Officer Down Memorial Page

Sgt.thomas which i never had the honor to know rip.we as officers are never really prepared fpr the fate that awaits us we at times just do reaping the the consequences and praying for the best but we serve with a commitment to something higher than ourselves a man will stand up for himself but a true hero will stand up for others.sgt thomas had a career in which he always could hold his head up high. I served as a cpl.united states marine corps.and by the grace of god o made it home alive.as a correctional officer in sanluis az.i also made it after 2 years of blood shed day in and day out.i am very proud of you and my highest respects for your family never let his passing be in vain.

cpl.travis a. brown
usmc az dept.of corrections
April 10, 2013

Rest In Peace Sergeant Thomas. Our prayers are with your family.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections
March 18, 2013

It is officially a year today since you as our brother has been taken away from us just because you did your job as a state law enforcement officer to keep everyone safe. You will never be forgotten as a legacy that we should always follow within the trade. We all love you and continue to rest as we take your watch .

Officer Dave Brown
Florida Department of Corrections (Probation and Parole)
March 18, 2013

Its already been a year my friend. And still feels like yesterday. I remember when I made a call for back up in the Confinment dorm and you were the first to come smashing through the door almost braking your arm with Sgt Durham right on your 6. And all those long boring nights sitting in F-dorm, you would keep us laughing all night. RIP my brother

Sergeant Robert Pinkerton
Columbia Annex Confinement Sergeant.
March 12, 2013

My prayers and request of blessings for you and your family go to God and I asks or his Gracious hands to protect your family and all of us. I know I will never walk alone because in spirit you are always walking LONG SIDE ME.

C.O. David Shoptaw
Florida Dept of Corrections
March 7, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI
December 30, 2012

As a corrections professional, I extend my condolences to the Thomas family.

Correctional Counselor, Daniel E. Silas
Shelby County Division of Correction
December 21, 2012

Thank you for your courage and service to the State of Florida.

Sergeant Bradford Cillizza
Florida Department of Corrections (Retired)
December 14, 2012

Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 3, 2012

Rest in peace. We'll take the watch from here.

Lieutenant
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
October 20, 2012

Thank you for your commitment to your job. You ill never be forgotten. I hate seeing someone so young and vibrant lose their life. Thinking of your friends and family. Rest In Peace

C/O Caleb Eubanks
North Carolina Department Of Corrections
October 20, 2012

LRD please continue to comfort Sgt Ruben Thomas III love ones.

JAILOR L.GARCIA PASADENA PD
September 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, SGT. Thomas. You will be missed here on earth, but you are needed up in Heaven.

Officer D.J. Burkitt
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office-Services Division
September 12, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
July 17, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Ret., Cincinnati P.D.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
June 27, 2012

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

D/S J. Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)
June 11, 2012

Sgt. Thomas, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. We've lost another hero to some scumbag. You were the same age as my son who does the same work you did. It's just hard to believe that someone with his whole life in front of him could pass that way. I tell my son every day to be careful. I know you guys are well trained, but you young guys think you're invincible. A lot of times you take unnecessary chances and you don't realize that in cause you your life. You guys have to realize that you are doing a dangerous job and need to be a little bit more careful. I'm pretty sure that your parents probably told you. Lots of times to be careful. Like I tell my son all the time. My condolences to your family and your friends like said before we have lost another young hero and not sad, but you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace hero

Deputy José Fernandez
Broward sheriffs office. Father
June 5, 2012

Rest in peace

Nathan
Civilian supporter
May 3, 2012

Its been a little over a month now, and we miss you so much. Davie and Nicole cry often. We still can not understand why this has happened and we never will. Next Tuesday Lake City is honoring the fallen heroes of this year, and you are one of them. Nicole says if she never hears bagpipes again it will be too soon. Emma sees you all the time and blows you kisses. We are all struggling to get through the day. But we just try to hold on to each other and make to make it through. We miss you we love you, Please continue to watch over us.

Sgt Donald S Cole Jr
Uncle Suwannee CI
April 24, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
April 20, 2012

Sgt. Thomas may god bless your family, may god rest your sole. You will not be forgotten and you will always walk amongst us. Your watch is now over and you can rest now sir. Your children will grow up knowing that there father was a hero and will always be apart of our family for you were one of our brothers. This tragedy was felt throughout the entire Florida Department of Corrections. The last gate you will have to enter is one made of Gold Sir and only angels are amongst you now may god rest your soul.

K. Watford C/O RRT, Deputy Sheriff
FDOC/ JCSO
April 19, 2012

Sgt,Ruben Thomas,and family...please know you are in my thoughts and prayers every day,especially when I walk the floors every night at work and I ask you to watch over ALL of us...WE NEVER WALK ALONE,God Speed my friend..RIP.

Ofc.Darlene Wahl
Franklin CI,FL.
April 13, 2012

May God be with your family. RIP Sgt. Thomas.

Police Officer D. Kirk #8270
Bull Valley (IL) Police Department
April 12, 2012

R.I.P. my thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROS LIVE FOREVER
April 12, 2012