Jose A. Torre Obituary

Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jose A. Torre US Army Specialist.

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

Remembering Joey and honoring those who gave all this Memorial Day! Prayers for the Families of the fallen and sending you love Candida !

January 15, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Jose A. Torre:
Please accept my remembrance of Jose on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

God bless Jose and his family.

To the family and friends of Spc. Jose A. Torre:
Remembering Jose on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.

Rest in peace Joey.
Your our hero and we honor your life and your courage.

I'll always remember you a little Joey Torre, a whirl wind of energy with a smile on your face. Rest in peace Little Brother and know that your name is forever engraved in our hearts and your memory lives on. We miss you.

Your mom is a beautiful woman. She shares you will a lot of people because of the love she has for you. I never met you, but thank you for fighting for our country, my family and I. May your name live on in Jesus name, amen.

You are not forgotten my brother

Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedom. You are a true American

Love You Joey!!!

"Joey" my sweet amazing great HANDSOME cousin! i love you soo much you were and still are my hero Love mee(: britt

Candida, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. You have sacrificed much, I know this. I pray that God sees fit to bless you with peace of heart some day. There are no more words that can express my sympathy and understanding. Peace to you and yours.

Toni Kay

SPC Torre
I never knew you and unfortunately, the only way I got to know of you is because of the tragedy that took you from us. However, I will honor you on 15 January 2012 as I run a full marathon with your name on my back. I will get asked if I knew you and my response will be "No, but he gave his life fighting for you, so please remember him."
I will carry you for these 26.2 miles and God will carry you through eternity. Rest In Peace Soldier....

To the family of Spc. Jose A. Torre:
Jose 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."

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

Love you my brother. You will always be in my heart. You were so selfless and cared about everyone around you. I miss you so much. Watch over us angel.

CPL Stephanie Ruggles

My heart goes out to the Torre family.
Joey thank you for your sacrafice my the lord have mercy and hold you in his arms.
My baby girl also joined the Army please watch over her from there. Jose RIP bro.
Jose Garcia G.G. CA living in PHX AZ

Words are not enough to express my thanks for what you and your family have given for your country. Be at Peace.

Jose, you are a very special person. I'll never forget the fun times we had in my class. You are bright, kind, funny, and tough. I remember one time you had broken your finger (I think in wrestling) and it was no big deal for you. I thought "wow, this guy is tough!". Thank you for serving our country. I will miss you. God bless you and your family.

Such a short life but a hero forever! My thanks to you and your family for such a great sacrifice. God bless Jose!

thank you for loving our country so much that you have given your life. you are very much appreciated.

Jose,

I will forever miss you and your outgoing personality. There are so many memories that I will forever hold in my heart. Even while you were going through so much over in Iraq, you never let it get you down and still managed to cheer me up when I was going through something less important. I don't know what I am going to do this semester in school without you. You have been the only person who could actually get me to relax and not be so stressed. I always admired how you lived your life. You have given the ultimate sacrifice and I humbly thank you for that. You will live forever in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with your family right now. Miss you friend!

Love,
Laura Hodgens

SPC. Jose Torre

My heart is sad at your loss, but eternally grateful for your sacrifice. Without you young men and women today, and all of the soldiers from our past, we would not enjoy the freedom that is unique to our great country. Thank you, and your family for your ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and keep you, you and your family.

May you fly on the wings of eagles.

We would like to thank Jose and his family for the ultimate sacrifice you have all made for our country and our families. Please know Jose was a very special, brave young man. He and your family will forever be in our prayers.

Jose, you will be remembered forever. Thank you for your patriotism and service to this country

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten. My prayers for your family for now and always. May you rest in peace, soldier.

To the family of Spc Jose Torre,
We are forever grateful for your son's bravery and courage.
May you know how many people here in Garden Grove are praying for you during this painful time.

R.I.P. Jose
May you fly with the angels...

May God grant you peace during this painful time. My son served in Iraq with Jose in 2008-2009 and was honored to know him. RIP SPC Jose Torre, an American Hero. You will be forever in our hearts.

Rest in peace.

The Johnson Family

rest in peace Jose and welcome home buddy. you are missed greatly and an example of a true hero. it was an honor to know you

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jose. My son-in-law is in the same brigade out of Ft. Riley. We all want to say how much we appreciate his service to our country and the freedom that many take for granted. God bless your family during this tragic time. {{HUGS}}

It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the Torre family. He gave, Americans mourn.

Jose was like a little brother to me, no he is my brother. I've known him since I became friends with his older brother in elementary school. I have so many memories of him in my childhood, making trouble with my younger brother, birthday ,parties water balloon fights..... I now carry on my life as an infantryman in the U.S. Army with those memories and the calling is stronger now than ever. He is more than just a fallen brother in arms. I love you Jose, though I can't see you or hug you, throw back a bottle with you, you will live on in my heart and memories forever. Rest in peace brother, I know you'll watch over me as I continue the mission.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Jose will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another.

I will never forget your son, Jose, nor the sacrifice he gave.

Rest Easy, Young Hero.

My deepest symapthies. May memories of your loved one bring you peace.

Mother of a fallen Marine, 1/27/09

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.

Deepest Sympathy to the Torre family. My son served with Jose' in Baghdad...he was respected and loved by his comrades, he will be greatly missed. We honor his service to our country and his memory.

With heartfelt sympathy. Jerry and Patty Millay

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc Jose Torre, with Profound Gratitude for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who paid the Ultimate Price in Vietnam, many years ago.

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Jose, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.

"Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrows." ~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Rest in peace.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms, SPC Jose Torre. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Jose. And to Jose it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Jose, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Jose’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

A true American hero.God bless Jose and his family