Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the friends and family members of Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and your families.

Sincerely,
Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy, NY

Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy, NY

January 12, 2011

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges can't always be a saint."

"I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough...
and sometimes I've been violent because the streets are awful tough."

"But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep."

"And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears."

"I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear."

"If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but, if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne, where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets. You've done your time in hell."

Officer Torbit, thank you for your sacrifice. We've got the watch now.

To the family and friends of Officer Torbit and to the Baltimore City Police Department, my prayers are with you. Be safe.

Corporal C.L.T.
Prince George's County Police

January 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Torbitt's family and friends.

Valencia
Citizen

January 12, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Torbit.

Trooper/Post 39
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 12, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

January 12, 2011

To the Family and Department:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May it help in some small way knowing others care.

Kay D. Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie: EOW 4/2/2003 LA

January 12, 2011

Rest in peace brother. One day, I will see you on patrol in the streets of heaven.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 12, 2011

RIP BROTHER WATCH OVER THE REST OF US.

PFC.K.W
Univ of. MD PD

January 11, 2011

Rest In Peace Sir.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

January 11, 2011

What a horrible tragedy. Will was a good guy and a good police officer. We worked together in patrol and I always saw him treat people decently. He always had something funny to say and would always say, "How you feel?" when he saw me. A very soft spoken, kind person that is already greatly missed. Rest in peace. We are all thinking of you and missing you.

Police Officer Deana Ackiss
Baltimore Police Department

January 11, 2011

Rest easy Noble servant and thank you for your sacrifice. Our prayers are
with your family, extended family and your family in blue. We pray also for
all those involved in this tragic mishap, may God give them comfort as he
will surely grant them Grace.

Chaplain J A Patterson

J A Patterson Chaplain
Porterdale Ga Police Dept

January 11, 2011

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Torbit.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 11, 2011

Prayers for your family and friends. RIP, brother. Thank you for your service.

Sergeant Thompson
Suwanee PD

January 11, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

January 11, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

January 11, 2011

Rest in peace brother. You gave all for this city and you will not be forgotten.

P/O Steven Cabral
Baltimore City Police

January 11, 2011

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer William H. Torbit Jr. to know there are people all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior during the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

January 11, 2011

Rest in peace my brother, may the Lord give your family and co-workers guidence in this sad time. You died helping others, you are truly a hero.

Officer Gary Timm
Columbus Police- Montana

January 11, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers for they stall see God, until then R.I.P. There needs to be a national Police Chiefs summitt with focus on Officer safety, these type of incidents have happen to often nation wide in last 10 years and needs to stop! My heart go's out to your family, love from one of your fellow Blue Bloods.

DEN
State of Ohio retired P.O.

January 11, 2011

My heart goes out to the family and friends and brothers in blue for officer Torit sir you rest in peace now your in the arms of god
Sister of Officer Chad Spicer EOW 9/1/09 Delaware

Anonymous

January 11, 2011

Thank you Officer Torbit for your fine service and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine citizens of Baltimore, Maryland. A true tragedy indeed. May you foerver, rest in peace. My condolences to all the families involved...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

January 11, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

January 11, 2011

Rest In Peace William.... With all my love

Nikki
Civilian

January 11, 2011

Rest in peace young man, and thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

January 11, 2011

Prayers for your family and friends as well as the officers that were involved. This is very sad and a horrible accident. RIP 01/09/11. I know you will be truly missed by your friends and family. Thank you for your time and service you provided.

TCO Kelly
Mdta

January 11, 2011