Thomas Wilson Obituary

Mr. Wilson was my 6th grade teacher at Morse Pond School in 1996 (ish). He was my favorite teacher of all time and I was so sad when I heard of his passing several years ago. He was so calm, fun, and could relate to his students on a level most teachers can't. I randomly had a very vivid dream about him last night (which prompted me to look him up this morning and find this page). I will never forget him, so sorry for your loss.

Dear Julie,
We have yet to meet, but you recall we spoke about Thomas, when Thomas and me were stationed in Italy. He invited this old guy (me) to play with him in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Well, under Thomas' cool leaderhsip, we triumphed and took that awesome championship picture surrounding that trophy like guardian hawks. I'm sure you have seen it 100 times. I have that picture on my wall @ work @ FT Jackson. I look at it and ask myself 'WHY?' I well u ith tears when i thik of how pure he was and yet, so mature, always asking what he could do to improve his chances at promotion.
I have your old email and an old phone number that will not allow messages to be left.
I hope that you will get a hold of me so that I can invite you and your family to my Change-of-Command ceremony 24 JULY @ Ft Jackson. I loved Thomas dearly. He was the only Soldier to have the nerve to come to my office to ask me about investing. he was a gifted and inspirational athlete. I look @ his picture right now and shed a tear for the loss. I only knew him for 9 months, but hope to reconnect with you. Please contact me @ (803) 479-8323 or (803) 751-6213. Your son was a hero; but more than that. He was a living tribute to what an All-American Super Hero should be and act like. I just enjoyed 'hangin' with him (OK, maybe PFCs and LTC don't actually hang out), but his views blessed me greatly.

I hope to connect with you soon.

JAMIE HOUSTON, COL, DC COMMANDING
[email protected]

Hello to every wonderful person who has remembered our Thomas. He was and will forever be our "Airborne Country Boy". This year it will be 5 years Monday, August 27th, the exact day that Thomas was KIA. I miss him so very much. I wake up thinking of him and go to sleep thinking of him. I'm going to add a picture of Thomas to this remembrance page, so everyone can see his handsome face.Thank you all for honoring and remembering my son. The Proud Gold Star Mom of PFC Thomas Randolph Wilson, 1/503, 173rd PLEASE:
Remember the Fallen, Support our Troops and Hug a Veteran!!!

ABCT.

Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139

To the family and friends of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

It's been a long time my friend since I last wrote on this wall. I want to let you know that I too will be serving in the same unit you served in when I report to Italy in the near future. Sky Soldiers!

To the family and friends of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Remembering Thomas 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

To the Family, I was Honored to read the name Thomas R. Wilson on June 20 at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, Illinois. I send my deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of such a fine young Warrior and Hero. Being a Gold Star Parent myself, I know and share your pain. Sincerely,

To the family of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Thomas 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

It was a privlege and honor to know PFC Thomas Wilson. I was his Recruiter that put PFC Wilson in the Army. Like PFC Wilson I am also a Paratrooper that served with the 82nd Airborne Division. Just like PFC Wilson I spent a tour in Afghanistan. When I first started my recruiting tour they say you recruit in your image. With PFC Wilson, that image is true. I shared my Army story with him about being a Paratrooper in my past deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. I respected him even more because he chose to join the Army while the nation was at war. Before he left for training I remember telling him good luck and remember to keep your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open. Airborne school will be a blast and their is nothing like jumping out of a semi-perfect airplane and floating down to earth. I hate good bye's so I told him see you when I see you. PFC Wilson thank you for your sacrifice to keep us free. Paratroopers never die, they merely slip away. Thanks for pulling security for me in that Big DZ in the sky! I'll meet you in the Assembly Area. Airborne! All The Way!

I just wanted to say a few words about Thomas as a friend and brother. Thomas was a true friend and inspiration to all he came in contact with. I will always remember his kindness and the effort he put forth to always help his fellow soldiers. He was a wonderful soldier, friend, and most of all person. He is sorely missed by those who served beside him. Not a day goes by the I do not think of his and his family's ultimate sacrifice. I hope that some day I will be able to see his wonderful smile once again.

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 121 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228

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 Thomas, 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 GOD BE WITH THOMAS'S FAMILY.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Wilson!

Thomas, thank you for sacrificing everything for all of us back home. We all love and miss you to an extent that cant be expressed in words. Thanks for being a great friend, watch over us all...mountain man for life!

Hey man ur the only one that coud make me happy on my days i was down.I will miss you always until the day we meet again. Hope you never forget the times we had together.

Just wanted to say I miss you man. We played ball together a couple times and you even were my coach at basketball camp. I want to thank you so much for everything you did. You are a true American Hero.

PFC Pence

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with one numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Dear Loved ones, Thomas is a american hero and he had a hero heart. It takes alot of strengh and commitment to be the young man he was. He taught us all as americans how fast tradedy can take our loved ones away and he protected us from harmsway with his greatest gift his life. We are filled with sorrow for his family for they have had to say goodbye to their beautiful Thomas and so we as americans need to stand together with pride and honor this young manfor what he stood for and pray together and give this family strenth and the power of love to lift them through Jesus and help them in this dark hour. We are here for support and love for all of you. God bless you and wrap his arms around you. sincerely Elizabeth zahller Soldier angels support team

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wilson family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Thomas you are my 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~

I knew Tom when he was in the 8th grade, he played hockey with my brother.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Wilson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Pfc. Thomas Wilson and Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

To the family of PFC Wilson: My heart goes out to you. There are no words to express how truely sorry I am for your lose. I did not have the honor of knowing your son/brother but my husband did. He is one of Thomas' "brothers" from HHC 1-503d Airborne. Thomas is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. He was a great soldier and a brave man. Your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Sky Soldier.

I didn't personally know Pfc. Wilson, but I do know your pain as I recently had a soldier killed in action. Many prayers from our family to yours for your sacrifice, and thank you so much for the hero the world was able know.

Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Calverton, NY
Proud Aunt of Spc. Matthew Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007 Baghdad

To my dear friend Holly, and all of Tom's family, my deepest sympathies and prayers. May the grace of God surround you during this time of grief. The Petersons remain closeby should you need any thing. Peace be with you all.

I'm very sad about Tom's death, it's so hard to accept and understand. I'm very sorry that we won't be able to attend the funeral, but we'll some some other time soon to see Betsy. My thoughts are with you.

To the McNee family- I'm sorry for the loss of your brother and uncle. All the best to your wonderful family.

My children Melinda and James were both touched by your fantastic ability to teach. You will be missed.

I will miss Tom. He lived with a lot of laughter. He never failed to make me giggle at his stories. I admire his devotion to his students and passion for teaching. He was bright and curious about the workings of the world. Tom was a tremendous conversationalist. I am glad that I had the chance to share his life's path because of my longtime friendship with Betsy. I send my deepest condolences to Tom's family.

To Tom's entire family as well as his many friends,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Tom for 8 years at Morse Pond. His humor made many a challenging day a little easier to handle. Please know that many prayers are being said for you.
Thinking of you all,
Colleen Judge Martin

hi im susie inever met the man but soosorry for your loss he was too young

To the parents of Thomas, I know how hard it is to loose your child to war. Your heart breaks and you have so many questions that are unanswered. I don't have those answers but as another Gold Star Mother I do have emotional support to offer you when the time comes and you want to reach out for someone who has gone through this same loss. Sometimes it is just better to be able to talk, cry or vent to another and I want you to know that I'm here for you. God has blessed me with the strength to do this and I'm thankful for that. May God give you and your family the comfort you deserve and His healing power to restore your broken heart.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA November 12, 2006 Samarra, Iraq

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

REST IN PEACE PFC. THOMAS WILSON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Pfc Thomas Wilson, with so much gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Thomas rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Wilson family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice that Thomas made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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)