'Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time. 

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.'

'I am heartbroken for you and Tristan. I rarely check Facebook but did today and saw the sorrowful news. We were blessed to have you as Carter's teacher and remember your delight in having Tristan. I pray that both of you can keep Sal living in your hearts and can adopt his best characteristics to live on forever in you. Many prayers headed your way.'

'We are all thinking of you and your family here at Woodland Hill Montessori, your friends in New York. We are so sad and send our love.'

'Julia,

May this candle and all of our thoughts and prayers lift your spirits and lead you and Tristan through the most dark and difficult times.'

'Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.'

'Julia,
My heart breaks for you and Tristan. Continue to rely on Sal for your strength. He will always be by your side. God Bless you all. Sue LaVigne,Albany,N.Y.'

'Julia - Dave, Dakota and I are thinking of you. There are no words to ease your suffering, but we are grateful his burden is lifted. Peace to him - and he'll be with you and Tristan. Those special stars burn the brightest for too short a time.'

'Oh Julia, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending big, warm NY hugs to you and Tristan! Love, Marion'

'Julia, So sorry to learn of your loss. May God's love comfort you and Tristan. Betty Siegel'

'My deepest sympathy to you Julie and Tristan. Please know friends near and far are with you in thought and prayer.
Sincerely, 
Janis (Woodland Hill Montessori School)'

'For you Sal, my work brother, that you rest with the angels & continue to watch over your family.'

'sal,the lord gave,and the lord has taken away, blessed be thename of the lord.blessed are those who mournfor they will be coforted. my deepest sympathy to julie and tristan,frances and family,your number one tia.'

'Julia and Tristan,
We have you and Sal's family in our thoughts and prayers. Sal was a wonderful person to know and work with. I had the pleasure of working with Sal as his flight secretary and my husband Rick got to know Sal at squadron events. Sal will be missed. God Bless you both!

"MJ"'

'Julia and Tristan, my deepest sympathy to you both. Sal was one of the nicest people I have ever had the fortune of crossing paths with in this life. He will be greatly missed by many. If there is ever a way me or my family can assist either of you, do not hesitate to reach out. You have my contact info- God bless you both- Steve'

'Sal you have been a blessing in our lives, you have been an inspiration to the family with your success in the military and a family man. Thank you for your wisdom, laughter and friendship. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences to Julie, the Torres, Cortez and Buenrostro families.'

'Sal, I think back and remember being in the band at Lowell Middle school we would be talking and laughing whenever the band teacher Mr. Villarreal would be talking. Thanks for the great memories. Julie my sincerest condolences go out to you and your children. Let your children know that their father was a good, caring, fun person when he was younger. God Bless'

Lit a candle in memory of Salvador Hernandez Torres

'My son, You were as precious to me at 38 as you were the day you were born. You were the light of my life, my pride and joy. I couldn't be prouder of the man you grew to become, and the life you lived. I'm grateful to God for gracing my life with you, although it was not for long enough. Im also grateful to have a sweet little reminder and continuation of you in my grandson.'

'May God hold you in his hand, you will be missed! May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.'

'My deepest sympathy to Sal's wife, son, and family.I remember as a kid's running round the school play ground with him ; i remember making him laugh so hard at the silly stuff we would come up with for Sal was a great person , man , friend,you will be missed ....'

'My sorrow and compassion extend deeply to the beloveds of Sal- Julia and Tristan, and all his family. May you find comfort in this difficult time.'

'Tristan and I will always and forever love you and we will always remember the wonderful life we shared and had because of your wonderful strength, heart and smile.'

'Sal will forever be missed. He has impacted so many lives and taught so many so much not just as an instructor but, as a friend and colleague. Our hearts and prayers go out to Julia, Tristan and all of his family. Your legacy will live with us forever. See you on the other side.'

'My sincere condolences Sal was one of the good guys , always willing to lend a hand god bless his family'

'May memories comfort the Torres family and bring you peace and strength during this very difficult time. Our deepest condolences.'

'I had the opportunity to work with Sal during his tour at the Albany MEPS Station. He brought a smile to everybody and always spoke of his family. 
I am so very sorry for your loss. 
I pray to God to watch over you all during this difficult time.

'Our Warmest Condolences to the Torres Family. Our lives were touched by such a wonderful man.'

'My deepest sympathy to Sal's wife, son, and family. I worked with Sal at HQ USAF Recruiting Service. What a fun person..always laughing...always having a good time. A great airman, who loved his country and his family. God Bless.'

'God Bless to all of the Torres family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.'

'I had the honor of working with Sal @ HQAFRS. His kindness and infectious smile will be missed. What a great person. 
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.'

'Sal Torres was a great man. The Air Force sustained a true loss this week. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was my instructor at Recruiting School and made each day exciting. He had a love for life, for the AF and for his family. His sense of humor was infectious and he was inspirational to many. He was passionate about what he did and cared deeply about his students, giving many of us nicknames (mine was Iceman) and challenging us to be better Recruiters than the ones before us. I will forever remember the impression he made on me and our class during our 7 weeks of school and I regret that I was never able to tell him thank you.'

'My prayers for you Julia and your son and your entire family. It was an honor to know him a short time.'

'Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends. ~Richard Bach

'When your heart weeps for what you've lost, allow your spirit to laugh for what you have had; step on onto the ledge with Faith in your Heart and you will see that hidden beneath your fears are fresh pair of wings waiting for you to take flight...Your family will be in my prayers.'

OBITUARY

Salvador Hernandez Torres

October 11, 1974 – December 18, 2012

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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