Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
End of Watch Friday, June 9, 1989
Add to My HeroesBenedict James Thomas
Lieutenant Thomas was struck by a vehicle and killed while investigating an abandoned vehicle on I-75 in Tampa. He was walking back to his patrol car at the time.
Lieutenant Thomas had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsI met BJ while I was working with him on a detail to stop auto thefts. BJ was always professional, personable and a pleasure to work with! I attended his funeral with so many brothers in law enforcement who could barely hold back their tears! BJ will always be remembered as a true cop, but more importantly a great friend to all that new him. God Bless you my friend, Kevin Perridge
Lieutenant Kevin Perridge
Tampa Airport Police Department
July 19, 2019
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