Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Catching, without your quick action and sacrifice, your killer may have taken countless other lives. God bless you.

Constable
Saskatoon Police Service (Saskatchewan, Canada)

March 22, 2005

You went beyond the call of duty. You knew the dangers and consequence. But it was the love and bravery in you that saved others who could have been hurt had you not did what you did. That is the ultimate sacriface. May your loved ones and co workers, family and friends be comforted by the Almighty God and that they may receive strength and guidance from this day forward. I pray that the joy of the Lord be their strength because you are a part of that joy. Imagine how heaven glows with all those beautiful angels (all fallen officers). Though I may not have known Patrolman Catchings, he is a part of family to all of us who serve in law enforcement. As one body, we uplift one another in prayer which proves to be very powerful. God bless.

New Mexico

March 22, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

March 22, 2005

Officer Catchings thank you for your Service to your community and to the citizens of Jackson City. My sincere condolencess go out to the family & friends and Jackson P.D. Rest in peace, for you have earned your place.

J. Pollard
Toronto Police Service

Police Constable J. Pollard
Toronto Police Service

March 22, 2005

You are a true hero to us all. God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

March 21, 2005

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Catchings for this time of tragedy. Officer Catchings you may stand at parade rest we have your watch now. A-SQUAD will dedicate our shift in your memory. Godspeed,SIR

A-SQUAD
W.P.D WODDBRIDGE CT

March 21, 2005

A dedicated,integrity,courage ,brave officer people that he knew; our long time friend,pal and buddy when this day goes by,Officer Catchings always has a smile on his face,we all miss you.
Protecting the innocent as a motorcycle officer patrolling his beat, he wears his uniform with pride,respect and neat.

Officer Thomas Catchings was the best friendliness man whom we all know, you could ask him for about just anything he had that shiny enormous glow. The most respectable law officer in and around our community talking to the old elderly and young people,too make our city safe in a live-able place, there's too much hatred and viloence towards our black race.

He was a honorable father to his children,a husband to his wife, this dedicated officer love people everyday he had a good life.
The Ultimate scarifice in the line call of duty,which bring tears of sadness too my eyes, of wonderful cheerful moments him and his other collegeaues have shared over the years.
Officer Catchings takes his job very seriously upholding the law of this great promise land no matter where he would be,
God has taken him home above the clouds;
Now he is free.

He had a lot of potentials and confidence in himself--- being a police officer that he love too do, he is gone, but he want be forgotten;
A dedicated memorable honest motorcycle officer
dressed in black & blue.
We're grieving because we were not too expect, the unexpected such a tragic had occurred on the street battleground, every police officers,security firm and citizens will have to come together to take back their cities and downtown.
It hurts loosing somone you love,someone you like and someone who consider like a brother, we want to be able too change ,to stop a problem before it happens to make it right,we cannot allow these criminals and pushers to win; every law enforcement officers should use a different strategy in this fight.

By: L. Le'e

To: " A Fallen Dedicated Motorcycle Officer"

March 21, 2005

A dedicated,integrity,courage ,brave officer people that he knew; our long time friend,pal and buddy when this day goes by,Officer Catchings always has a smile on his face,we all miss you.
Protecting the innocent as a motorcycle officer patrolling his beat, he wears his uniform with pride,respect and neat.

Officer Thomas Catchings was the best friendliness man whom we all know, you could ask him for about just anything he had that shiny enormous glow. The most respectable law officer in and around our community talking to the old elderly and young people,too make our city safe in a live-able place, there's too much hatred and viloence towards our black race.

He was a honorable father to his children,a husband to his wife, this dedicated officer love people everyday he had a good life.
The Ultimate scarifice in the line call of duty,which bring tears of sadness too my eyes, of wonderful cheerful moments him and his other collegeaues have shared over the years.
Officer Catchings takes his job very seriously upholding the law of this great promise land no matter where he would be,
God has taken him home above the clouds;
Now he is free.

He had a lot of potentials and confidence in himself--- being a police officer that he love too do, he is gone, but he want be forgotten;
A dedicated memorable honest motorcycle officer
dressed in black & blue.
We're grieving because we were not too expect, the unexpected such a tragic had occurred on the street battleground, every police officers,security firm and citizens will have to come together to take back their cities and downtown.
It hurts loosing somone you love,someone you like and someone who consider like a brother, we want to be able too change ,to stop a problem before it happens to make it right,we cannot allow these criminals and pushers to win; every law enforcement officers should use a different strategy in this fight.

03/18/05 By: L. Le'e { Poetry Writer}

To: " A Fallen Dedicated Motorcycle Officer"

March 21, 2005

Thank You for your faithful service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I lost my brother not long ago in the line of duty but I have learned that he will always be where he can watch us all. May you find strenght and peace.

Lauren

March 21, 2005

Ptlmn Catchings, Your good deed has not gone unpunished. You make us all proud that the bad guy got his as well. God Bless you in your new journey. We have the watch now and will pick up where you left off, keep an eye on us down here.
God Speed.....

Ofc. Chris Stilwell
Plantation Police Dept. Motorcycle Division, Florida

March 21, 2005

Once again we mourn the loss of a brother officer. Officer Catchings' death is a tragedy felt by all in law enforcement. My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family, his friends, and the Jackson Police Dept. He showed great courage. Be proud that he served well and honorably. Thomas Catchings joins many who have gone before him, and he now watches over us from above. Officer Catchings, rest easy, my brother. We have the watch.

Pam Hall (LAPD Reserve Retired)
Federal Way P.D.

March 21, 2005

as a fellow comrade in arms, i pray that the ultimate sacrifice you paid will always be remembered. may your family and friends be comforted in the blessings of the lord and they all reflex on the fact that, " YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY, AND TODAY IS A GIFT

1SG ROCHESTER COTTON
UNITED STATES ARMY (RET)

March 21, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

March 21, 2005

rest in peace my brother...god speed

skip roberson

March 21, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find comfort and strength in the reflections left by your extended family. Your actions show the commitment that you obviously had to getting the bad guys, what a legacy! May you have a joyous homecoming and eternally "Rest high on the mountain"!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

March 21, 2005

My toughts and prayers are with the catchings family and the Jackson police department. Officer Catchings was a true warrior until the end of his watch. Rest in peace my brother and watch over the rest of us in blue....

Patrol Officer
Richmond, Tx

March 21, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Thomas Catchings. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Please take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

March 21, 2005

May the Lord comfort and protect the family of Patrolman Catchings, and provide a hero's welcome to heaven for him.

Police Officer
Seattle Police Department

March 21, 2005

Officer Catchings was always willing to volunteer for any extra assignments. He was dedicated to his job, family and friends. Officer Catchings paid the ultimate price for a citizen that he did not know. He gave of himself on a daily bases and today walks the beat with his mother on the streets of gold. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Keep the streets of heaven clean with the rest of our fallen brothers, for I will surely see you there.

Sergeant Jeff Myers
J.P.D. Motor Unit

March 21, 2005

"Go rest high on that mountain, son your work here on earth is done"!

May God comfort your family and your Dept during this difficult time.

Officer M Lamsma
Muskegon Police Dept

March 21, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the JPD, and the friends and family of Thomas Catchings. Stay strong and stay focused. Never let the memory of Patrolman Catchings leave you or your Department.

Invest.Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

March 21, 2005

Rest in peace Brother! You went down fighting to the end. May God be with your family and friends.

Sincerely,
Your Brothers to the West

Louisiana State Police

March 21, 2005

You are a hero. May you rest in peace Officer Catchings.

Deputy
Douglas Co So

March 21, 2005

To the family and co-workers of Officer Catching: You and Officer Catchings are in our prayers. Your loss is great, please be strong.

Thank you.

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol, Arizona

March 21, 2005

HERO

March 21, 2005