Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas Jr. New York City Housing Authority Police Department New York Sunday, July 4, 1993  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Thomas and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

2009-06-25

Happy B-day Rudy! Seems like yesterday. You are not forgotten and still missed!

Robin P. McCollin
First Cousin
2009-06-13

Rest in Peace

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD
2008-09-10

"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
2007-12-19

Dear Rudy,
Its been a long time but I still think of you. I was the first female officer you took out for feild training and you made me feel so special of that fact. I still reminisce about how goofy we acted with one another and my heart still gets heavy on my birthday because I know yours is the very next day. I see your mom sometimes and she told me about this site, for that I'm greatful, Thank you Ms. Joyce. I'd like to give a shout out to my PSA#3 family, LOMO is still around. Until next time Rudy RIP

Retired PO. Lorraine Monsanto
Housing / NYPD
2007-12-05

Every time I hear Whitney Houston's "I will always love you" I think of you and your partner singing horribly. You guys did great in community. It is wonderful to be able to write to you after all these years, and I am still missing you... after all these years!
Tawana

2007-06-26

Dear Rudy,

It was great to find this site and see your face again after all these years. As your squad Sergeant in PSA 3 I was devastated to learn I was missing a (great) man.

Your action and sacrifice made me proud to work with you and your great smile and personal warmth made me glad to come to work everyday, looking forward to smiling with you. I can’t believe it’s been 14 years - I can still see us at the Marcy Desk.

I always promised myself that someday I would do something to make sure you’re remembered. I’m glad to see I’m with many who know you too and feel the same way.

Since retiring in ’02 and starting a new career in Real Estate & Finance, I’ve committed myself to create the Rudolf Thomas Annual Memorial Scholarship Fund, to carry forth your committment to community. I hope that others visiting this page will contact me to ensure your never-ending spirit may be brought forward to others not fortunate enough to know you personally.

You remain a great inspiration to me and I think of you often. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Zachary Slavin (retired) NYCHAPD & NYPD, Honor Legion, Finest Capital Ltd

Lt Zachary Slavin (retired)
NYCHAPD & NYPD
2007-04-12

Rudy, the memories are still so vivid. Everytime I drive down Decatur St. I look at that house and think about all of the fun we used to have there. Although I was much younger than y'all I still remember trying to keep up with you, Rozzy and Reesie. I know Grandma is up there taking care of her favorite boy. Give her and Grandpa a kiss from me and tell her to save me some coo-coo and flying fish. Kee Quie......

Racquel L. Robertson
Loving Cousin
2007-03-29

Rudy (as he is known) by his family was the life of any gathering. He is my my nephew and is missed by all the family
God Bless you Rudy and may He (God) keep you in His Loving Arms

Deputy George Mapp
Georgetown County SC Sheriff's Office
2007-03-29

Hi Cuz,

Still missing you.

Tracey Haynes (Mapp)
Cousin
2007-03-29

My Dearest Rudy, How we LOVE and Miss you. Time will never erase our beautiful memories.Your cousins celebrate you on the 4th of July. Robin,Lenny, Babette, Jr., Gary, Tracey, Bernard, Rosalyn, Rachel, Lisa, Cherisse, Renee, Nicole, and I'm sure the others are doing the same.
I know you are with Grandma and Grandpa now and having a grand old time talking. I'm sure Uncle Elon, Al and Aunt Elaine is with you guys also.
Rest on until we meet in Glory one day.
Love You Always
Aunt Cynthia

Cynthia Mapp McCollin
Aunt
2007-03-26

To Rudy and his family,
May you rest in peace, may your family know that you were loved and may you know that in our hearts you will always be remembered.
Rafael Orozco

Detective Rafael Orozco, Ret.
Housing PSA#3
2007-02-18

Rudy may God continue to bless your soul.you was my training officer also and my friend,my son was born the day after you was killed, so i will never forget you. besize i have your picture in my office. you will always be in my heart.psa#3the hard way.

PO WATTS
NYPDHA
2006-12-19

I ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME AT PSA #3, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

DETECTIVE HOUSING ROBBERY
BORTHER OFFICER
2006-06-24

God Bless you Rudy.......... Rudy was one of my FTU Officers when I came on in June 1992.... at PSA3

3 The Hard Way !!


Richie Mandel

Sergeant
NYPD
2006-06-06

Thanks for being one of the few. May your soul forever rest in peace, you earned it.

Pat

2005-10-10

We cannot forget.

Police Officer
NYPD - Brooklyn North
2003-09-15

Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates
Concerned citizen