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Quotes / Remarks
“SPC Torres is a model soldier whose motivation, selfless service, and dedication to duty have made him a role model to his peers.
I am completely confident that SPC Torres will render invaluable service to our nation as an officer in the Army”.
Rafael M. Gavilan, Major US Army (Fort Campbell, Kentucky - February 1999)
"He is a natural leader who shows sincere concern for his soldiers, but understands the importance of mission accomplishment”
Kendall P. Cox, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Fort Campbell, Kentucky - March 1999)
“I would like to congratulate you on your successful record of a high academic achievement. Such performance leads to recognition not only on the Dean’s list, but also represents a significant accomplishment in your career at Austin Peay State University”.
G Richard Hogan, Dean of Arts and Sciences (Clarksville, Tennessee - June 2000)
“I would want him as a platoon leader in my battalion. In fact, under his charge, I would entrust him with my child’s life”.
Patrick O’Hara, Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Clarksville, Tennessee - September 2002)
“His spirit is instilled in all of us that knew him and I only hope that I can be half the leader and person he was”.
Jennifer Gross, Cadet APSU ROTC (Clarksville, Tennessee - December 2003)
“We are proud to be the first city in the United States to dedicate a street to a fallen hero of Peruvian origin”.
Samuel Rivera, Mayor of Passaic (Passaic, New Jersey - July 2004)
“It is most appropriate that we are here in this military museum, on this 2nd anniversary of the ultimate sacrifice made by Lieutenant Richard Torres. The painting and portraits being donated today will be viewed by many adults and children who frequently tour this museum. They will be reminded of the sacrifices that your loved ones made while defending freedom, democracy and the values they believed in”.
Jeffrey Fargo, Colonel US Army (Callao, Perú - October 2005)
“We are a free nation because we have among us men and women like your brother, who cherish our freedom and know our country to be something worth fighting for”.
Bantz J. Craddock, General, US Army Commander, US Southern Command (Miami, Florida – November 2005)
“Lieutenant Richard Torres’ service has historic meaning, for with the spread of democracy comes the promise of a safer world”.
Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense (Washington, D.C. May 2006)
“The street sign being unveiled today in Lima, Perú will ensure that Lieutenant Torres’ service will never be forgotten”.
Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City (New York City - February 2006) |
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