Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you, Deputy Thomas, for your service to the people of Georgia and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

June 8, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Michael Sean Thomas,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Michael Sean 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. Deputy Sheriff Michael Sean Thomas 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

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

June 8, 2008

Still at this time I really don't know what I want to say. I do know that I learned a good bit knowledge riding with Mike for several weeks before I was made a car commander. Mike always loved to have a good time whether at work or off from work. However, Mike was never really off from work. I know I'm a better person from knowing Mike and seeing him in action. To Mike's family, you are in my prayers. Sincerely, Phillip minchew #1703

Deputy Minchew
Bibb County Sheriff Department (GA)

June 5, 2008

The Motorcycle Officer

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them
and young ones ask their parents, why the officers have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like officers of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes; you know that you are safe.
For motor officers are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

Thank You Deputy Thomas.

Motor Officer Rodney Wilk
Cedar Park Police Department

June 5, 2008

MAY YOUR MEMORY BE ETERNAL!!!

June 5, 2008

Mike, I ache for you more than I thought humanly possible.
I miss you son, I keep telling myself that you are just on call. I Daily read all the sites and mourn in doing so. Just to hold you, just to smell you, just to see you once more, to hear your laugh, to watch you. I always stood in awe of you. I still do! Thank you for the last gift you gave me that night in the trauma unit of the hospital, How like you to think of everything in such a difficult time. You should know that, that gift is what gets me through each day and all the tears. I miss you beyond belief!! My life, My Heart, My Son. Mama

Mama

June 4, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family, friends, and entire department. May God comfort them during this difficult time. I know that Angels carried you high into the Heavens above. May you rest in Peace, & God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

June 3, 2008

Officer Thomas,
Thank you for your service & dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family & friends in this time of loss. Please know you are our hero and we appreciate everything you have done for us. God has hired a new officer to his force :)
God Speed Brother
God Bless

Tx Deputy

June 3, 2008

My condolences to the family and brother/sister Deputies of Deputy Thomas. May the memory of your bravery, heroism and sacrifice remain forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 3, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

June 2, 2008

We thank you for all your years of service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, family, and co-workers of Deputy Thomas.

Police Wives Online

June 2, 2008

To Deputy Thomas family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry MIyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio MIyares, Hialeah Pd, Fl 11/6/86

June 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

June 2, 2008

May your loved ones find rest in the presence of our Almight Lord and may they find hope in the fact that He does not make mistakes.

Laura Newlin
widdow of CCPD Officer S Newlin

June 2, 2008

Mike, It is hard to believe you are gone. I will always remember the fires we answered together in Crawford County.You and Gene kept things 10-8 around station #3.The last conversation we had was with Deputy Musselwhite in front of the Harley Davidson shop on Mercer. Job well done brother, rest easy now.

Travis L. Howard

June 1, 2008

MAY YOU REST WITH GOD IN PEACE NOW YOUR TOUR IS COMPLETE I SHALL PRAY FOR YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY GOD'S SPEED

P/O
Philadelphia

June 1, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Dept MAnsfield, Mo

May 31, 2008

Mike I will miss you so much. I cant believe your gone. All my memories of you are happy ones... you were always smiling. Thanks for everything you did for me, and thanks for being a great friend... I love you Mike!

Jennifer
Friend

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace brother motorman. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

May 30, 2008

Thank you for the example that you set. We will try hard to follow it. God Bless

CSI J. BIsh
WarnerRobins PD

May 30, 2008

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, my brother. Rest in peace!

Lt. Richard Briggs
Ashland Police Dept.

May 30, 2008

Rest in peace Sir. Praying for your family and friends.

Wife of LEO
Marion County, TX

May 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Thomas. Rest in peace motorman.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

May 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Thomas as well as the brotherhood of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

May 29, 2008

Mike, words can not explain how special you are to those whose lives you have touched. You were a great friend, an excellent Deputy, a true blessing to know.

I remember my first time meeting Mike, shortly after the loss of a fellow officer at the BCSO. We talked about the loss of several of his friends in law enforcement and how it affected him. To this day I replay that conversation in my mind...and i will keep this memory for many years to come.

Although we have suffered a great loss, I know you will be with us always! Thank you Mike for your devotion to the community, the protection you have offered, and what you sacrificed daily to do what you loved!!!

Tiffany McReynolds
Friend

May 29, 2008