Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My respect and my prayers for Gods Swift Justice.
Rest in peace.
Dear Almighty God.

Robert W.
Civilian Volunteer - LAPD

March 25, 2012

God Speed brother. I am sure your killer was taken care of inside.

Deputy Sheriff (Former FDOC Officer)
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

March 25, 2012

As I read all of the wonderful things that are written here I can insure you that Ru-T as we call him was a true warrior he was a very good Sergeant and did his job well he has paid the ultimate price for the public safety, Ru-T was killed by these cowardly dogs that the public has long forgotten about, Ru-T we love you and miss you we will keep you in our heart forever rest in peace brother I got it from here, Thank you.

Billy Black Captain
Columbia CI Annex

March 25, 2012

I was sad to learn of the loss of Sgt Thomas. I did not know him personally, however his Dad and my daughter attended school together in Lake City, while we were stationed there in the military. My prayers go out to the family, and to Sgt Thomas' fiance'. May God be with each and everyone of you. Prayers are sent to all of you to help comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Dona Yunker & Lisa Yunker-White
friend of family

March 25, 2012

Sorry for the name in error............Sgt. Ruben Thomas

Cpl. P. Hines-Frazier
Miami Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation(Miami, FL)

March 25, 2012

God Bless the family, friends & co-workers of Sgt. Robert Thomas during their time of sorrow. May his soul rest in peace..........To my corrections brothers & sisters, please continue to be vigilant & safe!

Cpl. P. Hines-Frazier
Miami Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation(Miami, FL)

March 25, 2012

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

March 25, 2012

Godspeed Sergeant Thomas. Prayers to the widow and children.

Corporal J. Riffle
WVDOC

March 25, 2012

My heart is broken once again as we lay another Correctional Brother to rest. God bless Sgt. Rubin Thomas, his family and the entire Florida Department of Corrections. You will always be honored Sgt. Thomas. May you rest gently in the arms of our Lord.

Sgt, Carlene Fernald
FDOC-Tomoka C.I.

March 25, 2012

An Officer gave his life today
His Legacy of courage will shine like a ray

Let his Death be not in vain,
let justice come swiftly down like the rain

let the memories of him burn bright like the sun
do not let the life he gave us be done

the impact it had will reach far and wide,
a senseless loss, he never should have died
Author: mm

blessings to all his family and friends as you endure this senseless tragedy. my heart and prayers are with you.

Margaret Melanson
FLDOC Suwannee CI AX, SRN

March 25, 2012

Gods Speed Sergeant Ruben Thomas... We thank you for your dedication and service in protecting "Us from Them"....We honor your committment to the service and bravery it takes to stand the watch daily among those who chose to live their lives contrary to normal behavior...Thank you Sgt Thomas, you are truly a warrior and we pray for you as you now stand Watch over us at the side of the Lord..We pray that your family and friends shall always find comfort in loving memories of you and that we pray for the safety of those who like you walk among those who wish to do us harm...Gods Speed Sgt Thomas.....Time To Rest...We'll Take It From Here.....>EOW18MAR12

Ptl Dennis J Smith
Northampton Police Department

March 25, 2012

God Bless You Sergeant Thomas. May the good Lord above be with all of your family, friends, and co-workers at this time. Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

March 24, 2012

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

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

March 24, 2012

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to keeping the public safe from harm. I sit here with tears pouring down my face as I mourn for your friends and family. You made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my fellow officer.

Sergeant T. Porter
Charlotte CI

March 24, 2012

RIP and God bless your family along with the entire Corrections/Law Enforcement family. Let's continue to pray for mercy as we enter those walls and gates not knowing what's on the other side.

Corrections Officer Michael Yarbrough
Orange County Corrections Department

March 24, 2012

Our staff sends our prayers to the family of Sgt. Thomas and our support to the FDOC. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP brother Rubin.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special Ops

March 24, 2012

You are a hero that no one will ever forget! I thank you for your dedication! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friend and co-workers. I never met you but when a fellow Correctional Officer is killed in the line of duty it has an effect on every institution. I will continue to pray for everyone involved because I know it will be a long road for your family! I really hope this will wake people up to where we actually work and the danger we put ourself in everyday. Rest in Peace Sgt. Thomas you will be missed and never forgotten!

Officer S. B. Thomassen Cox
Florida State Prison Main Unit

March 24, 2012

R.I.P. U walked the meanest,badest streets in America and I am sure U did it with PRIDE! Go walk the streets in Heaven as U now will not have to worry about being attacked! God Bless your Family and Friends and your other family at D.O.C!! GODSPEED!!

D/S Ed Johnston
St. Lucie county Sheriffs Department

March 24, 2012

To the Family of Sgt. R. Thomas:
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace. Amen

Sgt. A.J. Wilson
Dade C.I. FLDOC

March 24, 2012

This is a very sad event, the public doesn't see all the dangers we come in contact when surrounded by dangerous inmates. Our lives are always on the line. Hopefully, they stop with all these budget cuts when it comes to law enforcement.

M. Yrsola, corrections officer
Miami-Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Department

March 24, 2012

From one Correction's family to another -- sending up prayers of comfort and peace. May our heavenly Father, hold you close, as you endure this trial, that seems unending.

Connie Williams, Unit Clerk Specialist
Reception & Medical Center - Hospital - Lake Butler, FL

March 24, 2012

WE NEVER WALK ALONE ~NOW YOU WALK WITH GOD, THOSE GONE BEFORE YOU AND YOU WALK WITH US IN SPIRIT AS WE WALK THE LONG MILE. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Hilga Winburn
Suwannee CI Annex Live oak FL

March 23, 2012

To Rubin's family, friends, DOC co-workers, and all LEOs everywhere: the service may be over, but our thoughts and prayers continue. Our hearts continue to be heavy as we share your grief and loss. God bless and comfort you.

Martha Jo Khachigan
grieving Columbia County citizen and Mom of a LEO

March 23, 2012

I did not know you, but we are still family. Rest well my brother and know that we will think of you often. Thank you for your service and dedication. I know your family will carry your memory on in your presious daughter when she comes into the world. God Bless them and may he carry Sgt. Thomas' daughter through life and protect her.

Lt. Melissa Kilby
CCSO, Punta Gorda, FL

March 23, 2012

Keeping your family in our prayers, I never knew you personally but yet I feel like I lost a friend. They say the work we do isn't for everyone but Thank God there are those of us who realize someone has to do it. You will forever be on my mind and in my heart your extended family in brown has lost a valuable member which can never be replaced! Rest in peace, job well done your family is proud to have known you!

Retired Sgt. Taylor and Ofc. Taylor
S.A.R.C.I Annex

March 23, 2012