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Thomas Joseph Gross, age 55, died Sept 12th peacefully in his sleep. Tom was born on November 11, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to Elmer and Frances Gross who preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Julia Jean Maddox and two granddaughters, Justine and Ariah. Tom served in the Army from 1969 to 1972. He was in the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Tom graduated with a Masters degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota. He lived in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs since 1980. He was employed by the Minnesota and Colorado Department of Labor for 30 years, as a Veterans Employment Specialist. A Memorial Mass will be said at Holy Family Catholic Church, 331 Main Street in Security at 9:00 a.m. Monday September 18th. Many thanks to all who offered their love, support and prayers during Tom's illness. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Maternity of Mary, Homes in Crisis, PO Box 5354, Colorado Springs, CO 80931.

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Published by The Gazette from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2006.

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Vicki Fraker

September 22, 2006

My deepest sympathy for Tom's daughter. I have known Tom for 21 years and he has been a great man. He is very smart and loving and will be missed very much.

Marikay Dupuis

September 18, 2006

Tom

Meeting and getting to know you at the vet center and the VFW was one of the best blessing, privaleges and honors I had gotten in many years.You are and were a "sharer and a carer" I will never forget your kindness, honesty, integrity, humor, goodness and friendship in our talks - in a world that is sadly lacking in most of the above. I wasn't able to talk and visit with you as much as I'd have liked to. You were a special and unique man. We have the loss and heaven has the gain. Thank you for your help, caring and friendship. You made a big difference in my life and that is a good legacy to leave behind. I am happy that you get to be at peace. You finally gained the VICTORY over all that life threw at you. I will miss you and hope you're in the receiving line when I get to eternity.

Your grateful friend

Marikay Dupuis

Virginia Medulla

September 17, 2006

My dear friend you are with my love and your best friend now and forever.

Kathee Cordova

September 17, 2006

Dear Tom,

You are resting in peace with your Father. The peace and solace you longed for is now yours. Rest in peace dear Tom.

Kathee Cordova

Lynnette Snyder

September 16, 2006

Tom,

I will miss you terribly!!



Lynnette Snyder

September 16, 2006

Tom, my dearest friend, you will be missed.



You spent your short life helping and caring for others, both in your job, as well as in your personal life. Now you can rest.



You have been my most valued, loyal, and loving friend.



Having our special bond that can never be broken, we shall meet again in Eternity.



With God's love and mine. Always, Iris

Al Cordova

September 15, 2006

I am glad to claim Tommy the L-T as one of my best friends ever. I shall never forget all the good times and the bad that I enjoyed sharing with him. You had to have known Tommy to understand. The only problem he ever had was that he said what others only dared to think. Tommy left the War but the War never left him. Rest in peace my friend and brother you are finally home. Another child of the 60's gone. God Bless You!

Jim Loscheider

September 15, 2006

Tom was my favorite cousin. I will never forget all of the fun we had as kids visiting Grandma and Grandpa's farm back in Minnesota. Playing tag in the cow yard in our Sunday best clothing. It never failed, one of us always slipped and fell! You will be missed.

Theresa Cordova

September 15, 2006

Tom:



I never met you, but heard a lot about you from my brother. He admired your uninhibited spirit. You always sounded like such an interesting character. God loves you.

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