Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Officer Gober. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 25, 2012

A few days before Christmas I just wanted to reflect on my brother officer. I think about him always around June 28th, but also around Christmas. I too feel an emptiness. A hole in my heart that never heals but only scabs over and breaks when I think about him. I often wonder why God didn't take me instead. I just want all his family and friends to know I try to live a Godly Life. I try to make everyday count in appreciation of the sacrifice he made for me. I love you brother.

Rick Roseberry
DKPD Retired

December 21, 2011

Tommy was a friend of my older brother and he lived at our house for a while. He was funny, smart, and a great practical joker, he would make our Mom laugh so hard she would cry. He could lighten up any room he entered. He always told us he was going to be a policeman and we would just say "right OK", and the next thing we knew he was! He was a great addition to anything he was involved in and is missed and thought about greatly! Crysta, I'm sure your Dad is proud of you and you should be proud of him! We lost an unreplaceable man that night that will never be forgotten! I'm sorry you never got to meet him.

Friend

September 20, 2011

Over 30 years you've been gone and people still remember

roger gober

August 5, 2011

Remembering you today on your anniversary and thanking you for keeping him safe all these years. Not an easy task.

Anonymous
DC

June 28, 2011

I was in the 8th grade tommy was the campus cop,he came in a classroom looking for someone the teacher asked how it was going he said i'm just rideing the storm out.For some reason that was the coolest thing to hear I don't know why that stuck in my head,but I miss him and never forget him.I'm glad someone had the heart make this sight,I'm chuck bennett I truely miss him

Anonymous

February 11, 2011

Tommy was a HUGE personality and I remember many choir practices spent together with others.

RIP Tommy, I remember what a shock it was to lose you so young in your career!

Sgt Marsha Fuller
DeKalb County Police

December 30, 2010

I was the lead homicide detective that handled this case. I think of this and his good friend Ricky Roseberry every time this year.

Randy Edenfield, (Lt. Ret.)
Friend

July 16, 2010

It's been 30 years today my friend.. You've never left my thoughts. I visited you often. Your friends miss you. RIP

Greg Greene
DeKalb County Retired

June 28, 2010

Remebering you on your anniversary.
Thanks for watching over him for so many years.
He never got over losing you and I am just glad you kept him safe. Thanks and may you rest in the peace you deserve

Anonymous

June 28, 2010

I never knew this page was out there, but I am glad I ran across it. Tommy was my cousin, we grew up next door to each other. He was alot older of course but I truly looked up to him. I was always proud to claim Tommy as my family especially when he became the security officer at Tower's. He never let me get away with much, everytime he caught me on the "catwalk" he would run me back inside!
Once he became a police officer he would take me for a ride in his police car and I thought it was the coolest thing ever!
As time passed so did the distance, he married Elizabeth and they were expecting. I was never able to meet his child which I am sure is just like him. He was a special person in so many lives.
I will always miss Tommy, and miss his dad "big Tommy" & his brothers Ted & Tim. All of you are in my thoughts today some 28 years later.
I love you all

Pam Wright (Street)

Pam Wright
Cousin

June 15, 2010

This is in response to a reflection previously left. Tommy was married to my mother Elizabeth King Gober and she was expecting me when he was killed.

Crysta Gober
daughter

June 12, 2010

It is very obvious that you were loved and respected! You made the ultimate sacrifice at a young age, and your service to your agency and community is appreciated and noted by many. Thank you! May God bless your family.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety

March 17, 2010

I did not know Tommy, but have heard many stories about him. I am married to his youngest brother Clay. Over the years the family has lost touch and i would very much like to reconnect. Clay and i and our children live in Decatur and wonder if Chrysta or any other children also live nearby. I would love to get in touch. Tommy gave the ultimate sacrifice and i would love to meet his family.
katie chapman

Katie Chapman

December 30, 2009

As your anniversary draws near, I hope you will watch over us all

Anonymous

June 26, 2009

Tommy was a great guy. He always made everyone laugh. His death is a great loss.

Judy Mitchell Foster
friend from High school

May 13, 2009

Through the years, everytime I pass the Police Memorial in the square in Decatur, I read Tommy's name. I've never forgotten him.

Anonymous

January 24, 2009

Your Titan friends will always remember....

June 29, 2008

Thinking of you today Tommy on your anniversary.
Watch over all of us and know you are still in our hearts and prayers.

June 28, 2008

To Tommy's Family , no one can take away the lonliness and hurt of loosing a Loved one especially for givng his LIFE on the line... My sister Becky Godfrey and Eddie Godfrey worked with Tommy and others for Dekalb County for a long time and I have great respect for ALL COunty's of Officers , State Patrol. Fire Dept . and Marshalls.. He is in God's Hands today serving OUR Father God. We came very close to loosing Eddie Godfey who was burned over 70 % of his body and I don't know how we could have not survived with the love the force showed for him. If I can repay or do anything to help your family please let me know and I will. GOD BLESS AMERICA Deborah Cox and William Cox

Deborah Freeman Cox
THS class of 1972

June 27, 2008

After the 2 officer's from DeKalb were killed last Jan. 18th. I just happened onto this page. I remember Tommy from my childhood and teen years. Tommy was an awesome guy. He was a good friend. My daughter graduates the academy in June. She too has a dream of becoming one of Dekalb's Finest. I was proud of Tommy becoming a Dekalb County officer and I am proud and excited that my daughter (Corey) will be an officer soon. There has always been a special place in my heart for anyone that is willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect other's. Tommy, God Bless you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayer's. Thank you Tommy for giving the ultimate.

Janet Reisenwitz
Peachcrest Elem./Towers High friend

March 30, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS TOMMY

December 24, 2007

Crysta... I have just come upon this site... I hope you still check it. I am your cousin! My dad is Tommy's brother Ted. I have a an older brother Thomas (after Tommy!). I would love to meet you someday! I have wondered about you for a long time. Maybe I'll ask my dad if he knows a way to contact you?

Samantha
Neice

December 13, 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

October 8, 2007

I was in the 8th grade when I met Tommy. He was the security guard at Towers at the time. He was totally awsome. I was what they called a "subby" at the time. My locker was right outside of the principle's office .It was right before homeroom was to begin. My arms were full books. All of the sudden I was almost knocked to the floor when some senior came flying by me and Tommy was on his heels. I found out later that the guy that he was chasing was selling drugs. Tommy caught him out behind the school on the bleachers of the baseball field. Tommy was really great guy!! Then he got a job as a DEKALB POLICEMAN" . I he seemed to be living the dream he'd always had. I remember the night he had went home to our Lord.I was the girlfriend of one his fellow officers brother. I her name was Reba Thomas. She was there when Tommy lost his life.I still to this day feel the sorrow of losing such a great great soul, and should or could I say great inspiration to all mankind.

Tracy Yvette McClung
Friend graduate of 1982

September 29, 2007