Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Ruben Howard Thomas, III

Florida Department of Corrections, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 2012

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Reflections for Sergeant Ruben Howard Thomas, III

Rest in peace brother. Peace and solace to your family, friends and co-workers. My heart bleeds for all of you specially when I hear that lifers scum bags can still do some damage even in jail were they belong.

Rafael Gil II
Reserve Deputy, Dale County Sheriff's Office

March 19, 2012

my condolences to the family of sgt. thomas. my prayers go out to you. this goes to show that we ( correctional ofc.) risk everything to keep our community safe. this is not just another job. its a life choice. my hopes is that gov. rick scott recognizes our sacrifices that we make on a daily basis. our lives hang on a 50/50 chance. so to those who read this please support your local law enforcement ofc.'s.

joel montalvo
miami dade corrections

March 19, 2012

God's peace and speed Sergeant Thomas. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

March 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Sergeant Thomas' family. May God bless you all during this very difficult time.

Janell, civilian from Kansas

March 19, 2012

MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL DURING THESE TIMES OF SORROW. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL LIFED UP IN PRAY.

CORRECTION OFFICER BILLY D. WHEELER
GRACEVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, CCA

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother

Sgt. Russell Clark
North Carolina Dept. of Correction

March 19, 2012

My thought and prayers are with your entire family! May the remembr the happy timesand celebrate your life, that was taken way to soon!

Nakia Dunn-Stookey
Sister of Ofc. Andrew Dunn EOW 3/19/11

March 19, 2012

I am so sorry for the family of this fine young man who was doing the inmate a favor when he was brutely attacked. Condolences to all those affected by this useless stabbing.

Captain Donna F. Trout, Retired
Dwight Correctional Center, Illinois Department of Corrections

March 19, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 19, 2012

Prayer to the Family, and friends of this Officer.

Officer David Johnson (Retired)
Louisville Police Department

March 19, 2012

Sgt. R. Thomas is a good man. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. For me.........you will always be in my heart and still beat the inside streets with me when im on duty.

Sgt. P. Mani
FDOC (Madison C.I) Friend & Brother

March 19, 2012

R I P Brother. God knows best. Condolences to your family.

Dep. Delnor Glenn
Chicot County Sheriff Department

March 19, 2012

Prayers for the family of Sergeant Reuben Thomas. Rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus, Sergeant Thomas.

Sgt. E. Geiger
Suwannee Correctional

March 19, 2012

May the good lord welcome you with open arms into his kingdom, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Marine Reserve Division Macomb County Sheriff. Mt. Clemens Mich.

March 19, 2012

My heart aches for Sgt. Thomas's financee and baby daughter. My God keep his arm around them. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. This is a sad day for us all. God Bless....R.I.P Sgt. Thomas

Officer DM Carter
Florida State Prison

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Lord be with your family

jose rojas
bureau of prisons

March 19, 2012

Rest in peace Sgt. Thomas. My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.

Officer Lyle Agins
Sunny Isles Beach Police Department

March 19, 2012

my deepest sympathy to his loved ones. my prayers go out to all that serve and protect, please be safe

Senior Officer Donovan Thornton
F.B.O.P

March 19, 2012

Condolences to the family & friends. God Bless You ALL.

James Waggle

March 19, 2012

Sergeant Ruben Thomas rest in peace you are now a
member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes.
There is no greater sacrifice that one can give for his fellow
man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one, and pray
for you during the days to come. Ruben will be in the
company of Heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like
glass, They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today,
like many others, they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes
are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your
eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

March 19, 2012

On behalf of the Orlando Police Deparment and the International Conferences of Police Chaplains,i extend heart felt condolences to CO. Ruben Thomas' family and the Dept. of Correction in his LODD.
".... there is no greater love than this,that one would lay down his life for another.

Senior Chaplain Andrew Wade
Orlando Police Dept.?ICPC State Rep.

March 19, 2012

C.O. Thomas, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace. My your loved ones and friends be comforted during this time.

Sgt. Tim Franklin
Veteran's Affairs Police Department

March 19, 2012

God bless your family, friends and your co-workers. You gave your life protecting the public, fellow staff members and, yes, even inmates. Thank you for your bravery and please know that your DOC family will be there for the ones you had to leave behind. R.I.P. Sargeant Thomas.

Sergeant R. Hill
Florida Department of Corrections

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother, I pray that your fiancee and young daughter will find comfort in God at such a difficult time.

Officer Phillip Wolfenbarger
Lone Grove Police Department

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, MY Brother in arms, your bravery day in and day out will never be forgotten... My families condolences, prays and love go out to your family.

Officer Miguel Sanabria
South Bay Correctional (FL)

March 19, 2012

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