Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember that day so well. I was the Victim Advocate assigned to North Hollywood Division when this senseless crime occurred. Tom was a great Detective and an all around great person. I had my favorites and he was one of them. During our grieving I had the good fortune to meet Tom's wonderful family. I have made a good life time friend in his wife Norma. Tom's family along with the entire LAPD family suffered a great loss.

Tammie Fagan
LA City Attorney's Office Victim Advocate

June 4, 2015

I never knew Thomas but after looking at the film he was a very brave man and an excellent father.He was a great ambassador for the police force may Thomas rest in peace.I would like to add his wife ,daughter and son you should be very proud of your loved one as I am sure you are..

Thomas rest in peace.

Terry
Just looked at picture

February 25, 2015

TOM'S DEATH STILL HAUNTS ME. I ALWAYS THINK THAT MAYBE THERE WAS SOMETHING I COULD HAVE, OR SHOULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THE INCIDENT. NEXT OCTOBER (2015) IT WILL BE 30 YEARS SINCE HE DIED. REST IN PEACE "YOUNG TOM"...

jAY RUSH, DETECTIVE (RETIRED)
L.A.P.D., TOM'S PARTNER

December 21, 2014

RIP, Tom, I am happy I was allowed to count you and Norma, Ryan and Susie as friends. I still think of you often.

Your assiassion should contine you to pay for his decision, because Norma, Ryan and Susie are still paying!

Carolyn Simmons
Friend

October 30, 2014

He ended Thomas's life and left his wife & children without a husband & father.

None of which they had a choice in, and he also chose to commit the murder in front of the officers small son.

This man had a choices and should remain in jail.

A great family.

Patricia Wright
Family friend

January 14, 2014

R.I.P.

Sgt Russo NJDOC
NJDOC

December 28, 2013

A killer of someone who protects us shall never be freed. Rip, my brother .

C.o. Sofield
Morristown pd

December 17, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 4, 2013

May God Bless His Wife and Children, I Will Keep You In Prayer

Cpl . Greenfield
Federal Police Department of Defense

December 3, 2013

Dear Detective Williams: One who was involved in your murder is seeking his freedom by parole. Know my dear brother that many of us will lobby so that does not occur. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Unlike those who took you from us, you walked the earth to make it a better place. Peace and God's blessings to you and your survivors.

P/O DJ Ostrem
Mattawan Police (Michigan)

November 26, 2013

This man died in the line of duty ,protecting others .
I know that Mr Williams is in a good place, blessing to his family .

kevin

October 31, 2013

Thugs who won’t hesitate to gun down a police officer with a Mac-10 in front of his kid need to remain locked up without possibility of parole.

Anonymous
Civilian, St. Louis, Missouri

October 18, 2013

so gripped with anger and practically drowning in tears........i'm a widow myself so i understand the pain and anguish of such a loss. my heart goes out to the family left behind and can only pray that God continues to be with them all. Yes your dad was a very very brave officer.

adeola adepoju
united kingdom citizen

September 21, 2013

I have just watched the film based on Officer Mr Thomas C Williams life, and was left angry that a criminal took it upon himself to attempt to improve his odds of retaining 'his freedom' by killing the investigating officer, Mr Williams, handling his case. Somewhere in this film they mentioned 160 US Police Officers are killed which means three men a week killed on duty which is a lot of heartache for their families and neighbourhood. Two weeks ago we had the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy and another Police Officer shot, P O Mr Sean Collier, this officer was shot because 'the men who shot him wanted this Officers gun. 9-11 highlighted for many the job Police Officers face, and if it's any consolation quadrupled the publics admiration for your service and your brothers-in-arms 'the Fire Men', to Mrs Williams, and her son Ryan, may I pay my respects. From an ordinary citizen, not a Police Officer, 6500 miles away in England.

Robert Wilson
None / UK citizen

April 27, 2013

We have not forgotten you sir, God bless.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

April 23, 2013

God bless.

J. Jaynes
Canyon Country resident

January 17, 2013

I HAVE JUST WATCH THE MOVIE OF THE TOM WILLAMS STORY , WHATH A BRAVE MAN , MAY HE REST N PEACE AND GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY , David Dunne Ireland 1\4\2012

DAVID DUNNE
IRISH

May 1, 2012

In 1978, I was an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. Officer Tom Williams was one of my training officers. He was an honorable, hard-working man devoted to doing his job and was a good police officer. On one of our patrols, he showed me a picture of him, his wife and daughter together. Tom was a proud and decent family man. I got out of the LAPD in 1979. In late 1985 I heard he was killed in front of his son by a coward who followed him from a courthouse. He didn't have a chance to draw his weapon. Good luck and rest in peace my friend, I still remember you on April 13, 2012.

David A. Herrera
Tom was one of my Training Officers in the LAPD, North Hollywood Div.

April 13, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Williams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 14, 2012

I never met you Sir, but GOD in His infinite wisdom has placed your Legacy in my life.
I remember closely following the trial of the cowards that plotted your untimely demise, and wondering "what" of your family.
And then I met Ryan.
One sunny afternoon, as he recounted that tragic day to me, I was stunned and all I could do was mutter "That was you?"
And Ryan tearfully relpied, "Yes, that was me... I was that little boy"
Ryan and my Daughter have a child.
Her name is Josephine. She has your color hair, and is a beautiful, brilliant and lovable child with a very strong will.
Your Grandaughter calls me "grandpa" Sir, and I feel honored to be a part of her life.
And I have purposed in my heart, that I will Honor your memory, by making her her aware that she is a very special child because her real Grandpa is a Hero.

Ramon
Williams family friend

September 21, 2011

I watched the movie which told the story about Detective Williamson
He serve the Public with pride and Honor.
Porgo dall'Italia, i miei sentimenti di vicinanza alla famiglia.

Omar Proietti
ITALY

omar proietti

August 22, 2011

I watched the movie which told the story about Detective Williamson
I brought it all back to me how my colleague and friend was shot down.It does not matter what part of this world you live in. Once you have a warrant card/police badge, you serve the Public with pride and Honor. Knowing its not self but others you protect.I am so proud to have worn the uniform of The Royal Ulster Constabulary.


God Bless all the Police Officers near and far.


Gordon Priestly

Constable RUC Reserve

May 10, 2011

Detective Williams - A few LAPD/LASD retirees gathered yesterday in Colorado Springs to have lunch and your wife, Norma, was among us. She matched us, story for story, with the funnier episodes of your career. As it was Veteren's Day, Norma reminded us of you Army service, too. Rest well, Sir, we're keeping watch while you sleep.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

November 12, 2010

Every Halloween for the last 25 years, I say a prayer for your family as I remember you and how you lost your life protecting Ryan. First the tears flow, as I mourn one of my personal heroes. I have a very clear memory of watching your funeral on TV. Then I smile when I remember that trip to Disneyland and how you made me laugh the whole way there. You were as selfless and giving as any one man could be and I will always remember you for the rest for my life.

Michelle Stratton
family friend

October 28, 2010

Thank you for your service. You, your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers as they remember you on this day. Words aren't enough, but please know that so many people are thankful for your service. No matter how many years pass, the police community will never forget you.

Officer's Wife
Cincinnati, Ohio

October 31, 2009