Thomas Carl Heilmann

I worked for Tom on Forrestal and was proud to have served with him. I regret I did not know about his passing until this date. My condolences.

Dear Diane & Family,

I think I was probably Tom's longest roommate at the Academy including a portion of our trials and tribulations as plebes.

I'll always remember Tom's determination to make it through those trying days... and even more his devotion to you “Diane" through it all... writing you as though you were already his Wife! And he made it so clear to us that you would be his Wife one day. There was never any doubt!

I am so happy I was able to slip...

Dear Diane: Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time of great loss. Unfortunately, I was out of town on a business trip and did not get word of Tom's passing in time for Pat and me to attend his funeral service. May the memories of the wonderful times you have spent together provide some comfort in your time of loss. Most sincerely, Kevin Delaney '68

My prayers are with you.

My name is Robert Anderson and I am very sorry to hear that Tom has passed away. I have very pleasant memories of him throughout the years I have known him. I will always remember him for the help he gave me with my school work while I was growing up. He will be greatly missed.
With all my love,
Robert W. Anderson

Dear Diane and family. I´m always sorry when one of our classmates at the Academy just go to heaven. He departed as he was a fine naval gentleman. My prayers are for his soul. May he rest in peace.
friend,
José Angel Cano Class of ´68(Venezuela)

Dear Diane and family,
Jerryanne and I were so blessed to spend some time with you and Tom this past spring. Thank you for letting me have him to myself for a few hours for breakfast and a walk. I'll treasure it always!

love, jim oxxo

Diane and family,
Tom and I were roommates during Plebe summer and later in Plebe year. He helped me often during that difficult time. After duties were finished, he often wrote you Diane and you meant so much to him. I am saddened to have lost a close friend. John Harty III '68.

Dear Diane and Family, I was one of Tom's Naval Academy Classmates and was proud to know Tom from our early days in the 4th Company to our graduation. He was truly a great guy and an outstanding member of the class of 1968. I, along with his class and shipmates will truly miss him and send our condolences. I was so happy that we could hear his voice during our 40th re-union. Thanks Tom for all you did for our Navy, our Nation and for being a great friend.