Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed Ranger.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 19, 2019

Rest In Peace Captain Torres. Thank you fro your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Torres Family and the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

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

October 19, 2019

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Frank Kapusta, Ptlm, retired
Mohawk PD

October 19, 2019

Rest in Peace Captain Torres. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and the LADORP during this most tragic & difficult time.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

October 19, 2019

Sad does not describe any loss. However after 40 years of service, I wonder why he was not retired. Prayers to his family, friends and colleagues. Another angel will soon be in God's kingdom.

Civilian Family of
Blue

October 18, 2019

Sad does not describe any loss. However after 40 years of service, I wonder why he was not retired. Prayers to his family, friends and colleagues. Another angel will soon be in God's kingdom.

Civilian Family of
Blue

October 18, 2019

My husband and Albert graduated from the academy together. They have been partners, brothers and friends to each other... The loss to my husband is deep. We are both heartbroken, with his passing. May his family find peace and strength, during this time...
Albert is a man of gentle strength and integrity.
I will cherish the times I've spent with him.

Susan Kilpatrick (wife of Park Ranger)
Wife of Park Ranger / Friend

October 18, 2019

Albert, you were my Chief and my mentor. I challenge anyone to find a more dedicated person. You lived and breathed the parks and understood the significance that they play in the lives of the communities we serve. It is hard to imagine you gone, as you were the one solid thing the Park Rangers had. I am saddened by your loss and I look forward to continuing your tireless commitment to our City. It has been hard and I try not to think about you being gone. My comfort is that you passed doing what you loved. Thank you for everything and I will miss you. God speed and may those who read this know that you were one of the finest men that set foot on this earth.

Former L.A. City Park Ranger

Senior Lead Officer Javier Barragan
Los Angeles Police Department

October 17, 2019

He gave his life while protecting others; enough said for those of us who have at one time patrolled lonely roads and back streets while working double shifts. Sleep well Ranger! God bless you and your family; your children can proudly say: "... my Daddy WAS a policeman."

Special Agent-in-Charge [Retired] Jerry
Department of Defense

October 17, 2019

Captain, you had a tough job that a lot of people take for granted, but I believe even more fully appreciate. This special duty due to that fire is a classic example of the hazards you folks face and face them with pride and determination. Los Angeles has lost a major asset in your dedication and experience and though we mourn your passing, we honor your service here.

God Bless, Brother and may your eternal Rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 17, 2019

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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 17, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Captain Torres and the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks during this time. Thank you, Captain Torres, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

October 17, 2019

On behalf of the Albany Police Academy Session 4 recruits, we send our condolences to the friends and family of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Captain Albert Torres.

Recruit Austin
Albany Police Academy

October 17, 2019

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

October 17, 2019

My prayer is that God will comfort the Torres Family during this very difficult time. Lord please also comfort the Los Angeles Department of Corrections & Parks. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

Master Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office

October 17, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Captain Albert Torres and the extended law enforcement family of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, California.

End of Watch Saturday, October 12, 2019

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

October 17, 2019

Stand easy now, your watch has ended. Thank you for all the years you have served and the good work you have done

Apparently his survivor information was not available at the time of this notice. From LAist.com, Captain Torres is survived by his wife Cheryl, daughter Elizabeth, and son Brian.

S Watkins
Former Law Enforcement Officer
Nikolaevsk, Alaska

October 17, 2019

Thank you for your service. 40 years as a good leader and dedication to the LA park rangers. May god watch over you.

Explorer T. Fenech
Riverside Sheriff Dept

October 16, 2019

Rest in Peace

Det-Sgt. Richard Tamez
LAPD (retired)

October 16, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

October 16, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

October 16, 2019

Thank you very much for all your support and community service, especially for your excellent help in my Eagle Scout Project (Troop 121 Old Timers Club), without your help it would not have been possible ... My prayers for your family.

Harry J. Porras Leos
Eagle Scout - Troop 121

October 16, 2019

Rest in peace, Captain Torres. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

October 16, 2019

My deepest condolences and thank you so much for your service Captain Torres. My best to the family, friends, and members of the LA Dept of Recreation & Parks, CA..

Chief Of Police Tommy Schoenfeld, Ret.
Brookfield P.D., Brookfield IL.

October 16, 2019

Rest in peace Capt Torres, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

October 16, 2019