Tobin Craig Thomas served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Tobin served during the years of the Cold War.
Patrolman Tobin Thomas was shot and killed as he was investigating the scene of a murder at 12:40 am. The suspect in that murder was hiding in some long brush near the scene and shot Patrolman Thomas in the back with a shotgun. Patrolman Thomas' vest stopped five pellets, and his belt stopped two. However, two pellets passed between his vest and his belt, one of which struck his spine and the other striking an artery, causing internal bleeding. Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and killed the man. Patrolman Thomas had served with the Eagle Lake Police Department for two years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Thomas gave the Eagle Lake Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eagle Lake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Thomas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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