Tommy graduated from Warren Central High School in May 1990. He then went to work for Barth Electric as an electrician's helper. This experience led him to apply for and be accepted into the I.B.E.W. Local 481 electrical workers apprenticeship program. He enjoyed his work so much that it was often a joke around the house. At the time of his accident, he was only a few months away of graduating from the program and being named a "journeyman wireman".

While we are all very proud of these accomplishments, we are even more proud of Tommy's accomplishments concerning his family and friends, and the impression he made on our lives. He brought countless blessings to all of us, blessings that will be stronger and last longer than any others. We will cherish every memory we have of him while h was with us, and we will be comforted in knowing he is still a part of our lives today and forever.


Dear T.,

We think of you constantly. Our hearts include you in our everyday lives as well as special occasions. You rejoice with us in holidays, weddings, births, anniversaries and birthdays. The kids color eggs for you at Easter. They paint pumpkins for you at Halloween. And this year for your birthday, they both made you a card and helped to put together a memorial. You are thought of on first days of school, baseball games, horseback riding lessons, etc. We know you are aware of what takes place with us, and all of our thoughts of you. Karen remembers silly things you two used to do together and funny things you said. I remember how you used to just watch her sleep and get tears in your eyes. And even though Brent never got t meet you, he knows you love him. He talks about you and listens to stories about you. Your old baseball glove is in his bedroom, he "works" with your tools, and he rides in your truck.

Just know we all miss you and love you, and that we find comfort in believing we will see you again someday in Heaven. I Thes. 4:13-18

Love,
W.