Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tom,
Altough I have not met you, I am blessed with the chance to meet your family and especially your daughter Adria. You will forever be remembered in your daughters eyes, in her actions, in the smallest gestures that remind your loved ones of you. My heart goes out to you and your family.

close friend to the family

August 31, 2005

Tom lived in my floor freshman year at Rutgers. Although its been years since I've spoken to him, there are just some people that you don't forget. Tom was one of those people. I was shocked when I heard the news and I am deeply sadden by it. I remember him as a very sweet and funny guy who always had a smile. I'm glad that I got the chance to meet him. I wish his family all the best. Take care Tom.

August 25, 2005

Thank you for your service. I will always remember you as you were taken from your family and friends the same day that my son was born still. Rest in peace Patrolman McMeekin, you are now part of the elite force of blue angels.

August 9, 2005

It's hard to believe that it has been 5 months already. How fast the time goes by and still it seems like only yesterday we got to talk. Miss you every day, but I know that you are watching all of us from up there.

August 6, 2005

You are always in our thoughts.

August 3, 2005

Just wanted to say hello....

July 6, 2005

May his family find peace in these trying times!

Ptl.
Ridgewood Police Department, Bergen County NJ

July 6, 2005

Happy Fathers Day Tom!
Your little girl loves and misses you very much. She knows you're an angel in heaven now and she knows how much you love her. Please continue to keep watch over your wife and daughter from above, and we will watch over them down here. We all love and miss you very much.
Love,
Aunt Jul & Mark

Aunt Jul & Mark
Family Members

June 19, 2005

Tom -

As we celebrate Father's Day, we remember what a wonderful father you were to Adria. No man was ever more proud, or loved his child more, than you did your daughter. She talks about her daddy all the time, and you are very real in her life. Know that she loves you dearly and misses you terribly, as do we all. You are her angel in heaven - watch over her and keep her safe.

June 19, 2005

Tom,
Where do I begin? The day you were born. Seeing you for the first time was the most beautiful experience of my life. Only Andrew's birth gave me the same feeling of joy. It rained all day and shortly after you arrived, we looked out the window and the most beautiful rays of sun shone in on us. We were so excited. As were the rest of our family. The first grandchild for Grame and Pop.
I felt as though my life began all over. We had fun didn't we... Soon we had a little brother, you two were like twins. Always together looking out for each other. Our little house , I knew we'd buy it before we looked inside, the address was your birthdate backwards!
Just the simple pleasures were all we needed. Playground, beach,and family always a big part of our lives.
Grade schooland high school seemed to fly by, always brought home a good report! You followed Pop and Uncle Jim's lead and became a lifeguard on A.C.B.P. I remember Dad watched you take the test from the boardwalk. You said you didn't want to get nervous with any of the family watching. He had his binoculars and took off before you saw him.
Off to college. How I missed you... But, I was so happy and proud at the same time. I couldn't wait for the weekend visits.
When Dad was hurt, you were there, alongside your brother helping out any way you could. I could not have gotten through those rough times without you two. You were so patient and loving. Anything you did was never a problem. We had some great times, even with the daily challanges that Dad faced.
Then Graduation, Class of '99!! The months following you followed your great-grandfather's footsteps and became a postman for the winter months.
A.C.P.D. You were sworn in the day after your birthday. Mischief night was a few days later. Andrew and I covered the door to the garage apt.
with dollar store caution tape. You studied hard and finished 1st in your class.
Being a wonderful husband and father came naturally.
You became such a good man. What else you could have accomplished-We'll never know. You were taken from us. Why? I'll never know. I miss you to the depths of my soul. I look around the house, You are here. Everywhere. I long to see you, touch you, my beautiful son.
As I'm hearing from your fellow officers, you faced the job with the same intelligence and positive outlook that you had about life.

'til we meet again...

In my heart forever,

Mom

Kathleen McMeekin, mother

June 19, 2005

May today there be peace within you.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that have been recieved, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing that you are the child of God.
Let his presence settle in your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and bask in the sun.
It is there for each and every one of you.

Karen Schromsky, Holy Spirit High School
Daughter of Detective Wayne Schromsky, ACPD (ret.)

June 18, 2005

"Think where man's glory most
begins and ends, and say my
glory was I had such friends"

It's taken three months for me to come to this point. I have struggled to know what to say, as no words can ever really sum up what it means to lose a friend.
I think of you every day, and I have so many memories in my head that I never even knew were in there.
I remember every detail of the last time we rode together...
I remember never being able to keep up with you on a bike. Just being able to stay within three blocks of you on a run had you giving me an enthusiastic, "Wow! I'm impressed!". (Although looking back now I think you were just trying to be nice)...
I remember how you nearly knocked me over a dozen times a night, because you could never talk and ride in a straight line at the same time....
I remember that you always seemed to have the answer to every question, (sometimes a very long answer), but of course we didn't call you "The Professor" for nothing...
I remember that you never seemed to get angry. Through the stresses that made others irritable, you always seemed genuinely happy, and always appreciated the blessings you had...
I remember how dedicated you were to your family, and how proud you were of your beautiful daughter...
I remember that the last time I saw you,(at the concert)that you were having such a great time that it actually made me smile...
...but mostly these days, I remember how my heart broke when I heard that you were gone. How I felt so much sorrow for your family, and so much disbelief that such a bad thing could happen to such a wonderful person. I will never truly grasp why this happened to you. In fact if I were to think on it too hard, I would never be able to go out there every night and do the job.
I want you to know that I consider it a great honor to have known you. The character and integrity you possessed are qualities to which everyone should aspire. Tommy, I will miss you and remember you always.

Ptl. Rebecca Forth
Atlantic City Police Department

June 15, 2005

We were at the Police Memorial for your service. You are a true hero. God Bless you and your family.

recruit
mcpa clas#65

June 6, 2005

To Tom:

In the center of my mind
A picture of your face you'll find,
And knowing that your always there
reminds that you'll always care,
And all the love you'll forever give,
in my heart you'll forever live.

-Jenny

Ptl. J. Seif, 65th Session: #715
Atlantic City PD

May 19, 2005

Stay strong for one another and relive the wonderful memories that Tom has left behind.
God Bless.

LEO Wife
HTPD

May 15, 2005

Tom was a wonderful man and a caring loyal officer. Always there to protect us in times of need! Thoughts and prayers to The McMeekin Family and ACPD who are there to protect us every day.
From all Atlantic City EMS,
WE MISS YOU!!!

EMT
Atlantic City EMS

May 12, 2005

Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

May 11, 2005

It is a sad thing when an officer dies. There are no words to explain the loss. May he watch over other officer from his seat next to god and brother officer that have gone before him. They are NEVER forgotten weather they die in the line of duty or off duty. My prayers go out to his family and members of his department.

Patty Jacobs (Dispatcher)
Gloucester Township Police Dept

May 11, 2005

I met Tom in college. I will always remember him as a truly genuine friend. Always honest, always dedicated to his family, and always positive. He was someone who was not only someone I considered a good and close friend but someone who I looked up for his maturity. I miss you Tom.

Derrick Larane (college roommate)

May 7, 2005

Rest in peace.

SHERIFFS OFFICER
OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

May 6, 2005

For the last two months, I have read and re-read Tom's reflections over and over, unable to put my feelings into words. I miss him terribly every minute of the day, as all of our family members do. I can only say that I am forever grateful for the kind thoughts, reflections, prayers and poems posted for Tom-- these give us strength to get through the day. For those who did not know Tom, he was an incredibly bright, thoughtful young man who made us proud from the day he was born. He grew into a wonderful husband and father, and would have surely achieved great success in his profession. Thank you again, and never forget.

Capt. Michele A. Polk
Atlantic City Police Dept.

May 5, 2005

IM VERY SORRY FOR YOU LOSS OF THIS BROTHER IN ARMS. IM SURE AT MANY TIMES THIS BROTHER WAS HOLDING UP THE WEAK WHEN HE WAS THE ONLY ONE STANDING STRONG.

CONSTABLE JIM CHAFIN
DIST, 3 GREENUP COUNTY KY

April 30, 2005

There are no words that will ever describe Tommy. He was all-around one of the greatest guys that I will ever have to privelage to meet. I think that he taught each and every one of us something. I mean that literally, because he knew everything. We will all be reminded of Tommy everyday that we step foot into rollcall. This is due to the fact that he was such a great cop. Tommy was the epitome of pride, love, courage and loyalty. I pray for his family everyday. I also pray for all of us law enforcement members, but I know that now Tommy is looking out for each and every one of us...and that is more than we could ever ask for.

Officer
Atlantic City Police Dept.

April 28, 2005

A sad day, when a Brother, born of different parents, falls.

Each day, we hope to work and return.

Inv. Tony Beatrici
Investigation Division - DMV

April 28, 2005

It has been weeks since the rain and snow filled day you were laid to rest.

The sun is shining, the air is turning warmer, summer is coming as the boardwalk begins to fill. Even as the hustle and bustle begins do not worry. You will always be missed and never forgotten.

Rest now and god bless you and your family.

Ptlm.
Egg Harbor Twp. Police

April 13, 2005