Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, May 20, 2010
Reflections for Police Officer Thomas E. Wortham, IV
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER WORTHAM. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE PEACE AND LOVE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER WORTHAM, YOU HAVE SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE TRULY A HERO, NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. GOD BLESS.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
May 21, 2010
"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother
Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo PD
May 21, 2010
The loss of this hero is an absolute tragedy. Rest in Peace.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
May 21, 2010
Words cannot express the pain I feel for Officer Wortham's family, friends, military comrades, and fellow officers. He was truely a good man who sincerely served others. I will pray to GOD that HE heals Officer Wortham's family and friends. GOD bless you all.
Cmdr. James Pickett
Evanston,Il. Police Dept.
May 21, 2010
REST IN PEACE TOM. WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU. tHE CPD FAMILY IS DEEPLY SADDENED THAT THOSE SAVAGS DID THIS TO YPU AND THAT YOUR FATHER HAD TO ENDURE THE SIGHT OF HIS SON BEING MORTALLY WOUNDED.
PO
CPD
May 21, 2010
Officer Wortham, I just wanted to thank you for your brave service to Chicago and this Nation. You stood at the gates of hell and showed no fear to the wicked. By reading how your father performed,you both were cut from the same piece of cloth. Rest in peace my brother.
Sgt. C.P.Ellis Retired
KPD
May 21, 2010
Rest in peace Officer Thomas Wortham IV. May God continue to bless your family.
Anonymous
May 21, 2010
Officer Wortham, thank you for your service, you are truly a hero. God bless your family and the Chicago PD during this very difficult time. You will not be forgotten.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
May 21, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss! We will remember Officer Wortham and his family in our prayers at my church this Sunday, and especially his father.
Rest in peace, and God bless you for your faithful service!
Chaplain Susan Keppy
Lewiston (NY) Police Department
May 21, 2010
If the father of this hero reads this, I want you to know that you have my sympathy and you are my hero. God blees you in your time of sorrow.
Constable
PA State Constable
May 21, 2010
Thank you brother for your dedication and service.God speed and bless your family.We now have the watch.
Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05
May 21, 2010
You and your dad are true heroes in the finest sense of the word. God bless you and your family.
Ret CPD D2 Terence Gibbons
Chgo P.D
May 21, 2010
Soldier, policeman, warrior, all well deserved titles for this fallen hero. Rest easy now brother, we'll take it from here.
Patrolman Dean Alexander
St. Charles PD
May 21, 2010
RIP BROTHER!!!
DEPTY MATT SCHLECHT
LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE WA
May 21, 2010
This is absolutely heartbreaking...my thoughts and prayers are with the Wortham family.
Anonymous
May 21, 2010
RIP, prayers with the family.
Volunteer, Darlene M. Black
Maryville Police Department, Maryville, TN
May 21, 2010
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
May 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Thomas Wortham IV. God Bless him for his dedication and service to our Military and the Chicago Police Department. Rest in Peace our dear Brother, Hero's are never forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina
May 21, 2010
May God be with you and your family
Officer kuzdek
SLPD
May 21, 2010
Your service to this country, your city, have been cut short. You came from a family where service was valued and taught by your father. May God Bless you as the hero you are. May He bless your family in their time of pain.
Sgt. Michael Lowry
UCPD
May 21, 2010
God bless you Officer Wortham, may you rest in peace.
Board of Trustees
Matteson IL Police Pension Fund
May 21, 2010
I had the great honor of meeting Tom here in NYC(5/17) when he came on his own time after having been down in DC to come and visit the NYPD and Manhattan South Homicide Squad where I gave him a brief tour. Immediately, I recognized that I met a great man with a gentle unassuming soul. Tom had such a incredible presence and spoke how he worked in the toughest division in Chicago and loved what he did. Tom should serve as an inspiration to all of us who serve. God Bless Tom. Let him rest in eternal and everlasting peace. God Bless his entire family, the Chicago PD and the great citizens of Chicago who have lost a giant. Det. Yule, NYPD
Detective Nancy J. Yule
NYC Police Department
May 21, 2010
My heart and prayers are with teh Wortham family, there are no words to help ease your pain. God has called a true angel home, he is a hero we will never forget. I want to thank your son for going to DC and showing the support that all the families left behind need so much, to know they are not forgotten as I hope we can all do for you now. God bless you all.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Anonymous
May 21, 2010
Rest in peace brother. Your brave service for your country and the City of Chicago will never be forgotten.
Trooper Gramlich
Ohio Highway Patrol
May 21, 2010
You sir are nothing less of a Hero! May God bless your father for what he had to see/witness. Mr. Wortham, your son's heroism came from you.
May God bless everyone who has been blessed to have known two heros!!! Rest easy Sir.
Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff
May 21, 2010
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