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Bill Meyer
January 26, 2021
I lived 2 doors east of Tom and Mary. I will never forget them and their little Dog. I can't read about Tom, without tearing up. I knew them for only a short time, but, the Memories will last forever
Margaret (Titus)Stephenson
March 3, 2011
I am so sorry,I didn't know that Tom had passed away.I just lost my husband on 2/13/11,we were doing chemos and treatments at the time Tom died and we didn't know.I'm so sorry for your loss.Tom and I were GHHS friends on Ashland Ave.Tom was a good friend of my brother Jimmy Titus.My husband Bob knew Tom from O'Brien's on 3rd.Ave.and thought Tom was amazing,always so happy.I work at Kroger and would just love it when I'd hear "Maggie",because Tom always called me that...I'd turn arround and there was that wonerful guy with the fantastic smile.Again,I'm so very sorry for your loss.Tom was a great person.
Marland Johnston
February 22, 2011
To Tom's family & closest friends,
Tom was a wonderful, caring person and a great friend and mentor to my wife Mary to continue her artwork. He was a great inspiration to everyone who came in contact with him. Thank you Tom for being a part of so many peoples lives.
With greatest respect, Marland Johnston - Retired CPD
Pete Tobin
February 2, 2011
Tom,
You have been one of the great inspirations in my life, cruelly struck down early in your police career, only to raise yourself up and go on to make huge contributions to all of us at Columbus PD and to the citizens of Columbus. You have been a hero to me and so many others for so many years, and it so hard to accept that you are gone. We will miss you.
January 27, 2011
This world has lost a warm and wonderful human being. May God bless his family and friends.
January 25, 2011
My deepest sympathy to your family. I know what a good man you were.
Sheila Sites, Heinzerling
January 24, 2011
We were able to meet Tom and Mary through Nick. It has been a blessing to get to know such a wonderful man who was truely devoted to his family. May God be with you Mary and may you feel his comforting hand.
Stephen Feustel
January 24, 2011
I met you while working for Grandview Heights Fire Department. I have always been impressed with your positive attitude and strength, and desire to keep going. You will always be remembered and revered.
Maureen O'Leary
January 24, 2011
I only knew Tom in the last part of his life while a patient at Select Specialty Hospital but was honored to care for him and will always remember his smile. My prayers are for your family tonight. Rest well Tom.
John Buhacevich
January 24, 2011
Tom, you have always been my Hero. You were the Police Officer and Man that I could only aspire to be.
Thank you for the inspiration Tom,
John Buhacevich , Otterberg, Germany
Tyler & Laura Wolfe
January 23, 2011
while we didn't get to know Tom for very long, we truly feel honored to have known him at all. We will miss seeing him out every day caring for your beautiful gardens.
Jim/Barb Halleran
January 23, 2011
Tom, glad we knew you, your artistic contributions were numerous, as were your military and civic services to our Nation and city-a true hero-rest in peace. Jim & Barb Halleran, Columbus
Diane Barrow
January 23, 2011
Dear Mary, family & friends of Tom - My deepest and heartfelt condolences in this great loss. As police officers, we all give some--and some give all...Tom gave his all that tragic night in 1979...and had every reason to just give up after that---but not Tom...he put it in God's hands and continued on w/his life, making the best of wherever that journey took him...What a great guy Tom was w/a 'never give up' attitude. He will be greatly missed by many! I will keep you all in my prayers.
Ret. CPD #408
Michael Brining UAPD Retired
January 23, 2011
Things just won't be the same without that wonderful smile. I won't cry cause your gone Tommy, I'll smile cause you were here!
Marita Surry
January 23, 2011
With our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers.
Marita Surry and Sandy Davis
Helen Smith
January 23, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My husband, Bo, thought so much of Tom.
MaryJo(DiSabato) Factor
January 23, 2011
Judy, Joe & Family,
Deepest Sympathy!
Mary Jo
Glenn Eggleston Ret. Sgt. CPD
January 22, 2011
I have thought for a couple of days how to address a note to Tom's family, words can not describe how we all thought about Tom. We all only have kind thoughts about Tom , he was one of those people who passes through our lives and leaves a lasting impression, I haven't seen or spoken to him for many years, but as I look at the the CPD items hanging on the wall in my office Their he is, in his drawings where he always will be. God Bless him and his family. So long Tom.
Louis Foster
January 22, 2011
Tom was an outstanding man and police officer.
The world lost so much in 1979 but he continued because of the nature of his character and the support of his wife, Mary.
January 22, 2011
Tom was a fine officer with both a quick wit and a unique spirit ! His police work was admirable and his zest for life was the kind officers admire and respect ! We will always remember his grand humor and his Irish good looks !
Sgt. Pat Mc Garvey CPD / SWAT ( RET )
karen haley
January 22, 2011
Dear Mary and family,
Tom was a wonderful and kind soul. He will be missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a dear friend.
May you walk in Sunshine
May you never want more
May Irish Angels rest their wings
Right beside your door.
God Bless You Mary.
Carol (Boling) Short
January 22, 2011
It is with great sadness and tears that I say goodbye to the man with the "Million Dollar" smile. I first met Tom on Dec 8 1979 when he came to Time Records to check on his vacation time. I still remember him standing by the window smiling as we talked and whenever he saw someone, that Million Dollar smile was there to greet them. I am disabled because of post polio syndrome so Tom and I discussed our issues at times and he was always such an encouragement to me.
When he became CPD's artist, I loved to stop in his office and look at his work. Such great talent, such a great man.
I pray that God will be with his sweet wife, his family and all his friends but rather than mourn our loss, let's give thanks that we were blessed to know this wonderful man.
May God give you comfort through the days ahead.
~Carol ~ret civ (75 to 2000)
Billie Calder
January 22, 2011
Tom and I worked together in the 70's. He was an excellant officer and a wonderful friend. I regret not staying in touch with him since my retirement, but often thought of him. I still have sketches that Tom made for me hanging on the wall. He made such a positive impact on my live. I will never forget Tom and what a rare and outstanding person he was. I consider myself fortunate to have known Tom.
Loving thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.
Retired Sgt. Billie Calder
Ruskin, Florida
President Jim Gilbert FOP Capital City Lodge #9
January 22, 2011
Our hearts are full of sorrow... but we are very glad to have had you for many many years after that tragic day in 1979. Rest in peace now brother... On behalf of the men and woman of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9 GOD BLESS THE HAYES FAMILY!!!
Jane Martin
January 22, 2011
Tom was an amazing person. So kind to others. Loved to see his smile and enjoyed his sense of humor when he would come to see Nick. The staff at HDC are heart broken.
Colleen Taylor
January 22, 2011
To The Hayes Family: I met Tom during one of my hearings when I was assulted in 1984. What an awesome person you are Tom. You flew in that wheelchair. I would have never gotten thru all the hearings w/o your support. Also, Tom was the person that got the handicapped card for the car for the handicapped people. Thank You Tom.
Colleen Taylor, 1960 Easter Seal Child Franklin County
Earl Davis
January 22, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear about Tom. He was a wonderful person, a great police officer, and a guiding light to many. Rest in peace, my friend, as your suffering is now over. We will miss you, but will meet again.
January 22, 2011
I never met Tom in person, but my husband, Alphie DiGuilio knew him. I have never heard a bad word about Tom and send my sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. Rest in peace friend. May God bless those you left behind and keep them in His care.
Chris DiGuilio
Las Vegas, Nevada
Charles Emery
January 22, 2011
My condolences to Tom’s family. A fine officer and a talented human being whose life should remain an inspiration to all.
Johann Duren
January 22, 2011
I worked with Tom in the 70's and 80's. It was on the old police Callbox paper that i saw his wonderful drawings. They still make me chuckle after all this time. I worked in the print shop and we printed his stuff. I will remember him always like he was a family member. My condolences to all the family. -Johann Duren
January 22, 2011
I knew Tom from being on "C" Co. for many years and from working walkie patrol on campus when he did also. He was an exemplary man, husband, police officer, and friend. He was especially helpful to the Grandview Heights Police Department through the years. There is a large void in our lives with his passing. Rest in peace my friend and "brother" you were an inspiration to us all.
Chief Rollin Kiser
Grandview Heights Police
CPD retired
January 22, 2011
I know of no finer person then Tom. Always positive regardless of circumstances. Always that wide smile he gave you and bone crushing hand shake. He was a person who made you feel you were an important part of his life. He'll be missed by many. Go with God Tom.
Steve Ferris
January 22, 2011
A truly great person...He will be missed by all that knew him. God bless his family.
Mike Dailey
January 22, 2011
To say that Tom was an exceptional person is an understatement. He unabashedly lived his faith to the very end. His heroism was not because he was shot doing his job as a police officer, but in the way he lived his life each day after he was shot. He will never receive beatification or made a saint, but in my heart he truly represented what sainthood is all about. I believe that all the Angels in Heaven were standing at the gates welcoming Tommy with “Welcome Officer Thomas Hayes, you have fought the good fight and have given your all; you have won many a soul for the Lord, because of your example. Rest now faithful servant and friend, your journey is finally over�.
May God richly bless and comfort his wife Mary, his family and all of his friends. Rest in peace Tommy, you certainly deserve it.
Carmen Long
January 22, 2011
Dear Mary,
I was a brand new nurse 31 years ago when I first met you both when Tom was a patient at Riverside. I was struck by your devotion and love for him which has taught me so many lessons for my life and marriage. I always remembered Tom for his smile, laughter and self-effacing humor even in the face of such injustice. He taught me my first lessons about being joyful in the face of pain and to not harbor resentments. He forever had an impact on my nursing career and helped me to be the nurse I am today.
Bob Cohen
January 21, 2011
I love you Tom...Although it hurts to let you go, we all know that God has taken the best and now you can rest. I will always remember all the good times we had together and how our friendship grew over the years. You ARE my hero and always will remain so. Bob
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