REMINDER: SGT. RUBEN OROZCO 8K LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN / 2 MILE WALK – THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009
EL PASO, TX- This Sunday, March 8, 2009- A Law Enforcement 8K Torch Run will take place in honor of Sergeant Ruben Orozco, who passed away in 2005. He started his career as a detention officer, and rose through the ranks to Sergeant during his 25 years in law enforcement. Prior to his passing, Sergeant Orozco had been involved with Special Olympics Texas for 13 years, and helped coordinate the Torch Run in El Paso. Now every year the Torch Run is held in his honor.
BACKGROUND: Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 1:30 AM- Sergeant Ruben Orozco was returning from working an assignment at the Sun Bowl. He was involved in an accident on Interstate 10 (east) Mile Marker 24 near the Trowbridge exit. He was the single occupant in his patrol car. Sgt. Orozco lost his life as a result of the accident.
Sergeant Orozco is survived by his wife Mary, his children Liz, Joann, Jose, Ruben Jr. and his pride & joy, grandchildren- Sabrina, Randy, Cyera & Alessandra.
BELOW: SGT. OROZCO’S NAME AS DECORATED ON THE TEXAS PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL WALL IN AUSTIN, TX
SGT. RUBEN OROZCO (1954-2005)
| Sergeant Ruben Orozco's Bio: Date of Birth: July 24, 1954 Date of hire as Detention Officer: December 1, 1980 Appointed to Deputy: Sheriff December 1, 1981 Promoted to Detective: October 1, 1984 Promoted to Sergeant: August 21, 1995 | Various Duty Assignments throughout the Sheriff’s Office include: Patrol Division Special Operations Division Administration Division - Internal Affairs Criminal Investigations Division Detention Division Awarded Supervisor of the year last year for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association Leader of the Hostage Negotiation Team TCLEOSE Instructor March 1, 1992 Master Peace Officer March 18, 2002 U.S. Marine Corps – Honorable Discharge August 1, 1978 |
This year, the Ruben Orozco 8K Run/2 mile Walk has added a new category with a “Team Challenge”. Rules are below, with the winning team having the bragging rights for a year along with the cup.
Team Challenge Cup
Rules:
· Teams WILL consist of 4 members-no more no less
· Teams can be coed
· All Team members must cross the finish line within 30 seconds of each other
· Failure will result in disqualification
· Any Team finishing with less than 4 will be disqualified
· Teams will designate a team captain/representative.
INDICATE ON REGISTRATIONS OF TEAM PARTICIPATION (REGISTRATION FORMS BELOW)
