Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are sadden to hear of the loss of your officer. Our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Thompson and we thank you for your service. Rest easy, you are among the blue family of hero's in heaven, and one is mine.

Suzi (Buck) Smith

Suzi Smith, President
Western New York C.O.P.S.

April 11, 2015

IN MEMORY OF PATROLMAN SCOTT R. THOMPSON

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Patrolman Scott R. Thompson:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, two police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Manchester Township, New Jersey. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Patrolman Scott R. Thompson, of the Manchester Township, New Jersey, Police Department; who suffered a fatal heart attack, in the line-of-duty, on Friday, April 10, 2015, while working out in the Manchester Township, New Jersey, Police Department gym as part of its wellness program.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Patrolman Scott R. Thompson. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Patrolman Scott R. Thompson and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Manchester Township, New Jersey, help them to faithfully equip their police officers with the best tools to protect their township. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Manchester Township, New Jersey, to remember to pay their police officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Manchester Township, New Jersey, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their township.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Patrolman Scott R. Thompson go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Now, Patrolman Scott R. Thompson, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

In His Service,

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police of the Nashua NH (USA) Police Department
Police Chaplain of the Merrimack NH (USA) Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

April 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you.

private citizen

April 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Thompson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson Family and the Manchester Township Police Department,

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

April 11, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of this fallen Officer. Thanks for your service. We will never forget.

Officer Edwin Lara / Division 9
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

April 11, 2015

Thank you for your long life of service and we ask God to comfort and strengthen your family.

Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

April 11, 2015

God bless Patrolman Thompson's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

April 11, 2015

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your law enforcement family. You will not be forgotten. You will always be honored.... Rest easy...
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Coral Springs Police Department, FL

April 11, 2015

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

April 11, 2015

When God sent His angels to bring you home He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why; but for now we offer our prayers for peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother.

SMSgt (USAF-Retired) Ed Keeney
USAF Security Police

April 11, 2015

RIP BROTHER! ONE FINAL SALUTE TO YOU FELLOW OFFICER. GOD SPEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Stephen Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

April 11, 2015

Rest In Peace brother, you will be truly missed #352

Detective Robert Maccaquano
Manchester Twp PD

April 11, 2015

Rest in peace brother, you will be truly missed.

Detective Robert Maccaquano
Manchester Twp PD

April 11, 2015

Rest in peace brother. We'll take it from here.

Special Agent Mike Tamez
Kingsville Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force

April 11, 2015