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Charlie Cortez's police vessel capsized during a storm last year. His family asks the community to look out for evidence of their son during the weekend's low tide.
That water out there is his unmarked grave : Family of fallen officer asks community for help
Family seeks closure in fallen officer s death
For the first time ever, a family is speaking publicly about the death of their son, while in the line of duty, in the hopes to find closure.
TULALIP, Wash. - For the first time, a family is speaking publicly about the death of their son while in the line of duty in the hopes of finding closure.
On November 17, 2020, a wave threw Tulalip Tribal Police Department Officer Charlie Cortez from his boat.
Despite massive search efforts, his body was never found.
Community honors life of Tulalip officer who disappeared after fisheries boat capsized
The Tulalip Tribes continue to search for Officer Charlie Cortez after a large wave capsized his Fish and Wildlife boat on Nov. 17, 2020. Author: Kaila Lafferty (KING5) Updated: 5:24 PM PST December 13, 2020
TULALIP, Wash. It’s been nearly a month since Tulalip Tribal Police Officer, Charlie Cortez, died in the line of duty. On Saturday, his tribe, community and fellow first responders honored the life he lived.
“Charlie grew up in a loving family, and it was just in him. He wanted those same things and as with all of us we’ve grown up there’s things we’ve had to overcome in life and you always want something better for your children and Charlie was no different,” said Tulalip Tribes Vice Chairman, Glen Gobin.