I am writing this to you with a broken heart.  I wish that I could do something to change what has happened, but I know that I can't.  Nothing that I can say will make you feel any less pain...but that will not make me stop praying for all of you.  I, and this entire town, know what a good, loving and wonderful family you are.  Tom & Thena, you have done a marvelous job with your children.  They are intelligent & caring and beautiful.  And Tommy... he had a beautiful smile.  I was always happy to see him whenever he came around the house.  He was always polite & respectful.  I'm so grateful that Wayne was blessed to have him as a friend.  It was cute how Wayne always bragged about how smart Tommy was.  And, when it came to working, Wayne thought Tommy was the best partner he'd ever had.  Tonight when I pray, I'll will give Tommy a tight hug from my heart.  I know that he was a good son, brother, friend, student, athlete and Christian man.  With my deepest respect & heartfelt sorrow, your friend, Chris Piermatteo.

I will never forget the constant teasing and fun Tommy was to everyone around him.  His ability to joke and find humor was inspiring.  When he came home from the hospital,  Thena has two more kids than me!!  I had to get busy.  He was such a wonderful addition to the Gaulin family.  Time flies by and I did not see Tommy grow up.  Before I knew it, he was a teenager and full of adventure.  Now, he is gone.  I know there will always be a hole in your lives, but Tommy is in paradise with Mrs. Ables and Nana.  My thoughts will be with all of you as you face life without him.

Tommy was one of the greatest people to know and be around, even though we hardly talked in high school i remember all of the great times that we had together when we were little in elementary and middle school tommy was just one of those people that you will never forget and will always remember. He has a place in everyones heart at our house and will be missed but never forgotten and will live on in our hearts and our minds. Just always remember that i will always be loved. If you ever need anything just give us a call and we will be glad to help no matter what the hinkle family.

I wish that there was something that I could possibly say to take the pain away,that many of us have been left with over Tommy's death.To Tom,Thena,and the family I just want you to know that you  guys are truely amazing people that didn't deserve this.I just hope that You know that I will ALWAYS be here for you guys.Tommy talked about you guys all the time,and he knew that he was blessed with the loving family that he had.I just want everyone to know how special Tommy was.He had a smile that lit up every room he walked into,everyone that met Tommy couldn't help but to fall for his great personality that put a smile one everyones face.For me,I've never met anyone like him,he was TRUELY special.He had a way about him that just made me smile.He treated me like nobody has ever treated me before,like a princess.He was the perfect gentlemen.I Know that I'm going to miss him so...much.To all his friends....Thankyou for always being there for Tommy,he loved you guys.I believe that Tommy left a piece of himself with all of us.I truely hope that Tommy touched others in the wat that he touched me,and now all I can do is hope that he will be in all of our prayers.I LOVE YOU TOMMY!!!!!!!

It was a pleasure to have known you, Tom, since you entered Hernando High. You surely will be missed. May you enjoy a heavenly peace!                                     M. Ramirez

Dear Gaulin family,Although I never had the privilege of knowing Tommy, I am grieving with you just the same. Tom and Tony, you are magnificiant people, and Tommy was lucky to have you for family. No one deserves  to go through what is happening to your family now, but with the strong ties that bind you and your never ending love for each other, God will see you through. Please be strong for one another, and God Bless You.

Dear Gaulin family,     My thoughts and prayers are with you.  May your memories be sweet and help you through this difficult time.  May God bless you and give you peace.

Mr. & Mrs. Gaulin & family, thank you for the beautiful celebration of Tommy's life. It was very obvious through the pictures & tributes that Tommy had a very rich family life.  God blessed Tommy with parents that had conviction and courage to love unconditionally and most importantly, to show tough love.  Tommy's eternal life has just begun and this is truly a celebration, because of your prayers, convictions, & training Tommy is with Jesus- he's just waiting for everyone else.  Thank you Mrs. Gaulin for the courage to speak truth to our children concerning choices- God will truly bless you for giving Him the glory at such a difficult time for you, how loving and unselfish of you to think of others, during this time.  God bless your family.  Love & Prayers, The Bishop FamilyBrittany really misses Tommy a lot.

The light of a star continues to reach us long after the star itself is gone. Tommy's light and love will continue to shine in our hearts forever.The risk a person takes to open there heart and love someone, is that your heart can be broken. All our hearts are broken. There is only one thing that could be worse... that would be to never have known Tommy.Uncle Billy and Aunt GabriellePS. To Tom: Yes, he can hear you.Love your friend forever Billy

Tommy was just like a brother to me.  I have known the Gaulins my entire life and each of you play such a big role in my life.  I gained another family when I met you all, and I love you as if you were my own.  You all have helped me so much during the tough times in my  life and I hope that I can do the same for you now.  Tommy means the world to me and I love him very much as I do all of you.  I feel so blessed to have met Tommy in the way that I did.  I got to see him grow up into the greatest person that I know.  Tommy was the most unselfish, and loving person.  Like many people have already said he could put a smile on your face in a second and I am really going to miss that.  Tommy showed me so much love in the time we had together and I am just so lucky to have had that.  Muv, Daird, Tony, Terah, and Trent, you are all considered a part of my family and always have been, please don't hesitate to come to me if you ever need anything.  I told Tommy this many times when he started high school, and he was never too shy to come to me, I hope you wont be either if you ever need anything.  I love you all so much, and will miss our little Boey from the bottom of my heart.

IT IS AMAZING TO READ THESE OTHER TRIBUTES AND WITHOUT EVER MEETING TOMMY TO FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE KNOWN HIM YOUR WHOLE LIFE.MY FAMILY'S THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.MY HEART IS DEEPLY SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS.TOM AND TONY YOU ARE SOME OF THE GREATEST GUYS I HAVE EVER MET OR HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.THE BIBLE SAYS THAT LIFE IS BUT A VAPOR

Tommy, I held you once when you were a baby. I was only 16 at the time. We've never seen each other since then, but  I've been looking at your pictures here on the internet. Wow, do you ever look like your dad. I'll bet he's really missing you like crazy. Do they have E-mail in Heaven? Wouldn't that be nice if you could just message him once in a while to tell him Hey

To Thena,Tom & family,Although I never had a chance to meet Tommy, after attending his memorial service, I feel that I know him very well.  Your tribute to the celebration of his life was so very touching and I know that everyone left that church knowing what really is important in life.  The courage and love that you and all of your family showed in this most difficult of times came shining through.  Your love for each other will help pull you through this tragedy.I drive by his memorial on Powell Road everyday and will forever be reminded of the preciousness of life and love.God Bless you and your Family,Jan Jones

Dear Tom, Thena, Tony, Terah, & Trent:Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.  Our hearts ache for the loss of Tommy in your lives.  He was truly a special, full-of-life guy.  David & Mark will miss Tommy's fishing expertise!  You WILL see him again one day.  Tommy was blessed to have such a wonderful caring, loving, supportive family.  You both are great parents, and Tommy knew that.  He loved all of you here on earth, and I feel confident that he's looking down from heaven, feeling your love, and awaiting the day you will all be together again.  Please know that we are here for you, and Tommy will never be forgotten.

may the angels in heaven surround you with their love, and make your passage home a smooth one

To the Gaulin Family, My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.  Tommy was such a special young man that I had the honor and privilege of teaching my second year at Moton. Tommy would light up the classroom everyday with his smile and his outgoing personality. He had a way of making everyone feel good about themselves.  He was truly a gift from above.  Your family's strength and love has always been an inspiration to me.  I will always keep you in my heart and prayer.  I truly feel it was a blessing to have two of your sons (Tommy and Trent) and your support the years that I had them.  The memorial service yesterday was so moving especially the letter that Thena wrote to Tommy. I just hope and pray that maybe one young life will be touched by your words of how a parent really feels and worries.  May God watch over you and your family during this time and provide you the strength, love, and determination that you may need.  In closing, please know that so many people loved Tommy and he was truly a blessing and gift from above.  We love you!!

Boo darlin, we miss you so much.  Your memorial was yesterday and it was just so wonderful, you are loved so very much. Last night after everyone pretty much left the house, the boys were horsing around in the living room, talking about you and 4-wheeling.  Jeff, Chris, Marty, Trent and Thomas ... they were telling stories of you and they were laughing and it brought such comfort to your mom and dad, all of us.  At one point your picture fell off the wall, silence consumed the room for a brief minute and your mom smiled and said it was you playing with them, we all smile. Before I left a green frog hopped in the dining room and I screehed, my normal fear of those darn things subsided.  I don't know if it was your way of saying that they aren't all that icky ... I just thought it was ... well..  signs are often seen clearer when are hearts are so open.

Tommy was an amazing person.Everyone loved his personality and he will be truly missed.He had a great smile that just lit up the room and he could make you laugh so easily.My family has known Tommy for a very long time and we all love him and always will.When we all found out about Tommy it was a big shock for us.Why did this have to happen to such an amazing person and such an amazing family.Tommy was a very polite person.Tommy will never be forgotten and he will always be in our hearts.

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Thomas Jacob Gaulin

Falleció en 25 JUNIO, 2004

Merritt Funeral Home

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