Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was moved by the story of Thomas Wortham's life and felt I needed to send condolences to his family. I wish them all the best in this hard time. Obviously his life was cut short but try to remember that in his 30 years he has done more than most to in a life time.

Cole Dannewitz
Chicago Citizen

May 21, 2010

RIP brother Thomas.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Thank you for your service to our country. Uno Ab Alto

Ptlm D. Bevenour, USAF Ret
Gettysburg PD

May 21, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 21, 2010

Rest in peace brother. Prayers and thoughts of you and your family. Thank you for your service both police and Military.

Officer C.
UPD of Salt Lake City, Utah

May 21, 2010

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.
The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Mortal Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.
Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am content that with my life it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

My husband's name was engraved on the memorial wall this year in Washington - my daughter commented on how many police officers there were from Chicago PD and how it was a rough year for them - Police Officer Wortham was one of those proud officers. May you Rest in Peace Officer Wortham, and know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of all fellow officers and their families.

Widow - Sgt. Charles W. Rice, Jr.
Westchester County PD, NY

May 21, 2010

Off Wortham, may you rest in peace our brother. You're a true hero.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace! You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

May 21, 2010

What a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers and friends. Rest assured, Officer Wortham will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! May God bless and comfort all of us.

DET SGT, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

May 21, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

May 21, 2010

Thank you for you service. You will not be forgotten.

Explorer Ralph Hilton Jr
Joliet Police Explorer Post #220,Tinley Park Police Officer's Son

May 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy to your family and brothers/sisters behind the badge. Know that your family will be surrounded by the love shared for the Blue. You will be missed and never forgotten!

Melissa
Daughter of fallen CPD Dective Joseph Airhart, Jr. EOW 11-4-2008

May 21, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with Officer Worthams family. I lost my son-in-law in Feb. 2010. I can't believe how often these brave people are taken from us. R.I.P.

Bob Johnston

May 21, 2010

R.I.P Officer Wortham--you are a hero and will never be forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family!! May God bless them, and help them try to heal their broken hearts.

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

god speed, brother

detective
st. louis county

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham,
My prayers are with you and you family. Thank you for protecting our community and our country! Officer Wortham you will never be forgotten Sir!

Jim Biggs-STL Citizen
Brother of Sgt. William Biggs Kirkwood PD EOW 2/7/08

May 21, 2010

When will it stop ... this loss of such brave men and women in Law Enforcement. The answer, so unfortunately is ...never. We could not live as a society if it were not for such brave officers as Officer Thomas Worthham IV.

My sincere condolences to his family. What service he has given both to his country and then to his hometown, Chicago. More greatness was achieved by him in his 30 years on this earth than by the vast majority men who live much longer.

To his parents: my son was killed in the line of duty over 4 years ago. He also was 30 of age. I pray that God Almighty will extend his comforting arm to be by your side. Your son is a Hero and he will NEVER be forgotten.

Tom Jensen

Father of Detective, Jared Scott Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
Colorado Springs Police Department

Thomas Jensen

May 21, 2010

Officer Wrotham, thank you for your service and for Honoring last week in DC at National Police Week those brothers and sisters who made the supreme sacrifice, I am sorry to hear that your name will be added to the wall of Honor next year. To your family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.
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God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD. 11/6/86

May 21, 2010

All officer deaths are sad, but this one in particular where a father witnesses his sons death....... My prayers go out to the Wortham family and his fellow CPD family!

Detective (Rtd) Tom Johnson
MPD Washington,DC

May 21, 2010

Thank you for your service not only to the people of Chicago, but the people of the United States. We will never forget you or your sacrafice. Rest in peace, you will be missed.

P.O. 6934
Chicago Police Department District 011

May 21, 2010

God bless you and your family, cocerned citizen

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham,

Rest in peace sir.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

May 21, 2010

Words cannot express the sympathy or heartbreak over the loss of such an amazing man. Thank you for your service to our country and to the City of Chicago. You will never be forgotten.

Special Agent - FBI

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham, I too was at Police Week. We all commented on the professionalism displayed by the CPD. My thoughts are with your family at this time. I am saddened that we will be honoring your loss next year.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

May 21, 2010