Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this day. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 20, 2009

To Agent Michael Del Thomas, his family and his fellow officers with the Aurora Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Agent Thomas‘s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Agent Thomas and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

September 20, 2009

still missing you everyday, especially with the day fastly approaching, I still find it hard to believed this will be 3 years....it still cuts like yesterday.
see you out there sunday.

NCIC
DPD

September 15, 2009

I miss you with all my heart.

NCIC
Denver

April 1, 2009

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 4, 2009

Thinking of you today Mike...as the trial begins. I can only pray justice will be served. My thoughts are of you and with your family during this time.

Anonymous

February 27, 2009

missing you and thinking of you
everyday.

Anonymous

November 27, 2008

To the family and friends of Agent Michael Del Thomas and his fellow officers in the Aurora Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Mike's memory on the second anniversary of the day Mike so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Michael gave to his community and the citizens of Colorado, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 20, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 21, 2008

Mike
For two years i have thought about you every day!
You really touched my life and i miss you so much
I wish that i could see you again!
You were so amazing.
i'm sure we will meet again someday

~~Karli

Karli

September 20, 2008

Today is the day.
Two years have gone by.
This day we dread.
This day we cry.

You are loved and remembered everyday.
Our hearts hold you close.
Your soul be at peace.

ncic
denver

September 20, 2008

Another summer has past, your favorite time of year.
Remembering how much of a kid you were when warm weather
was finally here. VACATION TIME you would say, with that "for a dollar I'll tell you" grin, you already had some great adventure planned.

It's not the same anymore Mike, summer just flew by.
early signs of winter already.

I miss you, everything misses you.

NCIC
Denver

September 3, 2008

It could have been me.

I was on patrol that day, about 2 blocks east of Peoria and Montview. The call initially came out as a motor vehicle accident. I headed that way to see if there was anything I could help Aurora PD with. I ended up directing traffic. Then came the tragic news...it was an Aurora Detective in the car, and he had been shot. I was amazed at how professionally your fellow officers and supervisors handled the scene, even knowing that one of their own had been taken from them. They had a job to do and it was clear that they would not fail in their mission. From everything that I have read or heard about you, I get the feeling that you would have done the same for anyone else, officer or citizen.

Every day, for weeks, I would drive by the memorial that had sprung up at the corner. Every day, I would think about you. Every day, I would think about how it could have been me.

Det. Thomas, thanks for all you did, all you stood for, all you gave. I won't ever forget; we won't ever forget.

Officer L.A. Whitten
University of Colorado Denver PD

April 16, 2008

Thank you Agent Thomas for your service. May you rest in peace.

Police Explorer Tim Knox
Parker Police Department/ Son of Aurora Police Agent

April 8, 2008

Mike,
No matter how crazy things got, you would always look over and flash that big smile. It made me think, "How can he still smile with all of this going on?" You made a tough job look easy. It probably really was easy for you.

You truly were a role model, and still are today.

LEO/Friend
Aurora PD

March 15, 2008

A bullet took him away



His job was his life to serve and protect
A commitment of passion and pride.
A daily vow he honored to save a life or stop a crime

His laughter could warm the coldest day
His smile light up a room
“Living the dream” is what he believed
And said we ALL should do

His weekends were planned with sunshine and friends while
His thoughts were far away, closer to that
Sandy beach where he would live someday
Take time to smell the flowers
But a bullet took him away

He said life is “Full of Learning”
We all make mistakes, we do
It’s what we do with our second chance that makes us me and you

He gave to those who needed and never took a thing
If he had two, one was yours
But a bullet took him away

He loved his friends and family, that baby on the way
What is Right! Is Right! He would often say
Grab a cup of coffee and he was on his way

I’ll be fine, no regrets, I’ll be back at the end of the day.
I believed he could save the world
But a bullet took him away


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To Pizza, Wine, Music, Relaxing by the fire, Friends, Laughter, Love,

Warm Sandy Beaches and Living the Dream - we miss you so bad Mike

HVD MDT Feb 14, 2008

February 16, 2008

i miss you everyday...

debbie
friend

December 21, 2007

It's been a year and 7 days. everything has changed forever. emptiness and loss runs deep. you are so
sadly missed.


T

Terri
Denver

September 27, 2007

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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 24, 2007

Never forgotten~ Thinking of you on the anniversary of your passing. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

September 20, 2007

~~~When Tomorrow Starts Without Me~~~

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you. Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free, so won't you take my hand and share my life with me?" So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.

daughter of an officer

September 20, 2007

In 2006, one of my favorite former recruits, and later, one of my favorite patrol officers chose to leave LAPD and head off to Aurora PD. His last day here, he handed me his tape recorder, and I told him that I would continue to check-up on him. Shortly after his arrival, I did just that only to read about the tragic death of Agent Thomas.

Agent Thomas:

Look down and keep an eye on Pete and the rest of Your Aurora brothers and sisters who miss You.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

September 20, 2007

Agent Thomas,
Today is the one year anniversary of your EOW. Your courage and committment made such a difference for the state of Colorado, and in the world. May your legacy continue on through the years. You will never be forgotten.

a former Colorado Springs resident

September 20, 2007

Rest in Peace brother.God bless you and your family.

PC Zahng #9720
Toronto Police Service

August 23, 2007

There is a lot of truth in "Only the good die young"
I never got to know you as good as I would have liked to - but I will miss you as i would miss a brother.
Mike

Mike Jensen
Jefferson County Sheriff, Gang Unit

July 8, 2007

Today my family and I remember and honor you and all of your brothers and sisters who lived and loved this job. Those we have lost and those who still hold the line in honor of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as they remember you today.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

May 15, 2007