Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Tome, Thank you for your service.

Today, as always, your Wife, Children and Friends & Family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Officer, you served well.

J. Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

October 21, 2009

David, Tomorrow will be one year. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You live through my memories that I've had with you and Dody and the family. It's still not the same without you! Dody, Eli, and Joslyn love you very much. Please keep your loving arms wrapped around them and keep them safe! We all love you and thank you for all you've done! You are greatly remembered!

Janelle Leib
cousin

October 20, 2009

David...We love you and miss you each and everyday! Keep shining down on us!

Janelle Leib
Cousin

October 20, 2009

I'm writing this tonight because I know that I won't be in a position emotionally to write tomorrow. Tomorrow. The memories from 10/21/08 are burned into my mind. Hearing the "rumor". Making the frantic phone calls. Finding out that Randy had already heard the news and couldn't bear to tell me. Pleading with God to have it all be some crazy mistake. And then the long, sad days that followed. I've held your beautiful Dody and have tried to convince her of things that I'm not quite sure I believe myself. Destiny, fate, God's plan, etc. But the only thing that I can convince myself of tonight is that you had so much living left to do and none of this is fair. You are truly missed and will forever be in our hearts!

By the way, Josy wants another Coach for Christmas & I totally plan to indulge her!

Jenn Shearer
friend

October 20, 2009

DAVID,

I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR THE 31 YEARS, BUT I STILL FEEL YOU LEFT US TO TO SOON. THANK YOU FOR BEING IN MY DREAM THE OTHER DAY. HOLDING MY HAND AND BEING BY MY SIDE. MY HEART IS BROKEN BUT YOUR THUMB PRINT IS WITH ME
ALWAYS. LOVE YOU SON. YOU SPIRT WILL LIVE FOREVER ALONG
WITH THAT SMILE. OUR HERO WHO PUT 110% INTO HIS LIFE.
XOXO
MOM

Karen Reever
Mom

October 18, 2009

David our sweet son-in-law,
Here we are in the count down days. It will soon be a year that you have been taken from us. Everyday I lived that day over being told of your accident. Making that trip to church to tell Dody, then to your mom's house to tell her. There is days I can't stand it, I just want to cry, scream do something. I still hurt so bad inside cause I love and miss you so much. Then my mind starts to think, if I miss you this much, how must it be for Dody. Then I feel worse. I'm her mom and when she was growing up, I could a lot of times help take her hurt away, and now I feel helpless, and that hurts me so much. I know with God's help and strength, and with our family and friends, we are getting through the loss of you. You will always remain in my heart David.

Deb Leib
MOTHER-IN-LAW

October 18, 2009

Hi,
i want you to know that I think about you and Dody often. I have wanted to call Dody so many times, but I am afarid she may be having a good day and I don't want to ruin it and make her upset. I know one year is coming close and I can't believe it. I still think of the time I first met you both at penn state york and then finding our Dody was brooks' cousin and you went to hunting camp with him. He hasn't had much luck hunting yet. Maybe you could help him out a bit this year. I'm glad to hear the woman that hit you got some justice although nothing will bring you back to your family. Please continue to watch over them as she is one very stong woman and I love you all very much!!

Gwen & Brooks
friend and cousin

October 4, 2009

Dave, Thinking of you always......... Dody, Eli and Joslyn praying for your continued strength! We are here for you always!


Hope Gracey

Anonymous

September 25, 2009

David,

It breaks my heart that you're not here to share your 8th anniversary with Dody. We had so much fun with you & Dody last year at PSU during your anniversary "weekend getaway"! We always had fun with you around - you didn't always say much, but you always had a smile on your face. I remember your wedding like it was yesterday. You & Dody were beaming! I don't think I've ever seen two people so perfect for each other. You were meant to be together & I know that you'll be together again someday. Everyone who knew and loved you misses you so much.

Jenn Shearer
friend

September 15, 2009

Dear David,
Today would of been your 8 year anniversary. Talking to Dody the night before is dreading the day, because she don't have you to share it with her. Just finding out more about your accident and the lady who hit you, and all what she was doing behind the wheel, gets very upsetting. Thank you for marrying my daughter on 9-15-01, and for giving her a very happy life, with 2 great children. You were a great son-in-law to have.

DEB
MOTHER-IN-LAW

September 15, 2009

Officer Tome,

State Police have charged the the woman that hit you. The investigation revealed she was on the cell phone and putting on make-up, what a horrible shame that you and your family has to pay for her selfishness. I pray for your family every day. Rest in peace brother.

Fellow York County Officer

September 12, 2009

Hi Babe,
We have reached that time of year again...cooler days and Penn State Football. Your favorite!!! You were always anxious for Fall to arrive. This season has lost its spark for me. Traveling to State College for football games will never be the same. I pray that Eli grows to love and appreciate Penn State as much as you dreamed for him. So far he is off to a good start. It is still so hard for me to think that this is permanent. Facing each day without you hurts so bad. I miss your voice, smell, touch and us just being a family.
I love you so much,
Dody

Dody
Wife

September 3, 2009

I know you already know this, but this morning I had the most special privilege of getting to see your wonderful wife and children. Eli is such a little man, and Josi is getting so big! Eli didn't hesitate to climb on that big bus this morning. He was excited. I am glad I got to share in that special moment of your little man starting his first day of kindergarten. Continue to watch over those who love you most!

Kim Lindner
Friend

August 26, 2009

David,
Today would have been another special day in your life. One that I wish that you were here to share with Dody.
Everyday, I pray that God watches over Dody and your family to give them the strength and courage for the challenges that they must face on a daily basis without having you by their side.
You are always in our hearts and mind.

Diane
Aunt

August 26, 2009

My Dearest David,
I miss you so much. Today when I was going to work a police car was behind me. I thought of you and started to cry. When our family gets together, it's just not the same. Seeing Dody and the children without you just rips my heart out. Eli & Josy are getting so big. The children is what keeps us all going on. Last week was the week we would of been on vacation at the beach. We did not go. It would of not been the same without you. All last week all I could think of was what we did at the beach last year. I'm so glad you and Dody went parasailing, and us taking our boat across the bay to get there. What adventure that was. I thank God you were part of our life. It's very hard not having you here, but what I read in the book 90 minutes in heaven, I could not wish you back, no matter how bad I do want you here. Your in my heart and thougths daily. I love you my dear son-in-law.

Deb Leib
MOTHER-IN-LAW

August 22, 2009

David,

I saw a squirrel on the Battlefield last night and thought of you. I was out walking - trying to get myself in some sort of shape for your memorial 5K that Dody has worked so hard at planning. You would be so proud of her! She's doing such a great job at being strong - even when she doesn't feel like it. Everyone misses you so much! We'll be heading to PSU soon. I know you'll do what you can to help out the team. And while you're at it see what you can do to keep me from tripping and landing on my face at the 5K!

Jenn

P.S. Thanks for leading me to the yellow roses!

Jenn Shearer
friend

August 13, 2009

David,

I miss you so much. Dr. Noel said he can not fix a broken heart. Your memories are so precious to me. You left us way to soon. I am so proud of your two children and Dody, but it is so hard not to see you with them, you should be with them. I know you are watching over all of us. My heart is broken but you will always be loved. OUR HERO.
XOXO
Mom

Karen
Mom

August 6, 2009

David,

I miss you so much. Doctor Noel told me he can not fix a broken heart. But I am so thankful he deliver you into this world. Your memories are so precious to me. My hero and the father of two wonderful children. So proud of them and Dody. Keep that great smile till we meet again.
Love you son. But you left to soon. But we know you are waching over us. Looking down on us as we look up for you.
Love you son.
MOM

Anonymous

August 5, 2009

David, you are thought about every single day and missed terribly. Your family is also thought about daily with prayers for them to remain strong and grow even stronger as time progresses.

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

David, you are thought about every single day and missed terribly. Your family is also thought about daily with prayers for them to remain strong and grow even stronger as time progresses.

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

David, I visited your grave on July 2nd. I think of you so much.The view out across the corn field was great, but you know that.I have not gone on a ride along since the last with you. This reflection is a sign to me that it is time for me to go. I am sure you would say go !! I will keep your hiding place secret. I saw Dody,Eli,and Joslyn on June 27th at the picnic and I hurt so much not to see you.Eli sure did like playing ball,but you know that also. God watch over all of us, Duane

Duane Hull
Dover Twp. Supervisor

July 6, 2009

My Dear David,

I would of wrote to you more, but I didn't have away to write, unless I went over to Dody's. I finally got a lab top, still learning how to use it with Dody and Derek's help. Each day is a day with you always in it. Rocky and I talk about you all the time. It's normal for us to end up with tears in our eyes. We just love and miss you so much.
David you would be overwhelmed by all the people that are their for your family. Besides family, the relatives and her church family and friends are always calling her, they try to keep her busy.
Rocky and I could never thank our new family the Northern York County Regional Police Dept., for all they did for our daughter Dody and children Eli and Joslyn. They are always offering or doing something for your family. They were their for us when we went to all of your memorial services. You would be flipping out to know how many services and people who wanted to pay tribute for your great sacrifice. As much as I didn't want to be there at the services, it was still an honor to be there in your name.
My heart still hurts to know your not here with us, but knowing you are with our heavenly father, I can't wish you back. My wish is to be with you one day.

YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART
DEB MOTHER-IN-LAW

DEB LEIB
MOTHER-IN-LAW

June 25, 2009

Hey Baby,
Today was really hard to get thru. We did many things today to honor you.....THE BEST DADDY EVER!!! Life is so unfair. What we wouldn't give to have you back. I feel such pain when looking at our children and thinking why do they have to experience the loss of such an incredible father? You never did anything, but provide us love, joy, comfort, strength and more love. I have realized that the one thing that has pulled me through each day is Eli and Josy and a day will not pass that they will not feel your unending love. Eli and Josy are lucky to have you as their daddy.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! WE LOVE YOU!!!

P.S. Please continue to meet me in my dreams!!!

Dody
Wife

June 21, 2009

David,
We're busy planning our 4th of July party. We're missing you and sad that you won't be with us this year to celebrate (or pull our guests over after they leave!). Thank you for the fun times that we shared with you! Our memories of you are held close to our hearts!
Jenn & Randy

Jenn Shearer
friend

June 9, 2009

Dave, as you were thought of especially today at the Police Memorial. We were there thinking of you and Dady, Eli and Joslyn. We want to let you know that they miss you so much and we are doing our best to be there for them! The boys are doing awesome at soccer too~

Hope Gracey

May 15, 2009