Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Michael D. Thomas and to the entire Aurora Police Department. Thank you Agent Thomas for your years of dedicated service, commitment to your community, and ultimate sacrafice. God Bless the Thomas family.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

September 28, 2006

Rest in peace and God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

September 27, 2006

I was at CDIA when I heard of the loss to the Aurora Police Department as well as the loss to the community he served. After loosing one of my partners recently, I know that meer words of condolence can not replace the power, dignity and respect of the man they try to describe. However, the words spoken at Mike's service can only empower those of us that remain to attempt to serve our communities and familes as he did. Everyone who spoke at that service gave accounts of what an outstanding Officer, father and man Mike was. Just know Mike, that all of your brothers and sisters in blue are here to carry on the legacy you left behind. And to Mike's daughter, please know that you father is still watching over you from above and we will pick up where he left off down here. Mike's service brought back painful memories of Jared's (EOW 2-22-06), but one thing sticks with me now, and probably always will. Now I know what it is like to have a Chief who trully knows his Officers and cares about them deeply. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us here and to all my brothers and sisters in A-Town, know that we are here for you too. Protect, Serve, Sacrifice. Mike, Thank you for doing all three with integrity.

Det. Shannon Killcoyne 2156Z
CSPD

September 27, 2006

Mike
Not only were you a true friend to the entire family, but you were a part of the family. We will miss your beautiful smile, you can never be forgotten or replaced and you will forever have a special place in our hearts. Know the world is a better place for you having been here. We are all honored to have been able to call you friend.

Tina Crux
Aurora PD

September 27, 2006

Mikey.....it has been a tough week and a hard day yesterday as we all attended your services. It was a fitting memorial and tribute for a great cop, a great friend, a great man and a wonderful, loving father.

You taught me much about our job as my FTO 20 years ago and about life since then during our various chats in the gym and other times when we had a chance to talk.

We all miss you. I miss you. Enjoy the streets of heaven, you've walked your beat in hell !! God Speed, God Bless !!

Looking forward to seeing you on the other side........

Detective Brian Crites
Aurora PD, co-worker, friend

September 27, 2006

Fly with the Angels of Peace....

Diana Gorrell
Gainesville, GA

September 27, 2006

My deepest sorrow and sympathy to family and friends. I too lost a family member in March of this year, Deputy James McGrane, Albuquerque NM, and I know how deep your pain runs. His duty now will be to protect and watch over other law enforcement officers...he is with his angels.
Thank you Michael for keeping the streets in this country safe for so many years.

Diana Miller
Family of a Fallen Officer

September 27, 2006

My condolences goes out to the Family,Friends & Aurora Police Department. May god be with all of you in this time of need. Rest in Peace Detective Thomas. Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called sons of god.

K-9 Cpl Kevin D. Lampe #27
Finney Co. Sheriff's Office (KS)

September 27, 2006

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Detective Michael Thomas and to the entire Aurora Police Department. Thank you Detective Thomas for your years of dedicated service, commitment, and ultimate sacrafice. God Bless the Thomas family.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

September 27, 2006

On behalf of the Sterling Heights Police Dept please accept our condolences. My heart aches for your loved ones, both your immediate family and your police family. I shudder at the similar circumstances of your death. Our officer was also stolen from us in an unprovoked ambush while sitting in his patrol car finishing paperwork. We are seperated by hundreds of miles, but we are bound by this thin blue line. While it is little comfort, know that we are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.

God Bless you Detective Thomas....

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Hgts PD, Michigan

September 27, 2006

Dear Mike
You pulled me over and only let me go because you saw my son in the sun may you rest in peace you are a true hero!!!!!! Im so sorry for your daughter and grandchild good luck Nicole And GOd Bless

September 26, 2006

I met Mike thru Officer Jerry Kirby at Aurora Central. I was a student There for 1997 thru 1991. Mike would come in and talk to the students about the laws with Kirby. I remember Mike with that Cheesey grin. I wish that I could of told him that I did go in to the Military. But He is my hero. Officer Kirby you are one of my heros too. Mike, you tried to help change alot of students lives. I can say I am one of many that you helped changed. Thank you for your call for duty. Nicky this for you. Your Father is a true hero. He was a great guy and he is still number one in my book. Thank you Nicky for sharing your father with all of Aurora. Thank you to the City of Aurora and The Aurora Police Department for hiring a Great Police Officer Like Mike. P.S. I would love to stay I served my Country as a Military Police Officer. Mike, You a friend, a Brother and My hero. Thank you.

Keith Gleason
Friend

September 26, 2006

Detective Thomas,

My heart goes out to your family and to the Aurora Police Department. You are a true hero. Your watch is over and we'll take it from here. Godspeed brother and rest in peace.

Detective
Colorado

September 26, 2006

It is hard to express the feelings I have had since I was told about your death. I have had many sleepless nights with thoughts filled with anger that such a wonderful, caring person could be taken from us so quickly and in a cowardly way. I feel grief and pain for your daughter whom you loved so dearly and the rest of your family. It brings tears to my eyes to think that your grand baby will never get to know what a wonderful grandfather you would have been. But, I know that your daughter will never let that happen. Although, I have felt more anger than I knew was possible, I am also a strong Christian who knows that you are in a much better place watching down on all of us. I truly appreciate all that you have done for the APD and the community that you served. Thank you for being such an inspiration and role model. I hope that I too can make a difference in people's lives like you have. Rest in peace.

Academy Recruit

September 26, 2006

I respect you.
Thank you for your service.

When I think of your years of service I think of the hundreds or probably thousands of times people breathed a sigh of relief, or stopped crying when you showed up on scene. Your presence brought order, and comfort to people in need for 24 years. I'm not sure people understand what it means to be a cop in such a place, for such a long time. I understand, and appreciate that. The good people in our society needed you, and you were there. As I type this, your picture is at the top of my screen, smiling. I know that your family is proud of you. We are all proud of you, and all of your friends in the police department.

Thank you sir, for your service. You will not be forgotten.

A thankful citizen of the Denver area.

SFC. Michael Lynch
US Army

September 26, 2006

Rest in peace, Michael. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your friends, family, and colleauges during these tough times. Thank you and your fellow officers for your hard work, thankless dedication, and sacrifices, large and small. You will be missed, even by those who didn't know you.

Pierce Oswick - Thankful Citizen
Colorado Resident

September 26, 2006

May you rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for your family. You will never be forgotten.

C Hinesley
Colorado Dept. of Corrections

September 26, 2006

Today another hero is laid to rest. Another hero is missed. Take care brother.

Sergeant
Douglas County Sheriff Office

September 26, 2006

In our hearts we know that He tenderly scooped you up in His arms that day and will hold you close forever.

Dectective Mike Thomas, Those who knew you loved you dearly. Those like me who knew you only through our son's reflections of his friendship and high regard for you, love you dearly also.

My prayers and condolences to your family, your friends, and your brothers and sisters in blue, as they tell you "so long" today. You will never be forgotten.

Carole Smith Grand Junction, CO
An Aurora Cop's Mom

September 26, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and department of Detective Thomas. I am so very sorry that he was taken from you in such a violent and senseless way. May God give you strength in the days ahead and may Det. Thomas rest in peace now in the loving arms of the One who created him and loves him eternally.

Mary Kay Balchunas, Chaplain-New Berlin, WI Police Dept. and
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

Mary Kay Balchunas

September 26, 2006

Detective Thomas: I was not fortunate to have met you. You made the ultimate sacrafice brother. My father is a Denver Police Officer (77-29). My family and I send our prayers to everyone whose life was touched by you. May your family have the strengh and courage to get through this. All of Aurora and Colorado are proud of the service you gave. Please watch over us and protect us. Fly high blue angel. We'll take it from here.

Field Training Officer A. E. Martinez Jr
Sheridan Police Department, Colorado

September 26, 2006

Mike- I remember meeting you at my sister and brother in law's wedding where you were the best man. I was very sad to hear of your loss. In listening to them speak of you, I know that you were not only the best man at the wedding, but the best man of your department and community. You will be truly missed by many. I am honored and privledged to have had the opportunity to have met you. Thank you for your service and Rest in Peace.

Former Colorado LEO

September 26, 2006

I served as an Explorer with the Aurora Police Dept from 1988 to 1992 and know some of the fine men and women you served with. Officers like you and the people you work with give all Police officers a good name and you will be missed greatly. God Bless.

Det. Gregory Wilhelmi
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 26, 2006

My condolence to the family of Dective Michael D. Thomas. I know the loss is never get over.
I am deep perplexed about this terrible and condemnable act.

Roger Jendrny

Captain Roger Jendrny
Berlin PD, Germany

September 26, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER GO OUT OF DETECTIVE'S THOMAS FAMILY AND THE AURORA PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH CO SHERIFF TYLER, TX

September 26, 2006