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Senior Corporal Thomas Dale Bond

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, December 13, 1994

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Reflections for Senior Corporal Thomas Dale Bond

I Miss you so much uncle not a day goes by where I don't sit down and think about all the times when you came to grandma and grandpa's and picked me up and swung me around... I miss that alot.. well say hi to grandma and grandpa! Love you!

Mary Catherine
Niece

June 14, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 13, 2020

Sr. Corporal Bond,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 13, 2019

“His Lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:21.

Chief Rick Stone
Dallas Police Department - Retired

October 9, 2018

It's been 23+ years since I last saw you dear. Your grandson Harley will be attending Stephen F.Austin, he has been accepted and wants to be a game warden. He never meet you but he knows you. We all love and miss you . Your wife Mary.

Mary Bond
Wife

March 17, 2018

Miss you big brother. You would be proud of the way your boys turned out. Love you bro.

William T. Bond
Brother

December 19, 2017

I miss you dad
Your son
Jeremy




December , 2017

Jeremy
Son

December 19, 2017

I never got to meet you papa but you inspire me to be a police officer. Thank you for giving me a good dad and someone to look up to. Thank you for your scarifice to our country. I love you, rest in peace papa.

E-2 Airman
Grandson

November 27, 2017

Tom was on of my best friends going though School and he talked me into joining the Navy with him. I have such nice memories of our times together and I think of him so often

dave
just a ole school pal

October 13, 2017

Sr. Cpl. Bond,
On today, the 22nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 13, 2016

It's been 22 yrs now and I still miss you. Your loving wife Mary.

mary bond
wife

April 12, 2016

I love and miss you soooo much uncle hopefully you and grandma and grandpa are all together now...hopefully I'll see you again someday.

mary
niece

February 15, 2015

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

December 13, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th 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.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 13, 2009

You will always be remembered by those who love you.

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Tom

It’s been 14 years since that fateful day when Mary called me in the early December morning hours, and I fondly reflect back to the spring of 1971 when we shared our first Fighter Command together and all the Professional and Personal Friendship Years that followed.
At Our beginning, We were Barracks Mates, Roommates, and Classmates during Training. I was by your side when you met and began with Mary, and by your side supporting Mary as she stood over you to say her goodbye’s at the end.
You and I were together when we shared my first command and I will be proud for us to be together again when we share my last command. As True Friends, we shared our Good Times, Bad Times, and all times in between. I am old now, but, I assure you my dear friend, for this Old War Vet, Fallen Hero’s are Never Forgotten. Thinking of you, Love Ya.

Pete Fredrickson AEC (AW)
3604 Gus Drive
Killeen, Tx 76549
254-213-9616

AEC (AW)
UNITED STATES NAVY (RETIRED)

December 7, 2008

Uncle Tommy,
We may have made plans that can't be kept now. But we will soon be able to share those stories. I will always remember what you told me. Thank you! - Little Billy

William T. Bond, YN1(SS)
U.S. Navy, Nephew

June 20, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 7, 2007

dad you still inspire me to this day.you have always pushed me to be the best and do the right thing.there is not a day that goes by i dont call on your strength. i hope you get a kick out of the 5 grandsons i have given you.till i see you just remember i love you.

jeremy bond
son

June 25, 2007

In December it will be 13 years since our Brother traveled to his new precinct. I am sure that he is the chief by now, knowing his love and dedication. Our entire family still misses his laughter, his love, his sincere talks when we were down. The picture on this page is missing the one thing we all know he desereved. A halo around his head. He is an angel in blue watching over us all as the Lord's right hand. We miss and love him.

Mike Bond

mike bond
brother

May 28, 2007

Officer Bond,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

December 13, 2006

Heroes and the sacrifices they make are never forgotten. Senior Corporal Bond, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va

December 13, 2006

Tom,
It's hard to believe that you have been gone for so long. I still think of you and Mary often. You were a good troop and are missed.

Your old Sarge,
Mike

Sgt. Mike Flusche
Dallas Police Department

March 29, 2005

Tom was a good friend. He loved law enforcement and was enthusiastic about his mission. I remember one summer afternoon when I was mowing my lawn when Tom stopped by to show me his new duty weapon. He was going through the police academy and was very excited about starting his new career. Tom and Mary were regular guests at our home and were always ready for our Friday night poker game. I miss those times around the table hearing Tom laugh and enjoying the game. We all miss him.

Sergeant Stephen Smith
Dallas County Sheriff's Department

December 13, 2004

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