Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE RUBEN, PRAYER FOR YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

ANNETTE BARCIA
FRIEND

March 21, 2012

This is heartbreaking and I am just a plain ol citizen that happens to respect law enforcement and love the shows they have on TV :) The ID channel where they show the real stuff, stories, it is so interesting and it is just sickening how anyone would want to hurt them, even the bad guys it is beyond normal comprehension.
Anyway, my heart shed a tear for this young fellow and goes out to his family and co-workers.
Whoever this inmate is.......even in a cell there is such a thing as karma. This is why the prison system needs to stop catering so much to this heartless thugs, maybe not all of them are totally heartless............please come soon Lord Jesus we are hurting so bad down here.
XOXOXO

private citizen

March 21, 2012

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT THOMAS, AND ALL THOUSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SERGEANT THOMAS.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service,Ont Canada

March 21, 2012

My condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Thomas. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice and price paid in order to keep the rest of us safe.

CX-1 Danny Giesbrecht
Correctional Service of Canada

March 21, 2012

For a fallen brothers mourning family I would like to dedicate this poem. My heart goes out to you and your
family in your time of sorrow.

Do Not Stand At my Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I did not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

Correctional Officer Level 2
North Idaho Correctional Institution

March 21, 2012

My Sincere Condolences to Sergeant Thomas's Family, Fiance'e and The Florida Department of Corrections CoWorkers. Let the Love you shared, carry you through. Thank you Sgt. Thomas for your Ultimate Bravery. Rest in Peace

SCO Janice Sexton
New Jersey State Dept. Of Corrections

March 21, 2012

Correction to name misspelled on reflection from shift one at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles, my most sincere apologies for thus and for the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas.

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Federal Bureau of Prisons

March 21, 2012

R.I.P. Sergeant Thomas...

Mr. Buzz Carey
Private Citizen; Retired

March 21, 2012

R.I.P BRO

Eric Serianni C/O
ky state dept of corrections

March 21, 2012

RIP SGT thomas.......To the family I pray the lord helps you through the pain. I live in Union County and also have had the unfortunate experience of losing a family member from the department. the best thing is the DOC motto " WE NEVER WALK ALONE" stands true as you have seen the past couple days. be strong.....ruben will never be forgotten....

jerry sanderson
brother of Adam Sanderson FLDOC EOW 6 MARCH 2009

March 21, 2012

Our Hearts Go Out To The Hearts Of Paula & Randy Thomas and The Rest Of Your Family. And To His Babies & His Fiance GOD Please Hold Her Strong & Help Her Teach Those Babies What A Great Man Their Father Was. Paula I Truly Wish There Were Magic Words I Could Say To Help EASE YOUR PAIN, LOVE...But Just Know That You Have A World Of Friends Who Love You Guys AND Will Continue To Pray For Your PEACE And Comfort As You Go Thru These TRYING Days...May GOD Welcome Your Son With Open Arms To Help Understand What Has Happened To Him As Well! Sending Our Love & Prayers From Parris Island, SC
As My Husband Said Earlier: TRUE HEROS DON'T FALL; THEY GROW WINGS!!!! That's How They Say It Here In The Marines. Thought We'd Share it IN HONOR OF Sgt RUBEN THOMAS....GOD BLESS THOSE WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND....All Our Love, Jennifer & Richard Warren USMC

USMC DRILL INSTRUCTOR Richard Warren &
Mrs Jennifer Knight Warren

March 21, 2012

I am very sadden by the loss of one of our own. We work everyday to protect and serve, and sometimes we don't realize what we do everyday. We are God's shield for the public, we maintain the blanket of safety that protects and serves without hesitation. We will mourn another fallen officer.
May god bless your family

Marcus Hill, Captain
ODRC Trumbull Correctional Institution

March 21, 2012

Ru-T. Words can not express the sadness that is in my heart. not only were you a fellow Correctional Officer, but a great friend. It is sad when any fellow Officer pays the ultimate price, but its even more difficult to deal with when it's this close to home. My prayers go to your wonderful family, your fiance leanne your lil girl and to the FDOC. They have truly lost a HERO and a FRIEND. Love ya Ruben!!!! Its ok go home we've got your watch from here bubba.

Blessed be the Peace Makers; For they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

D/O H. Lee
Columbia County Detention Facility

March 21, 2012

Rest in eternal peace "sarge." Give me the keys we got this. Count up lock up!

Lt. M. Douglas
NJDOC

March 20, 2012

My deepest condolences for the family of Sgt. Thomas.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, the Dept of Corrections and friends. Rest in peace, HERO.

S.O. Santiago
DOJ - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

March 20, 2012

Even tho I did not know him, he is the kind of man America needs and I am sadden to have lost such a man. May you find peace with your memories.

K Posey
unknown friend

March 20, 2012

So sorry to hear this tragic loss. My condolences and prayers to the Officers family.

Cindy Roberts
wife of Cpl. Mike Roberts EOW 8/19/09

March 20, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to officer Thomas's family.

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March 20, 2012

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.


Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (or through the darkest valley),
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. REST IN PEACE

Kevin Neely
FL. DOC

March 20, 2012

May our fallen heros rest in peace.

Investigator S. Thompson
NYC Dept. of Correction G.I.U.

March 20, 2012

My family sends our condolences. I too am a former Correctional Sergeant with almost 13 years of service...

Sgt. David Everett
Wyoming Department of Corrections

March 20, 2012

I feel bad for ur loved ones that mourn ur loss- may God continue to bless and strengthen them, and in time give them comfort and peace- although the pain will never go away, it gets a bit more tolerable; because only God can heal that pain, through Jesus Christ-

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March 20, 2012

Rest In Peace Sergeant Thomas.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

March 20, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family , friends and agency. RIP you will not be forgotten and your service will honored and remembered.

J.Hood
Correctional Service Canada K9 Unit

March 20, 2012