Richmond Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, August 20, 2020
Reflections for Sergeant Virgil Lynn Thomas, Sr.
Thomas family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt.Thomas thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
August 22, 2020
Rest in Police
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
August 22, 2020
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
August 22, 2020
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Richmond Police Department . Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 22, 2020
Heavenly Father, I boldly come before your throne of grace in sincere, faithful, and fervent prayer. I lift up to You for Your blessings and divine redemption and salvation, all those law enforcement officers who have fallen in the Line-of-Duty. For the Holy Scriptures proclaim, “For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.” [Romans 13:3-4] Christ Jesus said, “No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13] and “The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9]. May God bless, support, and surround the men and women of law enforcement with the hedge of Your protection as they serve and protect us every day and every night. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS
Nashua NH and Merrimack NH Police Departments
August 22, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Virgil Thomas during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace
Sergeant Virgil Thomas.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
August 22, 2020
Rest in peace Brother...My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
August 22, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Virgil Thomas. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired
August 22, 2020
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 22, 2020
Sgt Thomas, May God Bless you and all those that loved you here on earth. I thank you for your many years of service to all of us. Go with God, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Gainesville, GA
August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department. Matthew 5:9
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Sgt Thomas for you have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty
Cpl Trudy Schuyler; Fenwick Island, DE P
Fenwick Island Police Department, Delaware
August 22, 2020
Virgil was a good man. He loved his family and loved his calling in law enforcement. He was insightful and always offered a smile to those he spoke with. You will be missed my friend. SLI #445
Lieutenant Wesley Herman
Citrus Heights PD
August 22, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Thomas. Humbled to leave the first reflection of many for a distinguished hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 22, 2020
Just want to say deepest sympathies to his family, friends and fellow officers. Thank you for your service. RIP. From a Canadian with deep respect for all police officers.
Brian Stimson
Respectful friend I’d Police
August 22, 2020
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