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Richard Torres Obituary

TORRES - Richard, in Iraq on October 6, 2003, of Passaic and Lodi, 25. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving son of Julian and Dora. Brother of Stewart and grandson of Guadalupe. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 at Alvarez Funeral Home, 66 Passaic Ave., Passaic. Procession leaving the funeral home Tuesday at 9:30 AM for Holy Trinity Church for Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment at East Ridgelawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Oct. 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Torres

25 Entries

Charlie Gili

October 5, 2021

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Richard Torres US Army 2nd Lieutenant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

You have given me passion, love and hope Richard and for that, I'm forever grateful

December 31, 2013

Richard. Man, from time to time I sit and wonder what life would be life if I had you around. You were my cadet mentor and I miss those days we had in college. The fact that you took me under your wing and helped me out with land navigation and OPORDs is something I will NEVER forget. As the new year approaches, I wanted to step back and remember you. No one deserves to pass away well before their time but I know that you were committed to your duty and that you accepted that mission to serve and defend. I truly miss you! Spending time with Linda in psychology class discussing how excited you were to have been commissioned as a 2LT brings back good memories. Even though you have passed on, I look forward to seeing you again in heaven my friend. This is hard for me to even type this right now but I wanted to let you know that I'll be thinking about you until the end of my time.

Prayers and Love,
Gary Rabatin

Pearl Campos

May 27, 2013

Cant believe you havent been here for 9 years. The world lost a great man, a great human and an awesome friend. You were awesome Richie. Thank you.

Peggy Childers

October 7, 2011

To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Richard Torres:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 6, 2010

To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Richard Torres:
Remembering Richard on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Kenna Larra

January 4, 2010

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Peggy Childers

October 20, 2009

To the family of 2nd Lt. Richard Torres:
Richard gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Tammy Bass

May 31, 2009

Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Richard Torres is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06

In Memory of Richard ~ (Debra Estep)

October 6, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Richard, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

October 4, 2008

R Collis

July 20, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of 2nd Lt Torres. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that 2nd Lt Torres knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you 2nd Lt Torres!

JT Butler Family

May 26, 2008

Especially on this day, we honor Richard's sacrifice and the sacrifice of the Family and Friends who loved him.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

January 1, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Torres family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Richard it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

November 20, 2007

You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Torres!

brothers

Eric Lanstrum

November 13, 2007

Agatha Jadwisczok

September 3, 2007

I'm very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a very bright and accomplished young man. What an incredible shame he had to be taken at 25.

August 6, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY

July 7, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Torres and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!

Grace Z

May 28, 2007

Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph

We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms

Gary Allain

April 5, 2007

2nd Lt. Richard Torres
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

sheila

December 28, 2006

I just saw a segment on TV about 2nd Lt Torres. It was most impressive how his brother is still making sure that he is remembered. I saw the website as well and must comment on what wonderful family and friends he was blessed with. May he rest in peace.

Garnet Jenkins

October 6, 2006

Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, 2nd Lt. Richard Torres, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Richard, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and comfort continue to be with the Torres family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

May the memories of Richard,
live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

Psalm 23

1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!

My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!

If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!

Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005