Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

October 21, 2008

Thank you Mr. Tome for your service and dedication.

Our heartfelt condolences to your family during this trying time.

James and Diane Krebs
Served Citizen

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Corporal Tedd L. Pounds, Retired
Pennsylvania State Police

October 21, 2008

God has chosen you for His police department in heaven, a department of the most honorable, the most heroic, the most dedicated and those with the highest of integrity. You are in that company now and will for all eternity be at peace, rest and most of all surrounded by love. Know your name will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters here and they will care for your family. Go with God brother.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Chapalin Arizona State FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

October 21, 2008

It is a dangerous profession in which we work on a daily basis as police officers. We go to work each day with the intention of returning home at the end of our tours to our families. Unfortunately, that does not always happen as it did not happen in Officer Tome's case this day.

On behalf of the North Hopewell Township Police Department, York County, PA, I wish to express our sympathies to Officer Tome's family and to his Northern York County Regional Police Department family as well. A departed officer is never forgotten; nor can he be replaced adequately in either family. Hopefully, with the passage of time and with faith for today and tomorrow, they will be able to move forward. This is our wish for them on this sad occasion.

Chief Larry D. Bailets, Sr.
North Hopewell Twp. Police Dept.

October 21, 2008

May u rest in peace brother in blue

Pof. J. M. Douglas # 1917
Montgomery Police Department

October 21, 2008

DEAR DODY" BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED. WE HAVE THAT PROMISE. I WILL EARNESTLY PRAY FOR
YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN,AND ALSO ROCKY AND DEB. DAVID WAS A FINE YOUNG MAN THAT I RESPECTED VERY MUCH AND HE WILL BE
TRULY MISSED. A WONDERFUL FAMILY MAN AND PROVIDER. WHOM LOVED HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN VERY MUCH. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING
CALL ME. MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN WILL BE THERE. LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. BRAD 465-0665/633-1537

BRAD DULL
VERY GOOD FRIEND

October 21, 2008

I did not know Ofc. Tome but from what I have heard about him, he was dedicated to his job, but even more so to his family. As the saying goes, "its not how they died, but how they lived that makes them a heroe". My heart and prayers go out to his family.

Ofc. Robert Lusk
Spring Garden Twp Police Dept

October 21, 2008

Off Tome, you'll never be forgotten. May you rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace, Brother

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

October 21, 2008

To David's family, frineds and co-workers. Take peace in knowing that David is now walking a beast in heaven. God Bless to all of you who have had their lives touched by David. I knew daivd and he was a great man and a great officer, you will be greatly missed.

Ofc. J. A. Stine
Goldsboro PD, NC. friend

October 21, 2008

To the Tome family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this time. David was a very good friend and family man. Its sad to know that the world has lost a great husband and father to his children. We will miss you but never forget you.
With Love and Prayers
Josh, Leeanne
Isaiah, Abrum, and Jacob

Anonymous

October 21, 2008

I never met David but I'm sure he was a Well Trained Officer and served The Department Well. My Sorrow and Prayers go out to His Beloved Wife and Children. I understand he was a Family Man and and enjoyed his time with Them. Mrs. Tome, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep You Chin Up and God will see to your needs.
BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS,
Don Abreght

Donald E. Abreght (DISABILITY RETIRED)
N.Y.C.R.P.D.

October 21, 2008

As the wife of a fellow Police Officer in York County, I just want to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. It should never happen like this and at such a young age. Thanks to those who risk their lives everyday. Sincerely, Lisa H.

Lisa Hott (wife of a Police Officer)

October 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Tome's wife, children, family and his Northern Regional family. May God place his tender arms around all you of at this time.

Stacy Shue

October 21, 2008

God bless you and your family Officer Tome. It's obvious St. Michael needed another good cop to walk a beat up in Heaven. Thank you so much for your service over the last five years. I'm sure you will not be forgetten. R.I.P. brother!

EMT/FF Andrew Burkins
Station 25 North York Boro

October 21, 2008

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Tome.

Police Association
Northwest Lancaster County Regional Police Department

October 21, 2008

We the officers and members of the Franklintown and Community Fire Company wish to express our deepest regrets and sympathy to the families involved in this lose. We remember and enjoyed our short time with officer Tome. He will be greatly missed. To the family and to his department, May GOD Bless and keep you! You are in our hearts and prayers!

Chief 65-1 Wilbur Stough
Franklintown Fire Company

October 21, 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this very difficult time. Rest in peace knowing that your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Tome, you will never be forgotton.

Ofc. D. McCoy
Carroll Twp. Police Dept.

October 21, 2008

To the family of Officer Tome and Northern Regional Officers,
There are just no words to express how we feel, just please know we DO know how you feel and are standing with you all the way. He is a hero and a hero he will remain forever. I know my son, Sgt. Weigand was there to welcome him home. God Bless you and help you through this tragedy. Just know we're all there for you, anytime any place!!
Officer Tome, may God bless you and hold you in his loving arms.
With the deepest of respect,
Kim Weigand
Mother of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008 Latimore Twp.

kim weigand

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Tome, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

October 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Tome family and friends.. What a terrible loss.. Thank you Officer Tome for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO... Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

October 21, 2008

I have not seen David since school, but I remember him as an all around good guy. I want to send my condolences to his family, especially his sister Jamie since I knew her also. You are all in my prayers. Becky (Thoman) Lambert.

Becky Lambert
School mate

October 21, 2008