Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Big Tom as I called him was like a brother to me when I was a little runt. He lived with us a lot of the time and really doted on me. Taught me how to shoot a basket when I was 5. He was always affectionate and loving to my mom and family. Everyone loved him and I think of him a lot. My dad said we were very much alike as kids. Where did the time go my cousin. You were my hero. Until we meet again. Rest. Look over us. ❤️

Lou Fabrizio
Cousin

February 13, 2024

R.I.P my brother,

Say hello to all my friends we will all be together in the halls of Valhalla someday.

Sgt. Ron Teeters
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

December 11, 2023

A true hero,thank you for the ultimate sacrifice

Lt L Meyers
NYPD

October 2, 2022

I never got to meet him, but my dad told me he was the best. When I found out what he looked like, I immediately said he looked like my dad, despite the age difference. Rest in peace

Gianmarco Fonte
Nephew

December 15, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 2, 2020

Sgt. Fonte,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 2, 2020

Thanks Joe Walker for your research into Sgt Fonte. I'm sure his family and partners appreciate you uncovering the details of his and his partner's heroic actions.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

October 2, 2019

Rest in peace Sergeant Fonte.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother. You are a true hero rushing in when others would retreat and paying the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you on the 27th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

October 2, 2017

Sgt. Fonte,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 2, 2016

Your heroism took place in the Firestone area, Sgt.
Fonte. You made the world better for several people along with your partner, by going into the hazardous area and leading them to safety. Unfortunately the sacrifice was your pain and suffering and ultimately your life. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. RIP.

Deputy Sheriff LASD

October 2, 2016

I´m so sorry to read this as I was Toms and Sues aupair in 1985 and took care of their son Alex. You all have been in my tought over the years and I often wonder what happend to you ........
RIP xxx

Ingela Jackson teacher

July 3, 2016

I am honored and proud to have found the unrecognized story of Thomas Fonte and after doing research into the incidents surrounding his 1978 injuries and his 1990 death, submitting it the Sheriff's Memorial Committee and having it approved. I found his grave at Forest Lawn and have decorated it with flowers and an American flag.

Joe Walker

May 12, 2016

Thank you Sgt. Puetz.

Alexander Doeve
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT

October 22, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with you one night in October of 1979 in 45D PM's as a Cadet in the Academy. I learned a hell of a lot that day and also earned your respect which was a very hard thing for cadet. I always wanted to thank you for your evaluation of my performance. I never knew what happened to you until today which is the beginning of my 38th year on the Department. You are not forgotten.

Sgt. Christopher A. Puetz
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 2, 2015

Truly a hero who put many lives before your own!

A. Nogales
Teacher

October 2, 2015

We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire.

Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

June 3, 2015

We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire.

Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

June 3, 2015

We are a better people today because you walked among us yesterday Sergeant Fonte.
Thank you for your service to your community and our country.
Your Heroism will never be forgotten.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 30, 2015

My little Sister and I were very young when you were taken from us. You would be very proud of the beautiful woman she has become.

Although losing you shattered my young world, I knew you couldn't stay and that God needed you to come home.

God sent us another dad, and he did very well. He made us his own and continued where you left off. Although we love him and call him dad, we haven't forgotten or stopped loving you.

I am happy to see you get the recognition you deserve for your sacrifice.

Love you dad.

Deputy Alexander Doeve
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

May 8, 2015

You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. Thank you for your service, and for the lives you saved through your heroic actions.

You shall live in the hearts of those who loved you, those who admired you, and those you helped in their times of need; thus you will never be forgotten.

Most respectfully Sergeant Fonte, although I never knew you, I dedicate this day to your memory.

D.O. Kaboutari
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX

April 28, 2015