Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

January 1, 2013

RIP Brother. You were and ARE an inspiration to us all in the family of the badge. You made NC LE very PROUD!

Chief (RET) JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist LE

January 1, 2013

Detective...

Rest in Peace. May God bless your family and the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. Your are a true example of a hero.

Ofc. Flores
UCF Police Department

January 1, 2013

Rest In Peace. May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are. Thank you for your service!

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

January 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI

January 1, 2013

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with you Family, Friends and the members of the HCSO....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

January 1, 2013

RIP Det. Thomas. May God watch over your Family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

January 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Detective Henderson, Bless the your Family and the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

January 1, 2013

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

December 31, 2012

Lord’s promise to a Horseman


You can rest; your duty done.
You can enjoy the warmth of the sun on your face as you make your last ride.
The rattle of your saber now still.

You can lighten your burden;
Lay down your weapons and cause, for someone else to take up.
Your old spurs are not needed because there is no hurry;
There are no more battles to win.
You can lie down and rest while your horse grazes in the green grass.

The Standard you have so proudly carried now serves as a blanket and protects your sleep.
You can take off you boots and lay your head on your saddle.
No guard need posted for I will watch over you.
Only one bugle call remains.

In my house you will wake, well rested, renewed
And answer the roll, “Here Sir”
You will take up a winged horse and with my mighty sword spend your days making holes in the clouds.
So the rays of the sun wake the young foals in the pasture that warm the hearts of those who carry your memory forever.

Det. Lieutenant (Retired)
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Knoxville, TN

December 31, 2012

Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch in heaven we'll take care of it down here. May God grant the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort.

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Rev. Carlos Stapleton
JCSO, Chaplain Fairview VFD

December 31, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. You can now move freely about. My condolences to your Family and the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

December 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Randall " Shane " Thomas. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Henderson County, North Carolina will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .


May the children of Detective Thomas, know that their Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Detective Thomas. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 31, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Detective Randall Thomas as well as to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Detective Thomas, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 31, 2012

R.I.P. Detective/Deputy Thomas, we'll keep you,your family and our brothers and sisters with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you.

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

December 31, 2012

Rest in peace Brother. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family, fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

December 31, 2012

Our thoguhts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2012

Detective Thomas, Rest well in the presence of God.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 22 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

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

December 31, 2012

Rest in peace, Detective Thomas. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Henderson County SO and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B.
Grateful Citizen

December 31, 2012

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

December 31, 2012

Det. Thomas, your continuing work after such a horrible incident shows you were a true hero. God bless your family.

SA Ellen Pierson
DHS

December 31, 2012

Thank you for your time of service. I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer

December 31, 2012

Godspeed comrade. Prayers and strength for your family.

Donna Mott
Federal Bureau of Prisons

December 31, 2012

Thank you for you time of service. I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer

December 31, 2012

Rest In Peace Detective Thomas.

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

December 31, 2012