Thomas Russell Sheridan

It has been a while since you have experienced the loss of Mr. Sheridan, as we called him on the Adams. Now, after 8 years teaching, and 31 years in the pulpit, I still remember him deeply. He was a very good officer, and he and I had some really interesting conversations in the radio shack when things were calm. He was a good officer, and more, a better man. The Lord be with you all... Rev. Richard Holt, former RM3, USS Charles F. Adams.

To the Sheridan family, my condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. I served on the CVR with Capt. Sheridan and thru out my 23 yrs service, I can truthfully say that he was the best C.O. I ever had and he was in my eye a Captain's Captain---none better!!! I will surely miss him. Rest in peace Tom..

I reported to the destroyer Claude V. Ricketts in November of 1980. Tom was my first Captain at sea. He is second only to my father in men I admire. There is no third. Rest in peace, Sir.

With respect for his professionalism and admiration for his impact on those he touched.

Tom Sheridan was a man with a big heart that made everybody feel like they were his friend. He will be missed by so many. His family loved him as well as his friends. We are thinking of you Ginny and hopefully can keep in contact with you.
Love Bill and Pam Curnutt

Never had I met a tougher yet fair-minded man. As busy as their lives were, his late wife Mary Jane and he were champions of the quality of life of visitors to Brookhaven National Lab. They once went as far as hosting a wedding and reception for a young post-doc and his fiancee who were unable to afford it. The lab was a much better place for their presence. It was a privilage to work for him and my sincerest condolences to his family.