Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to Sgt. Thomas' family, friends, and loved ones. Working in FDOC at Florida State Prison my fellow co-workers and I see this kind of tragedy often, yet we never expect it to happen at a neighboring institution. It is a true reality check for everyone. Realizing that FSP does not have the only heartless killers, but those animals are everywhere. It saddens me that the killer that took this young man's life will never be brought to true justice, but I hope the family will find comfort in knowing that God has him now. May he rest in peace.

Sgt. Johnson
Florida State Prison

March 19, 2012

My heart goes out to the family. May God give you comfort during this time of sorrow. You are a true hero. RIP Sgt. Thomas.

Deputy Mom (EOW 01-30-07)

March 19, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to Sgt. Ruben's fiancee and daughter and to parents and the department. Too young for such a tragedy although no officer should have to have to have this happen. RIP

Robina Browne
Mother of Dep Sheriff D Browne-Sanchez, Hololulu HI EOW 2/10/2007

March 19, 2012

My condolences to the family and his co-workers.

Sgt. James A. Chase Retired
Maine Dept. Of Corrections

March 19, 2012

I am praying for Leann, your mom, dad, brothers, sisters and everyone that you left behind! We love you Rub! You will be missed! Keep watch over that precious little girl of yours, let her know that you'll always be right beside her & that you love her! We will see you again some day! Love ya!

citizen, Brooke
family friend

March 19, 2012

Rest in peace Sergeant Ruben Thomas. You will not be forgotten!

Sgt. Bob Drake
Harvey Co. Kansas Sheriff's Dept,

March 19, 2012

John 14:1-2
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2. In My Father's house are many mansions;if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Rest In Peace Sergeant Thomas. We will continue the Watch.

Lieutenant Shirley Key
Miami-Dade Police Department, Crime Scene

March 19, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

March 19, 2012

To the Family of Sergeant Thomas and to the Columbia Correctional Institution/Florida Department of Corrections Family: We hope you find peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days to come.

Rita Rocker, Intergovernmental Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace; my condolences to your friends, family and co-workers.

Sgt. Paul Young
Idaho Dept. of Correction

March 19, 2012

Words cannot express our grief
for a life taken that was all to brief.

Your ultimate sacrifice to to make us safe
has put you in a special place.

In our thoughts will remain your deeds so kind
and may a special light upon your heirs always shine.

Rest in peace my hero Sgt. Thomas

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

March 19, 2012

I pray that God keeps the family in this most trying time. Also, may the person that committed this heinous crime be brought to Justice.

Be blessed.

Sergeant G. Burke
Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department

March 19, 2012

R.I.P. Sgt Thomas.....God bless you an your family...Prayers sent your way to those you have left behind......Thanks for your service...to you community...an others.

Rhonda Worley
Siter-in-Law..of FBI Agent

March 19, 2012

R.I.P. brother.

David Campbell, formerly Sergeant
Alabama Department of Corrections

March 19, 2012

Thank you for your service Sgt. Ruben Thomas. My deepest condolences to your family, fellow correctional officers, and friends during these tragic times. Rest easy Sgt. Thomas, we have the watch from here. You will NEVER be forgotten!

D/S Andrew D. Roedel
Jackson County Sheriff's Department - Marianna, FL

March 19, 2012

Godspeed Sergeant Thomas....

Lieutenant Joseph M. Dumas
FDC 1985 - 2005

March 19, 2012

Rest well Brother and guard the gates.

Supervisor Matthew Engels
Vermont Department of Corrections

March 19, 2012

To this this man's love and daughter- know he died a brave hero- do what you can to move forward and find peace in making him proud as he watches over you from above.

Sarah Flatterey
Firefighter's Wife

March 19, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Ruben, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

March 19, 2012

To The Family of Sergeant Thomas,

I pray that you find comfort in knowing that many have fallen to their knees to help hold you up on this day. Your loved one will never be forgotten.

Your pain is shared by all of us.

The next few days and months will be such a whirlwind.

Please take time to take care of yourself.

With Much Faith,
Pam

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

March 19, 2012

Rest in peace Sergeant Thomas!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Thomas and the family that survives him. I pray your daughter knows that her father is a hero. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and I will serve my agency everyday with you and all the officers lost in my heart. God Speed Sergeant Thomas.

Officer Benjamin Burtch
Gallatin County Detention Center Gallatin County,MT

March 19, 2012

It is tough to lose a fellow officer, I lost a partner and close friend, and many co-workers in my service. It is never easy, and everytime that I hear of an officer die in the line of duty, it is as losing one of my family, we in fact are all family.
My brother is a retired SGT from the Volusia Co Fl corrections dept. My deepest condolences to you all, and his family.
It is a loss for all of us in the law enforcement world.

Police offcer (Ret) Joe Melendez
NYPD

March 19, 2012

My heart & prayers go out to your family, friends, and agency. R.I.P. Sgt Thomas.

Gretchen Bell - Spouse
Madison County Sheriff's Depart - Spouse

March 19, 2012

Psalm 91 (NKJV), Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God

91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler[a]
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”

Deputy Charles Mason
SJSO

March 19, 2012