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Omar E Torres
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Name: Army Pfc. Omar E. Torres
Age: 20
From: Chicago, Illinois
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
Incident: Army Pfc. Omar E. Torres died Aug. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Died: August 22, 2007
Beloved son of Oscar C.F.D. and Doris J. (nee Ortega, dear brother of Oralia E. and Oscar E. Torres, loving grandson to Elda and the late Oscar Torres and the late Emilio and Petra Ortega, beloved Godson to Helen (the late Pat) Merrill, fond nephew and cousin and friend to many. Omar was a die-hearted Bear fan, a scholar at Ohio State University, Omar enjoyed life and especially his family. Always a smile on his face, wore his heart on his sleeve, and a stranger to no one.
Age: 20
From: Chicago, Illinois
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
Incident: Army Pfc. Omar E. Torres died Aug. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Died: August 22, 2007
Beloved son of Oscar C.F.D. and Doris J. (nee Ortega, dear brother of Oralia E. and Oscar E. Torres, loving grandson to Elda and the late Oscar Torres and the late Emilio and Petra Ortega, beloved Godson to Helen (the late Pat) Merrill, fond nephew and cousin and friend to many. Omar was a die-hearted Bear fan, a scholar at Ohio State University, Omar enjoyed life and especially his family. Always a smile on his face, wore his heart on his sleeve, and a stranger to no one.
Occupation
the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas;
Incident
Army Pfc. Omar E. Torres died Aug. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Prayers & Messages
Omar E Torres
2012-02-17
I'm so sorry for your loss.
an old childhood friend from California
Rose Granados
Omar E Torres
2008-08-15
May God be with you, and blass you and your family. You are in prayers, rest in peace and thanks for all you did.
Omar E Torres
2008-06-06
Thank you so much for your bravery, patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God now and guarding the gates of heaven. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Omar E Torres
2008-05-25
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Omar E Torres
2008-04-09
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.