Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am trying to locate this officers son, also named Tomie Tucker. I have property that I would like to return to the family.
Contact at [email protected]
Thanks,
Tammy

Tammy Reed
Distant relative connection

April 7, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Tucker.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 29, 2015

I met Trooper Tucker just days before his death. I was returning to Dallas from the Houston area. Trooper Tucker stopped my father, who was driving, for speeding and issued my father a citation. We both thought he was very respectful and professional. Learning of his death a few days after that traffic stop left a lasting impression. My purpose for being in the Houston area for that trip was that I was applying to become a police officer. Now, upon my retirement after a 30 year career, I look back on all the different events that left lasting impressions. I have never forgot the Professionalism displayed by my chance encounter with Trooper Tucker.

Det. Phillip Wardlaw
Farmers Branch Police Dept. TX

December 6, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary of your death. 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 29, 2012

I agree with Paul, the number of people that came to your funeral was a tribute. I worked in dispatch and had the honor of working with Tomie. Later in years I just happen to be in Austin at the Capitol Police building..they had photos of their police officers..Tomie, your son looks just like you and I know you would be so proud of him. I do not know where he is now but I know that you are his angel!!

Linda Travis
none

December 6, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 3, 2008

May your sleep be sweet and may He ever bless you and your loved ones.

May 29, 2007

Tomie Tucker and I served at TCSO in the early 1970s. He was a Lieutenant and for a while, I was an officer on his watch. He was a helluva good cop and I was really sorry to hear of his death. I'm glad to see him honored on this memorial site.

Charles Sears (former deputy)
Travis County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2005

Tomie, you left here with me owing you one, but I paid it forward. The number of people that showed up for your funeral was a tribute to the respect you deserved as a man and as a Peace Officer.

Lt. Paul Buford
Clute PD '76-79

February 22, 2005

Patrolman Tucker,

You come from a long line of proud, distinguished and heroic law enforcement officers, the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Rest assured, the DPS continues to serve well the citizens of Texas, just as you have.

God Bless Patrolman Tucker

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 9, 2004

Tomie....no fallen officer should be without a reflection on this incredible website. Thank you for your service & God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

March 6, 2004