Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Sunday, January 9, 2011
Reflections for Police Officer William Henry Torbit, Jr.
Hero..May God take into his Kingdom, and watch over your family.
DUSM T.HUNT
USDOJ USMS
January 14, 2011
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN POLICE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
January 14, 2011
May god bless the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Torbit. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and many others alike, remind me every single day why we do what we do. Thank you for your sacrifice!
157
UIPD
January 14, 2011
Our prayers to your family and co-workers. Thank You and RIP.
Your a Hero..
K9 Officer
Lititz Police
January 13, 2011
Rest in Peace.
Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department
January 13, 2011
Thank you for serving, brother. Rest In Peace
Patrolman RMB
Tewksbury PD
January 13, 2011
My thoughts and Paryers are with the Department and the entire Family
Deputy Sheriff Veronica M.Simpkins
Accomack Sheriff's Dept.Accomac,Virginia
January 13, 2011
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer William Torbit, Jr., and the Baltimore City P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Torbit, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
January 13, 2011
Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Torbit Jr.-Godspeed.
Niles, Illinois Police Department
January 13, 2011
Godspeed officer.
Prayers for strength to family, friends and The Baltimore Police Department.
Almighty God.
-citizen
January 12, 2011
Rest in peace Officer Torbit. My sincere condolences to your family. I am sure your department is doing all it can to correct the mistake that they made in this situation. Godspeed brother as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service Terry F. Zech
OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
January 12, 2011
Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.
My thoughts are with your friends and family.
Officer
Lily Southwick
Lehi, Utah P.D.
Officer Southwick
Lehi Utah P.D.
January 12, 2011
Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family and co-workers during these tragic times.
POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
January 12, 2011
Rest In Peace My Brother, We Thank You For Your Service & Sacrifice
K. L. Roane
Citizen
January 12, 2011
RIP>>> Will im not going to question the man upstairs because i know he had a good reason to take you so soon. words cant express how im hurting. my prayers go out to the family of office Torbit. i will see you when i get there n i knoe you will b watching over me. theres no doubt about it. I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Anonymous
January 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Will's family.
Hampton,VA
Anonymous
January 12, 2011
From my family to the Torbit's, we would like to offer our deepest condolences!! Will, was a man of Honor and he will be truly missed!!!
I AM FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If parting has left a void, then fill it
with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times,
a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wants me now, He set me free.
Amen!
Sherrie
Friend
January 12, 2011
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
Author unknown
May God be with everyone
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx
January 12, 2011
Reconnecting with you after 14 years had us both giddy like kids,,,neither of us knew it would be so short lived.I'm grateful to GOD I had a chance to see your smile, hold your hand and hear you voice once more. As you would say "Love never goes anywhere if its real"..missing you dearly.....til we meet again.
Me
January 12, 2011
Rest in peace my brother! God's peace be with your family, friends and co-workers!
Deputy M. Chavez
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
January 12, 2011
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Sgt. A. Washington
friend
January 12, 2011
LOVE FROM TENNESSEE
Training Officer
Tennessee
January 12, 2011
"Smile, though your heart is aching, Smile, even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by...
If you smile, With your fear and sorrow, Smile and maybe tomorrow"
This song is helping me cope with your death. You was always a GREAT friend to me, even when my father passed.. You were there. You will be truly missed. I love you.
Love, Tiffany (as you would call me) Tashia Bagwell
Tashia Bagwell
close friend
January 12, 2011
Will your violent death has left me very sad. I pray for your soul. You were a good man. You were a good friend. Until we meet again.....
Tonya
Civillian
January 12, 2011
Life will not go on in the same way without him. If it were the same, we could only conclude his life meant nothing, made no contribution. The fact that he left behind a place that cannot be filled is a high tribute to the uniqueness of his soul.
Sincere condolences to the family of Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Anonymous
January 12, 2011
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