Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SPO Thomas, your loss is felt by all of your brothers and sisters of APD. Though I never had the chance to know you personally during your time on earth, know that I am honored to have served with you and I'll serve with you again someday in the Lord's ranks. God bless you, my sister

Officer S. Chiang
Atlanta Police Department

January 25, 2012

my condolences to the family.

Huff retired correction officer
nyc dept. of corrections

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace sister in blue.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 25, 2012

You are Gone. But not Forgotten. Rest in Peace.

My Thoughts and Prayers Are With Your Family! And Your Agency!

WOMAN - Ashley Brandow - WIFE of DFC Brian Brandow - H.C.S.O. - 731

January 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Thomas's family and all her brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Rip Officer Thomas thank you for your service and scarafice you will not be forgotten !
Michelle Wiesman

Sister of Off. Bryan Durman EOW 4/29/10
Lexington Ky Police Dept

January 25, 2012

So sorry to hear about Officer Thomas. May God give her family & co-workers peace and comfort.

Chaplain John Elms
Tillamook County Oregon Sheriff's Office

January 25, 2012

Rest, sister.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 25, 2012

You have been swept into the open loving arms of God and rewarded fir your years of loving service to His children. Your brothers and sisters left behind will never let your record of loving service, honor, and integrity be forgotten and they will care for your family. As you are greetd by all our brothers and sisters in His kingdom who also have paid the ultimate and by Jesus give him a hug for all still here. Rest in peace sister. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP

January 25, 2012

My condolences to the Family of Seinor Officer Gayle Thomas and to the rest of her family in Blue. May God comfort all during this tragic loss. Thank you Seinor Officer Gayle Thomas for your years of Honorable service to your family, community, and department.

Sergeant J. Belmares
Montgomery City PD, TX

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace

Robert chandler 2nd
citizen Baltimore,Maryland

January 25, 2012

Rest in Peace. Thoughts and Prayers to your family, friends, and fellow officers in the APD.

01/25/12

Sgt. S. Roberts
Chattahoochee Tech Police Dept.

January 25, 2012

I would like to send prayers to her family in this time of need.It is a sad day in Georgia, as well as here in Kosovo, where several of us are Officers and we are active duty military at the present.Officer Thomas paid the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten. I, and the other fellow Officers here Salute her.... job well done.

Deputy Rodney Schubert
Paulding County Sheriff Office

January 25, 2012

Prayers go out to her family and fellow officers. Officer Gayle will be missed, thank you for your years of service.

Officer T. Filbeck
Siloam Springs Police Dept., Arkansas

January 25, 2012

Im so sorry, my prayers are with her family and department....

Senior Officer C. Roark
Bureau Of Prisons

January 25, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senior Police Officer Gail Thomas, and the Atlanta Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Thomas, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 25, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Thomas. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Des Moines, Ia

January 25, 2012

On behalf of the 6,043 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Thomas’ family as well as the members of the Atlanta Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Thomas. To her family, I am so sorry that this happened. I hope that time will heal your wounds and ease the pain that comes with loss. Your fellow officers have the watch now.

Criminal Justice student
Pikes Peak Community College

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace, condolences to her family and friends, and to the Atlanta Police Department.

Officer Chris Wood
Houston Police Dept.

January 25, 2012

Officer Thomas, may you rest in peace. You are a true hero who will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

January 25, 2012

May Off. Gail Thomas rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. She was a brave woman, dedicated to doing her dangerous job when she gave her life for her community, and the world that she served. God bless her and her loved ones. Sincerest Condolences from Texas.

Deputy Chief Dan Gabehart
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, TX

January 25, 2012

God bless this family and department with such a tragic loss. Thank you for your service Officer Thomas. RIP

Maria Barreda-Alvarado
President, Metroplex Concerns of Police Survivors

January 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Gayle Thomas. RIP--we have the watch from here.

Officer Jimmy Bartley
Beaumont, TX. PD

January 25, 2012

May your family and co-workers be comforted with the knowledge that you are with God. God Speed Officer Thomas.

Operations Supervisor Kristy Rohm
Clayton County Police Department/911 Division

January 25, 2012