Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Devlin one year ago today Citizens and brothers from Boston College lost a hereo. We want to thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Brother
Ft. Smith Police Department

April 6, 2008

Dear Family and Friends,
I have the great honor of riding for Officer Devlin in this year's Police Unity Tour. It will be a long and hard jounrney for me, but it will be nothing compared to Officer Devlin's life and death. I want you to know that I think of him often as I have been training. I will have a picture of him on my bicycle as I ride and his name on my helmet. I will share his story and honor his memory. I hope to be able to meet some of you when I reach D.C.

- Ofc. Amy E. Fulbright

Officer Amy E. Fulbright
Metro Nashville Police Department

March 31, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 12, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Corporal Officer Devlin, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Thomas, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Thomas' life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Thomas' life was about so much more than the way he died. Thomas will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Devlin, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

October 13, 2007

Dear Devlin family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. While you were mourning his death, I was celebrating my life. He died on my birthday. God Bless you and comfort you.

BillyAnne

August 27, 2007

thank you sir for your service. We'll take it from here. Rest easy my friend.

Gillock

June 9, 2007

I was moved when I read about Officer Devlin's life and death. A hero for responding, yes! But also a hero and a role-model for me for NOT QUITTING. I would try and follow Officer Devlin's example in my life. My prayers for him and his family.

Sgt. Richard Butler
United States Park Police

May 22, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

May 16, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, CA PD

May 13, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrafice while serving and protecting the community. Watch over the rest of us as we work to make this world a safer place to live. God bless you and your family you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriffs Department

May 8, 2007

I was a Boston College Police Officer from 1986 to 1987 and had the pleasure of working with Tom. He was funny, thoughtful, and always willing to assist the "new guy" (Me!). As an EMT I saw him display compassion to many injured people he attended to both within and outside of the Boston College community. Rest in peace Tommy. Boston College has lost a dedicated police officer.

Police Officer Michael Kane, Boston Police

Police officer Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

May 7, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Thomas Devlin,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Thomas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that 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 for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Officer Thomas Devlin is a hero.

Respectfully,

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

April 28, 2007

thank you for everything. you kept going long after you should have and it is certainly appreciated.

anonymous

April 26, 2007

May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God hold you in a special place and watch over your family forever....................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 26, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

April 26, 2007

Another officer has fallen Lord. You must have had a reason unknown to us. Officer Devlin is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Devlin and thank you for all you time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, you have another fine officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond Va DSS Fraud Unit

April 25, 2007

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends. John 15:13. May God comfort
and keep your family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace brother

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

April 24, 2007

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace!!!

Sergeant
University of Vermont Police

April 24, 2007

That is bravery in the face of danger on not one but two different occasions. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper II Damon Allen
Texas Highway Patrol

April 24, 2007

God bless you, sir, for your humble and dedicated sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

HPD Wife
Houston Police Dept

April 24, 2007

Hereos will never be forgotten. "Thank You" for protecting the Community of Boston College and your fellow Officers.

Officer Devlin is now commanding a squad of angeles in the "Army of the Lord" and will now be called Commander Esparza. Commander Devlin has assigned his angels to watch over all of us.

"God Bless", the Devlin family and the Boston College Police Department family. Sorry for your lost and you will always be in our prayers.

Officer B.T. Davis
Washington Dc Police Department, Third District Substation

April 24, 2007

"...I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln..."

ptl mankin

April 24, 2007

You sir are nothing short of a hero. May God help your family and friends to make it through the days to come. When I read what happened to you my heart broke. Enjoy your time up there until the rest of your family and friends can get there. May the coward be caught that did this.

God Speed Hero.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

April 24, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Sheriff

April 23, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Devlin. You will NEVER be forgotten, and we thank you so much for your Service, Sir.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

April 22, 2007