Myer Torbor

I worked many mornings of intramural basketball at Discovery MS. I got to know Myer through that. I called him Smiley because so often he would be so somber looking. I called him Smiley, and he would smile.
I picture him with his red sweatshirt and hood up.
Tuesday morning (the morning back to school from break) we had a meeting to discuss his passing. When I turned off of 40th Av S to drive into Discovery, I weirdly noticed the license plate in front of me. The letters were “MYR”. RIP, Myer. You will be missed.

My Bruh,
We will never be the same without you. Your bright smile was the first thing to greet us every single morning, for almost 3 years. Each day would end with you reminding me what time it was because we made a deal that you could leave 1 min early. I’d get distracted so you’d remind me again. Then you’d say “bye Mrs. Kerr!” And as you were headed out the door, I’d say “don’t run” knowing very well that the second you turned the corner… you bolted, because you didn’t want to miss your bus. The growth you made in that time was unbelievable. We were blessed with the opportunity to watch you grow from a boy into a young man.

I was so proud to be able to share you & your love of football and basketball with my son. He loved watching your games almost as much as all of us (your educators). You were, and always will be, an amazing role model to the students in our classroom and far beyond. You used to ask us, “what is your favorite thing about me?” We’d respond with your kind heart, or how you were always so patient and helpful to your classmates. And now, my final response, is “you”.

Every time we see: a hoodie, crocs, takis, basketball, football, Nike shoes, fancy cars, warheads, (the list is infinite) we will be reminded of our Myer. Even though it was MY job to teach YOU, you’ve taught me so much more, because one person really can make a difference.

As we attempt to figure out how to navigate this time without you, we are thinking of your beautiful family and loved ones. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to get to know them throughout the years. It is very clear why you were such a special young gentleman. You knew you had instant permission to take your phone out for just a second to show us a picture of your adorable niece if we were ever sad or crabby. When asked, “what is something you’re proud of?” Your response was, “being an uncle.”

You will never be forgotten. You will live in our hearts forever. No cap.
Mrs. Kerr

Didn’t get to meet Myer, but from my point of view and others sounds like he was a kind soul and an attentive person. May he rest in peace. Sending love and prayers to his loved ones.

I knew myer when we were 3-4 years old we were baby sat by the same person who goes by the name auntie Joyce and when I started going there I met myer from there me and myer became close and we would play together everyday I don’t remember a day where me and myer were not having fun. Myer was a Funny guy i haven’t seen him and a long time and now just to hear he’s gone hurts my heart I never got to say goodbye nor did I get to give him a hug, I remember when our parents used to call us husband & wife those were the good old days may Myer rest in peace he did not deserve this.