Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Police Officer William H. Torbitt:

The duty of the law officer is to protect others. In the life of a law officer, sooner or later, intervening a serious police matter is almost inevitable. Circumstances sometimes demand immmediate action, and things can go wrong suddenly and without time to exhibit a police ID or announce the law officer's presence for all to hear. This incident involving our brother Bill is as serious as it can get. Responding officers act on what is ingrained in them though experience, and the worst occurred - the horror of slaying a fellow law officer. The presence of a firearm in the hands of another is always high-tension to the arriving officers. We act or we can die. We regret what has happened to Bill in this incident, and as all veteran officers know it is slated to happen again - most regretfully. Our best defense is training, though it will reduce future and similar occurences it will not eliminate them. Ever.

We pray for Bill's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. We sincerely feel the certain pain that will be endured by those officers involved in this horrific and sad situation. May they all be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

I am proud to render Officer William Tobitt a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 10, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

January 10, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over your fellow officers as they continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Baltimore City PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 10, 2011

Officer Torbitt, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 10, 2011

Rest in Peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

January 10, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer William Torbitt as well as to the Baltimore City Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Torbitt, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 10, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir..............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

January 10, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Torbitt. Your dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 10, 2011

This is tragic for all involved. Rest in peace brother and may the Lord look over your family and friends in this trying time.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

January 10, 2011

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Our prayers to all friends & relatives.
RIP Officer Torbitt.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 10, 2011

Although I don't know you, thank you for your 8 years of dedication to Law Enforcement. R.I.P.

BRC 113
Police Academy

January 10, 2011

Avenue of the 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 its 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.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff-Officer Los Angeles Police Dept. Retired

January 10, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

January 10, 2011

On behalf of the 6,160 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Torbitt’s family as well as the members of the Baltimore City Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 10, 2011

Heartfelt condolences and prayers to Officer Torbitt's family and the entire Baltimore City Police family on thier tragic loss.

Sgt
Chicago Police

January 10, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 10, 2011

I do not have the words to express my feelings on this officer's death. My heart is broken for all involved. RIP my brother.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police

January 10, 2011

Officer Torbitt,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

January 10, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 10, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Torbitt. Thank you for your service to your community. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, sir.

Kathy B
Citizen

January 10, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the loved ones of Police Officer Torbitt and the entire Baltimore City Police Department. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

January 10, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT CO TN

January 10, 2011

Off Torbitt, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

January 10, 2011

How truly sad!

Rest in peace Office Torbitt.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

January 10, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 10, 2011