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for Collin Thomas
Charlie Gili
February 23, 2019
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation to honor and remember Collin Trent Thomas Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL). We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
January 17, 2015
Rest in peace
Peggy Childers
August 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Collin Thomas:
Remembering Collin on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Shawn Stump
April 16, 2012
My Fraternity/Pledge Brother. From CPL STUMP, I Miss YOU BRO! Had you on my Mind this week!
Peggy Childers
June 11, 2011
To the family of Chief Petty Officer Collin Thomas:
Collin 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."
MacDaniel
September 11, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Collin will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
A A
September 5, 2010
Rest forever, Collin, in Heaven’s eternal peace.
Bill Nunnally
September 4, 2010
A truer man never walked the face of this earth and this life. Bless the warrior for he is the ravest of men. Bless you son and console the loved ones. Amen
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
September 3, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPO Collin Thomas our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Collin. And to Collin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Collin, you are a brave sailor, a Patriot Warrior and a true National Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Collin’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Garnet Jenkins
September 2, 2010
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of CPO Collin Thomas, with profound gratitude for this Brave Navy SEAL's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Collin and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Thomas family.
I am the Sister of a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
Treasure this hero Lord,
In Your garden of rest,
For while here on earth,
He was one of our best.
May you find comfort and strength, in the treasured memories, of times spent with Collin, and
quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Rick Henson
August 31, 2010
Your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Collin Is and will always be a hero.
Barry and Rachel Hicks
August 28, 2010
You are in our thoughts. God Bless.
David Duncan, MD
August 27, 2010
May only easy days come your way hereafter, Chief.
Hand salute!
SealDoc
August 25, 2010
Clay and Jean, You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are parents to a truly superb young man and outstanding Navy SEAL. Deb, Heather, and Katelyn, my daughter, and I had dinner with Collin in what seems like only yesterday. I was impressed with Collin and how much he had grown since I'd known him as a youngster. My prayer is that the memories and experiences you shared with Collin will sustain you in your time of loss. You have my deepenst sympathies. Semper Fi, John Admire
Brenda Johnson
August 24, 2010
True American Hero,,God Bless you, Collin Thomas,,Thank You for our Freedom,,family and friend's are In my thought's and Prayer's,,
August 23, 2010
To my dearest friends Clay and Jean and my sweet Meghan: Thank you for sharing Collin with Heather and I. Collin was a true hero....devoted to liberty and freedom. We can never thank him enough for all he has done for the nation and freedom-loving people everywhere. We will honor his memory all the days ahead. Semper Fidelis, Aunt Deb and Heather.
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