Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 2012
Reflections for Sergeant Ruben Howard Thomas, III
Psalm 91 (NKJV), Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God
91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler[a]
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”
Deputy Charles Mason
SJSO
March 19, 2012
Rest in Peace
Lieutenant James Keelan
NYPD
March 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out the the family and to his DOC family as well. Today is a sad day for us all. May God be with us as we deal with this tragedy. May God comfort each person that this tragedy has effected.
Sgt. R. Thomas is a hero...
Sgt. A. Reeves
New River C.I.
March 19, 2012
My heart goes out to your family and friends. May they find comfort and understanding during the difficult road ahead. My prayers are with you.
Nichole
March 19, 2012
Our prayers are with his fiancee and young daughter.
Our support to his co-workers.
Joel Peney (Retired)
Fort Lauderdale Police
March 19, 2012
R.I.P. You will be sorely missed. He was a asset to the institution and his absence will be keenly felt.
Sgt. V. Wilson
Fl. Dept. Corrections
March 19, 2012
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
March 19, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Sgt Thomas.
Nicholas Mazzo Sr.
USMC Vet, Bethel, CT
March 19, 2012
My condolences
Ofc. Hines
Lake County Sheriff's Department Indiana
March 19, 2012
Rest in the arms of God Sgt. Thomas. Prayers for your family. Your devotion and dedication will never be forgotten.
Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
March 19, 2012
My condolences to the family and his co-workers.
CO1 Mike Clifford
Vt. Dept. of Corrections
March 19, 2012
May you rest in peace, Sergeant Thomas
Chaplain Dalle Amundsen (ret.)
King County Sheriff's Office (Seattle, WA)
March 19, 2012
Rest in peace brother. May you travel with Angels.
SA Pete Deming
USDA Executive Protection Operations Detail
March 19, 2012
Rest in peace Sergeant Thomas. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, FDOC and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed & God Bless, Hero.
Kathy B
Citizen
March 19, 2012
God be with your family and co-workers
Instructor of Police Stephen Symonds
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
March 19, 2012
Prayers going out to his family.
P. Carroll
March 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Senior Federal Air Marshal
March 19, 2012