Thomas Raymond Kalter

I am not surprised but somewhat overwhelmed by the words of so many others that so precisely express my own feelings about Tom. Thank you all for sharing those thoughts. After nearly 33 years of knowing Tom, I am so grateful for his friendship, compassion, understanding, encouragement, leadership, support, etc. I cannot find enough words to describe all that he was to me. . . both professionally and personally. He made life both fun and interesting. Bob and I have so many cherished...

We have been trying to find the words to express our feeling of loss in Tom's passing. I have known Sunny over 50 years and was just getting to know the real Tom and what a wonderful man he was. We both feel like we lost a true best friend and will miss our visits with Tom. We will continue to pray for Sunny and family and we thank the Lord for having had Tom as a friend.

Tom and Sunny were the first neighbors we met when we arrived in Ridgewood. I will miss his smile and his 'can do' attitude. Sunny, my thoughts are with you in this time of bereavement. I, unfortunately no longer live in Ridgewood as my health required me to move to a lower altitude, but my expression of sympathy and condolence is paramount in my mind to you. God Bless, Laraine

I knew him from the day I was born. He was my Uncle and also my Godfather. I grew up with stories of his younger days. I have wonderful memories of visiting them out in D.C. and of visits to Colorado. He was an awesome and awe-inspiring person. As a very young child, because he was in the military he wasn't around all the time. But when he was it was like a really special birthday treat or something. And then living so far away we never got to see as much of them as we would like. But there...

HI All,

I got to know Tom, at first, way back in 1992.NETCVFPD was still young and we all very close and we worked hard to do a good job for the Fire District. Tom was always in a leadership role and was very dedicated to the work that was performed in Teller County. I am a better person for knowing Tom.

I pray for healing in each of your lives. I know that this good work must continue.

Thank you and God Bless,
Larry Buttenwieser

It has been our pleasure to know a man who stands out from his peers in his enthusiasm for life and dedication to the tasks he undertakes.

Tom was one of the first people we met when we moved to Woodland Park. He was a big factor of us becoming involved in Fire Core. For the short time we knew Tom, he was a friend & a gentleman. He will be missed.

From the Italian: Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro. He who finds a friend, finds a treasure. We have been blessed having Tom and Sunny as our friends.

Sunny; Jean and I had only met Tom and you over the past several months, helping with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, but we felt such a good welcome in your home and from you both. Reading what has been written into this book we can only express many of the same sentiments. You are warm, friendly, open people. Tom shared enthusiasm for life, friendship, and humor. We are very blessed to have known him if only for a short while. The Lord will hold him close and be over you to aid...