Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to Officer Thomas Raji's wife and family. I wish you all the strength and courage as I know the deep pain you are feeling. Allow those who love you; your family and friends, comfort you, help you and hold your hand through each difficult day. They will hold you up when you cannot do so on your own. And you will realize newfound strength in yourself to get through each day. Your husband is always with you; he will forever be in your heart. He will watch over you and protect you now as your guardian angel. With my deepest sympathy.

Lynn Melchionda
Wife of Officer Matthew Melchionda; EOW March 8, 2006

August 28, 2008

Sleep easy with God, Thomas. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

August 28, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Thomas Raji and to the entire Perth Amboy Police Department. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

August 28, 2008

I went to vist you tonite after the flat,brought you a Yuegling.I see or speak to Mimi everyday,she's strong.She went to the Doctor yesterday and the baby is fine. I saw the ultra sound pictures,good job kid . The mayor is going to name the complex after you how's that !Hope you had a good time sunday night all your friends where thier with you crying and laughing. Mattie came home today we where there. What I'm trying to say is we all miss you .

kjp1983

Anonymous

August 28, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

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

August 27, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

Inv. Mark Sorensen/ K-9 Cheeto
Racine Police Dept. (WI)

August 27, 2008

BLESSED ARE ATHE PEACE MAKERS FOR THEY ARE THE SONS OF GOD REST WITH HIM THOMAS . I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU.

P/O
Philadelphia

August 27, 2008

"A Cop on the Take"

First he took the oath.
Now look at all he had to take -

He took it in stride when people called him a pig.
He took time to stop and talk to children.
He took your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserve.
He took on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He took time away from his family to keep you safe.
He took your injured children to the hospital.
He took the graveyard shift without complaint because it was his turn.
He took his life into his hands daily.

He took you home when your car broke down.
He took time to explain why both you headlights had to work.
He took the job no one else wants - telling someone a loved one has died.
He took criminals to jail.

He took in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cried too, but He took it anyway because someone has to.
If he was lucky, He would have taken retirement.
He took memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, He Took a bullet.

And, yes, occasionally he may have taken a free cup of coffee.
Then one day he payed for all he has taken,
and God TOOK him.

TOMMY RAJI MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE !!!!

Anonymous

August 27, 2008

From all the members of the Metuchen Auxiliary Police Department. Rest in Peace. Our best wishes go out to your family.

God Bless...

A/Sgt. Angelo Donato III
Metuchen Auxiliary Police Department

August 27, 2008

Tommy, you are and will always be my guardian angel. I want to thank you for being my life, my heart, and my love. I've never been happier than when I was with you. You truly were God's gift to me and my family. I promise to stay strong for our unborn baby. When the day comes when he/she is born, I promise that our child will know just how wonderful and loved his father was. I will never forget you my love and you will always have my heart. We miss you dearly and will love you always. God Bless You and continue to watch over us always just as you did when you were here. I love you!

PO Marisol "Mimi" Raji
Perth Amboy / Wife

August 26, 2008

Brother Raji - Keep an eye on us down here while we continue your watch. May God be with your family during this difficult time.

"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." (John Taylor)

Ptl. Tim McGuire
Town of Clinton PD - NJ

August 26, 2008

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

August 26, 2008

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. SEE YOU ON THE HIGH SIDE BROTHER

DETECTIVE SHANE PARROTT
GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF OFC GA

August 26, 2008

Brother Raji,

May you rest in peace.

From your Brothers and Sisters in 201 NJSP Municipal Academy Class

201 NJSP Municipal Class

August 26, 2008

We visit this site often with the hopes that its list will not get longer. When I see a new name on the list my heart drops to the floor knowing that another Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, etc.. has given their life in the line of duty. It continually brings tears to my eyes when I read the personal reflections that are left by the fallen Officer's Family and Friends. I hope you can rest easy knowing that this brave HERO is watching over us from his place in Heaven. He served with honor and will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Officer Raji. You will be missed. God Bless you and your Family.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Dept. (NJ)

August 26, 2008

God bless Officer Raji, his family and his friends.

Ralph White (Retired)
Richmond, Va.

August 26, 2008

Tommy, work will never be the same without you! When I worked nights, I think of the late runs upstairs for your sunflower seeds..lol! And when I switched to days, as I'm coming in & your leaving, I think of you walking in, with somekind of funny remark, with your bag over your shoulder saying... (MAMMY)!!! You will be missed by all! Rest assured Mimi & the kids will be taken care of. You were & always will be remembered as a GREAT HUSBAND,FATHER, and FRIEND!! R.I.P Tommy

911 Disp. Charlee
Perth Amboy PD

August 26, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

August 26, 2008

Tommy, as your supervisor and more than that as your friend, you were a true leader amongst the squad and the department and will be sorely missed. It has been an honor to know and love you. We will continue to make you proud and be there for your family! The memories we have shared with you are priceless. I thank and salute you brother!

Sgt. Carmelo Jimenez Jr. #0153
Perth Amboy Police Department

August 26, 2008

To the family of Officer Raji: My sincerest sympanthy to you in the loss of your beloved son and husband. I know only too well the neverending pain of your loss. My son, Matthew, lost his life on duty in an automobile accident on March 8, 2006. He too was thirty one years old. His brother, like Thomas' wife was and still is a police officer in Watchung. We are still struggling with this terrible loss. No words of comfort no matter how sincerely sent or spoken can take away the pain. I wish you peace.

Jane Melchionda
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Melchionda

August 26, 2008

Officer Raji, May you rest in peace. Godspeed, brother.

Ptl. Robert Stober
Branchburg Police Dept (NJ)

August 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Raji. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

August 26, 2008

RIP brother...we've got it from here.

D/S
Essex County Sheriff's Office, NJ

August 25, 2008

We met in May 1997, a clean cut, quiet 19yr old, is the way I describe him. Months later working behind the fence and going out, most came to know the real RAJI; a real character, a character that I call my friend, one that many call their friend. I am so sorry that we didn’t always get together like we said we were going to and only really calling when I was doing a job in Perth Amboy, but when we did see each other it was great. Today August 25, 2008, I was there to see my FRIEND laid to rest. A friend I will not forget. Lord please bless the Raji Family.

Dino
Friend

August 25, 2008

Officer Raji,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

August 25, 2008