Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, September 21, 2017
Reflections for Agent Héctor Luis Matías-Torres
Rest in Peace Agent Matías-Torres. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
October 2, 2017
To Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez and Agent Torres thank you both for your unselfish service. God bless you and your families.
Senior Police Officer Mayo
Houston
October 2, 2017
Sir,
Our sincere condolences to your family and co-workers. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Session 63
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Schenectady, New York
October 2, 2017
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P. Waggle
Civilian
September 30, 2017
My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Agent Hector Matias-Torres during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Agent Matias-Torres.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004
September 30, 2017
"The Final Inspection"
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 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 awfully 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've 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 the 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."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
September 29, 2017
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Puerto Rico Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother! Vaya con Dios Hemano.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 29, 2017
RIP, Prayers for the family.
Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office
September 28, 2017
God Bless and Godspeed.
LISA B.
GEORGIA LEO CIVILIAN SUPPORTER
September 27, 2017
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
September 27, 2017
Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.
Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD
September 27, 2017
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Matias-Torres. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Puerto Rico Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
September 27, 2017
RIP sir thank you for your services you will be missed but not forgotten.
Sergeant James Hallgrimson
Arrow security Inc
September 27, 2017
Rest in peace brother.
Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY
September 27, 2017
Vaya con Dios, amigo!
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
September 27, 2017
RIP prayer going out to the family and loved ones Amen
Roger Jones SGM
US ARMY
September 27, 2017
Rest in peace Agent Matias-Torres. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. I was there for Hugo so I know what PR is going through. I all the officers the best. Take care and stay café.
TERRY F ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
September 26, 2017
Siempre nos hicistes reir te recordaremjos con carino del cuartel de calle loiiza Tremendo ser humano, con um corazon sensible hacia la comunidad. A sus familiares mis mas sentido pesame Sgt.Angie Ilarraza Calle Loiza hoy en dia Wash DC Police Department Mis resperto desde la distancia te honramos con tu legado que nunca muere, y nos veremos en la eternidad.
Sargento Ilarraza
MPDC
September 26, 2017
Prayers for the families of Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez and Agent Matías-Torres. May God give comfort to their families both at home and on the force. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in Peace
Kaen Perrucci
sister of fallen LEO Gary D. Pagano
September 26, 2017
Héctor Matías-Torres family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Agent Héctor Matías-Torres thank you for your dedicated service and for giving the Ultimate Sacrifice of life in the line of duty.
Res.Sgt. Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio
September 26, 2017
Rest in peace Agent Matias-Torres!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
September 26, 2017
My heart goes out to these fine officers and their families.
Mr. Anthony Berry
U.S. Air Force Veteran
September 26, 2017
Our prayers are with the family and the department.
Lt. James Martinez
Tallahassee Police Department
September 26, 2017
Rest with God Agent Matias-Torres. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
September 26, 2017
God bless you Agent Hector Matias-Torres for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
September 26, 2017
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