Thomas Hooker Bliss, Sr.

Sending huge ge hugs and love to the whole family. Tom, or Mr. Bliss, as I referred to him, was a smart, wise, and loving man. Kelly and I are bearing witness to your loss. Love, Wendy Lee Austin and Kelly Lake

Tom,
We never got to go on our last cruise. You were struck down just before we were to depart for Maine. I miss all the wonderful TAYC cruises we shared on the Chesapeake. You organized us into the Talbot Investment Club with wonderful evenings of friendship, and sharing knowledge, and splendid dinners. We even made a little money! Your Charleston Lunch Group introduced me to another band of good amigos.

You made my life much richer.
Good by dear friend,
Charlie Webb

All our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time, and may you find peace. Tom was a great friend and he will be sorely missed.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Whenever I become aware that another Marine has answered his last muster, I am reminded by words in our Marines' Hymn that tells us, the streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines. Stack arms and rest your pack, Marine, and then take your post. You still have important work to do. Semper Fi, and carry on.

I was greatly saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was absolutely one of my favorite alums from Kent School as well as one of my favorite all time acquaintenances!! Such fun! You were lucky to have had him for as long as you did! Many prayers for you come with many happy memories of a truly fun guy!

Dear members of the Bliss family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Tom. I got to know in recent years and was always one of the most delightful people to sit down at the Yacht Club with or see at various functions around town. He had a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor, and I was like most, always glad to see him. He will be missed very much, and it will always be a sense of joy in my life to remember him.
Sincerely, Michael Trouche

Tom was at the top of his game aboard "Highlander." I enjoyed his camraderie while crewing for him couple of times on long trips up North. Semper Fi, Tom!