Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I grew up in a small town called Salisbury, North Carolina after my father was killed in a Navy Aircraft Accident. My mother raised my 3 sisters and me by herself but with great community support including our neighbor Canine Policeman Officer Jim Hurley and his great dog "Rick." I still remember the times I spent with Officer Hurley and his dedication. I am sure Officer Woods was of the same "metal." Our toughts go to his wife and family. He has given the ultimate sacrifice!

Captain Scott Hoffman, United Airlines
Friend of Officer Woods sister-in-law

November 1, 2006

Tom, I know the competition wasn't that tough, but you were my favorite brother-in-law. That includes the ex's. Your death has struck me harder than anything I've ever experienced. There is a deep sorrow in my heart that I'm afriad will never go away. You are missed and loved.

John Metoyer
Tom's brother-in-law

October 31, 2006

May God continue to watch over your family. Rest in peace and thanks for caring enought to protect and serve.

Sharon
Maywood Court House

October 31, 2006

To the family of Thomas Wood:

May God watch over you and comfort you during this difficult time. I can't imagine the pain you're feeling. You are in my prayers and please know that the "Brothers In Blue" are always here for you, should you need anything. You were blessed to have Thomas in your life.

Thomas: Although I did not know you, after reading some of the reflections people wrote, you and "Daro" were quite the team. May you be our St. Michael for eternity. We'll never forget you or the fact that you gave the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in eternal peace, Brother!

Patrol Officer
Crystal Lake

October 31, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Thomas Wood,

On behalf of all of Officer Thomas's brothers in blue, our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, and everyone whos lives he touched. Our prayers our with you all. Rest in peace Brother Wood, we'll take it from here and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Patrolman Tricka
Little Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.

October 31, 2006

Officer Wood was such a nice man. He was always in a good mood making us laugh and always so friendly. He must have been an amazing dad and a wonderful husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, and "Daro".

Tanya
He used to bring "Daro" to my place of business. VCA Animal Hospital

October 31, 2006

TOM AND I WORKED TOGETHER BOTH AT PROVISO EAST HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS, AT MAYWOOD P.D. ON THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT FOR 2 YEARS. I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING AND JOKING WITH TOM (HE WAS FUNNY). I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT TOM WAS MY FRIEND, AND I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF OUR WORK RELATIONSHIP THAT I WILL KEEP FOREVER. " REST IN PEACE BRO, WE GOT THIS NOW!"
"YOUR BOY",
BIG HOP..

OFC. RONALD L. HOPKINS JR.
BELLWOOD POLICE DEPT./ GOOD FRIEND

October 31, 2006

Tom it was a pleasure working with you! So many times we often forget how important people are to us, until they are gone. We will miss you very much. We thank God for the memories that we have of you, and we pray that the grace of God will sustain your family in their time of bereavement.

Sgt. Brian Black
Maywood Police Department

October 30, 2006

OFFICER WOOD WAS YOUR FIRST TO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. I PRAY FOR YOU ALL THAT HE WILL BE THAT LAST. TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW OFFICERS. I WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR HIS LOSS.

POLICE OFFICER G RAKIECKI
VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Maywood P.D.of Officer Thomas Wood . God Bless him he is a true hero rest in peace.

George Zourkas
Brother Of Niles IL, Police Officer Steven Zourkas E.O.W. 4-8-05

October 30, 2006

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents & our comfort is that He will judge the guilty without fail and without end.

Vicki Hare
Salisbury NC PD

October 30, 2006

To the wife of Officer Wood,
My heart aches for your loss, words cannot express how sorry I feel for what you have to endure. As a wife of an officer this is our greatest fear and I am sorry you have to go through this. Know you are being thought of and that I will have you and your children in my prayers. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and not let go...

wife
joliet police department

October 30, 2006

DEAREST THOMAS WOOD FAMILY,

YOU ALL HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE CAN FEEL YOU PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH BECAUSE WE LOST OUR MOST DEAREST COUSIN THOMAS COOK (METRA POLICE OFFICER) ON 9-27-06.. BOTH OF OUR LOSSES WE'RE SENSELESS AND VERY MUCH A HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY.. TOM LEFT A WONDERFUL WIFE AND TWO GREAT KIDS...THIS HAS CHANGED ALL OUR LIVES DRASTICALLY..
SANDY,JOHN,AND JOHNNY NYKIEL

October 30, 2006

I'm so sorry. We will never forget.

October 30, 2006

When it came over the radio it sent chills down my spine "officer down",it's something that I've never heard before and wish and pray not to hear again. Officer Wood may God watch over your family and friends and the rest of the brave men and women of the Maywood Police Department. You are a true hero. R.I.P Ofc Woods.

Dispatcher Booker
Bellwood PD

October 30, 2006

As I sat at work the night of 10/23/06 and heard the words officer down my heart sank. Never hearing those words or even wanting to. It makes you feel as if you are apart of everything going on at that moment, a dispatcher's job is hard, but an officer's job is even harder. I may not have known you personally, but your death has touched my life forever. May God be with your family as they go through this tough time without you in their presence, I know you will forever be in their spirit as well as your fellow officers, both near and far. God Bless

C.Oliver (dispatch)
Bellwood PD

October 30, 2006

When I am at work I still expect to see you sitting there waiting for me to come get Daro. Having that happy dog jump all over me as I TRY and weigh him and you just smiling and laughing cause he is so HYPER lol .. I still can't believe this has happened, I am numb and I will not be over this for a very long time to come. I will contribute to your wife and children and I ask everyone who reads this to please make a donation. The things I am reading about this man proves to me just how much he has touched the lives of everyone around him and in the end that is all we ourselves can hope for. I miss you Officer Wood.

Linda Hale.. Vet tech
VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital

October 30, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Wood.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

October 30, 2006

May Saint Michael ride with our brothers,and justice be done, our prayers or with your family and friend, may they find comfort in God

Ofc Minardi
New Haven PD,Ct

October 29, 2006

RIP brother we have your watch. May God be with your family, friends, and co workers.

Police Officer
Archie Mo Police Dept.

October 29, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to the Wood family, friends, and the entire Maywood Police Dept. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and tragedy. Rest easy brother and know that justice will be served and may it be swift and severe on the coward(s) that did this. Your sacrafice will never be forgotten and will be deeply missed you are truly a hero. The Law Enforcement & Corrections community has lost another brother...R.I.P Officer T.Wood

Corrections Officer L.Maynard
WV Corrections

October 29, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrafice. We'll take it from here.

Corporal Steve Fassbender
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

October 29, 2006

Did you ever eat anything that wasnt chicken related?? I remember always seeing you picking your teeth, getting that chicken out of there. DUDE that was annoying. You computer geek. I wish you would have sat down with me and had a doublecheese from Pete's. You should have carried some toothpicks with you on your belt, as long as they were in basketweave so Sgt. wouldnt trip about it not being against our use of force policy. :) Nice wrinkled shirt. I remember that Lt. told you in rollcall to get in uniform, then you left and reappeared with an equally as wrinkled jacket that was probably sitting in the bottom of your locker since last year. LOL!!! We were on that traffic stop on 17th, me and Babciz were already in the car(after Daro the wonderdog hit on the dash)and Im upside down, so you decide to squeeze your tall goofy self in there, so now all three of us are jammed underneath the dashboard. People must have thought we were crazy. Then you and Vargas were wrestling on the side of the car while its pouring rain, when Babicz grabbed the back of your duty belt so you couldnt move. Rookies got the drop on you! haha (you always thought you were Mr. Kungfu!)Did it ever dawn on Daro how serious his job was? I dont think so. He could have found 10 keys, he didnt care he just wanted his tennis ball. I remember that time you forgot his ball, and he sat down on that driver's seat and looked at us.(what happen man??) He didnt want to get out.You had to drag him out. Or once he stuck his nose way down between the seat, and everyone thought he found something, except it was some onion rings that fell between the seat. LoL!!! Thats Maywood. You were Maywood. Im gonna miss you bro. May god bless you and your family. We won't ever forget.

Ofc. Diaz 227
Village of Maywood PD

October 29, 2006

Just hours before he was killed, he came up to my dance class. We called him MR. Wood or Officer Wood. He was very nice, even if we used him as a target. I didn't really personally know him, but it felt like I did. For him to die like that, is terrible. I really miss him and I would like all of his friends and loved ones to know that you have my respect and that the time I saw him was great and I hope your Experience with him was, too.

Jazmine Stockdale
A dancer that he watched every Monday

October 29, 2006

To the family,friends & co-workers of OFFICER WOOD, May the peace only God can give,be with you in your time of sorrow. It breaks my heart when i hear of another Fallen Hero. So many have been taken from us. As I look at your loved ones picture I can see he wore his uniform proudly. May you feel the love of others with you today, tomorrow and forever. As member of the Fallen Officer's family,I hurt with you. Officer Wood,gave his all to protect us. I salute you SIR. Thank you giving the greatest sacrifice you could. Your Life. I was glad to here one who did this horrible act has been comprehended. I personaly, don't think they deserve a trial. But I know he will get his just reward. Please know that I do mourn with you. And your loved one will never be forgotten. The Mother of Fallen Officer Michael Gordon,told me of your loss. Again, know that my love and prayers are with each of you. Carolyn Moore, Mother-in law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04. Asheville,N.C. Heaven is full of HERO'S today. We will forever hold them in our hearts

carolyn moore

October 29, 2006