Sgt. John F. Thomas
Sgt. John F. Thomas
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Charlie Gili
November 30, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to Wreaths Across America to honor and remember John F. Thomas US Army Sergeant.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
George Stone
October 2, 2020
Friends of the Good Fellows
September 11, 2013
Remembering John on this day of freedom. We will always be grateful to him for his sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
July 23, 2012
July 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. John F. Thomas:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
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virginia brock
June 7, 2012
we love u JOHN always
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. John F. Thomas:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. John F. Thomas:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Thomas North
February 26, 2010
I remember driving on inner perimeter road in valdosta, in the middle of nowhere, look up and see someone running. It was John. He was an athlete and a great disciplined soldier. I am glad that I had the pleasure of serving with him. R.I.P.
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2009
To the family of Sgt. John F. Thomas:
John gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
June 15, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of John Frank Thomas ~ (Debra Estep)
July 24, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know John, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Thomas!
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Thomas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
gord montean
July 5, 2007
my heart goes out to your family and freinds. if anything the one truth about war is that its never over. even when the war is stopped it still rages on in all of our heart aches. i wish i could be there fightin along good hearted american boys but my health kept me from service. good americans beleiving in and serving for the good that's supposed to be america is the america i do have a love for. thank you for your dear john for being by my nations beloved sons side in his time of call.
Linda Flannery
June 3, 2007
Honoring the memory of one of America's heros. May Sgt Thomas' family find comfort in their loving memories, and know that all of America shares in their grief and in their pride. My flag flies in honor of his brave man.
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR LAST YEAR ARRANGED TO HAVE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH JOHN'S NAME,RANK AND DATE OF DEATH PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP AND SEE IT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA.
THANK YOU FOR HIS SACRIFICE.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Wallace Moore
May 24, 2007
One fine Soldier. He gave so we can have. May God Bless his family, friends, and fellow servicemen.
Timothy Lindsey
November 27, 2006
I would like to thank Sgt.John F. Thomas for service, I will forever be grateful to him.
Timothy Lindsey/USAF Disabled VET
Kevin Blomfield
October 27, 2006
John was an awesome soldier and one heck of a nice guy. He should be honored for his great service. It was so very hard to see him go. May God bless him and his family
Garnet Jenkins
July 26, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero with aa multitude of Thanks, for his service to our country.
May he rest well, in the Mighty Hands of God and may God's Grace and Comfort be with his family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 11, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Michael Dixon
June 29, 2006
A great soldier and person was lost when Thomas was taken from us. He will be missed.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Thomas family in the loss of John. I did not know John, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. John it has been 7 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Cheryl Smith
September 14, 2005
John was a true hero and friend. I will never forget the friendship and encouragement he gave to my fiance' Andrew Davis. He will always be remembered.He will be greatly missed!
susan reynolds
August 1, 2005
Your husband is a true Hero and may God be with you and the rest of the family. I feel like i know your husband through pictures from Spc Brunson (one of the one killed with your husband). Gus liked each and everyone of them whom fallen with him like a brother.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
July 31, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. John, may you rest in peace.
Tiffany Kirkpatrick-McKenna
July 30, 2005
I am an old childhood friend of John Frank Thomas, in fact, he was my very first boyfriend and first true best friend, which I made when living in Valdosta Georgia. He was 16 and I was 14 at the time. It was John, my brother and I, who regularly frequented the Video arcade at the mall during summer breaks. John was always forthright, yet a very complex individual, who questioned all things and all people. He was also quite humble. He loved every living thing. I am extremely shocked and saddened by his loss and for his wonderfully dedicated grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas of Valdosta, who took him in as a baby. I remember we'd dream together of conquering the world through our travels and discover what was beyond the little town that we lived in, by leaving Valdosta at 18 and 20years old to attend college in Chicago, Il. Of course, we did just that.....He went to Shimer College, and I to National-Louis University.
Once we arrived, we both subsequently went our separate ways after having seen all the many options and things surrounding us, but after years, always maintained a quiet friendship lasting over 16 years.
John was a big dreamer, who was passionate about life and all of it's many questions. He also wanted to make a positive impression on all he encountered. I will miss him dearly. May God be with his friends and loved ones left behind. Your loving spirit with be missed John. We love you John Thomas. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us who knew you.
Tiffany- Portland, Oregon, by way of Valdosta, Georgia
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