Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I saw your baby girl today... I'll always be there to keep watch over her. You rest in peace knowing that.

anonymous

March 9, 2009

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on.

To the unborn: I know that you can't read this now, and might never, but I want you to know that your daddy is a hero. now and forever, he will never be forgotten. You daddy loves you now and forever

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 4, 2009

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for the friendship you gave to my family. My husband had so much fun on your "crazy" outings. You helped him solve all his "fix it" problems. You were a true friend. You were always there to support him. For that I thank you. My children, who lovingly call you Timmy, miss you so much. You were their best buddy. You worried about them just as much as we do. You took the time to play with them and always made sure they were happy. For that I thank you. I always knew that when Nick was not around, I could count on you for anything. You always included us in your life and for that I am eternally thankful. I will cherish all the memories. We will always remember you, today and always.

Anthea Millroy
Friend

December 30, 2008

My friend Tommy, know that you touched my life in a very special way. You gave me hope when sometimes its hard to find. Never did I think I would find friendship at this point in my life like I found it with you. You were a great example in all aspects of your life. You made me want to be a better cop, husband, father and friend. You even brought me closer in my faith. For all this I can never truly repay you; and although I really don't make many promises, I promise you I will love and take care of Mimi and Mikayla Corinne as if they were my own. You were such a unique and diverse man, truly a genuine soul, I only wish we could have had more time together but I will always cherish the time we did have. I will sincerely miss you and have shed many tears when I thought myself I was uncapable of doing so anymore. Know that you will always live in my heart and although nobody looks forward to death i surely do look forward to the day that I can gaze upon you and smile, cause only then will I know I'm with my friend, Tommy.

PO Gilberto Simao
Perth Amboy PD/Friend

December 3, 2008

My family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you for the good times Tommy, you will nerver be forgotten.

Det. Eddie Pardo
Friend

November 24, 2008

Tommy words cannot display how sad I am that you are gone. Everyday that I wake up in the morning I look over at your picture and see your smiling face looking back at me and I known that you are in a beautiful place watching over Mimi and your unborn child. I know longer can talk to you face to face, but at night I before I sleep I have a chance to talk to you about the things that are going on in my life and I know you are listening. You let me into your life and I am a better person for it. I will always cherish the time that we spent together and places that we went to. You will always be in my heart until one day when we will see each other again. I will look after Mimi and the baby for you. Thank you for being my best friend.

Detective William Tiedgen
Perth Amboy Police Dept / Best Friend

November 24, 2008

Tom, we were seperated by a decade in years and I had several more years on the job but I still looked up to you and admired how you did the job. The department treated you poorly and it would have been easy to just say screw it and just do what you had to, but that was not you! You cared more about you brothers in blue then you cared about promotions. You never sold out or compromised your beliefs. It's not often in life you get to meet a person like you and I'm not only proud to say I worked with you but to say you were my FRIEND!! I will miss you!!

Bill Dillon
Friend

November 19, 2008

Thank you for your service.

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

October 21, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Raji and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Raji for your dedicated service to the people of New Jersey and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 18, 2008

r.i.p. brother

P.O.
RUPD

October 16, 2008

Hi Tommy. Today several of us were at your grave along with Yankee's pitcher Edwar Ramirez who drove down from NY to pay you a visit. It was an amazingly beautiful day at the cemetery to see so many of our friends and family present in your honor. Ramirez signed a baseball for our baby and will also be giving me a baseball signed by the entire team in your honor. I hope you realize just how much you were loved and will always be loved. You will always live in each and every one of us for all the days of our lives. We miss you. I miss you. I love you Babe!

Police Officer Marisol Raji
Perth Amboy PD / Wife

October 12, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

October 11, 2008

For those that did'nt know Officer Raji, he had a heart of gold. He was always concerned for the less forunate in need and made it his business to assist anyone in anyway he possibly could. Tommy displayed no fear when faced with danger and "got the job done" when dealing with the criminal element. We worked together for ten years in the same squad and all I can say is Tommy, you are deeply deeply missed. Everyone knows I'm the "jokester" in the squad I'm the guy that just likes a good joke to pass on to make others laugh. Tommy was always one of the first ones to get a laugh and I so deeply miss being able to share them with him. How many times he would say "what do you have for me today, Joe?". He would laugh and tell me how crazy I am. Tommy I miss you, I shed many tears on my way to work, on my way home and when I least expect it. You were a great cop and the true defintion of a "street cop". Rest in peace Tommy, as your badge shined on your chest, you'll always shine in my heart.

Patrolman Joseph Novak
Perth Amboy Police Department

October 2, 2008

To those who loved Officer Raji my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Thomas will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Raji for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

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

September 28, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Thomas Raji and to his fellow officers, and most especially to Thomas:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend condolences for the grievous loss you suffered when Thomas so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing.

Rest in Peace, Thomas. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Thomas gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 22, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

September 17, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Thomas Raji. You will be missed. You are your family and friends and the community Guardian angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, Marisol and entire family.

Anonymous

September 16, 2008

Happy Birthday Tommy! You're always in my heart brother.

APO Omar Chaudhery
Perth Amboy Police Department

September 13, 2008

May you rest in peace brother.... Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will be truly missed.

PO. D. Kalyoussef #833
Emerson Police Department

September 9, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Thomas Raji,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Thomas Raji. 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. Police Officer Raji 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

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the Raji family and our brothers and sisters in the Perth Amboy Police Department.

John Formisano
Newark Police Dept

September 8, 2008

No words will ever express how much I miss you Tommy and how much it hurts that I didn't get to say goodbye. Every day is a living hell for me knowing that I won't be able to hear your laugh or see your smiling face. I know your at peace now with your parents and my mom and I am thankful to God that I was able to have you as my best friend and soul mate for twenty-seven years of our lives. I know you're watching down on us every minute of every day and I promise that until I take my last breath, I will do everything that I can to take care of Mimi and the baby. I will make sure that your child knows what a good man that you were and how much you loved your family. Until we meet again, I love you Tommy and you will forever be in my heart and thoughts.

Ptl. Les J. Genovese
Spotswood Police Department

September 7, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Another brave soul laid to rest. Look over the rest of us down here. We'll take it from here.

P.O. JI
South Plainfield PD

September 6, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

September 6, 2008

Tommy you were truly the best dad any gurl can ask for...Im sorry for being a pain in the butt all the time...but just know that i love you very much..if only u knew..i miss u so much..the house isnt the same without you...i wish it was another not you...we all love you and miss you..you were my hero and my present guardian angel...I love you dad =( <333

Devyn
Step Daughter

September 3, 2008