Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Morash, I attended your viewing today and met your wife and daughter, they still don't believe that you are gone, I know they are going to be ok as you have a very close knit family... your wife seems as a very strong lady and your daughter is a very beautiful girl....Please, take care of them from Heaven as we, as survivors will be here for them after everything has passed and everyone is gone home...don't worry we will be here for them...

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

October 21, 2003

My prayers and thoughts go out to Officer Thomas Morash's family and co-workers. May God comfort you all in this very difficult time. Thank you for your years of service to your community and the country.

Deputy Robert Hager
Clare county Sheriff Department

October 21, 2003

May God be with your family in this time of need...Your time here on earth is over but you are at the right hand of the Lord as a good and faithful man of the public.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constabe, K-9 Handler

October 21, 2003

Your job here is done.
Now help from above watching over the rest of us.

Motor Officer Mark Salvo
West Sacramento Police Department

October 21, 2003

Deepest condolences to the family, friends, and everyone at WPBPD. We are all suffering this terrible loss that has hit so close to home. May God rest his soul and help the Morash family through this painful tragity. See you in heaven bro.

D.Cruz
NORTH SQUAD
DEP POLICE

Officer Doug Cruz
FDEP Division Of Law Enforcement

October 21, 2003

Rest in peace brother. May God bless you and watch over your family in their time of need. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy John W. Peper
Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Fl
District Six Motor Unit

Deputy J. W. Peper
Volusia County Sheriff's Office, FL

October 21, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and make SURE that Officer Thomas Morash will never be forgotten. God Bless !
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

October 21, 2003

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anonymous

October 21, 2003

Rest in peace hero in blue.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

October 20, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Thomas did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Thomas be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Morash's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Thomas is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Thomas was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 20, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

October 20, 2003

Tom your special smile will always bring a smile to our faces.
We have suffered a great loss, as has your family. We will never forget you as you have positively affected the lives of your fellow brothers and sisters,as well as the citizens of WPB.

My family will pray for you and your family. Though you will be laid to rest this week (Oct. 22nd) you will forever be remembered by your extended family. We love you Tom!

Sgt. Joe Luciano
West Palm Beach Police Dept.

October 20, 2003

Our sincere condolences to the family of Officer Thomas Morash and to the West Palm Beach Police Department. Praying that God will give you all strength.

Administration
Gallup Police Department, Gallup N.M.

October 20, 2003

Rest in peace motorman. Thank you for your service.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

October 20, 2003

Rest in peace motorman. Thank you for your service.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

October 20, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

October 20, 2003

Thank you brother for your service to your community and your country. May God bless your family and your fellow Officers.

Investigator Ronnie Austin
State Attorney's Office, Tallahassee, FL

October 20, 2003

Rest easy my brother warrior. We shall continue the good fight. Your duty hear is done. God Bless your loved ones.

PO Len McGaha
HCSO

October 20, 2003

I have had many instances to work and train with Tom. It is hard to put into words what type of person Tom was. He was the best I have ever known, the most honest,nicest , and most caring individual. There are no words that could really describe "Tom". You just had to know him and that you just be enough. He was always willing to help anyone out in any way he could. I had many chances to train with him on motors. He was truly a good friend,and excellent motor officer.. "Tom" you will never be forgoten by anyone.

Your friend and fellow officer,

Ofc. Dan Diaz Motor #1

Officer D. Diaz
Palm Springs Police Dept.

October 20, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Officer Morash. May God comfort you at this tragic time.

Capt. Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

October 20, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office-Nebraska, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Thomas Morash's family, friends, and co-workers.

Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff-Nebraska

October 20, 2003

God Speed Motor Officer Morash.
You will never be forgotten. We will watch what we can see, please watch us for what we cannot see.
My heart and prayers for your family.

Master Corporal Jeff Jones
Cape Coral Police Department

October 20, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Morash for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

October 20, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the West Palm Beach Police Department.
AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

October 20, 2003

Rest in peace brother Motor Man........

Sr. Cpl. E. Hagan
Dallas P.D.

October 20, 2003