Tobin Craig Thomas - Eagle Lake, TX
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jhuoni
N 29° 35.318 W 096° 20.042
14R E 758228 N 3276171
Tobin Craig Thomas was killed in the line of duty on June 18, 1998.
Waymark Code: WMWC9C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2017
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In honor of
Tobin Craig Thomas
who gave his life
in the line of duty on
June 18, 1998. His sacrifice
will never be
forgotten by
those he chose to protect.
Dedicated
June 18, 1999
by his fellow
Police Officers,
EMS Unit #803
and the citizens of
Eagle Lake.
End of Watch: June 18, 1998
Patrolman Tobin Thomas was shot and killed as he was investigating the scene of a murder.
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. He is survived by his wife and child.
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