Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 2012
Reflections for Sergeant Ruben Howard Thomas, III
how many more prison guards will die before the "life without parole" killers get left behind cages so officers dont assume risk when the prisoners have no risk whatsoever....mandatory death sentences are great for these guys except for the 20 plus years they will spend on death row. senseless that good men are placed in harms way for people like this to kill again. I weep for his daughter and pray for swift prison justice. RIP brother Ruben
deputy sheriff
south carolina
March 20, 2012
REST IN PEACE SGT.THOMAS. MY PRAYERS AE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS. SAY HI TO MY SON ANDEW WHEN YOU ARRIVE ABOVE IT'S BEEN JUST A YEAR SINCE WE LOST HIM ON 3-19-11.
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD MATTHEW 5:9
FELLOW OFFICER AND FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER
ANDREW S. DUNN E.O.W. 3-19-11
OFC. MATTHEW DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. OH
March 20, 2012
The murderer wouldn't have murdered again if he had been executed in the first place. R.I.P. Sergeant Thomas, we'll take over your watch.
David Cake police officer (ret)
London Police Services Ontario
March 20, 2012
Dear Sgt. Thomas,
I didn't know you at all but I guess we are related. But that doesn't matter at all. Who you were in this mortal life is known to the rest of us in all the tearful voices of those who did know you. Their testiments of your kindness and goodness says it all. God bless you for the person you were to so many. May you rest in Gods's kingdom and know that you will be remembered for a job well done.
Lynn Geisler
Distant family
March 20, 2012
Rest in peace brother, May God comfort your family in their time of need.
C.O. Richard Bryan
UCI
March 20, 2012
God's speed to you, your family, and all of your corrections brothers and sisters.
Rest in peace brother.
Sergeant Paul Schanno
State of MN Dept. Of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
March 20, 2012
My God bless Sgt.Thomas and his family
Officer Chancler
Delaware DOC New Castle County Community Corrections
March 20, 2012
Seargent Thomas was called by a powerful man to come and patrol heaven. My prayers are with his daughter and fiancee and to the Florida Department of Corrections I mourn the lose of your brother in arms. I know what you are feeling and I thank all of you for your dedication and service to the law enforcement of corrections.
Remember this: Memories are created and shared, Legaceys are told for ever.....
Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections
March 20, 2012
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Seargent Thomas. He is resting in peace after serving his community, our state and our country well.
Richard Martin
Federal Bureau of Prisons, Coleman, FL
March 20, 2012
To the family and friend of Sergeant Thomas,
It is so hard to lose a member of our Correctional Family. It is even harder when they are so young, with so much left to give, so much yet to see! I am truly sorry for the loss of Sergeant Thomas, and for the pain this has caused his family and friends. Know that you are in the hearts, and prayers of many! That he will not be forgotten, this is not his end of watch... He will always be.. everywhere you are... his friends, family, and Correctional Officer family!
Officer R. Rock
Holmes C.I. Department of Corrections
March 20, 2012
R.I.P. Brother!!! you will never be forgotten.
c.o. C.Ashton
Illinois department of corrections
March 20, 2012
Prayers go out to Sgt.Thomas's Family. May he Rest In PEACE
SCO (Retired) Ivan Maldonado
NJ Dept of Corrections
March 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers from employees here in Arkansas to our fellow comrades in Florida and to all the family members of Sgt. Thomas.
John Belken, Investigator
Arkansas Parole Board
March 20, 2012
Rest in Peace Sergeant Thomas
Sergeant M. Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation
March 20, 2012
Praying for the family of Sgt. Thomas. RIP.
C/O D. Anderson
Illinois DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
March 20, 2012
RIP Seargent Thomas. Another hero leaves us. Very very sad. God bless you and your family. All gave some... Some gave all.
Officer A. Arguello
Miami Dade County Dept. Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
March 20, 2012
Rub, you will be missed so much. I can not even begin to tell you how much you were loved. What you provided to Davie is so much more than a cousins love, in both of your hearts you were brothers. We always teased Davie that he had a guardian angel watching out for him, now he has a new one. Just know that your family is here watching over your babies, and you keep watch over all of us. You will be missed so much. Your laugh, your smile. Rest in peace.
Sgt Donald S Cole Jr.
Uncle
March 20, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Thomas as well as his Correctional Family. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is your strength".
Investigator Arva Chipman
Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Dept.
March 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sergeant Thomas. Rest in Peace brother.
God Bless You
Det. D. Aiken
Miami Dade Police Department
March 20, 2012
R.I.P. and Thank You for your service I am prayering for your family that God be with them at this time you will be missed
Florence Hewett
just some that cares
March 20, 2012
Thank You for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. God Speed Brother.
D. Holmes, Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
March 20, 2012
Rest in peace Sgt. Thomas. My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit
March 20, 2012
Rest in peace Sgt. Thomas. May god be with your family during this difficult time. You my brother, are a hero and will not be forgotten...
Lt. Clent Rambin, Ret.
Shreveport Police Dept, Louisiana
March 20, 2012
RIP.
Deputy Sheriff Sonya Shepard
Okaloosa County S.O.
March 20, 2012
Rest in peace now brother, your work here is done. Thank you for your service and may the Lord bless your family, friends and coworkers.
Deputy Albert Martinez III #2755
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, Texas
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
March 20, 2012
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