Thomas Joseph Orlowski

Clif.....Tom was a neighbor of Shirlee Ziolkowski Boyd. We all lived on Outer Drive/Packard Streets. I was wondering if there was an Army connection?

"A job well done" (dobrze wykonana praca), your contemporaries might have said, and we agree. Rest in peace, fine 'Blue Spader'! The country needed you, and you gave your best!
Denny Werk

Tom was a good, good man and a great soldier and friend. I was so sorry to learn of his untimely death! All of us at Cantigny send our sincere condolences to Carol and his family. Rest in peace, Tom.

Tom has been a stalwart champion of the Coalition of Salute America's Heroes for many years, and a long time dear friend of mine. He was a Vietnam veteran who earned a purple heart. He felt great empathy for the people we serve wounded veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq. On the Board, he was known for asking the tough questions and providing sound advice. The prophet Isaiah said, Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Tom walked uprightly and brought...

Pat and Reggie and Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We enjoyed Tom down at the boat docks whether it was for fun or power washing the dock. He was such a good guy, always had a good laugh with him.

Tom was a great guy and his service and commitment to veterans will inspire long after his passing. I'm grateful for the time given to get to know him. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and their family.

A great Warrior and a true friend, Tom was the epitome of a selfless servant. On behalf of the 26th Infantry, the Blue Spaders, we extend our sincere condolences. Tom always went the extra mile to help his fellow Soldiers and his efforts in extending the history of our Regiment, the Big Red One and those who proudly served this great Nation will always be cherished. Our heartfelt sympathy are with Family and Friends as we mourn the loss of a great man. Once a Blue Spader, Always a Blue...

Col Tom Orlowski will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of serving with Tom on the Officer's of the First Infantry Division dinner committee. All of us respected Tom for his service and leadership of the 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders). God Bless his family. Bob Wilson LTG (Ret) Chairman of the Officers Dinner.