Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

En paz descansa. Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 26, 2017

Rest easy Brother.

Ofc. J. Tays
Chelmsford, MA

September 25, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

September 25, 2017

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

September 25, 2017

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service and commitment to helping your fellow Puerto Ricans during this disaster, your sacrifice is not in vain. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Agent Matias-Torres during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

September 25, 2017

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

September 25, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 25, 2017

Avenue of Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

September 25, 2017

Rest easy Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

September 25, 2017

Rest in Peace Agent Matias-Torres. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

September 25, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 25, 2017

I WILL PRAY FOR THERE Families along for there souls, may they rest in peace with our lord in Heaven

harry garcia
Monroe Eve News Co.

September 25, 2017

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 25, 2017

Hermanos, que dio su vida al servicio de los demás. Ustedes son realmente héroes. Dios bendiga a usted y aquellos que dejan detrás. Siempre que recuerdo en sus corazones, mentes y almas, usted estará siempre con ellos. Rogamos disculpen la traducción aproximada, pero son verdaderamente llorado por la delgada línea azul. Descanse en paz.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 25, 2017

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

September 25, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

September 25, 2017

God Bless You, Hector Matias-Torres. You are truly a Hero and will now rest with the Angels. May God hold your family and friends near. Rest in Peace, Sir.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox - Office Coordinato
Ariozna Departmetn of Public Safety

September 25, 2017

RIP. May god be with you.

Field training officer Samuel Steinmetz
Venice Police Department

September 25, 2017

RIP HEROES

NONE
NONE

September 25, 2017

Rest in peace.
Thank you for your service.
May the Lord comfort your family and friends.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

September 25, 2017

May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

September 25, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Agent, Hector Matias - Torres, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow agent makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2017

Agent Matias-Torres, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

September 25, 2017

RIP, Agent Matias-Torres. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 25, 2017

My condolences for your loss

Jacqueline Rebel
Az. Department of Public Safety

September 25, 2017