Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It’s not always possible to tell what kind of person the honoree is/was from the memorial, unless of course there are glowing comments such as those listed here. Detective Thomas, you are obviously a very special person and will not only be a welcome addition in Heaven above, but will never be far from those you cared about the most here on Earth.

May your murderer face justice, whether here or in the here-after.

Rest in Peace, Brother and God Bless you and all those who were lucky enough to have met you.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 25, 2006

My family and organization send our thanks to Officer Thomas for all he did to keep everyone safe. My deepest thoughts and prayers go to his family at their time of sorrow.

R. Brown Surveillance Officer
NC DOC/DCC

September 25, 2006

'Tis evening on the moorland free,

The starlit wave is still:

Home is the sailor from the sea,

The hunter from the hill.


Go Easy, brother man!

Agent Skip Dunscomb
Aurora P.D.

September 25, 2006

To Mike's family: prayers and sympathies as Mike was the Brother, Father, Son, and Friend - we all wish we could be.

Lt. John Sopranuk
Aurora PD

September 25, 2006

May God bless your little girl. May your family find the strenght to keep going without your physical presence,From all your brothers in blue in Jersey to your Family and the Aurora PD

God bless you Det. M. Thomas

PO F. Salazar #78
Palisades I. Pkwy P.D.

September 25, 2006

From the members of the Mountain View Police Department, you will never be forgotten! God bless you, your family and friends.

Commander Dave Munoz
Mountain View Police Department

September 25, 2006

To Detective Thomas' Family:

One of our employees put out an email from Ofcr Jason Pray. He used to work with Ventura PD. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Being a wife or daughter of a police officer is a very hard thing, because you just never know when your time is up. I can just imagine how hard it is for you and your family to lose a loved one who loved to be a police officer. So sorry for your loss.

Sr Police Services Officer Sonia Zosimo
(civilian) Ventura Police Dept, Ventura, CA

sr police services officer Sonia Zosimo
ventura police dept Ventura, CA

September 25, 2006

Mike,
I am lucky to have known you for 16 years and enjoyed working patrol with you for several of those years. I am glad for all the memories that we shared. The times that we laughed so hard that we cried. You truely made our job fun. What I really liked was spending hours talking with you on cold winter nights when all was quiet. I loved the sparkle in your eyes when you would mention Nicole. Your whole face would light up with love for your little girl. I will forever remember your wonderful smile and kind heart. You were more than a friend, you were a big brother. Rest in Peace.

Officer Patty Southwick
Aurora PD

September 25, 2006

To my mentor and my friend. When I concentrated on what I disliked about the job you reminded me of all the things that make this such a great job. Always a smile and never a complaint. You will be missed Brother.

Officer Wilburt Hinton
Aurora Police Department

September 25, 2006

A greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his freinds. John 15:13
thank you for your service to the citizens of Aroura Colorado may you rest in peace, and may justice be served to the coward who committed this horrible act. may your daughter,and family find strength and comfort from the happy memories of you and may your fellow officers find the strength to continue the fight. you, your family, and all the officers of the Aroura police department will be in my thoughts and prayers during theis difficult time. God's speed brother.

September 25, 2006

Mike,

You were always the consummate professional, humanitarian, and standard bearer, reflecting the highest traditions of law enforcement. You will be sorely missed my colleague and good friend.

Lt. Gary Millspaugh
Aurora Police Department

September 25, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Thomas. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Michael, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Michael's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Michael's life was about so much more than the way he died. Michael will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Thomas, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 25, 2006

I remember Mike from conversations at the department and his calls into the Records unit. I was extremely saddened to hear of his death. Mike has been in our thoughts and prayers, even our 3 year old said we need to "send him to Jesus." I assured him Mike was already there. Most of what I know about Mike has now come from the papers and other officers. It has been nice to hear of all his good deeds and everyone speaks so highly of him.

Mike - You will be missed! Thank you for your dedication, good-will to all, and for being a good friend.

Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends and wishing a swift and easy delivery of his grandbaby; you will meet at the gates of Heaven.

May the department mourn and heal from this loss.

God Bless!

Elizabeth Petrucelli
Former Records Technician and wife to Officer Jason Petrucelli

September 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Det. Thomas and the Aurora Police Department. God Bless.

Aurora, IL Police Department Honor Guard

September 24, 2006

Detective Thomas,
Though I never met you I can tell from what your brothers and sisters in blue say about you on the news that you were an oustanding individual and officer. It is clear you were highly respected and well loved. Your loss is a tragedy, and the citizens of Aurora have lost a true hero. Thank-you for your service and know that you will always be remebered as a hero who had a valiant and distinguished career. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Aurora Police Department. Rest in peace, our brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

September 24, 2006

rest in peace thank you

bounty hunter thom strunk

September 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers, and friends of Detective Thomas. It's such a strange sensation to feel so sad and so proud. While it breaks my heart every time an officer dies, it makes me proud to know that there are such men and women willing to put their lives on the line. May he truly rest in peace and may his family never cease to know how much he was appreciated.

Kimberly - police spouse
Cheyenne (Wyoming) Police Department

September 24, 2006

Thank you for your service, sir. "You've done your time in hell." Requiem in pacem.

Recruit K.H.
VBPD

September 24, 2006

i was visiting relatives in denver when i heard the news. on 10/14/04 i lost dearfreind deputy brandy winfield in a vicious shooting. hearing your story brought back raw emotions. your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
citzen
marion, ohio

September 24, 2006

Thank you, sir, for your service. May your family and co-workers find the strength they need. Rest in peace and enjoy your new beat, you've earned it.

Surveillance Officer #392
Maricopa County APD

September 24, 2006

Heros do live forever. You will be remembered for your service and your bravery. God Bless your family, friends and members of the Aurora Police Dept.

Det Mike Dieck/Cindi Dieck Disp Supr
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

September 24, 2006

"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."

The LORD replied:

"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

Although I did not know Det. Thomas, I can see that he was an extraordinary man in all aspects of his life. It's comforting to know that he is up in heaven and ready to help the Lord carry us in our times of trial and suffering...rest in peace, we'll take it from here.

Deputy Adrian
Routt County Sheriff's Office

September 24, 2006

My wife and I moved our daughter and son-in-law home from Aurora on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. My son-in-law served in the USAF and was stationed at Buckley for nearly two years. We have had the chance to visit Aurora several times and interacted with several Aurora patrol officer's when we had the chance. Thanks to all of the officer's of the Aurora Police Department and this great nation who put their lives on the line every day. Distance may have separated us, but nothing separates the thin blue line! The Aurora Police Department and Detective Thomas' family are in my family's and department's prayers. God speed brother, until we meet again!

Chief Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

September 24, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Det. Michael D. Thomas; may he rest in peace.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

September 23, 2006

Mike,

I always enjoyed our conversations and seeing your wonderful smile! You will be greatly missed.

Michelle
APD Front Desk

September 23, 2006