Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have heard of the case througha reputable source and I have to say they are close. I wish your family all the best and my prayers are with them. I know you are looking after your fellow comrades and know you are in a better place. I have not formally met you but have heard nothing but great things about you. One day they will solve your case and you will be at peace. Until then only you and that scumbag know what happened. Help the good guys out as you always have in the apst. Give us a hint, give us a sign so that the people on your case can sleep at night knowing the cauht the bastard that caused this atrocity. Your legacy will live on and you will be on the minds and in the hearts of the ones that loved you until they day they die. You were the best at what you did and the world is a better place for having you walk the earth. Rest in Peace Thomas. THE GOOD GUYS OUR ON YOUR SIDE AND THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN LOSE WITH THOSE ODDS! Rest knowing that the best are working to solve this case!!!

RM Medic
Througha family member

January 21, 2008

Just saw on the news they are offering a $100,000 reward for your cowardly killer(s) and the FBI is involved. We hope that helps in some type of way...

You will not be forgotten!

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

January 15, 2008

Hi Tommy,

I must say you were royally missed for the Hollidays. There was certainly a link missing from that chain. But know what? In Spirit you were there. Dad felt your tap on his head and shoulder. He said, "I have been feeling Tom around. And I do see you everyday. I do keep stong Faith and know that you are watching over us, but I do get very angry when I think how you were taken away from us. But I do have faith that one day soon God will prevail Justice. Not a day goes by without a Tommy moment. Time suppose to Heal they say, but memories linger. We love you Tommy and will never forget the happy times we had for such a short time. But as my cousin said, only God knows where when and how we are to go with Him. Thank God for Memories.
Love you Always and Forever.

MOM

January 15, 2008

Hey Tom!

It's way over do but Happy New Year!! Even though I wish you were here in person I knwo you were with us in spirit bringing in the new year. We had a snow storm so we were all spread all over the place but I know you were with us all. I wake uo each day and see your face on my wall and still wish it was all a bad dream. I agree with Josephine..I've learned to live in the moment and not worry about what might happen. We've all learned to be happy now because tomorrow might not come.. That was proven to us in teh worst way. I miss you every day and know that your up there taking extra special care of all of us!

Thank Tom for all you did here on earth and all your doing up in heaven. We miss you!!!!!!

Julie
friend

January 13, 2008

Hey "Sideler" When I checked my e-mail there was yet another Officer Down notice. Makes me sad. I began thinking about all the different times we were together. The "Sideler" nick name I gave you popped in my head. You were so sneaky-creepy when you would come in the house or a room ever so quietly and BAM!! I'd turn around and your ass was right there!! It's even more creepy now because I can still feel you doing that shit to me...LOL!!! You are so present in our lives and I want to Thank You for continuing to be here for us...watching over us.

You have a couple of nephews following in your footsteps only they've chosen the military route to become a police officer. Keep an eye out for Joey as he heads to Iraq. You know he got his MP slot with the Army. Watch over him for me. Anthony leaves for the USAF after he graduates in May with an MP slot. You were such a Good Guy and it's funny how we never really see the impact we have on others until we cross over to the "other" side.

One of the biggest lessons I have learned and continue to learn from your death is how important it is to Live In The Moment. None of us are guaranteed a tomorrow. Living in the moment makes me a little more tolerant with myself & others, a lot more forgiving.

Well it's 2008..... You won't be here to give me shit about turning 40 this year and as annoying as you could be.... I really miss that part the most. :-( Happy New Year Tommy... I Love You.

Jo
sister-in-law

January 1, 2008

Thinking of you and your family during these rough Holiday season. Watch over your family and co-workers. You are a Hero and will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 28, 2007

Hey Tom... Merry Christmas. I know your up there watching us every day. This year has been filled with so many things..some unexpected and I can't help but think that there is a special angel, YOU, up there guiding us all in the best directions. I just wish you were here with us. Sharing the holiday and making us happy down here. You belong here.. We miss you so much and not a day goes by that you are not thought of and remembered by many! How lucky for me I knew you personally.. I thank God every night for letting me be a part of that and I will never stop thanking him. Thanks for keeping us safe and happy. We love you!!!

Julie
friend

December 24, 2007

Just wanted to extend to your family a word of sincere thanks for your sacrifice. I am from Maryland and we lost an officer here a few days ago and our community is at a loss for words as to why the noble ones are taken from us. I read the words written by your friends, family and colleagues about your life and am moved by what police officers endure from the worst of our society. May God be with your family this season, may your life be remembered and celebrated.

Thank you Officer Wood
A Thankful Citizen

December 22, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones during this holiday season. I know the daily struggle they face each day with out you being here, especially during the holidays. Continue to keep watch over all of them and protect them. I have the outside of my home decorated in all blue lights, one of those lights is lit in your memory for your sacrafice. You have not been forgotten.

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

December 17, 2007

I can't believe this is still an open case... I hate that this happened to you, I hate that I had to see you in your truck like that, I wish Daro could talk and tell us what happened....

friend
former co-worker

November 14, 2007

Dude whats good? You know the other day we were on your corner and had a little vigil for you. It was weird seeing all the squad car lights lit up, cause thats what it looked like the day it happen, except the only difference was I can't say I was in such hurry to get there now. Kinda sureal to say the least. We had a trial the other day where your name was on the report, it was funny cause everyone was trickling in late to the courtroom,and it seemed that everyone kept passing on the testimony on the next guy that walked in just so they could be excused to go back home and get some sleep. I sure was waiting for you to walk in the door, so I could go home and crawl back underneath the blankets and get some sleep. ( can't stand gettn up early, not a morning guy) Good ole Twood will testify. ( I kept sayn to myself), but you sure didnt walk in that door. Everytime I kept reading over the report though I was waiting for you to walk in. I was like dam aren't we missing somebody here?? I need to get some sleep ;) Oh well. I guess I'll let it slide. You were always good for sliding out on a call and leaving me stuck with the paper. You asshole!:) Well thats it for now brother. Be cool, keep us safe. Everything is going to be fine you'll see.

a friend ;)

November 12, 2007

Officer Woods and Family
As a former C.C.S.P.D. I was sent the memo and the article of your tragedy. I want to let you know God will make sure your family is safe and taken care of. As for you Tom God Im sure has special plans for you. My family and I will keep you and your Family in our daily prayers.
God Bless you

Sgt. Joseph Dooley
Arizona State Department

November 10, 2007

Officer Wood, I check your page once a month and pray your killer comes to justice. I know there are several people on this case 24-7 and I will pray for them tonight.

To Officer Woods family I will pray you find peace one day. The police family is with you. We will never forget you or Officer Woods.

Trooper
Kentucky State Poilce

November 4, 2007

Officer Wood, I think about you and your family often. Thank you for your service and you watching over the thousands of officers in this beautiful world. Always, Ptlm M. Grant Baden PD, PA

Ptlm Mark Grant
Baden Borough Police Department Pennsylvania

October 30, 2007

I didn't get a chance to write on the 23rd but that day completely revolved around you thats for sure...the kids said it was weird all week with people asking "how they were doing" and if they were "ok" so they stayed home, we took a beautiful flower arrangement to the cemetary, went to lunch and arranged a flower peice on "your corner" surrounded by candles...later that night about 75 po's came to the corner, turned on their squad lights and initiated a moment of silence at the time you were taken from us...alot of tears are still flowin' for ya baby...I know you'll never be forgotten. We held a bowling benefit in your honor on the 27th...anyone who knew you knows how much you loved to bowl..it seemed appropriate enough and it went really well. I met Rexo too...he's a great dog and Mike is doing an awesome job with him...he's nothing like Daro thats for sure...I think Mike said he's only pee'd on him once or twice...Dar's still can't handle me talking to him like a baby...I have to make sure I have shoes & long pants on if my voice is gonna get too high for him...lol...I miss your sweet voice and the way your arms wrapped clear around me...I put on a few pounds in the last year but you had pretty long arms...I think they'd still wrap around with no problem....all in all...things are falling in place...I never thought in a million yrs my life would've taken such a turn but I'm grateful for what you've brought me, our beautiful children, your patience and forgiveness and your unconditional love thats given me the strength to survive all this. I love you Tom...always have...always will.

Helene

October 29, 2007

Tom,

One year ago today I heard the news, and I still can't believe it. You were always nice to me, and you never failed to say hello to me when I was visiting the house. Even if it was just a nice, hearty bellow of a "hey Marty" from the next room, you always made me feel welcomed. Thank you for that. One time you picked me up from the train station, and we had a nice conversation along the way. It didn't seem all that significant at the time, but I remember it vividly now and I only wish we could've had more. Your passing has affected me in a way I didn't think possible. I guess that goes to show what kind of impact you have on people whether you were close with them, or even just in passing. I carry your memorial card from your wake with me while I work, and whenever someones asks me about you when they see it, I'm only too happy to tell them what a wonderful, kind person you were. My heart and my tears are with you this day. Our interactions were too few, but I will always remember you with warm thoughts and feelings for the rest of my life.

Marty Barcelo
Friend

October 24, 2007

WOOD FAMILY AND MAYWOOD POLICE DEPT . FAMILY YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN AS LOSING A CO-WORKER(ERIC D. LEE CPD). AS WORKING WITH OUR CO-WORKERS WE BECOME FAMILY AND GROW CLOSER TO ONE ANOTHER . SO ITS HARDER ON US BECAUSE WE ARE WITH EACH FOR 8+HOURS A DAY.I CANT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT THE FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH.WE HAVE EACH OTHER BACK AND WE TRUST EACH OTHER WITH OUR LIVES .SO THIS IS VERY HARD AS IT HAS BEEN A YEAR NOW.EVEN FOR ME IT HAS BEEN 6 YEARS SINCE ERIC LEE WAS STRUCK DOWN BY GUNFIRE ,BY A LOW LIFE COWARD . HE REMAINS IN OUR HEART AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON. OFC.WOOD I NEVER MET YOU BUT ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS DIDNT LOSE YOU THEY GAINED A GUARDIAN ANGEL.YOUR CHILDREN NOW HAVE A PERSONAL STAR IN THE SKY ESPECIALLY FOR THEM.Mrs .WOODS REMEMBER AND CHERISH THOSE DAYS THAT HE KISSED YOU EVREYDAY AND SAID THAT HE LOVED YOU WHEN HE LEFT.THAT WAS A REAL LOVE FOR YOU.
AS OFFICERS SOMETIMES WE TAKE THINGS FOR GRANITE.LIKE FOR INSTANCES "SEE YOU WHEN I GET HOME" "HE/SHE IS MAD AT ME I'LL SEE HIM/HER LATER AND MAKE IT UP WHEN I GET HOME" ,AND SIMPLY FORGET TO TELL THE FAMILY THAT I LOVE THEM.I AM GUILTY OF IT . SEE WE ARE'NT SURE WERE COMING HOME .WE PUT OUR LIFE ON THE LINE FOR EVERYONE. JUST REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE FAMILY ON THE LINE OF FIRE .KISS THEM AND TREAT EVERDAY AS IF IT IS THE LAST DAY.YOU NEVER KNOW!!! MAYWOOD YOUR MY FAMILY AND IT IS TRULY A SAD TIME .GOD BLESS THE WOOD FAMILY AND MAYWOOD POLICE DEPT. FOR PEACE AND SOME CLOSURE.

Police officer Goree
Chicago Police Officer in 007TH DIST. Englewood

October 24, 2007

Officer Wood,
Today is the one year anniversary of your EOW. Through reflections left for you, I can see the kind of man who was called Home last October 23, 2006. You touched many lives, friend and stranger alike. Thank you for having the uncommon courage and dedication it takes to serve in a capacity that asks for more than anyone should have to ever give. To all of us, you will forever be a hero.

Pennsylvania citizen

October 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Wood on the anniversary of his passing.
~Heros are never forgotten~ Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

October 23, 2007

Helene,
I can still remember this day one year ago. First thing i heard on the radio. Not another officer. This year we have been through so much together. Wish I would of met your Tom. Sounds like a great guy. I am sure that my Tom and yours are together making sure that we are ok. Watching out for all of us. Glad we have gotten to know each other over the year. We have so many things in common. I am always here if you need me don't forget that. We will get together for a day together, I promiss. You and your family are in my prayers today.
Pam, Jimmy & Jessica

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook (eow 9-27-06)

October 23, 2007

One year has passed since your EOW. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today and every day. I know for some of your loved ones this year has seemed like an eternity while for others it seems just like yesterday they were able to see your smile, feel your touch and hear your voice. Continue to watch over all of them and wrap your wings around them to help them with their grief. You are a hero and heroes never die. You will not be forgotten.

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

October 23, 2007

Well today it has been a year since you were taken from your family and your police brothers. Its hard to not get a sick feeling in your stomach from this terrible tragedy. You are remembered today. We will definitely be at your Memorial Bowling Benefit on Saturday that Im sure your wife has worked so hard on creating. God Bless

Broadview PD

October 23, 2007

One year ago today, never to be forgotten! God, continue to bless Helene, her family, friends & the Maywood PD. Helene I know your love is stronger today for your husband then it was yesterday, but less then tomorrow. I've enjoyed reading your husbands reflections and the things you have written. We are all heart broken with you and will always feel the pain. The great thing is knowing we can take comfort in knowing God is taking care of Tom. God Bless you Helene! Terry

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

October 23, 2007

hey ya tom ,
here it is , i hate to say a year to the date .........brother although we never met in this life i do know you . you will always be remembered and everyday i put on the blue i hear you and mary , funny how you guys birthdays are close . a lot we will never understand . today i just want to say thank you to your family , to your mom....sorry this is kind of hard.....to your wife and kids for sharing you with us , your family in blue.....and thank you brother , for sharing the blue with me....i am honored....rest brother , we still have the watch from here..........

officer val pickens
b'ham pd /b'ham , al

October 23, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
Nh

October 19, 2007