Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sorry about the lost. RIP

Adrian Murphy
n/a

February 16, 2011

Your dedication and service is greatly appreciated. Bless your family. Brother we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

February 16, 2011

It's very hard to see your smiling face knowing the loss your family is suffering. It truely reflects that you were taken too early and you still had a lot of living to do. Watch over the rest of us from above. Your duty on earth is done. Rest well my Blue Brother.

Anonymous

February 16, 2011

Another brother fallen protecting the citizens of the Great State of California. It has been 42 years since I was a young rookie on patrol. I understand how proud you felt each and every day at Briefing. I go to the CHP Academy several times each month to visit the memorial and I am certain that I saw you walking around the grounds.

Your carrer was short but you achieved a position that few ever have the chance to do. You are a Highway Patrol Officer forever and belong to a faternity of Proud Officers as well as us old guys that were called State Traffic Officers.

You will always be remembered by me and I know by every other former, Past, Present and future Highway Patrol Officers. Blue and Gold forever and God Bless you for your dedication and service.

Semper Fi Brother.......#7185

State Traffic Officer W.M.Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol

February 16, 2011

God Bless Officer Adams and his family. Im sure he was a great Officer for the CHP. He sure looked like a fine young man.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

February 16, 2011

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police Corrections Lodge # 263 I would like to give our condolences to the Family of Off. Thomas. May GOD give you the strenght to pull through. RIP off. Thomas

SGT. Jose M. Prado
Illinois Dept. of Corrections

February 16, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Adams. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 16, 2011

What a terrible loss and so very young... Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Adams today and always.. Rest in Peace Sir!!

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

February 16, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the California Highway Patrol. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

February 16, 2011

Officer Adams, a bright and shining star is gone, but your heroism will live on in the CHP family. Thank you for your sacrifice to our chosen profession. God bless your family and friends left behind.

Officer Naya Pope
Irving Police Department, Texas

February 16, 2011

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Thomas Adams, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Officer Thomas Adams will not be forgotten. GOD speed brotha, Rest In Peace.

Police Assistant
Phoenix Police Deparmtnet, AZ

February 16, 2011

It is always a shock when we lose anyone at this young age. Officer Adams was just starting his career and his life to. We must always appreciate those who put their lives on the line for us in whatever they do. It takes a special person to be in law enforcement.

Anonymous

February 16, 2011

RIP brother.

Q132
LEO

February 16, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 16, 2011

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

February 16, 2011

May God Bless you Officer Adams and hold you in the palm of His hand.  My condolences and heartfelt sympathies to your family and fellow officers.

James H. Hill
Citizen

February 16, 2011

I am so sorry you were with us for so little time. God Bless and God Speed brother.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police NC

February 16, 2011

Oh, what a wonderful smile! Our most deepfelt sympathys to
the family of Officer Adams. We also, lost our young Deputy
Sarah Jones, EOW 10-19-08 so tragically. May you find comfort, peace, & strength from your family, fellow officers, & your COPS program. Always remember:
Hero's live forever...in our hearts..

Connie Jones

February 16, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 16, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Thomas Adams~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, OfficerAdams.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

February 16, 2011

To Officer Adams' family:
There are no words to express the sadness and emptyness that you must be feeling. I am saddend for the family, who are left to pick up the pieces. Being a young widow, I understand the feelings.. rage, sadness, grief you name it you will go thru all kinds of emotions. And the way it happend, makes no sense at all.

To Officer Adams:
Thank you for your service to us, the public, for keeping us safe. You have a beautiful smile and must of loved life. God, it makes no sense that you had to leave this world so young. Please keep a watch on your family now, as they will need you the most. I am sure that there will be a void in this life without you and your positive outlook on life. Thank you for your service, sir. We salute you. Godspeed...

Lisa
Supportive Citizen from Western Massachusetts

February 16, 2011

We're proud to call you family! You truly were the best of all of us! Forever love.
RICK

Richard C. Adams
Uncle

February 16, 2011

Prayers to Officer Adams' family and friends, as well to the entire California Highway Patrol. RIP.

Emily
NE

February 16, 2011

Officer Adams & family,

As a former resident of California, I thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God be with you all at this time of such great loss.

Aux. Deputy Sheriff Shaver
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office

February 16, 2011

I'm so sorry for Ofcr. Thomas Adams family and friends. He was way too young to be taken.
I'm deeply sorry.

John Harrell P2+6
LAPD

February 16, 2011