Thomas Ford "Papa" Gibson

Our condolences goes out to the Gibson family. What a great man of God. Ford was always the real deal. I enjoyed briefly getting to know him as we would occasionally meet while running and I always admired his wisdom and personality! We also knew Ford and Becky from Broadmoor Baptist Shreveport and missed them when they moved to Georgia. There is NO DOUBT Ford is with his LORD and SAVIOR.Bo and Debbie Stewart

The Final Salute

Brothers and Sisters-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 Thomas Ford Gibson our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ford. To Ford it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Army. Ford, we commend you for your honorable military service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. 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 781 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ford's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101