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Joe DeHoyos
September 30, 2021
RIP Tom Dempsey ✝
Growing up, I saw your amazing field goal on live tv. Abba Father God/Christ his Son our Savior and the Lord Holy Spirit has a way to frustrate the proud in heart, like all the people who are not disabled . The Almighty used you, and your foot disability for his Holy mighty purposes too show the non disabled a humbling lesson. As a real young young youth, and an amazing thing happened on my end while watching the tv. The Holy Spirit communicated to me in my mind that you would make the field goal, with your foot, prior to kicking the winning, successful field goal ! I saw the camera zero in on your foot and I saw it as mighty sledgehammer to kick that amazing kick. You kicked it and I was 1,000 percent confident that your kick would make it, for the Holy Spirit said so. There were no doubts whatsoever for me, for if the Almighty said it was going to happen, it was so and is so, and it WILL happen. I thanked Abba God through Christ with the Holy Spirit for revealing that too me prior too the kick and after your mighty sledgehammer kick. I still remember that unique day in NFL history long ago. A few have equaled your kick or beat it, but they all have normal feet, while you did that kick with your foot. Your kick is will always be more amazing than current or future NFL kickers with normal feet. My condolences too the Dempsey family for your loss.
JD
Carlsbad, Texas - Sanatorium Texas
USA !
WILLIAM RANDALL
August 20, 2020
The man turned a disability into a NFL contract, not to many can do that !! RIP
Thomas
May 6, 2020
He was a sweet and wonderful neighbor. He will always be on our minds as he has been and forever in our hearts!
Crystal/Paul Berner
April 27, 2020
We were blessed to spend Thanksgiving with Tom and his lovely family. My son Paul and teammates from Mike Miley participated in the Turkey Bowl in Gatlinburg with Coach Tom for two of them. He was great with the boys and wonderful person. He will be surely missed.
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April 20, 2020
My condolences to the Dempsey family. May God provide comfort and strength to your family today, tomorrow, and always.
Cheryl Lasaga
April 11, 2020
What an inspiration to us all. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.
Peggy Perniciaro
April 9, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eric Eigher
April 9, 2020
So sorry to hear about Tom ! Great guy ! Sorry for Carlene and the kids . Had lots of fun back in the day !
April 8, 2020
Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Tom Dempsey. He was a man of courage who turned a challenge into a winning talent. kudos Tom, rest in peace.
April 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to the "Dempsey "family on the loss of "Tom" may the God of comfort strengthen and give you peace in this hard and painful time
April 7, 2020
A man who faced challenges with courage and determination, while excelling in the process. To this day, I continue to enjoy watching Tom's game winning, record setting kick against the Lions. That play will always be prominent in the list of greatest moments in sports' history.
April 7, 2020
My condolences.
Sue Gaden Preece
April 7, 2020
We lost a legend, a sweet man I will always remember for his self effacing humor. A friend, he was the best man in my wedding long ago. My deepest sympathy to Carlene, his children, and the family he created. Sending love...
Raymond Colligan
April 7, 2020
I was watching the game when that happened was crazy thanks for the entertainment sorry to your family and friends and stay safe as we all can in these times very sorry for your loss
April 7, 2020
Our hearts aches for the family. We are praying hard for you. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.
Arthur Seghers
April 7, 2020
I had the honor of being Tom's Training Manager at New York Life Insurance's New Orleans General Office. It was always special to work with him as he was a great person who accepted direction and worked closely with his associates. The world was a better place because of Tom Dempsey.
Ann Stokman
April 7, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss.
We from NDHS Salute U
Peter Felix John Lieggi
April 7, 2020
Saw you play, the best kicker with a defect can overcome as you did!
Pete Lieggi #63
Tom and I along with Robert Newhouse about 1975
Neal Crausbay
April 7, 2020
Thought some of Tom's family might enjoy seeing this picture taken in Las Vegas at a Pro-Am trap shoot. We only met this one time. Tom shot on my team at this event. Robert Newhouse is in the right side picture and I have forgotten the tall man's name. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Mac
April 6, 2020
Mr. Dempsey, A true champion in so many ways. Tom lived right down the tracks from where I grew up in Woodbury / West Deptford N.J. area when playing for the eagles. As a young fan, I was always in awe that we had the great eagle kicker living close by. I am sure I can speak for all my fellow eagle fans, Tom was a huge inspiration and well loved in the Philly area and will always have a place in our hearts for him. My condolences to Tom's family and may God bless the great Tom Dempsey.
April 6, 2020
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. Football is loved by many. The way he played, he loved it also.May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
April 6, 2020
May the family have peace and comfort from our Great God. I offer my sincere sympathy.
JE Sowell
April 6, 2020
May the God of comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time. Your loved one will be remembered. Mr. Dempsey was an incredible kicker despite his handicap. He was a great example for us to deal with adversities regardless of our circumstances. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Harry Simpson
April 6, 2020
Godspeed Tom, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us and the wonderful football memories.
April 6, 2020
Extending my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family friends, associates and fans. I remember that kick that went around the world.
Artis macon
CM
April 6, 2020
God Bless the Family. Rest with Jesus. Amen
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