Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I met and worked with Officer Eddie Thomas for about 9 months in 2000 and never forgot his big smiling face. Eddie was a friendly, energetic and eager to learn young officer. I remember several things about Eddie, but the best thing was that he new how to find the good stuff. He combed the internet for deals from light bars to cars and in between. And, the funniest story was when he lost a patrol car for about 15-20 minutes until a woman called dispatch and asked why our patrol car was on her front lawn. All was good and nothing was broken. Of course the suspect was gone! We had a good laugh though after we retrieved the vehicle. As an Evergreen Officer he did a lot of community service and some escorts and Eddie had forgotten that he had left the window of the cage open. The suspect stole his patrol car while we were out with the tow company who was hooking up the suspects vehicle. The patrol cage didn't have a screen on it and the suspect was skinny enough to slip through the window with cuffs on. Of course since that time that has been changed and all our vehicles have screens! Boy were we surprised! The suspect was apprehended two weeks later and we found out that he had run because he had 3 strikes against him. We always get our man eventually! We laughed and laughed about it until we cried. Eddie was just a great young man and he just loved law enforcment. It was an honor to work with him, to know him and to be a part of his short life. Eddie will surely be missed.

Officer Lana Brewster
Evergreen Police Department

September 14, 2006

Brother, Thank you for your service to our country. May God now comfort your family, friends and fellow officers.

Deputy Larry Dockery
Pittsylvania County Virginia Sheriff's Office

September 14, 2006

may god bless officer thomas and all his family and friend's as well as his co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Eddie, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. God bless you, your friends and family.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

September 14, 2006

You had your whole life to live Officer Thomas. My condolences to your family and department. Rest In Peace Eddie.......

P.O.
Dearborn Heights PD

September 14, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother.

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

September 14, 2006

You were way too young for this to happen. God bless you and your short service to the citzens of Brier. Go with God

Seattle PD

September 14, 2006

We grieve with the family and friends of Officer Thomas, who was taken from this life much too soon, doing a job he loved. Based our experience of a line-of-duty death in a small town, we know that the family and friends will be supported with love and kindness as you walk this difficult path. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

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

September 14, 2006

You were way too young! Thank you for your time as an officer. To the family, friends and coworkers you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed!

Dep. K. Brown
BCSO, TN

September 14, 2006

thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. what a sad day this is. i hope your family will be ok and carry on in your memory. God bless

Ryan
Phoenix,Arizona

September 14, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Edwatin Thomas as well as to the Brier Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Thomas, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 14, 2006

MAY THE LORD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND OFFICER THOMAS' FAMILY AND THE BREIR PD. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH CO SHERIFF TYLER, TX

September 14, 2006

I know that your family never thought that you would not return from work on September 12. What a shame for this young man to leave this world at such a young age.

We mourn with your family, and pray that they find peace and strength by leaning family, friends, coworkers, and, of course, our heavenly Father.

Rest in peace, and know that you will never be forgotten for your dedication to serving your fellow man.

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother

September 14, 2006

Rest In Peace Sir!

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

September 14, 2006

I am so sad to hear of your passing I have never met you and do not know much about you, but I feel I have to leave this reflection and to say;
"FOREVER rest in peace brother".

Greater Manchester Police, UK

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

September 14, 2006

Officer Thomas you are a hero. Thank you for your service to our country and your community. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

September 14, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and service to our community. I will pray for your friends and family during this difficult time. It takes great courage to be in this profession, and I have nothing but admiration for the Police Officers in our world, and the families that support them. Rest in peace, you will not be forgotten.

The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy. ~John F. Kennedy

Monica Cripe
Police Officer's Wife

September 14, 2006

It was painful to hear about your death. It brought back fresh memories of our son’s tragic death a month before yours. We sympathize with your family, co-workers and friends. We can relate to what they must be feeling now: the pain and grief, trying to understand why these things happen, and the uncertainty of how we will ever get over it.

We pray to God to give strength for your family and for the eternal repose of your soul. Knowing what you must have gotten through to become a police officer, you have our utmost respect.

Our sincere condolences to everyone you left behind. May God bless you and your family! Rest in Peace.

The Barber Family

September 14, 2006

This state again is minus one good officer. Thanks you for your sacrifice. God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Steven Azevedo
King County Sheriffs Office

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoon (PA) Police Department

September 14, 2006

To Chief Don Lane and Department,

I am so sorry for you loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy Miller

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace and know that you are in my prayers and thoughts as well as your family. I know what it is to have to give up someone you love so dear. My son was 26 when he was killed in the line of duty.

Kela Cammack
Mother of Officer Jason Cammack
Vehicle Enforcement Officer Kentucky

September 14, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost someone last year at a young age and I know it can be hard. My heart goes out to you. Everyone will be in my prayers.
God Bless!

Jennifer Anderson
Columbia Police Department, Columbia, MO

September 14, 2006

Thank you for your service to the citizens in the Brier community. Because of your bravery you kept the fire fighters and paramedics safe that day. Rest in Peace.

September 14, 2006