Reno, Nevada
Once, Kevin Thomson tried to convince a friend that "Ghostbusters" was the best movie in the world.
Another time, he scared his friends "half to death" with a werewolf mask. He was quick to make friends and an occasional prankster.
"All I have are good memories and every single one of them makes me smile," said friend Chris Rabe. "I've never been more proud of anybody in my life. I'm gonna miss him a lot."
Thomson, 22, was one of eight soldiers killed by insurgents Oct. 3 in Kamdesh. His unit had been deployed in Afghanistan for about six months. He was based at Fort Carson.
Thomson was born in California and grew up in Reno, Nev. He attended Wooster High School and the Academy for Career Education. He earned his GED before enlisting in the Army in April 2008.
He is survived by his mother, Deborah Rouston, and father, Douglas Thomson.
Well kindo...it's been 16yrs since you've been gone since joining the Army...I still cry every day...still can't believe it!! Now your dad is with you...you both are way to young to be gone...my heart breaks as always and always will...Luv you to eternity and back
Mom
May 17, 2024 | Family
Debbie, I hope this finds you! I have been trying to reach out to you since I heard about Kevin when I was on leave from Afghanistan. My name is Michael Badolato, we met at the Reno recruiting station, drove to Fresno MEPS together, roomed together there, and went to basic together. There are some things that are just better said in person, and you can’t share a hug over messages, but I would like to meet you and talk to you about your wonderful son, a great friend, and a wonderful comrade!...
Michael Badolato
October 11, 2020 | Served In Military Together
John 13:15 - greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Honoring you for your service my brother.
Mrs. Routson I was in Fort Benning with your son. It would be an honor to speak with you some time. I’m so deeply sorry for your son.
(714)510-0075
Eduardo Urrego
August 23, 2020 | Classmate
Well son..the doctor was wrong! After 20 lung biopsies it came out with no cancer. The mass was from neumonia. The lymph nodes in my neck came out with no cancer too!! But my thyroid is all messed up now. I'm thankful. I know in time I will be with you again. I miss you more and more each passing day..luv you so much...mumz
May 29, 2016
In Loving Memory
Mama Jones
May 28, 2016 | Johnson City, TN
Well son...Soon I will be with you again...sooner then we all thought...I'm at such peace...only because I know I will be with you...Luv n Miss you so much son...Mumz xoxoxo
Debbie Routson
May 16, 2014 | Sparks, NV
I'm sorry Kevin.
Jeremy Thomson
October 05, 2013 | Guam
Always Remembered!!
Jones Family
October 03, 2013 | Johnson City, TN
Im late wishing you a Happy Birthday, but I thought of you, as did many that day. Your name was read by the President. You and your brothers were honored and remembered. You will never be forgotten. RIP Kevin!
Stacey Jones
February 21, 2013 | Johnson City, TN