Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Detective Rizzo. This man was my adopted step grandfather and had a great influence on my mother's viewpoint on life and values. Needless to say, I inherited those values from her. I served 20 years in the USAF, retiring as a captain, part of which was as a USAF Security Policeman.

James M. Hoover, Captain, USAF Retired
USAF, step grandson of Officer Torpy

March 31, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

Officer Torpy, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Gabriele Prinzing
Friend of your grandson

September 22, 2019

Officer Torpy, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Gaby
Friend of your grandson

September 22, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother. Your sacrifice is not forgotten

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

September 22, 2017

Marsha Sanders, I am Jim Hoover whom you spoke of. At your leisure, please contact me.

Some of your other relatives live nearby me, there are not many of them left, but we could share about our reflections of the heroic Grandfather I never met and about Thomas's descendants.

Captain James M. Hoover, USAF Retired
Adopted Grandson

December 28, 2014

My grandmother, Mae Theresa Torpy Dugo, told me stories of her beloved brother. Losing him was one of the great sadnesses of her life. She regretted too, that after his death, his wife and children moved and the family lost touch with them. It was heartwarming to read the story of Mr. James Hoover, his adopted grandson.
Thank you for remembering my cherished great uncle.
Marsha Sanders, Savannah, GA.

Marsha Sanders
Familt

November 29, 2014

I served with Capt. Thomas E.Torpy USMC, and was in Okinawa when his helicopter crashed. I issued his flight gear prior to his flight. He was a true gentleman, humble, and was well liked by everyone. A great Marine. I still think of him to this day. GYSgt Ray Berry. Wish the Torpy Family the best.

GySgt Ray Berry
USMC/ Flight Equipment repairman

November 2, 2013

It was an honor to read your name among the 567 heroes of the Chicago Police Department during last night's Candlelight Vigil at Gold Star Families and Memorial Park. Your service, and your family's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mark Hannan
IL COPS

September 18, 2013

Thank you kind people for the meaningful words about my adoptive Grandfather. He married my widowed Grandmother who had my mother with her when they did marry. I was born in 1946, so never met him, but know that he was indeed a man of integrity. My grandmother related that he had lost a promotion to Sergeant because he turned down bribes and arrested the perps. He had been a part of an arrest of Al Capone and personally knew the famous Untouchables. His son was my 1/2 uncle and was a man of integrity too. He served in the Auxiliary of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. He passed away in 2005. His son Thomas died in the service of his grateful nation in the USMC.

James M. Hoover, Captain, USAF, Retired
Adoptive Grandson

June 15, 2012

Patrolman Torpy (and family), I knew your son Tom and was best friends with his son, your grandson Thomas E. Torpy. Your son spoke highly of his father. Both of these men were genuine people and had the highest integrity, which must have reflected down from you. Rest in Peace sir.

Sergeant David Douglas
Riverside County Sheriff's Department

May 28, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Torpy. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

It has been 77 years since you made the ultimate sacrifice but the CPD shall not forget. Your heroic actions shall not be forgotten. Sadly on the every same day you were struck down another Chicago police officer, Louis Furst, was shot and killed about two miles away. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

September 28, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 22, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 22, 2010

Many years have passed since you were called away but you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2008

Policeman Torpy, you are not forgotten

September 22, 2005