Officer Down Memorial Page

Newman

You will always be remembered and never forgotten. I remember when we were in the academy together and all the great times we had. You are my brother in more ways then one. Rest In Peace for the love i have for you will never die.

P/O Stewart Carlton
Baltimore City Police Department
May 10, 2012

Missing you, and thinking of you, a true brother in blue... I wish I could have been there for you, sorry I was not... you were always loved, and will always be missed...

Detective Ken Driscoll
Baltimore City Police Department
March 25, 2012

Detective Newman...its been two years since i have posted...but know that my negligence in posting does not mean that you are not thought of. My prayers continue to be with your family...and we will continue to rep the thin blue line to the fullest!

Sergeant
Prince George's County Police Department
December 21, 2011

Tommy was a friend, a brother in blue, and most of all a damn good cop. Rest in peace tommy and I will see you at the heavenly lodge. Hold me a place and put in a good word.

Retired Det. Robert Cooper
Baltimore City Police Department
November 23, 2010

There hasn't been a day that is don't think of you, time is passing, but the love and memories we have in our hearts
will never pass away. I know your looking down from heaven
with that big smile of yours we all miss, It's been hard over the years to look across the Sundays dinner table and not see you and Pop, but God his a good God and we all know we will be together again, Lexi misses you so!! Mama still kisses your picture every night!! Your allways be our heart! Love You Man!!!! Na'

Rena'
little sis
July 1, 2010

Tommy,
I was getting ready for Turkey season, as I placed my camo jacket on I looked at the name tag it read Newman. I remembered the night you gave me the jacket and the promise to hook-up and hunt on your property.
Missed but never forgotten.

Detective
Baltimore City Police Department
April 19, 2010

The true definition of Hero should read: (n) Thomas Newman.

Anonymous
December 2, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 24, 2009

Detective Newman,
I thought of you today and decided to say hello. I think of you often and the sacrifice that you made. Rest in peace and know that the good guys will win! Your sister in blue.

Sergeant
Prince George's County Police Department
February 21, 2009

Detective Newman,

May the peace that eluded you on earth find you always in heaven. My thoughts prayers are with you and your family on this sixth annaversery. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.

Patrolman
Argos Police Department
November 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this sixth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
November 23, 2008

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
October 31, 2008

detective newman...was driving through b-more about a week or two ago and immediately, your image came to mind. i said a little prayer for you and your children. but then, i decided that today was a good day to let you know that you are thought of. i wish that i could tell you that the streets have gotten better. its rough out here...but we continue to "hold it down" for the innocent and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. know that you are always thought of and i'm gonna look you up when i get to heaven so that we can be formally introduced. rest easy my brother in blue.

former corporal
Prince George's County Police
April 22, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero for us all to look up too. You are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 29, 2008

Tommy,I remember when you came to the District, brand new from the academy. I remember the times we conversed outside and in passing in the hallways. Who knew then that the little things you remember now would be cherished memeories. I was floored when I heard the news of your passing, and to this day still find it hard to comprehend.Keep up safe from above till we meet on the beat again in his house.

p/o Wiliam Ackiss
Baltimore Police Dept
February 7, 2008

Tommy, I wanted you to know I have not forgotten you. You were a great cop and when I was in narcotics in the City, I really respected you. I am still haunted by your death. I can't forget our last conversation-I didn't know it would be the last time we spoke, and I am sorry for that. I pray for your kids. I am so sorry you're gone. Thank you for doing your job-you gave all you had to give.

Detective/Florida
Friend
January 23, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service, this writer hopes that life in prison, means that, your killers never deserve to be released.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 26, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
November 23, 2007

On this 5 year anniversay of your death, we remember you, your family and friends. You sir are a true hero, we will never forget.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
November 23, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 7, 2007

You have not been forgotten Detective Newman. Your memory lives on in your precious family and in those who have benefited from your dedicated service. Rest in peace.

A Maryland citizen
August 5, 2007

"For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know."

What a hero.

May 1, 2007

Detective Newman...I thought of you today and I had to stop by to say hello. It's true that we have never met (as I have mentioned in the past), but something draws my thoughts to you. And when I think of you, I immediately say a prayer not only for you, but for your children. Rest in peace. Until next time...

Corporal
Prince George's County Police
April 20, 2007

A man remembered with so much love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.G-d Bless.

November 23, 2006

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF DETECTIVE NEWMAN:
MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT TODAY AND ALWAYS ESPECIALLY AT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE SO HARD BECAUSE YOU MISS THEM SO MUCH. BUT KNOW THAT DETECTIVE NEWMAN AND HIS FAMILY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

November 23, 2006