Community.....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

July 28, 2008

Hey Jackie,
Thinking of you today. Next Monday will be 14 years since you were taken from our family and it still hurts alot.

Still love and miss you!
Janice

Janice Daniel Ortiz
Wife

July 24, 2008

Rest in Peace!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal

January 21, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 27, 2007

Hey Jackie,
Just thinking about you and all the fun we used to have. Today is a crying day for me. Don't know why. Even after all these years my heart still hurts! Can't wait to see you again.
Still love and miss you!
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

October 31, 2007

Dear Jackie,
Happy Birthday in heaven. Can't believe you would be 57 if you were living here on earth. I sure am glad there will be no age in heaven.
Chris, Ashlyn and Jackson are doing fine. Jackson was telling me about his Papaw Daniel the other night. He said he was living in heaven with Jesus. I told him he was exactly right.
Still loving and missing you.
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

October 22, 2007

Hey Jackie,
Thinking about you today. Chris is now engaged to be married in May. He has fallen in love with a beautiful girl named Amy. She is so good for Chris. They are faithful in their church which makes me so proud. Christ needs to be the center of their marriage just like he was ours.
Still miss and love you!
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

September 18, 2007

Jackie, Happy 37th Anniversay! I will never forget the day we got married. You were the best husband and dad in the whole world. Your love never waivered. I know you are in heaven waiting on us, it won't be long until we are all united. What a day that will be!

Still love and miss you!
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

September 5, 2007

13 long years since I last saw your beautiful dimples and your smiling face. Chris, Ashlyn and I miss you very much. Yes, time changes alot of things, but it will never change our love for you. We miss you everyday!!!!

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

July 30, 2007

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO STILL LOVE AND MISS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 28, 2007

Dear Jackie,

Ashlyn told me she was getting a tatoo and I was upset and discouraged her. She is a grown woman and of course didn't listen to mama.

When I saw the tatoo, I was amazed. It was beautiful. She has a tatoo of your badge with angel wings coming out of it.
I couldn't believe the detail it has. She put your initials in the center. She still misses her dad and I do too.

Still love and miss you,
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

May 29, 2007

Hey Jackie,
It's May again. May is a very emotional month for me. Of course it is the Memorial for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers. We are going to Raleigh again this year with 1st Sgt. Johnny Leonard. It is always a blessing to go with him. He is the officer that gave his heart to Jesus, partially the live you lived and your funeral.
These memorials are very important and it is good to know that our loved ones are not forgotten, but it also brings back alot of memories.
May is my birthday month also. I will never forget my favorite birthday. We were broke and when I got home from work that night, you had borrowed candles from your mom and had fixed supper (beans and corn) and we ate by candlelight. You were always so thoughtful.

Still love and miss you,
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

May 2, 2007

Thinking about you today brother. Haachi Taachi!

6R42
NC DMV License and Theft Bureau

April 29, 2007

Hey Jackie,
Thinking about you today. Can't wait to see you!

Still love and miss you.

Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

April 27, 2007

To Officer Daniels Family,

I am extremely touched that you have not forgotten your beloved after so many years. I only pray that I mean that much to my family. He seemed like a very loving father and husband. I know that he is in heaven waiting for the day where he can give yall a big ole hug and kiss and hold your hand.

To Officer Daniels,

I want to thank you for being that stranded motorists beacon of light on that dark night, for being that battered womens shoulder to cry on, for being that fathers saviour when he was out in the middle of the night looking for his daughter who did not come home the night before. Thank you for serving all of humanity even though most of us dont really deserve it.

Andrew McGahey
Jackson Police Dept. Jxn, Ms.

April 17, 2007

We as survivors often think that our officer's department has forgotten them. Thank you, Webb for your reflection. It really means alot.

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

April 10, 2007

Just wanted to let you and your family know I have not forgotten. I look forward to patrolling the streets of gold with you.

Inspector M.R. Webb
NC DMV License and Theft Bureau

April 7, 2007

Hey Jackie,
Just thinking alot about you lately. I know you are having a wonderful time in heaven. Can't wait to see you!
Still miss and love you.

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

March 20, 2007

Hey Jackie,
We were looking at old pictures this weekend. They sure brought back alot of memories. If only we could turn the clock back. We sure do miss you alot!

Love and still miss you,
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

February 12, 2007

Jackie,

Wanted to let you know how proud I am of Chris. He is attending church regularly now. Bernie Loos, who used to work with you in Concord is his Sunday School teacher. In Proverbs, it says "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he won't depart from it." HOW TRUE!!

Ashlyn and Jackson are still doing well. I wish you could be here and spend time with Jackson. He is so much fun! Ashlyn is such a good mother.

Sometimes we think life is unfair and yes it is. I think often of the time (24 yrs) that we had together. Please know that I still love and miss you very much.

Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

January 23, 2007

You will not be forgotten sir....

PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

January 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven! I have so much to be thankful for. I'm thankful I will see you again someday. I'm thankful for the 24 years we had together. I'm thankful for the two wonderful children we had together. I'm thankful for our precious grandson. Most of all, I'm thankful Jesus died on the cross for me..and our family will be together forever in a beautiful place called heaven. No more separation!!!! Won't that be wonderful??
Still love and miss you!!
Janice

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

November 22, 2006

Jackie,
Just wanted to say "Happy Birthday in Heaven". October 21 would have been your 56th birthday. I often wonder what it would be like if you were still here. I wonder if your beautiful black hair would have gray. (Is that crazy or what?) I would love to see you interaction with our grandson, Jackson. He is so much fun!

Often I share the poem you wrote me the day before you died. I am so thankful I have that! This is the poem:

Sitting here in the rain with nothing to do,
My mind wanders back to when I married you.
That was one othe biggest days of my life,
When you took the vow to become my lovely wife.
Our early married life, was like the rolling tide,
but my love for you never died.

For the first twenty one years, you did not tell,
but at times, I put you through "living hell"
I love you so much for putting up with me
and telling me things that I would later see.

I could never express what you mean to me but I pray
that my actions you will see. How fortunate I am to have you as my wife
That I would fight for you and give up my life.

You prayed for my when I misbehaved and I know that you played a big part in me getting saved.
On September 3, 1991, I met the master, "Jesus Christ" God's Son.
He has changed my life and I can really say
He has changed my darkest nights into the brightest days.
This come from the heart, From me to you

If we keep Jesus in our heart, He will always see us through.

We will be together in Heaven someday!!!
7/27/1994 JLD

I thank God everday for the priveledge I had to be married to you for 24 years. I am also thankful that yes, we will be together in Heaven someday!!!

Love you still,
Janice Daniel Ortiz

JANICE DANIEL ORTIZ
WIFE OF OFFICE JACKIE L DANIEL EOW 7/28/1994

October 18, 2006