Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This tragedy has caused many of us grief. I attended the Police Memorial and meet many of Officers from Chicago PD. It saddens my heart to know that your name will be engraved on the Memorial Wall. But, my dear fellow Officer...You will never be forgotten as I saw with my own eyes how powerful and uplifting it is to Honor the Fallen Heroes. You are my Hero and I will never forget you! Godspeed Wortham...We will take it from here, Please watch over us.

Phil 4:13

Parlin, SRT Team
Sachse PD

May 23, 2010

I had the honor of meeting Tom at this year's Chicago Police Run to Remember. We spoke about his upcoming trip to the National Police Memorial service in Washington DC to honor one of his fellow officers from the 7th District. Myself, and other officers from the NYPD Running Club, invited Tom to join us in New York for our annual NYPD Memorial Run in memory of our lost comrades. To my pleasure I noticed that Tom registered for the run and was happy to see him arrive on the morning of the run with his suitcase in tow. Tom ran in honor of our officers on Sunday the 16th and was treated to a tour of the city and visit to Police Headquarters and Training Academy. Sadly just three days later we are mourning his death. As most of you know, Tom was a first class individual, and we at the NYPD Running Club are proud to say he was our friend.

Sergeant Tom Biggers (Retired)
NYPD

May 23, 2010

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, & PD of this officer. May the Lord our God comfort all who mourn his tragic loss.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

May 23, 2010

The death of any Policeman is always a sad occasion but reading about your death is especially hard. Having read that you were just in our nation's capital to attend the National Peace Officer's memorial and then visited my hometown of NYC where you met with members of NY's finest and after having served our country to die in this manner in your own country is especially hard to take. By all accounts you were an outstanding young man, Officer and American. The likes of which only come along once in a blue moon. God Bless you and your family. Chicago please honor this man's memory and send him home in grand style.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/Taconic Region

May 23, 2010

I was working when Officer Wortham was murdered. I remember the chill in my spine when they announced "10-1". I watched as the ambulance along with a phalanx of CPD squads rushed past 87th and Ashland toward Christ Hospital.

It doesn't seem real some times, what happened that night. Thank God for Officer Wortham and the contributions he and his family have made to make Chicago a safer place. He will be missed.

To all those who worked with Officer Wortham: We're with you, God watches over all of you. God bless you all.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Police, Chicago, Illinois

May 23, 2010

As I watched the local news coverage of this incident, it occurred to me just how much the men and women of the CPD have to put up with in this godforesaken city. Is not only on duty but off duty too in particular because of the residency requirements. They cannot escape from one of the most dangerous citys in the nation, even off duty. This man not only served this nation in his two tours, he also served this city and we are grateful. We sit around as citizens while others among us carry the load and pay a terrible price. God bless Tom, his father and his family. They are the courageous among us and they will have a special place in heaven.

Anonymous

May 23, 2010

What a sad story. It is hard to make sense of what God is doing up there as He continues to allow these good men to die.

I hope that the family finds some measure of solace in knowing that Officer Wortham was a hero in every sense of the word. There are many on the streets of Chicago and overseas that owe him thanks.

RIP Officer Wortham, you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

May 22, 2010

RIP Brother, you did exactly what I would have done. You are a true hero and a part of America died with you.

Major J. Williams
BCSO

May 22, 2010

This just breaks my heart. A hero who served in the military and then came back to his job in Chicago. To think he honored those who fell in the line of duty last year a few days before, now this selfless hero will be honored next year. God bless the department, all officers in blue and most especially his father who had to witness this senseless act by cowards. Rest in peace, HERO!

Anonymous

May 22, 2010

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)

May 22, 2010

For Police Officer Thomas Wortham, IV:

Hardly anyone who is, or was, a law officer can read of this tragedy and not envision being in either the shoes of Tom or his father. The stress of such a situation is only truly felt by those familiar with the streets and this species of vermin among us that inhabits them. I regret that Tom's bullet did not it's mark, and though it will not bring him back I find exultation in knowing that his father was able to bring about some immediate justice for his son, Tom.

We pray for Tom, his father, the entire family both at home and at his station, his friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to come to Tom's family's aid immediately, as his father did, when the need arises.

I am proud to salute Officer Thomas Wortham, both father and son, on this day that I truly wish never had to come.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

May 22, 2010

You are a true warrior as is your father. My deepest condolances to Mr. Wortham Sr. and his family in the loss of your son. As tragic as this was, I thank God that the father was there and involved, and dumped two of those SOB's.

You are in my prayers, this is such a tragic loss.

Ret. Officer Mike Chilton
Santa Monica Police Dept., So. Calif.

May 22, 2010

Officer Wortham, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace my Brother in Blue.

Police Officer Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Dept

May 22, 2010

I wondered if I had met you last week in DC....And then I said a prayer. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Officer
Fort Lauderdale

May 22, 2010

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over. God please watch over, and tend to the loved ones left behind.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

May 22, 2010

RIP peace brother.

HPD
Huntsville, Al. Police Dept.

May 22, 2010

God bless you brother and thank you for your service. May God comfort your family and friends. We will continue the fight!

Mpo E Kavanagh
Virginia Beach Police Department

May 22, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 22, 2010

Officer Wortham thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace! You will not be forgotten! You are a true Hero, Soldat and Police Officer. R.I.P Sir!

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

May 22, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 22, 2010

I offer condolences to Sgt. and Mrs. Thomas Wortham III, who loved and raised a fine man. All that you did for the society I know and love, I thank you very much. I thank your son for what he contributed. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Ann T. Hathaway
Citizen

May 22, 2010

In the short time that I knew you I figured out one thing real fast, that you were one of the good ones. Rest in Peace brother.

Anonymous

May 22, 2010

RIP Brother, You are a true hero. Thank you and your family for service. The News says you lost the battle for for neighborhood. Absolutely not, You fought like a warrior and your brothers will follow. You did not die in vein.

Deputy
OCSO MAINE

May 22, 2010

Rest in peace brother! God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

May 22, 2010

Our prayers and condolences to the family & friends of Officer Wortham, Thank you for your service defending our country and our safety here in Chicago. Your a true American Hero and you will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Richard J. Gandy Warriors' Watch Riders

May 22, 2010