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2007
Thomas Hilbert Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at First Baptist Church of Midlothian, 1651 S. Midlothian Parkway. Interment: Venus Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Midlothian Funeral Home.
Memorials: the family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Venus Volunteer Fire Department, Box 183, Venus, Texas 76084.
Thomas, a Calvary scout assigned to the 1st Squadron, 9th Calvary Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, entered the Army from Dallas on Aug. 4, 2005. He was previously stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Thomas' awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Iraqi Campaign Medal. He was laterally appointed from specialist to corporal and posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
He will be missed by a host of comrades in arms, family, friends and his community.
Thomas was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Marie Hilbert of Fort Worth and Phyllis James of Venus; and his uncle, Gary James of Venus.
Survivors: Parents, Thomas and Theresa Hilbert of Venus; sisters, BillieJo Alexander and husband, Alex, of Baton Rouge, La., and Jennifer Jones of Pascagoula, Miss.; nieces, Lauren and Kaitlin Alexander; nephews, Jacob Jones and William Alexander; and grandparents, Layton and Janet James of Venus.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Hilbert
RKR
November 14, 2024
Thomas I will never forget you.To have known you was an honor and a privilege and one that I hold near and dear to my heart.. Your smile would light up the darkest Texas night.God Bless you! You are My American Hero and I will never forget you.
Shell
May 29, 2024
Will always remember you..
November 12, 2023
Thomas you are an American Treasure...I wish you were still here... I'll never forget You..God Bless You❤
Dave Seamands
May 30, 2023
Canine Hhilbert just had his 12th birthday. Even though he is retired he still lives every day in your honor. I will wear the KIA bracelet until I join you one day and we can have a beer in the sky together!!
Raschelle
May 29, 2023
Thomas i will never forget you . Forever grateful and sad too.. God Bless You. RKRMemorial Day 2023
Sheena
June 9, 2022
Seen a movie that had my heart thinking about you an all our crazy school stories I wish I had more stories to tell but u were a football an the years we had were never dull fly high brother
July 10, 2021
I miss you everyday Thomas you were an amazing friend to my sister. You where such a goof ball. I'm so proud of you fly high.
r foulds
October 11, 2017
Thomas, I run races for you, in your memory, every month. The name of the organization is Medals of Honor. You will never be forgotten as long as I am able to run and carry your name on my back. There are not words for me to say how much your sacrifice has meant to me.
JOAN TAYLOR ROBERT WALTON'S SISTER
May 31, 2016
Angel Thomas please shine down all your love from above to all your family they all love & miss you Thomas GB & R.I.P xoxo
K9 Hilbert with Herschel Walker
Dave Seamands
May 30, 2016
Today as every day K9 Hhilbert and I work in your honor Thomas. I know we never met but we work very hard to keep your country safe. God Speed battle. We love and miss you not only on Memorial Day but every day we are here. Thank you for our freedom. We are better for everything you did and stood for.
January 15, 2016
Today is your birthday my odd ball. Happy birthday. I love you. Always
K9 Hilbert after a media event showing off his skills of finding explosives.
Dave Seamands
September 7, 2015
K9 Hilbert and I continue to work in your honor searching for explosives to keep the travelling public safe. You will never be forgot and your memory will motivate me and others forever! We think of you, your cause and your sacrifice every day. Thanks for watching over us and keeping us motivated!!
Kelli George's mom Lorraine
September 7, 2015
On your angel date, may 2day be gentle on those who love you and filled with beautiful memories of you.
Lisa Molina
September 6, 2015
It's almost that hour again... You have not been forgotten, I love you always
Donna Griffith
May 26, 2015
I light this Candle in Memory of CPL Thomas Hilbert . Thomas you were so young but you knew what you wanted to do . I remember the day you enlisted , you Mother wanted to whoop your bottom ( I am wording that nicely ) . I remember the phone call like it was yesterday when Theresa called to tell me you were gone . Thomas all I can say is I am so Proud of you and I will see you again !
Debra Alvarado
May 25, 2015
Thank you so much for your sacrifice. You were loved, and you are missed. Therefore, your memory will live on. RIP young man.
Lynn Collett
January 14, 2015
Happy Birthday my young friend. Thinking of you today.
Thomas Hilbert
August 23, 2014
My only son. How I miss you so. I love you.
sharlotte workman
May 17, 2014
Watching a show today and it reminded me of you. It hit me pretty hard. I miss you so much. I love you XoXo
JOAN TAYLOR
March 29, 2014
I LIGHT THIS CANDLE IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF CPL. THOMAS HILBERT GB YOU ALWAYS PRECIOUS ANGEL LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILY.
Anna Austin-Warren
March 28, 2014
Thinking of you today Thomas. How I wish we could talk now. You are missed, but I know I'll see your face again.
JOAN TAYLOR
January 14, 2014
Happy Birthday to CPL. Thomas Hilbert GB you and R.I.P sweet Angel love and prayers to the family.
1SG(R) Dave Seamands
October 24, 2013
CPL Hilbert I just wanted to pass on K-9 Hilbert's message that he works everyday in your honor to protect the very freedom you gave your all. You are thought about and honored every minute of every day! God Speed my hero!!!
Sami Jines
October 23, 2013
Thomas,
I miss you like crazy bub! We all love you so very much. I know that you're watching down upon your loved ones. You will forever be Remembered and Loved. Never will you truly pass. THANK YOU! I love you forever!
Joan Taylor
September 7, 2013
I light this candle for Cpl Thomas Hilbert GB you sweet Angel R.I.P my love & prayers to the family.
lauriesmommy
September 7, 2013
In loving memory on your angelversary....
Linda Bethany
May 26, 2013
Thomas,
You are missed so very much. I find myself thinking about you and wishing you were still around all the time. I know you are watching over and protecting your loved ones. I love and miss you so much!
Dianne Farnocchia
May 26, 2013
In remembrance of you Thomas today and everyday. You were such a precious little boy and a very patriotic hero. Family and friends miss you always....
Sharlotte Workman
May 23, 2013
Today Im missing you like crazy. You were, and still are my love. I hold you dear to my heart. There wasn't anything in this world I wouldn't have done for you. I plan on coming to see you soon. Im sure you are looking down on us and still protecting us. I love you. For always & eternity
raschelle richey
May 12, 2013
THOMAS-you are forever in my heart...i only wish i could have known u more...but its an honor to me just to have known u at all....your smile could light up the darkest of nights...you will never be forgotten ...you are my AMERICAN HERO...Love,Raschelle
May 8, 2013
Thomas you are still missed. I have been thinking about you and still I miss you. Growing up with you seeing you throughout the halls in class to your funeral has been hard but I am thankful for your service and can not wait to see you again.
1SG(R) David Seamands
January 23, 2013
First of all I want to Thank CPL Hilbert and his family for being a vital part in our freedom shared by all Americans! He is a Hero and always will be. God Speed to my Hero and to his heroic family!!!
JOAN TAYLOR
January 14, 2013
LIGHTING THIS CANDLE FOR A PRECIOUS ANGEL GB YOU ALWAYS THOMAS R.I.P IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS
Jeff H
November 19, 2012
Thank you to Thomas and his family for his contribution to freedom.....we as a nation are cloaked in it daily and not nearly sensitive enough to all who preserve it. My thoughts are with you in your time of loss.
Daughter of Bob & Joyce Snoor ~ LM
September 7, 2012
Cpl. Thomas Hibert lighting this candle in rememberance & honor of you!!
Please send your family love from above, stay ever so close!!
God Bless!!
Joan Taylor
September 7, 2012
I light this candle in the loving memory of CPL Thomas Hilbert GB you always and R.I.P my love and prayers to you all.
Lynsie Allen
January 10, 2012
Hey bubba i miss you so much and wish i could get your big bear hugs just one more time .... its so hard to believe you are gone and not with us on a daily bases but i know ill see you again sooner or later! Keep in mind you are my HERO and will NEVER be FORGOTTEN LOVE YOU BUBBA ~ur lil sis~ Lynsie
Raschelle Richey
October 12, 2011
Thomas,you will never be forgotten...you are and will always be my #1 hero....love, Raschelle Richey
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2011
September 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Carol Angel Michael Carico's Mom
September 7, 2011
I light this candle in memory of your Angel Thomas's. Heavenly anniversary. Praying your day will be peaceful.
Folks attending placing of wreath at grave 3rd yr anniversary
February 18, 2011
Uncle Steve and Mom at Grave side
February 18, 2011
3rd Year Anniversary of Thomas' Death
February 18, 2011
3rd Year Anniversary of Thomas' Death
February 18, 2011
David Warren and Mom at 2nd Year Anniversary
February 18, 2011
Thomas' Father at his grave
Theresa Minton
February 18, 2011
February 17, 2011
hey man you are a missed friend and defender of this country may that light shine through us all
Johnathan miller
February 16, 2011
We miss you man
February 9, 2011
You are truly missed bro, and I wanted to let you and your family know that I have dedicated a poem to you and others who have faught for freedom. God bless you and keep smiling down on us.
Peggy Childers
September 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Tommy's Team
Thomas Hilbert
July 24, 2010
MOM
July 24, 2010
I miss you my precious baby. You are My Hero Son.
My Hero
CPL Thomas Hilbert
July 24, 2010
G F
June 5, 2010
From A Viet Nam Era Vet I Thank You for your Service, Dedication and Sacrafice. I Thank your family for raising a son who gave the ultimate devotion to God, Country and Duty. May God Bless all.
Becky Holiman
June 2, 2010
As we have just celebrated Memorial Day 2010, where we honor those who gave the ultimate price.
I saw your posting, that he was local (DFW area) and in the Army.
We have two grandsons whor are, or were, in the Army and my husband was a Marine for 13 years ... there is a brotherhood for those serving our country and it is amazing to see it in action.
Rest in peace CPL Hilbert and know that even strangers are lifting up your family in prayer.
May 31, 2010
My family and I thank you for your service CPL Thomas Layton Hilbert.
May The Good Lord keep you safely tucked in His arms.
God bless you sir.
kyle murphy
April 4, 2010
still missin you BUB!
Benjamin Hilbert
March 21, 2010
Peace be with you
Peggy Childers
September 7, 2009
To the family of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert:
Thomas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Cozette Haggerty
September 6, 2009
Re: Spc Thomas L Hilbert
Tom's mother, Theresa Hilbert
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
August 9, 2009
Hey bub i know what you did for this country and from my point of view you did tons i just miss you and hope ur mom and dad are doin great i know ur watchin over all of us and you always will but i will never stop missin you and you will ALWAYS be a HERO in my book and i dont care what other people think i LOVE YOU TONS and always will
SO I LOVE ALL OUR SOLDIERS AND HOPE THEY ALL GET HOME SAFE AND DONT GO THROUGH WHAT HIS FAMILY AND FEIENDS HAD TO GO THROUGH!!! LOVE YOU THOMAS<3 !!!
RIP THOMAS LAYTON HILBERT!!! <3
Shirlene Lucy
March 30, 2009
My name is Shirlene Lucy, and I represent PS4FS, Prayer Shawls for Fallen Soldiers, which is a grass-roots organization which attempts to put a hand-knitted prayer shawl in the hands of every family of military servicemen/women who have been killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, totally free of charge. If you would like to have one of these shawls, please contact me @ [email protected].
Ann Mock
January 9, 2009
Even though I never met you, I have gotten to know you and your sister BJ from our support group.
I know how words fall so short on being able to truely convey condolences, but they are heartfelt.
I know you are now in the Lord's army with old and new buddies, having a grand ole time.
So, until we all meet, 'Rest brave soldier, your work on earth is done'.
Strength and Honor,
Ann, another Gold Star mom
Kenna Larra
December 11, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of Thomas ~ (Debra Estep)
September 7, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Thomas, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
jessie prince
August 17, 2008
hey buddie... miss you so much its almost a year and i cant belive it... i miss you so much and think about you all the time.. i need to go see your dad and eat some taco bueno sauce... lol.. yall loved that... miss you see you again i promise.... xoxoxoxxo...
July 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Hilbert!
Donnie Price
May 31, 2008
love ya bro!!!oorahhh!!!!
LINDA
November 29, 2007
What can a person say? Nothing that will ease you pain.
I know that I am only one of many who has said prayers for you.
Leia Harris
October 31, 2007
Hi guys I just wanted to tell ya'll how great it was to meet you esp BJ. You are right sweetie we will always be sisters.I hope to see you in Texas in March. All the boys left over there are counting down they have 30 days and they will be state side!!! Love always Leia Mooses little sister
October 13, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Aaron Householder
October 10, 2007
I was Thomas' pastor for a while in Venus. What an amazing young man! One of a kind, thats who Thomas IS & now one the other side of eternity with God. God bless you.
Sheena Howell-Upchurch
October 6, 2007
Hey man thank you so much for serving our country. We will all miss you dearly. Thanks for always being a great friend, and for "cheating" to make our team win in Mrs. Valentine's math class!! You will never be forgotten. Matt is in Iraq right now but he wants me to send you his condolences. He misses you and you will be forever in his memories. Thank you so much. We love you man.
Shawn Wyatt
October 4, 2007
Thomas...
Lance and I will miss you more than words can say. Our prayers are with your mother Theresa and Father Tom and Sister BJ. We love you so much and you will always be in our hearts until we meet again. Love You!!!
carly stone
September 28, 2007
thomas,
i cant believe you're gone. im so proud of you.. and what you did for our country. i'll never forget the first day we spoke. my first day ever at school in venus and you were the first person to talk to me. i love you and miss you.
7th grade Louisburg
September 28, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Tom Gugliuzza
September 21, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hilbert family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Thomas you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Billy Blanton
September 20, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF CPL THOMAS HILBERT, I WAS A MEMBER OF HIS PLT WHEN WE FIRST GOT TO COUNTRY AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND AN EVEN BETTER SOLDIER. I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT NOT ONE SOLDIER OVER HERE WILL EVER FORGET WHAT YOUR SON HAS DONE FOR HIS COUNTRY AND WE ARE ALL PROUD OF SERVING WITH HIM "ROUGHNECKS"
September 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Hilbert and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
mike miller
September 20, 2007
your son is a hero god bless him what woderfull parents you must have been to raise such an outstanding son thank you
Shannon Owen
September 20, 2007
Dear Family, I am a Ky cousin to Brenda Benthall and I am also the Business Manager of UPS in Hopkinsville who is resposible for the entire Ft. Campbell army base. I send my deepest sympathys to your family and even though I don't know how you feel, I see a lot of it being by the base and I know how proud of your son you are. So is God. Keep that in mind and he will send you the peace you deserve. Shannon Owen
Paul Vincent
September 17, 2007
My prayers to your family and friends. I cannot help but admire your service to our country, as if not for your unselfish commitment to our country for our freedom, who would we have? I have nothing but admiration for your pride and your name will live on as a hero. My son was also blown up by an IED with the 3/4 cav in Mosul on 24May07. He survived and after almost 4 months, he is finally getting out of bed (with assistance). I learned from being in the hospitals, that young men like you are truly special and the effect you have on us and your fellow soldiers will never be forgotten. Your family can be proud and know that you truly believed in what you were doing. Thank-You for your service and the positive impact you have left to us with your sacrifice.
Susan Stanley
September 16, 2007
Dear family of Spc.Thomas L. Hilbert, I am so sorry for the loss of your hero. He was a hero in many ways to many people. He was helping to maintain our freedoms and helping to bring freedoms to those that have never known freedom before. I send many packages to contacts listed at AnySoldier.com. Your Thomas, being a volunteer contact for Any Soldier.com, was an angel to many in the field. He cared enough for his unit to help pass out mail to those who maybe did not receive any or as much mail as others. Helping them to know that they were supported, cared for and prayed for by us at home in the USA. What a true hero. Freedom isn’t free.
Thank you Spc.Thomas L. Hilbert. We miss you greatly.
May God’s Holy Spirit grant your family comfort as they progress through grieving for the loss of their very special hero.
From a Gold Star Mother (SSG Russell J. Verdugo KIA 5/23/05 - Baghdad)
Denise Horn
September 16, 2007
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, comrades in arms, and community of Thomas Hilbert. I didn't know Thomas personally but he was very close to someone very special to me. My heart tore in grief when she called from Germany and told me of the death of this close friend of she and her husband and their little baby girl to be born in February. I will tell you all as I told her, remember now that he is watching over your family as if he was with you in person. I pray that as time goes by it will heal the pain of the family and close friends of Thomas and I am truly so sorry for your loss as I shed a tear for all of you right now. May God be with you. Thomas is truly a hero.
K A
September 15, 2007
Thank you Thomas for letting my children sleep safe at night. It is heros like you that let us live in this land of the free. God Bless you and your family. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Smith
September 15, 2007
I'm praying for y'all too. He was such a sweet guy to everyone. I really hate that I couldn't make it to visit everyone, I don't live close anymore.
I'm going to miss Thomas.
Love Jessica
Shawna Conway
September 15, 2007
To the Family of Thomas Hilbert,
I am truly sorry for the loss of Thomas. I know that there are no words that I or anyone else can say to take the pain away. My brother, Cpl. Rhett Butler was killed in Iraq on July 20. I share your pain and grief. I am truly sorry for what you are going through. Thomas is a hero in my eyes and also in the eyes of many, many more. I am so thankful for people like Thomas and my brother who are willing to defend our great country.
I have been praying for your family and I will continue to do so. May God Bless you all.
In Memory of
Cpl. Rhett Butler KIA July 20, 2007
Linda Cochran
September 15, 2007
We did not know you, but we truly thank you for making the supreme sacrifice for us. May God bless your family in their time of sadness.
Sadie Haberman-Young
September 15, 2007
Hey Thomas, I'm not sure how to put into words what I'm thinking, but here goes.. I've known you since my 7th, your 8th grade year. I met you in band, we played the flute together. Throughout the years you have always been there with your big smile, and you always had your arms wide open to give me a bear hug and make me feel loved no matter what. I just wanted to thank you for everything you have given me. You will always be a hero. I wish that I could be there, but I will definitely go see you when I get home. Maybe on your way to be with your family and friends today, you can stop by here. I know that you are in a much better place, but we will always miss you down here. I love you Thomas, and I'll see you soon.
Thanks to Thomas' family as well for supporting him in what he wanted to do. Thank you for making that sacrifice for all of us. You all must be heroes as well to make such a hero. Just know as an American soldier and a friend, Thomas, who gave his all, will never be forgotten and his memory will be cherished forever. God Bless.
Whitney Ellis
September 14, 2007
Thanks Sir For Your Self-less Sacrifice for Our Country. May God Keep You in His Loving Care From Now Through Eternity...
Rachelle
September 14, 2007
Thank you very much Thomas L. Hilbert. RIP
Nicole Parris
September 14, 2007
Thomas, when I told you I loved you I really meant it and what we had meant so much to me. I have so many memories of us still, you will always be in my heart.
Sandi Sohn
September 14, 2007
Even though I only new Thomas for a few short months, I feel for the loss his passing has brought. I worked with Thomas in Midlothian and though my fondest memory of him was the joke about his smelly feet - though I'm sure he would deny it - I'm know there was much more to this brave young man.
My heart aches for his family and freinds that new him well. I have read the passages from people who knew Thomas and feel that I really missed out on getting to know him better.
I thank you for your service and dedication to freedom, a most noble cause. I will forever be in your debt and will never forget your sacrifce.
Julie Henry
September 14, 2007
Thomas,
I love you so much and I'm so proud of you. You were like a little brother to me. I will never forget you. I will always remember the sarcastic funny boy, that B.J. and her friends use to kid around with. You'll always be in my heart. Be ready for a big hug when I see you again.
Judy Kyle
September 14, 2007
I did not know Thomas, but I have known his Dad all my life, and my heart goes out to his mom and dad for their loss..
September 14, 2007
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one and our deepest gratitude for the sacrifice both your family and he made in service to this country. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in
the prayers of a grateful nation.
In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006
USN/AME1 (SEL) Ron Baker & family
Lynn Collett
September 14, 2007
Words cannot express how I truly feel aboaut the loss of my young friend Thomas. I first met Thomas the school year 03-04 at Venus High School. The first time I saw this young man I knew what a wonderful person he was for someone so young. I had raised two daughters and wondered how it would have been if our first child (a boy) had lived. I would hope he would have turned out to be a kind, gentle caring individual like Thomas. Although Thomas was not my son I feel a great loss because he was so very special to me. Thomas made me feel so good when he would tell me I was an awesome lady and he liked me, when he could have very easily told me I was just an old woman. I will miss him so much. The last time I saw Thomas, I was so proud of him, he looked so grown up, but he was still a child to me. He will forever be in my memory because there is a hole in my heart that will never let me forget him. I loved this young man so much and still do. If we had more people like Thomas, as the song goes
"What A Wonderful World This Would Be".
God Bless the Hilbert family for raising such a BRAVE young man.
Till we meet again, Thomas.
Eddie Thompson
September 14, 2007
AS a military family too our thoughts and prayers are there for your entire family and his Band of Brothers.
From the entire Thompson family, Daphene, Mike & Cindy, Eddie & Vicki, Kira & Bill, from Gambrell St. Baptist Church, long time family friends and teacher from Venus Middle School
Nelson Cooper
September 14, 2007
Oh, so much to say. Thomas was the closest I ever came to having a brother in elementary and middle school. I moved away from Venus after 6th grade and he was the only person that I kept in touch with. Unfortunately we lost contact in the past few years and I did not even know he was in Iraq. The news of his passing touched me very deep. For those of you who did not have the great opportunity of knowing Thomas, you missed out on a truly great kid. One of my only regrets in life is that I didn't really get to be that close with Thomas during his last few years here with us. You will be greatly missed Thomas. I know you are looking down on us. RIP
LACY PRICE
September 14, 2007
i may shed a few tears and i may be mad but thomas and i had so many good memories together that i cant help but smile when i think of him. i have seen thomas every day since the third grade, his big ol' smile his goofy laugh and his sence of humor made me laugh till i thought my cheeks were gonna fall off!! i am gonna miss thomas sooo much and i am so very thankful that thomas would protect his friend and family this way. thank you thomas like i have told you before YOU ARE ONE IN A MILLION!! LOVE YOU!
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