Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I know what a huge loss Officer Thomas' death is to his family, his loved ones and friends, his co-workers, and the residents of Brier. How sad it is that we have to learn to cope with Eddie's death, as he was taken far too young. Please know that Eddie may be gone from this earth but he will never be forgotten in our hearts.

Sheri Brown Smith
Sister to Mark W. Brown
KCSO - E.O.W. 2/27/99

Sheri Brown Smith

September 15, 2006

I live in Tennessee but a friend of mine who worked with this young man said that he was a good officer and a good friend.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. I pray that you be comforted and experience true Grace.

Anthony
None

September 15, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

September 15, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 15, 2006

Office Thomas thank you for your service. Rest in peace you watch is ours.

Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.O. Houma, La

September 15, 2006

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS.

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane, EOW 5/30/03

September 15, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

September 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Brier Police Department.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Texas

September 15, 2006

Eddie was my best friend for over twenty years. I talked to him on a daily basis, and only an hour before he died.

Eddie was the most loveable,caring person that you could ever meet. I am truly honored to have a part of his life. He was the type of person that could always make you laugh, no matter the situation.

Please say a prayer for him, and bless his sole.

I love you my friend, and I will miss you so much!!!!

Ofc. C.Herrera
Mukilteo PD/Childhood Friend

September 15, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER,YOUR FAMILY,AND DEPARTMENT. SADLY WE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY MUST CARRY OUT OUR DUTIES WITHOUT YOU. BUT YOUR SERVICE WILL REMAIN NOTICED FOREVER.

POLICE OFFICER ALLEN MURAWSKI
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT

September 15, 2006

The way the Eddie lived his life reminds me of the following famous quote by Andrew Jackson:

"Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it."

Eddie distinguished himself as an outstanding police officer at the Evergreen State College where we patrolled together for six months. At the very young age of 22 his law enforcement abilities and professionalism were above reproach. He was an ambitious young officer who made a positive lasting impression on everyone he met with his brilliant smile and caring and helpful nature.

God had a plan for Eddie's life and he clearly completed his mission with valor and courage. Job well done good and faithful servant...

Rest in peace my Brother.

Officer Tammi J. Stretch
Evergreen Police Dept

Officer Tammi J. Stretch
Evergreen Police Dept

September 15, 2006

Rest in Peace, Brother!

Deputy Sheriff Stuart Sussman
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL

September 15, 2006

Officer Thomas,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USCGR. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 15, 2006

May your family be surrounded by God's presence and peace. May they be comforted by the loving arms of friends and loved ones. May they always know that they are in the hearts and minds of your brother and sister officers. And finally, may they rest in the knowledge that your life and your death made a difference to so many.

A detective
Spokane Police Department

September 15, 2006

Thank you for defending you brothers in blue, the firefighters you were assisting. You walked the line and quite possibly saved lives that day. We will never forget you. God bless you and your Brothers in your department.

To all Officers, Deputies, Troopers, Agents, your service is not overlooked by the firefighters.

Thank you.

Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Wildes
Central Kitsap Fire Rescue

September 15, 2006

I salute you fellow brother in blue, your community thanks you. Rest now...

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

September 15, 2006

Eddie,

I stopped by your memorial today at the Brier City Hall and felt both joy and pain..joy to see the community showing so much support, but pain knowing I lost another of my brothers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with both your family and the Brier Police Dept. Be at peace now my brother and watch over the rest of us who now carry the torch......minus one.

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

September 14, 2006

This Officer is not much older than me. I am sorry to hear of his passing, and I wish peace to the family and friends. Go with God brother, and be blessed.

Deputy
Orange County Sheriffs Office, Fla

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 14, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Edwatin A. Thomas!

Cher
Friend of Fallen Officer Dion R. Nelson

September 14, 2006

To the family of Edwatin,
Im so sorry for your loss. He was a fine man and gave his life doing what he loved.

Dispatcher

September 14, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU, OFFICER THOMAS. MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND THE STRENGTH TO GET THRU THE NEXT FEW BUSY DAYS AND THEN REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES. MY SON, POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH CORR OF NEW HARTFORD NY, WAS GUNNED DOWN DURING A ROBBERY IN OUR QUIET TOWN IN UPSTATE NY. HIS EOW WAS 2/27/06. MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND BROTHERS IN BLUE. KATHY CORR

KATHY CORR
MOTHER OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICER

September 14, 2006

To Officer Thomas family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

September 14, 2006

God bless the family of this young officer.
We send our condolences to all who knew this special young man.

Mother of officer in Ca.

September 14, 2006

I met and worked with Officer Eddie Thomas for about 9 months in 2000 and never forgot his big smiling face. Eddie was a friendly, energetic and eager to learn young officer. I remember several things about Eddie, but the best thing was that he new how to find the good stuff. He combed the internet for deals from light bars to cars and in between. And, the funniest story was when he lost a patrol car for about 15-20 minutes until a woman called dispatch and asked why our patrol car was on her front lawn. All was good and nothing was broken. Of course the suspect was gone! We had a good laugh though after we retrieved the vehicle. As an Evergreen Officer he did a lot of community service and some escorts and Eddie had forgotten that he had left the window of the cage open. The suspect stole his patrol car while we were out with the tow company who was hooking up the suspects vehicle. The patrol cage didn't have a screen on it and the suspect was skinny enough to slip through the window with cuffs on. Of course since that time that has been changed and all our vehicles have screens! Boy were we surprised! The suspect was apprehended two weeks later and we found out that he had run because he had 3 strikes against him. We always get our man eventually! We laughed and laughed about it until we cried. Eddie was just a great young man and he just loved law enforcment. It was an honor to work with him, to know him and to be a part of his short life. Eddie will surely be missed.

Officer Lana Brewster
Evergreen Police Department

September 14, 2006