Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ofc. Wortham is a true hero having served his country as a soldier and a police officer. How brave and meaningful a life, a life not lived in vain, a life honored at the altar of sacrifice. Where there is evil, there are people like Thomas willing to get involved and make a difference. We grieve at Chicago PD's loss and we grieve with his family as they suffer so tragic a personal loss. God bless you all...let freedom ring.

Dean S. Nyhart, Major
Arizona Department Of Public Safety

May 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends...rest easy Brother.

TPR. A. DIAZ
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

May 21, 2010

Such a tragic loss of one who was twice the hero. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, the Chicago Police Department, and the brothers and sisters in uniform across the State of Illinois and the nation. We share your grief. May you always rest in the arms of the angels, Officer Wortham. Thank you for your service to both the citizens of Chicago and our nation. Neither you nor your service will be forgotten.

Peggy Parker
Fort Worth, Texas

May 21, 2010

My condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Wortham. Rest in peace.

Sergeant P J Hatle
Minneapolis Police Department

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham IV, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers from now on. Rest in God’s peace my friend.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
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May 21, 2010

This has got to stop. Our best young men and women are putting it on the line overseas, and to see him gunned down in front of his father, in the United States, by a roving band of criminals brings me to tears. No parent should bury a child. Citizens of the City of Chicago should be outraged. You have lost a true American, who can't be replaced. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wortham family and CPD.

ec
nypd

May 21, 2010

we in fire depts and law inforcement thank you for your service to the peole you serf it sad that you left so soon but your home be safe in your gurny were all prowed of what youve done

delbert hayes
center town ship fire dept

May 21, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Thank you Officer Wortham for your service to our Country. You were taken too early!

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

May 21, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

May 21, 2010

Hero!!

SA
FDA-OCI

May 21, 2010

Officer Wortham, thank you so much for your service and sacrifice. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. To his friends, family and fellow law enforcement officers, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. I hope you can rely on the strengths in each other. God Bless you all.

Christine Ross, PA
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

May 21, 2010

Thanks for your service to your country and your community. May God reward you richly for your sacrifices.

Edwin M. Fisher Det/Sgt (Retired)
Somerset County Prosecutors Office, NJ

May 21, 2010

MY heart and tears are with you and your family. To give so much to keep our country free and safe. Only the angel that your son has become perhaps knows why such terrible things happen. His bravery and his fathers standing the line against evil is what makes our country the greatest place in the world. American Hero's. Again me and my family along with all the officers I know are so sorry at your loss. God Bless.
Derek Knowles

Ex police Major
Wichita Falls Police Department,TX

May 21, 2010

I am sure that God needed another angel on his force. Your work here will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Anita
RN

May 21, 2010

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

May 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of terrible tragedy. Thank you for your service to your city and country. Rest in peace...

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

May 21, 2010

Thank you for serving this country and making this world a better place. There is a special place in heaven for you. I will pray for your family and friends.

Captain David Jordan
Accokeek Firedepartment

May 21, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Wortham!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 21, 2010