Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in peace Detective Thomas. It's always a tragic loss when a brother or sister in blue passes on. It's especially hard when the criminal is so obviously heartless. To your family, may God always be with you and comfort you.

Cpl. Vanessa Smith
Lexington Cty Sheriffs Dept. (SC)

September 21, 2006

There can be no explination for such random acts of violence against Police or citizens. Detective Thomas may you Rest in Peace. God Bless you for your service to your Country,State and Community. While the line has thinned, another hero will step up to take your spot, for evil shall never keep the Peace Keepers at bay.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

September 21, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 21, 2006

From here in Belgium, my deepest respect for a fallen brother. Rest in peace. May you watch over us from up in heaven.

Detective Wim Ooms
Police Mol - Belgium

September 21, 2006

GO IN PEACE MY BROTHER. THANKS FOR THE SERVICE

OFC. RUTH
BALTIMORE COUNTY P.D.

September 21, 2006

God Speed Brother!!! We will never forget your sacrifice.

Deputy Steven Azevedo
KCSO Washington

September 21, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

September 21, 2006

I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of another brother in law enforcement. My greatest condolence to family, friends, & fellow officers who are suffering through this horrendous tragedy.

Officer Michael Zamonas 1773P
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 21, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Detective Thomas.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

September 21, 2006

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Det. Michael Thomas. On February 22, 2006, my brother was killed in the Line of Duty here in Colorado Springs. Unfortunately, I know too well, the pain and suffering that you are feeling right now. Please know that Michael's memory and service to Aurora will be forever remembered. We've lost another great officer to violence, and that hurts.

Jonika Winkler
sister of other Fallen Officer

September 21, 2006

A great Police Officer has been taken too soon. God bless you Mike and your family in this day of mourning. You will be greatly missed.

DC

Patrol Officer
APD

September 21, 2006

You will not be forgotten, brother. Rest in peace.

Dan Lair
Lufkin PD

September 21, 2006

My deepest condolences to Det. Thomas and his family. My God bless your family always and give them strenghth to go on in your memory. Thank you Det. Thomas for your dedictaed services to the citizens of Aurora. Rest well and may God craddle you in His loving arms forever.

Lt. Mike J. Emory (Retired)
Michigan State Police

September 21, 2006

May the animal that did this receive the harshest penalty their is. Thank you for your service Detective Thomas. God Bless You.

SA Josh Ruhlen
FDA/OCI NYFO

September 21, 2006

Detective Thomas..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit

September 21, 2006

We are sickened to read of the unprovoked attack on Detective Thomas, presumably because he was an officer of the law. We are equally thankful that the perpetrator was captured. May he be brought to swift justice, and may Detective Thomas rest in peace. Thank you for your service, Detective Thomas, and God bless you, sir.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio P.D. EOW 05/14/1966

September 21, 2006

God Bless you, Michael, for protecting your community and paying the ultimate sacriface. I will pray for your family so they can find the strength to endure the next few days, that will become a blur. My son was also gunned down in Upstate NY. His EOW was 2/27/07. Bless you all.
Mother Of Slain Police Officer J.D.Corr NHPD New York

Kathy Corr
mother of slain officer

September 21, 2006

You have served your citizens well....we will take over the watch now and know that you have not died in vain. It may have ceen random, but you were a fellow cop and my prayers and heart goes out to your family.

AZ

Special Investigations Division-Sp. Inv
Arizona

September 21, 2006

To Detective Thomas family, friends, and the Aurora Police Department; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thougths and prays are with you all. Thanks Detective Thomas for your years of service. A job well done, I salute you. You are a true hero, may your soul rest in peace.
Respect.....Honor.....Remember.....

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

September 21, 2006

Michael,
God bless you and your family. You will be missed by all that you have touched.

Officer Gary Rivale
Aurora PD

September 21, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with your family, friends and brother and sister officers. Thank you for your 24 years of service.

You will not be forgotten.....

Chaplain Arza E. Brown
Maui Police Department

September 21, 2006

Detective Thomas,

May God bless and protect your family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed brother.

PFC Kyle Penman
City of Fairfax PD-Motor Squad

September 21, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

September 21, 2006

My memory of Mike Thomas is a quiet man, a gentle soul. I never heard Mike say anything negative about anyone; he cared about his fellow man, his friends, his family. Mike was just a nice guy who left us far too soon. You had a good heart,Mike,and we will miss you.

Bobbie Johnson, Civilian
Aurora Police Dept. Volunteer Coord.

September 21, 2006

Detective Thomas, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the Aurora Police Department. Those in blue who make the ultimate sacrifice are gone but are never forgotten. We have truly lost a brother. I know you will still watch over from a better place but rest easy brother, you may stand down from your watch.

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they
shall be called the children of God.
Amen.

SSgt Jake Bigelow
United States Air Force Security Police

September 21, 2006