Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

tom im going to miss training with you on the mat

Anonymous

June 14, 2010

I knew Tom for the past several months at Musubi Dojo where he trained with dedication in his pursuit of Aikido a Martial Art. Tom has gracious on and off the mat. He was always helpful to do even the smallest thing such as sweep the mat or be helpful with beginning students. He was so excited to learn new movements in Aikido. I am so grateful to have been able to teach and train with him.

I could tell that he was a dedicated father as he often spoke of having to leave in time to tuck his children to bed. He was looking for forward to his first test in Aikido June 21.

I last spoke with him on Wed June 9th. One of the last things he said to me was how he was concerned for the CHP Officer who was in an accident a few days prior.

My prayers go out to your wife, children, mother and sister. My God's Peace be with you.

God's Peace, Tom

Tom Amberson
Friend

June 14, 2010

My family and I extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the Coleman Family. We have lost a brother, but we will continue to serve in his honor.

Sergeant Mike Allen
CHP - Dublin Area

June 14, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Another brother lost. R.I.P. Brother.

Corporal
Maryland State Police

June 14, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

June 14, 2010

I saw the picture in our papers today of Officer Coleman covered with the flag surrounded by other Officers and it brought back all memories of my son being carried out draped in a flag with lines of firemen and law enforcement saluting him . my thoughts prayers and sympathy go out to his family ...particularly his Mom as I have walked in your shoes and know how hard it is to lose your child. The days, months and year ahead will be hard for all of you . Just know that God has a special place up there for all our fallen heroes, and his beautiful smile will be watching over you all . My Jim had a smile like that too.
maybe somehow they are together.

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

June 13, 2010

Never forgotten. May peace soon come for your family.

Anonymous

June 13, 2010

You chose a most honorable profession and to be part of a tight-knit CHP family. Rest assured your CHP family will be there for your wife and children. You did not swerve from the path of danger...I thank you for the ultimate sacrifice that made for all of the citizens of this state. My prayers go out to your wife and children and all of your CHP family. God bless you, those that went before you, and those that remain.

Lt. R. Mercer
Ca Dept of Corr (Former CHP STO CTC IV 85' #11637)

June 13, 2010

Our condolences go out to you for the loss of Officer Thomas P. Coleman. Our hearts are with your department and families as you honor and grieve our nation's most recent hero. With many thoughts and prayers

Jordan Voltz
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

June 13, 2010

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

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 13, 2010

To the family/friends and co-workers of Officer Thomas Coleman. My deepest sympathies to you all. I know you are in shock. This is a tragedy. All I can do is say that your loved one will be honored and his memory preserved even here on the other side of the country.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

June 13, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

June 13, 2010

Rest in peace Sir. May God bless you and your family, as well as the members of your CHP family. I render you a final salute.

Fellow Trooper
New Jersey State Police

June 13, 2010

May god be with you, your family and the California Highway Patrol. Protect us from above as we continue the spin the winged wheel. Hero's live forever, for that I render my final salute.

Motor brothers forever...

Motor Officer Justin Fleming
High Point NC Police Dept- Motor Unit

June 13, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

June 13, 2010

Officer Coleman,

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace Brother! YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

June 13, 2010

RIP my brother officer, you have fought the good fight now let us take up your watch while you keep the streets of Heaven safe.

Detective Mike Tamez
Kingsville Police Department-Criminal Interdiction

June 13, 2010

RIP Brother...

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

June 13, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers at CHP. God Bless you Officer Coleman for your service to the State of California.
R.I.P Motorman!

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

June 13, 2010

May God provide comfort and strength to the family,
friends and co-workers of Trooper Coleman.
Rest in Peace Trooper

R Eberhart partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/1981 Harris Cty Sheriff Dept, Harrris Cty Tx

June 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Coleman as well as the brotherhood at California Highway Patrol. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

June 13, 2010

In the court yard of the CHP academy is a memorial fountain for fallen CHP Officers with little brass name plates. Inscribed on them are the names, badge numbers and the date their tour of duty began and ended.

I have returned to the academy numerous times during my 27 year career with the CHP. The first place I go is to the memorial fountain for reflection. Every time I return there are new name plates with the names, badge numbers and the date their tour of duty began and ended.

The moment I learned of Tom's death my mind instantly flashed to that memorial fountain. The shine on the brass name plate that will be placed on the memorial fountain in your memory will never be able to replace the light that shined from you.

God bless you Tom.
CHP Officer R. Geller

Officer Rick Geller
California Highway Patrol

June 13, 2010

RIP brother Thomas.

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

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

June 13, 2010

R.I.P Brother.

OFC. Khalfani
LASD

June 12, 2010