United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, June 14, 2015
Reflections for Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro, Jr.
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
June 17, 2015
Deputy U.S. Marshall Zacarias TORO, thank you for your selfless commitment to public service, when the victims and rescuers at the fallen Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre needed you most.
God Bless You
grateful citizen
June 17, 2015
You were a hero then, and still are. I am so sorry this happened, and know you will be missed and there will be much sorrow.
Melanie Rowley
Have friends who are LEO's.
June 17, 2015
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL TORO , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL TORO .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada
June 17, 2015
Thank you for your bravery, and dedication to help others. Prayers for your family and friends in this time of need.
Patrolman Matthew Redd
Floresville Police, Tx
June 17, 2015
We Remember Mr. Toro, From his Time Employed at MCC NY. Always a Good Man...May His Memory Be Eternal.
Nick Kordes
Retired BOP MCC NY
June 17, 2015
My Condolences to the Family, Friends, Community and the United States Marshals Service. My the love of our Lord and Savior comfort and guide through this most difficult time.
Thank you for your Heroism Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro
Rest In Peace
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 17, 2015
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
June 17, 2015
Marshal Toro: You died in service to others, Please know that though you have fallen another will pick up your sword and continue the fight to defend our Nation and its people. Thank you and rest easy sir.
Captain "Irish" Mike McAllister
Washington State Firefighter
June 17, 2015
Final Salute Deputy U.S. Marshal Toro, thank you for your service. Rest peacefully in the arms of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
June 17, 2015
RIP, prayers for the family.
Sgt, Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office, FL.
June 17, 2015
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James Waggle
Civilian
June 17, 2015
Sir- Thank you for caring more for others than for yourself and making the ultimate sacrifice!
Prayers for US Marshall Toro's loved ones.
Kaye Bills, Caring Private Citizen,
Grateful to ALL who had the Courage to Serve and made
" The Ultimate Sacrifice!"
Rest In Peace!
June 17, 2015
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
June 17, 2015
Thank you U.S. Marshal Toro for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in this great nation of ours . You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES LIVE FOREVER...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
June 17, 2015
May God bless his family and friends all the days of their lives. Thank you for your service.
Dawn Izgarjan, Retired
U.S. Marshals Service W/KY
June 17, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT
June 17, 2015
R.I.P. Brother
Inv. Bowman
Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC
June 17, 2015
Rest in peace brother, your time in hell is over. Thank you for your service and for your commitment to protect this great nation of ours. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Marshall Toro during this time of tragic loss.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department
June 17, 2015
Rest in peace Brother we have the watch from here. May God Bless your friends and family.
Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD
June 17, 2015
Rest in Peace Deputy US Marshal Toro. I ask our Heavenly Father to watch over and comfort your family, friends and the US Marshals Service during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and dedication to the safety of our great country.! God's speed.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.
June 17, 2015
Rest in eternal peace, Deputy Marshal Toro, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.
Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System
June 17, 2015
A true Patriot in every sense of the word. Thank you for your heroic service to a grateful nation. May the Lord grant you eternal peace. My heartfelt condolences to your beloved wife, precious children and loving Mother, as well as your brother/sisters in the USMS and all those who worked compassionately as medical professionals to ease your physical burdens since the tragedy of 9/11.
Thomas Huber, TSgt (retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement)
June 17, 2015
God Bless You and Your Family, Sir!,,,
Msg. E8 Larry Wilson
US Army Retired
June 17, 2015
Rest in Peace Deputy U.S. Marshal Toro. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Toro Family and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
June 17, 2015
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