TODD D. THOMSON

THOMSON Lieutenant Colonel TODD D. THOMSON, US Army Lieutenant Colonel Todd Douglas Thomson, United States Army, age 42, of Hamilton, Virginia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on March 13, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1973, he was the son of Homer and Louise Thomson of Philomont, Virginia. He graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in 1992 where he was active in basketball and track. He may be best remembered by his nickname "Tree" because of his 6' 6" height. Todd grew up with an interest in agriculture and was a dedicated member of the Loudoun County 4-H and Loudoun Valley FFA chapter. Todd was a member of Harmony Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia. He received a Bachelor Degree in Communications from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Frostburg State University. During his career, Todd held both civilian and military positions in the Federal Government. His expertise dealt with logistics for which he had considerable responsibilities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and most recently with the Department of Health and Human Services. He served for over 20 years for the United States Army Reserves where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was most passionate about his duties. LTC Thomson joined the US Army Reserves as a Private First Class in 1994. He was accepted into the West Virginia Military Academy where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1997. He furthered his military education and completed the Transportation Officer Basic Course in 1999. LTC Thomson served as Commander for the 309th Transportation Company and mobilized his company for 18 months to Fort Dix, NJ in 2003-04 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. In 2008, he served as the primary logistics staff officer for the 11th Psychological Operations Task Force in Baghdad, Iraq where he received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. Todd was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in 2013 to support the Defense Logistics Agency, but was cancelled due to the discovery of his cancer. In late 2014, Todd was selected to become a Battalion Commander, but as he realized his condition was terminal, he had to ultimately decline the offer. LTC Thomson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal, both with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with on Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Campaign Star, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 year device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Silver, and The Legion of Merit. In his spare time, Todd loved spending time participating in his daughters' school events and sporting activities. He loved the outdoors and was known for planting beautiful vegetable gardens every spring. Todd is survived by his wife of 15 years, Robyn Thomson, and two daughters, Aynsley and Brynnly Thomson. He is also survived by his parents, brother, Ryan and his wife, Melania Thomson, of Leesburg, Virginia, grandmother, Harriett Goddard of Eureka, California, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and fellow soldiers he was proud to serve with from around the country. Memorial services will be held at the Old Post Chapel at Ft. Myer on July 1, 2015 at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Ft. Myer Officer's Club. Guests are encouraged to arrive at the chapel 45 minutes prior using the Hatfield Gate on Second Street. Further details can be found at, www.arlingtoncemetery.mil In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Todd Thomson Scholarship Fund for the benefit of his two daughters, www.toddthomsonscholarshipfund.com Arrangements by Murphy Funeral of Arlington.Arrangements by Murphy Funeral of Arlington.