Officer Down Memorial Page

miss you tommy boy... been three years now and I still think about you each and every day that goes by.... god definatly broke the mold when he made you brother, cause I havent met anyone in this world who could hold a candle to the type of man and cop you were.... I look up at the sky from time to time and wonder why you , so far god hasent answerd that one yet for me.... you taught me alot and in return im trying to pass that on in honor of you... R.I.P. my brother until we meet

friend
friend
August 22, 2011

I miss you so much. I don't know how to move on without you Tommy. It's so hard. Everyone tells me that I need to realize that you're not coming back and trust me I realize that everyday since you were taken from me. It's just so hard to live life without your best friend and husband. We were so happy and so in love and just like that it was over. If there is some way that you can help ease the pain from heaven, I would really appreciate it. It will be 3 years in August and it feels like just yesterday. I think of you every minute of everyday. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. Just know that you are missed and loved by so many of us. I hope you are watching over us and I especially hope that you are watching Mikayla grow. She is my heart because she is YOU! I wish she had her daddy. I love you Honey and I will continue to love and miss you for as long as I live. Talk to you soon.

Mimi Raji
Perth Amboy PD / Wife
March 27, 2011

It will be two years on the 22nd that you've been gone and yet it feels like just yesterday. People tell me it will get easier but it seems to be getting harder. I miss you each day more and more and think of you all the time. I count the days till I will be with you again. Life isn't the same without my best friend and husband. I love you Babe today more than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow...but I'm sure you already know that.

Mimi Raji
Perth Amboy, Wife
August 16, 2010

Lisa sent me a picture of Mikayla on Lisa's horse. I cried, because I know you would be so proud. See looks just like you, and has your fire in her eyes. I miss you Tommy, and not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I will see you one day. Watch over us brother.

Ptl. Anonymous
A Brother
July 2, 2010

I saw the a picture of your child taped to the wall last year while visiting the memorial. I hope she learns that her daddy is a hero when she grows up! You will never walk alone, RIP brother.

BPD #91
Beavercreek, OH
March 23, 2010

Merry Christmas Babe! I love you. I think of you each and everyday. Seems like just yesterday that you were here with me. Mikayla looks just like you. So much that it's amazing. I see you everytime I look at her. I will make sure that she knows what a great daddy you would have been and how anxious you were to meet her. Please know that you will never be forgotten. As long as I'm alive, I will do everything in my power to make sure your memory lives. Watch over us as you always did. You are missed by so many friends and family. You touched so many people. I will love you always and so will they.

PO Marisol Raji
Perth Amboy / wife
December 23, 2009

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Raji,
Please know that he is not forgotten. We are all bound together by our losses and we all grieve for each other. It has been 1 year - it has probably flown by yet also dragged by as will all the years. But his memory is strong and his valor will be remembered forever. Thank you Officer Raji for your dedication to protecting all others. Blessings and love to your family - know that you are thought of and loved.

Anonymous
August 22, 2009

To Officer Thomas Emil Raji, his family and his fellow officers with the Perth Amboy Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Raji’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Raji and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 22, 2009

Mikayla is getting so big and she looks just like you. I still cant believe your gone. You would be so happy right now Chief Kohut gone, Mayor Vas going to jail what goes around comes around. Anyway rest in peace talk to you soon

Anonymous
June 20, 2009

You are missed each and everyday and you will never be forgotten. You will be loved forever. Mikayla looks so much like you. That's just what her mommy prayed for. We will be together again one day.

Police Officer
Perth Amboy Police Dept./Friend Forever
April 23, 2009

I saw your baby girl today... I'll always be there to keep watch over her. You rest in peace knowing that.

anonymous
March 9, 2009

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on.

To the unborn: I know that you can't read this now, and might never, but I want you to know that your daddy is a hero. now and forever, he will never be forgotten. You daddy loves you now and forever

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 4, 2009

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for the friendship you gave to my family. My husband had so much fun on your "crazy" outings. You helped him solve all his "fix it" problems. You were a true friend. You were always there to support him. For that I thank you. My children, who lovingly call you Timmy, miss you so much. You were their best buddy. You worried about them just as much as we do. You took the time to play with them and always made sure they were happy. For that I thank you. I always knew that when Nick was not around, I could count on you for anything. You always included us in your life and for that I am eternally thankful. I will cherish all the memories. We will always remember you, today and always.

Anthea Millroy
Friend
December 30, 2008

My friend Tommy, know that you touched my life in a very special way. You gave me hope when sometimes its hard to find. Never did I think I would find friendship at this point in my life like I found it with you. You were a great example in all aspects of your life. You made me want to be a better cop, husband, father and friend. You even brought me closer in my faith. For all this I can never truly repay you; and although I really don't make many promises, I promise you I will love and take care of Mimi and Mikayla Corinne as if they were my own. You were such a unique and diverse man, truly a genuine soul, I only wish we could have had more time together but I will always cherish the time we did have. I will sincerely miss you and have shed many tears when I thought myself I was uncapable of doing so anymore. Know that you will always live in my heart and although nobody looks forward to death i surely do look forward to the day that I can gaze upon you and smile, cause only then will I know I'm with my friend, Tommy.

PO Gilberto Simao
Perth Amboy PD/Friend
December 3, 2008

My family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you for the good times Tommy, you will nerver be forgotten.

Det. Eddie Pardo
Friend
November 24, 2008

Tommy words cannot display how sad I am that you are gone. Everyday that I wake up in the morning I look over at your picture and see your smiling face looking back at me and I known that you are in a beautiful place watching over Mimi and your unborn child. I know longer can talk to you face to face, but at night I before I sleep I have a chance to talk to you about the things that are going on in my life and I know you are listening. You let me into your life and I am a better person for it. I will always cherish the time that we spent together and places that we went to. You will always be in my heart until one day when we will see each other again. I will look after Mimi and the baby for you. Thank you for being my best friend.

Detective William Tiedgen
Perth Amboy Police Dept / Best Friend
November 24, 2008

Tom, we were seperated by a decade in years and I had several more years on the job but I still looked up to you and admired how you did the job. The department treated you poorly and it would have been easy to just say screw it and just do what you had to, but that was not you! You cared more about you brothers in blue then you cared about promotions. You never sold out or compromised your beliefs. It's not often in life you get to meet a person like you and I'm not only proud to say I worked with you but to say you were my FRIEND!! I will miss you!!

Bill Dillon
Friend
November 19, 2008

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Cofman #15174
California Highway Patrol
October 21, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Raji and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Raji for your dedicated service to the people of New Jersey and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
October 18, 2008

r.i.p. brother

P.O.
RUPD
October 16, 2008

Hi Tommy. Today several of us were at your grave along with Yankee's pitcher Edwar Ramirez who drove down from NY to pay you a visit. It was an amazingly beautiful day at the cemetery to see so many of our friends and family present in your honor. Ramirez signed a baseball for our baby and will also be giving me a baseball signed by the entire team in your honor. I hope you realize just how much you were loved and will always be loved. You will always live in each and every one of us for all the days of our lives. We miss you. I miss you. I love you Babe!

Police Officer Marisol Raji
Perth Amboy PD / Wife
October 12, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE
October 11, 2008

For those that did'nt know Officer Raji, he had a heart of gold. He was always concerned for the less forunate in need and made it his business to assist anyone in anyway he possibly could. Tommy displayed no fear when faced with danger and "got the job done" when dealing with the criminal element. We worked together for ten years in the same squad and all I can say is Tommy, you are deeply deeply missed. Everyone knows I'm the "jokester" in the squad I'm the guy that just likes a good joke to pass on to make others laugh. Tommy was always one of the first ones to get a laugh and I so deeply miss being able to share them with him. How many times he would say "what do you have for me today, Joe?". He would laugh and tell me how crazy I am. Tommy I miss you, I shed many tears on my way to work, on my way home and when I least expect it. You were a great cop and the true defintion of a "street cop". Rest in peace Tommy, as your badge shined on your chest, you'll always shine in my heart.

Patrolman Joseph Novak
Perth Amboy Police Department
October 2, 2008

To those who loved Officer Raji my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Thomas will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Raji for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
September 28, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Thomas Raji and to his fellow officers, and most especially to Thomas:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend condolences for the grievous loss you suffered when Thomas so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing.

Rest in Peace, Thomas. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Thomas gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 22, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 21, 2008