Thomas Allen McPherson

As a mentor to us all, Tom, you epitomized steadfastness. Year after year, you stood for Florida's environment from the Oceans to the uplands. Jim Karas, FL Senate and House Aide

As a legislative mentor to us all, Tom, you epitomized steadfastness. Year after year, you stood for Florida's environment from the Oceans to the uplands. -Jim Karas, Florida Senate and House Aide

Although we didn't know Thomas very well, he was a neighbor down the street from us. Are prayers are with Janet and the family. This is a sad time of your to lose a loved one.

Senator McPherson, Thank you for your service on behalf of the people of Florida. A life well lived.

Tom holds a special place in my heart. I knew him as a loyal donor, member and board member of the Tallahassee Museum. He had a warm heart and a love of our natural environment, our history and our culture. He also had an uncanny sense of knowing how to get something he wanted done. We occasionally shared stories about our common home of Decatur, IL and how we both came to call Tallahassee our new home. Tom's legacy has given so much to so many and we live in a better place as a result...

Tom was a wonderful man. I learned so much from while serving as Executive Director for Commuter Services of North Florida in the 1990s. He had a generous spirit and a great willingness to use his considerable political skills for a good cause. I use things he taught me almost every day in my job, even now. My condolences to his family.

One of the good guys from the old days. Tom was always a man of his word, had a quick smile, and a steady character ... and ahead of his time.

What wonderful, happy memories of a very special man. Parties with neighbors and friends in the 60s and 70s. Laughing and watching him show us how to eat an egg carton. Thanks Tom.

Tom McPherson is responsible for the Town of PembrokePark to still exist. When the County decided to consolidate municipalities, it recommended to the local legislative delegation that Pembroke Park annex the unincorporated area around it or be abolished and a new community be formed. The local delegation was asked to make it a priority item in their agenda for the State legislature to vote on. The rule was that both the local House side had to vote and the Senate side had to have a separate...