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Airman Thomas Christopher Land Resident of Antioch Airman Thomas Christopher Land, loving son of Rodney and Mandy Land, was born on April 22, 1990, and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Thomas was born in Walnut Creek, California and raised in Antioch, California. He graduated from Calaveras High School, class of 2008. He was a volunteer firefighter for Jenny Lind fire department in Calaveras County from 2008 to 2010. Thomas answered his Nation's call and joined the Air Force in March 2010. Thomas was selected to serve as a Security Forces member and was assigned to Travis Air Force Base in October 2010. Thomas deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn where he spent six months in Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. He is survived by his ever loving family. He will be remembered by his fellow Security Forces brethren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012, 1:00pm, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. Remembrance celebration will be held following the memorial services at Travis Air Force Base. Condolences and cards can be sent to: 4228 Penn Mine Rd. [ Box 73 ] Campo Seco, CA, 95226. Donations in Thomas' name can be made to Jenny Lind's FD MDMA Fill the Boot Campaign or The Wounded Warrior Project. The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power to tell just when the hand will stop. The present is the only time we own. Place no faith in tomorrow for the clock may then be still.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jun. 14, 2012.

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October 26, 2012

Rest In Peace with your loving family, my fellow brother. The conflict is over.
Jim G.
HM1/FMF/RET

sarah johnson-USN

June 28, 2012

You were one of my best friends. I love you, and I salute you.

Henryk Zaleski US Navy-Ret

June 17, 2012

Rest in peace Thomas covered by a blanket of honor provided by the grateful people of the nation you loved, served and gave your all.

Feightner n Arm Family

June 16, 2012

I want to Thank you for your Service of the USA ,may you be with all our other Fallen Soldietrs in Arms ,may our Lord comfort all of your Family and Loved ones .RIP AND GOD BLESS

June 16, 2012

God bless you Thomas. ....

Ron Dombkowski

June 15, 2012

Thank You for your service to our great country. May God Bless You, Your Family and the U.S. Air Force.

Bergs

June 15, 2012

Rest in Peace Thomas. We will miss your beautiful smile.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

June 15, 2012

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Thomas Christopher Land our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Thomas. And to Thomas it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operation Enduring Freedom while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Thomas, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Thomas' family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Jamie West

June 15, 2012

Thomas you were an incredible young man who was taken from this Earth way too soon. Land family- you are in my thoughts every day.

Elizabeth Christensen

June 15, 2012

You graduated 2 years above me, I always looked up to you, and always will. Thank you. Good Bless you and your family.

Reynolds Family

June 15, 2012

Thomas, Thank you for touching our families lives, we will forever remember the time you spent with us. Your ability to be the favorite among the guys with your simple charm, your incredible strong since of timing, & that smile of yours made it close to impossible for anyone to compete with. You left way to soon, the best was still to come, we will miss you! Thank you for keeping Rhyan safe.

kai

June 15, 2012

I love u so much

Nannette rose

June 15, 2012

rest in peace thomas you will always be remembered and loved. And never forgotten .

Margaret Whiting

June 15, 2012

Long before we're ready, we sadly say goodbye. But there are those in a far more beautiful place who are saying, "Welcome home."

Tammy Sizemore

June 15, 2012

You will be greatly missed by all the people you touched with your handsome smile and charming good looks...may you rest in peace!

Richard Baltzley

June 15, 2012

Love you brother. You touched many lives. May you rest in peace and watch over your loved ones

Darlene Campbell(Burnett)

June 14, 2012

Lil' Rod & Mandy & your other two children. You are in my prayers. Bless your hearts. And bless Thomas' heart.

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