Christening Ceremony
Leroy D. Baca, Sherrif
Over one hundred law enforcement personnel attended a christening ceremony at the Marina Del Ray on Tuesday November 8, 2005. The new sheriffs rescue vessel was named in memory of deputy "Jerry" Ortiz who died in the line of duty on June 24, 2005 in the Marina Del Rey. Ortiz had served with the Los Angeles county sheriffs department for 15 years and was assigned to the anti gang unit. He is serviced by his wife Chela and sons Jeremy and Jacob.
LA County Sheriff Captain Mary Cambell , christens the rescue vessel "J. Ortiz" on Tuesday. This vessel is fully equipped for law enforcement, search and rescue efforts and fire fighting capabilities.
"J. Ortiz"
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