Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tomorrow is promised to none of us; but those who serve and protect often seem a step or two closer to the ultimate sacrifice. God bless Coporal Slay's family; may the Lord grant peace and comfort as only He can.

Lt Randall Duck (former)
Huntsville Police Department

July 31, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Thomas Slay, and the Columbus Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Corporal Slay, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 31, 2013

FALLEN HEROES
From the time I was conceived God had for me a plan
He wanted me to get involved to help my fellow man
I know some were against it but God knows what is best
Now I'm resting with him enjoying perfect peace and rest
Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold
Now I'm serving others including saints of old
I know some still have anger about the way I died
But God sees and bottles every tear you cry
As difficult as it may be please don't hold a grudge
Remember this my loved ones God alone will judge
Please don't be sad and mourn for me I'm doing what I love
Serving God and guarding you from heaven up above

Joye Atkinson

July 31, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother Thomas.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 31, 2013

Heros never die. Thank you for your service, Cpl. Slay, my thoughts are with you, your family and department.

Brian Fritton
Friend of LEOs

July 31, 2013

Prayers for Corporal Slay's family, friends, co-workers, and department. Sending all, heartfelt hugs of comfort, for the loss of one of your finest.
God bless you all.

Mrs. Kristie Albright
Mother of an EPD officer

July 31, 2013

Thank you Corporal Slay for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Georgia. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

July 31, 2013

Hearts and prayers go out to the family at this time of tragedy. May God's presence be felt in this dire time, and healing be there for all knowing their loved one is with the angels. Till we meet again in the presence of the Lord. amen

Margaret Hood (ret.) N'hood Watch
Community Watch

July 31, 2013

Rest in Peace Cpl. Slay. My thoughts and prayers are with the Slay Family and the Columbus PD.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Paterson, NJ

July 31, 2013

RIP Corporal Slay thank you for your service and a job well done!

Fire Captain (Retired)
Burnsville Fire Department MN

July 31, 2013

God bless sir. I'll be saying a prayer for you and your family tonight.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

July 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during this tragedy. Your are a Hero Cpl. Slay. Rest in peace Brother. God bless

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

July 31, 2013

Cpl. Slay
May the Lord be with you and may he bless your family.

Sergeant Reafael Casas
Western Kentucky University Police dept.

July 31, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

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

July 31, 2013

May God put his loving arms around Cpl. Slay's family giving them the strength, courage and wisdom to get through this terrible incident.

Major (Retired 1972-2012)
Public Safety Bainbridge, Ga.

July 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Slay's loved ones and everyone at the Columbus Police Department. Rest in peace me brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

July 31, 2013

May God's ever-presence bring comfort, peace and strength to Cpl. Slay's family and colleagues.
Let his service example be always remembered in the highest regard: service above self.
Rest in peace and may your light shine eternal!

Chaplain Jerry Steele

July 31, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the family, friends, and Columbus Police Department. May God comfort and hold you all close.

A.S. Batson Patrolman
Cherry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

July 31, 2013

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

Randalyn Benson
Survivor Daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

July 31, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir...........................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

July 31, 2013

Cpl. Slay,
Thank you for your service and commitment to protecting all of us. May God protect and hold your friends and family close. Rest in peace Brother!

Michael Bundy
Friend of Law Enforcement

July 31, 2013

my deepest condolences to the friends and famly of Cpl. Thomas Slay.. Never let his memory fade.
Rest In Peace Brother.

Invest. Mike Bradford; ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

July 31, 2013

Cpl. Slay,
God Bless and keep your family during this hard time. Rest assured that you and they will never be forgotten and that they will be cared for by your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Thank you for your dedicated service. Rest in Peace my Brother.

Motor Officer Jim Bragg (Ret)
Greenville SC City Police

July 31, 2013

Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have. I commend you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty. Upholding the oath you swore to do. Serving your community making a better and safer place for us all. Thank you May you Rest in Peace Sir.

K.L.Mellinger S.A.R. 223
So. Nye Co. Sheriffs Search & Rescue

July 31, 2013

For Corporal Thomas Keith Slay:

The duty of the law-officer takes him/her onto one of the most dangerous battlefields - a United States highway. No matter the degree of training and preparation, the risk of serious injury or death is constant. Responding to give aid to a fellow officer remains urgent, and will always be a priority. We regret that Tom would be the next law-officer to become a casualty attempting to provide the back-up that he himself would expect from among his peers.
We pray for Tom's family, friends, co-workers, and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render to Cpl. Thomas Keith Slay, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 31, 2013