Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While I had only met Tom once, (and I think he was resting on the couch at the restaurant where you had your Dad's birthday party and because he had just worked all night), I have spent alot of time reading all of the wonderful things about him. I can tell that this is going to be an incredible loss to so many people whose lives he had touched. Helene, you have always been such a vibrant happy person and I know that this is so hard on you. Please know that I am praying for you and your children all the time and know that you are such a strong person and wonderful mother and that is why Tom had chosen you to be his wife.

Janie Friedel

November 5, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Helene and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. With Love, Cheryl

Cheryl Moore
Sister-in-Law of Josephine

November 5, 2006

You will be miss my friend

Detective Willis
Maywood Police

November 4, 2006

WHEN I FIRST GOT TO MAYWWOD EVERYONE WAS EXTEREMLY FRIENDLY ESPECIALLY TOM. I HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH TOM AND ON ONE OCCASION WE GOT INTO A FOOT CHASE AND TOM CAUGHT THE GUY AND BEGAN BUSTIN MY CHOPPS ABOUT ME RUNNING SLOW. HE SAID "MAN I THOUGHT I WAS RUNNING BY MYSELF". TOM IS BEING MISSED AND I KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. I HOPE THAT THIS LITTLE STORY COULD PUT A SMILE ON YOU FACE MS WOOD.

P.O. VIEYRA
CPD FORMER MAYWOOD OFFICER

November 4, 2006

I attended Proviso East a few years back and I was saddened to hear that Officer Wood passed away in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and hope that time will ease your sorrow. It is stories like these that make me more determined to become a police officer myself and help officers like Thomas Wood.

Alonzo Palomares

November 4, 2006

the family of officer wood,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. i know there are no words that i can say to help at this time, but know that i understand your loss and how you feel. your tom is with my tom and they are watching over all of us. may they rest in peace.

wife of officer thomas cook
eow 9-27-06

November 3, 2006

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

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer B. Laurie
Haltom City Police Tx

November 3, 2006

It was quite an honor taking part in Tom's funeral. Tom will be missed and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Warrior's Epitaph
When it comes my time to go,
I hope with fervent zeal,
That my merits have been proved
On life's battlefield
Enough to earn for me
One small place of rest,
Just over the other side,
Beyond the reach of death.
-Ralph Grant Edens

Helene, rest assured that Tom has earned his place. Remember if there is anything you should need myself and the Clark Family are are always here for you.

Ofc. Mike Clark #736
Lombard IL PD

November 2, 2006

I remember hearing this tragic news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You will be remembered in Springfield, Illinois the first Thursday in May. Your name will be placed on the memorial with all of our Illinois fallen brothers and sisters. R.I.P.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

November 2, 2006

It still bothers me that Officer Wood is gone. I can still picture him in the cafeteria, or I expect to see him walking in the hallway. I feel very sad for his family; my prayers go out to all of them.

Teacher
Proviso East H.S.

November 2, 2006

To the Family and Friends,

My hearts go out to you all, as you struggle with the loss of a wonderful man. I know all to well what you all must be feeling right now, as I lost my brother 8 months ago...a police officer killed in the line of duty. Just like my brother and all Peace Officers that have died, Police Officer Thomas Wood memory will live on forever. We will remember what he died doing....protecting your community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God Bless,
Jonika

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

November 2, 2006

Officer Wood died a hero, his remaining co-workers must continue to live as heroes. I have prayed everyday since Wood's death that God will pour out his blessing and overwhelm the Maywood Police officers with his peace. Gods peace, the kind that mends a broken heart. I miss the officers that I worked with in Maywood. You are a very special group that I will always respect and hold dear to my heart. May God continue to hold you all in the palm of his hand. God Bless

Det. Brian Lewis
Joliet P.D / former Maywood P.O. (1987-89)

November 2, 2006

Tom, thanks for serving the community with passion. We will focus not on how you left us but, how you lived. We LOVE you and will miss. In closing sleep Tom sleep good and take your rest, we all love but GOD loves you best!!!!!!

Arian Wade
Co-Worker

November 2, 2006

STILL CANT BELEIVE UR GONE.STILL EXPECTING YOU TO COME TO WORK TO CRACK JOKES ON YOU ONLY FOR YOUR CLASSIC COME BACK (O YEA) MISS YOU. RIP

November 2, 2006

TOM I'M SORRY I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING MORE TO HELP YOU.I SPOKE TO YOU NOT EVEN 5 MINUTES BEFORE THIS HAPPEND. I NEVER THOUGH THIS COULD HAPPEN. I STILL KEEP EXPECTING YOU TO COME OUT OF ROLL CALL TELLING ME, HEY GIVE ME A COUPLE OF MINUTES, I HAVE TO GET MY EQUIPMENT TOGETHER. I GOT THE GUYS & AMBULANCE THERE AS FAST AS I COULD.I PRAY WE GET THIS P-O-S BEFORE ANYONE ELSE DOES. TOM I STILL CANT BELEIVE THIS COULD HAPPEN TO A GUY LIKE YOU. YOU MADE NO ENEMIES. YOU WERE HARDLEY EVER IN COURT BECAUSE YOU GAVE EVERYONE WARNINGS INSTEAD OF WRITING THEM.YOU WERE TO TRUSTING OF A GUY. WE WILL MISS YOU.

maywood dispatcher/cicero auxiliary 720
maywood pd/cicero pd

November 2, 2006

First of all: THANK YOU - I find myself returning to this page on a regular basis, usually before I retire for the night. I credit all of your beautiful comments to a good nights rest. There are some that make me sad and others that get me laughing out loud (lol Diaz). We get through the tough times by recalling all the great memories, even if its just remembering all the nick names Tom was given - Tommy Boy, Tom Cruise, Agent 227, Officer Friendly, white brother from another mother..it was endless. We can't forget when Tom was in pursuit with Sam's or Curry - always trying to outrun em' - but before they knew it, Tom's big ole head got too far in front of him and his feet didn't catch up - down he went - and as fast as he went down, he'd pop right back up with some karate roll like he "meant" to do that. The stories are endless and it always ends up with a smile. We're one BIG family and it comforts me to know how much everyone cares, I'm certain there will be a day when I'll be able to extend my sympathies with a big ole hug to all of the survivors who've lost a loved one. Until then, god bless and live everyday as if it were your last.

Love and Hugs to you all.

Helene Wood
Wife

November 2, 2006

First of all: THANK YOU - I find myself returning to this page on a regular basis, usually before I retire for the night. I credit all of your beautiful comments to a good nights rest. There are some that make me sad and others that get me laughing out loud (lol Diaz). We get through the tough times by recalling all the great memories, even if its just remembering all the nick names Tom was given - Tommy Boy, Tom Cruise, Agent 227, Officer Friendly, white brother from another mother..it was endless. We can't forget when Tom was in pursuit with Sam's or Curry - always trying to outrun em' - but before they knew it, Tom's big ole head got too far in front of him and his feet didn't catch up - down he went - and as fast as he went down, he'd pop right back up with some karate roll like he "meant" to do that. The stories are endless and it always ends up with a smile. We're one BIG family and it comforts me to know how much everyone cares, I'm certain there will be a day when I'll be able to extend my sympathies with a big ole hug to all of the survivors who've lost a loved one. Until then, god bless and live everyday as if it were your last.

Love and Hugs to you all.

Helene Wood
Wife

November 2, 2006

I was with my FTO on a retail theft call on a summer afternoon and the call came out that the offender fled southbound on 19th over the tracks into Maywood. You came over to where I was and asked for a further description of the subject. This was my first encounter with you and it was the only one I had. I had no idea who you were and I am sure you had no idea who I was. That does not matter to me one bit two guys working next to each other with different departments. Just you coming over to our side to inquire about that subject showed me the dedication you had to the job. I won't forget it or the many stories I've heard about you. May you rest in peace brother, you are our eyes in the sky now look down on us with a bright ray of light and support!

Patrolman
Melrose Park

November 1, 2006

Officer Wood, may GOD bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten. We will be there for you in Washinton DC at the Police Memorial!

Officer Andrew Cuomo
Chicago Police Department

November 1, 2006

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 1, 2006

Godspeed Officer Wood. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

November 1, 2006

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family's loss. From reading all the reflections, you are not just a hero in uniform, but a hero all around. It is hard to imagine my family going through what your family must be going through. Anyone brave enough to put on that badge and do the job is a treasure to our country. Your sacrafice will never go unnoticed. Rest in peace, my friend.

CORRECTIONS DEPUTY K. WILLIAMS
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FL

November 1, 2006

We pause to honor the memory of Officer SWood. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. You have our deepest sympathies.

May God keep, comfort, and strengthen you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

November 1, 2006

Officer Wood,

Rest in Peace Brother. Your sacrifice shall not be in vain.

I grew up not far from Maywood many years ago.

Chief Doug Storie
Coldwater Police Department, KS

November 1, 2006

To the friends and family of officer Wood:

Your family, friends and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers as I suffer from the loss of one of my own brother officers. Like Jeff, your killing was a senseless one. May God bring comfort to your family and swift justice to the cowardly SOB who took your life. Rest in peace.

Deputy Christopher Arbuckle
Sacramento County Sheriff

November 1, 2006