Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Two tours of duty in Iraq. An Officer who spent his free time trying to make his neighborhood a better place. What a sad day. I will be thinking of your family during this terrible time.

Laura
Chicago Dispatcher

May 21, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 21, 2010

Prayers and condolences to the family of OFC Wortham and to the Chicago Police Department. Thank you OFC Wortham for your service to the people of Chicago and to your country.

SGT Larry Brown
Van Buren Police Department, AR

May 21, 2010

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Wortham. This brave young man served our country and our community, only to be senselessly gunned down over a material item, right in front of his father. After 25 years on the job, I still cannot understand those who would take a life over a car, motorcycle, wallet, or a $2.00 bottle of liquor.

I know that no words will help feel the anquish that his family is suffering now, but I hope that the memory of this fine young man will never fade.

Retired LEO
Orlando Police Department

May 21, 2010

HERO,HERO,HERO,HERO !

To the Father of Officer Wortham and other family members, I am so sorry for your loss. I was just at Police Week in DC myself along with the other 40,000 + officers.

Mr. Wortham III, your paternal instinct to save your son ultimately saved others, remember that ! You too are a true HERO like your son!

Police Officer Matthew Ware
Manlius Police Department, NY

May 21, 2010

My deepest condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. You truly are a hero in every sense.

Sherri Corr Philipkoski
sister Joe Corr, EOW 2/27/06

May 21, 2010

Tom it only seems like yesterday we sat in class starting our police career out. My prayers are with your family. Rest in peace my friend.

Police Officer Jeff Schenk
Lockport Park Police

May 21, 2010

God bless the family of Officer Thomas Wortham IV and to all the brave members of the Chicago Police Department for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper II
New Jersey State Police

May 21, 2010

Rest In Peace Our Brother

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

May 21, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 21, 2010

Rest in peace my brother, your 10-87,,we got it from here. To family, friends, District 7, and to the Chicago Police Department,,my prayers are with you all.

Sgt. H. Covert (Ret.) LCSO #86028

Sgt. Howard Covert (Ret.)
Lee County Sheriff's Office (FL.)

May 21, 2010

This story breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Wortham's family and friends.

Officer Renee Nichols
Gainesville Police Dept (FL)

May 21, 2010

God has received a man of impeccable service to both his community and his country on your entry into His kingdom joining with our brothers and sisters from law enforcement who have also paid the ultimate. Your brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and will keep your name, love and dedication to God's children in your community in the forefront of memories forever. As you meet and work with your new Sgt, Jesus Christ, give him a hug for all of the law enforcement personnel left behind. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

May 21, 2010

I met Tom in D.C. for National Police Week. R.I.P.

P.O.
C.P.D. Unit 314

May 21, 2010

Im at a loss for words. Officer Wortham IV RIP brother, you are now with God and his family. Thank you for your service to our country and your city.

P.O. Joseph Gulas
Cleveland Police Department

May 21, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Wortham.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

May 21, 2010

Anybody wanting to know what it takes to be a "real hero" or a "true Patriot" need only look at what you accomplished in your short time here on earth. Chicago not only lost a great officer, the entire WORLD lost a great leader. While I am truly saddened by your loss for your family and friends, I am also incredibly angry, not only for your senseless death, but for the fact that SO FEW men of your caliber exist these days. I thank you for your service to your country, your city, your state, and to the entire WORLD. To your family, I can only hope that your sense of pride exceeds your sense of grief and anguish. You raised, and sadly lost, a remarkable man. Rest in Peace Brother. You have certainly earned it.

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham and family, my deepest condolences for your loss. This is a prime example of why I continue to fight my departments policy regarding carrying a weapon while off duty. To all the officers and family that read this, please support Legislation HR 675 so that all Law Enforcement can carry concealed weapons while off duty so we can protect ourselves and the public when we are off duty. My prayers are with you Officer Wortham III while you heal through this tragedy. God Bless your family and the Chicago Police Department.

Patrol Officer M Medrano
MCPD

May 21, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Wortham. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

May 21, 2010

God bless you,,

Anonymous

May 21, 2010

What a truly horrible and tragic incident. God Bless Thomas Wortham IV, he has lived a regretably short life fighting for against evil and for righeousness both in his hometown and abroad. Now he is assuredly at peace with his Savior where no evil exist. God strenghen his father and family who are left here to soldier on and carry this horrible burden. I am so sorry for your loss.

Patrick McDavid Resident Agent in Charg
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Charleston, SC

May 21, 2010

Officer Thomas Wortham IV- Thank You so very much not only for serving your country but for serving and protecting the people of Chicago. Thank u so much for doing what so many people are trying to do and that is make Chicago a safer place for are familys and kids. U will forever be missed and I know u will be looking over the City of Chicago for the coming years. And for me going into policeing I will always have u in the back of my mind and remember everything u have done in your short life and carry it with me forever. And me and my family thoughts are with your family and pray to god that he watch over them in this difficult time. Thanks U Again and Rest in Peace.

Steven Swiderski
Future Police Officer

May 21, 2010

tom god bless you and your family. you will be missed
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lau/007
chicago police

May 21, 2010

We know only too well the pain the Wortham family is feeling. Our hearts go out to the family and hope they can stay strong in the months and years ahead.

Carol Gordon
Mother of Fallen CPD Officer Michael Gordon

May 21, 2010

My heart is aching for you and your family. We saw your contingent of officers at Police Week, and with sadness we join your family and department in mourning the sacrifice of such a brave hero. My wife Linda and I are touched deeply by the story of Officer Wortham and can only hope that your family will know that there are others who understand such loss and know what a large place is empty that you once occupied in your family and in your deprtment. You and your Father are both heros who we hold in highest regard and adoration. Please know that prayers are unceasing for your family, coworkers, and friends. Sincerely, Jess Rittenhouse: Father of Fallen Officer Matt Rittenhouse EOW Sept. 16, 2004

Ptlm Jesse Rittenhouse,
Harriman Police Department

May 21, 2010