Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lieutenant William Nelson Thomas

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, July 22, 1978

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Reflections for Lieutenant William Nelson Thomas

While none of the assailants faced any kind of justice here on earth, they surely have or will face a higher justice in a different place. Thank you for your service and today we remind you and your family that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 22, 2020

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Thomas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Jim CONKLE
BROTHER OF FALLEN OFFICER BOB CONKLE

July 22, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 15, 2013

Lt. Thomas,
On today, the 34th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

July 22, 2012

It is days like that one that we all secretly dread. May God bless you and your family, and keep those who walk in your footsteps safe from harm.

Lt. Wayne H. Sanderson
New Jersey State Prison, Trenton

July 22, 2012

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Thomas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 3, 2012

RIP BEEN 32 YEARS LOST BUT NOT FORGOTEN

Jim Conkle

July 22, 2010

Sir You are remembered today of Your Bravery and Sacrifice. Thank You Sir..... God Bless You and Your Family.......

J Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

July 22, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 22, 2007

I (#531) walked the same beat as you in "Thunderdome". I later left the "inside" and went on to work with your daughter and son-in-law at Livingston County Sheriff's Police. Your sacrifice left behind a family that hurt for many years after. They remember you to this day as does everyone who are on the "walks".
Rest in Peace!

C.K. Marshall
Former Badge#531

Ofcr. C.K. Marshall
Illinois State Univ. Police

January 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Death Row Officer
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

April 12, 2004

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