You will be sadly missed as a Coxswain and friend at Rutland Sailing Club. It always pleased us to see your bike outside the club's office because we knew we were in for an enjoyable day. Your talent, skill, patience and above all great sense of fun will be hugely missed.
Nick and Marianne Chadwick

My deepest thoughts go out to Phil's family, this is very sad news. I only knew Phil for very short time on a CC ice climbing trip to Norway last month. As a climbing partner I found Phil to be warm, generous, good humoured and an all round pleasure to be with. I feel sad our friendship was so cruelly cut short.

Rest in Peace

Jim

Dear Janet & family
We were so sad to hear the news,Tommo was a great guy, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
We knew Tommo when we became members of the Blue Knights England V111.
We enjoyed many ride out's,Buckingham Palace,Burns Night, B B Q's and the Law Ride.
R I P Tommo
R W P in Heaven 1
From
Anne & Mark
Canada.

Very shocking sad loss. A pleasure to work with and an honour to have shared your last shift.
Only knew you a short time but no question all good.
Condolences to Tommo’s family and friends.
Rest in Peace mate
Tony

Dear Janet and Family,

Let me start by saying that it has been an honour to have known Tommo, and that it's a shame to not have met him earlier. He was always up for a good laugh and dance.
So it is with great sadness that we have to say; "Tommo Ride with Pride, we'll meet again in Heaven 1"
And in this hour our thoughts go out to you, Janet and Family.

Madncik
Vice-President Blue Knights Belgium VI

Fil "Tommo" Tomaszewski.

A real friend who never failed to amaze you and make you laugh.

He did some absolutely stupid things and always bounced back joking about his latest climbing escapade / motor biking trip / sailing competition and boy could you hear him relate the tales. In your face but in your heart I think says it all.

I have so many memories of Fil and the Tommo family from when I lived in Long Clawson. We had some amazing times and were almost inseperable until I moved away and I realise now just how much I have missed him and will miss him in the future.

Love and cuddles to Jan, Zoe & Rosie. I know you'll need time but we will get together and laugh about all those times we spent together.

Fil deserves to be remembered and appreciated as he certainly was "one of a kind" and I am grateful that I knew him and was a friend.

All our Love. Ray, Tracey & Izzi Fitchett

Tommo,
When I was a 'wet nosed' probationer, you showed me the ropes. cant think of a better mentor, keen dedicated and 'surprisingly' patient. Much of what you taught me I remember to this day, and I remain forever grateful.
A excellent bobby and an unashamed family man.
You will be missed by all.

Pete Chotak

Tommo - I hadn't seen you in quite some time, and for that I am saddened. I am so sorry we didnt keep in touch as you used to make me howl with laughter... the world has lost a real cheeky chappy. Jan took a picture of me riding my bike whilst she was riding pillion with her hubby on the way to Buckingham Palace in 2006 I believe, and I cherish that photo and those memories. My deepest condolences, to Jan and their daughters. He was a really genuinely nice guy.
Emma Little.xx

Tommo

A dear friend

I will always remember what a dear friend you have been, your smiley face and your kind words when i needed a friend.

You will never be forgotten and you are missed so very much.

Emo

Janet, Zoe & Rosie
Our thoughts are with you.
Tomo will be sadly missed by so many - Bikers, sailors and not least climbers.
He made everyone he knew so welcome from whatever walk of life.
I will be remembering him every time I am in the hills and miss him so much- the pranks, someone fit & strong to carry a rope , and every so often to save my life. (I fall off almost as much as Phil did.)
'shiney side up'
Steve Cade
( Fell and Rock Climbing Club)

Our condolences to Janet, Zoe & Rosie.
Tommo, what can we say, you made everyone you ever met smile with your jokes & pranks. We will miss you calling in to us for a cuppa on your way to the tunnel.
RIP dear friend
Love from
Stuart & Tina
Blue Knights Eng II

You always had a smile or cheeky quip, a joke was never far from your lips.
Many years ago it was my pleasure to work with you as a shift member, Then as a Blue Knight to gawp at your amazing gun exhaust .... It was a pleasure. One in a million Tommo. R.I.P

Steve

Tommo, you were always straight down the line mate, your friendship was much appreciated starting when you were still a probationer at Uppingham Road 24 years ago! I well remember the comradeship built up among many of us from those days.
God bless mate, Chris Sedman

Tommo's death is a very sad loss to all who knew him. We have fond memories of him at England VI's Hallowe'en Charity Disco last year, when he came dressed as 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower', showing his brilliant sense of humour. He was always smiling and enjoyed life to the full. However, as a Suquamish Native American Chief from 1866 said, "There is no death, only a change of worlds". Graham Buxton, Chairman - UK and Ireland Blue Knights - and Jacqui.

Our deepest thoughts are with the family and friends of Tommo at this sad time. A true character that will be missed.

RWP

Jamie Spencer
President Blue Knights England 2

Phil,
It was a real pleasure to meet you, for the first time, at Blue Knights England VIII's Knights at Belvoir Castle back in 2007. I hadn't been a Blue Knight for very long, however, the welcome that Carol and I received from you, and all in your Chapter, as visitors from England VI was overwhelming.
Since then we have kept in touch via Face Book and attended every Burns Night at Leicestershire Police Force H.Q. You were always there with a smile, handshake and greeting for us, a true Ambassador of Blue Knights in every sense !!
England VIII has always been regarded by England VI as our Sister Chapter. We share many events together. Today, Carol and I mourn the loss of one of our Brothers who has left us to join the Blue Knights Chapter, Heaven I.
Rest In Peace Brother
Ride With Pride.
Chuck Norris.
Blue Knights England VI.

Our condolences to all Phils Family. A great character who will be missed.We rode back from Austria and Croatia with Phil in 2007. Fantastic company always laughing and joking. every event he attended he was always one of the stars.nothing can fill the hole in our lives that he has left. And that tailgunner exhaust!!!
May he ride with pride forever.
Tom Elliott
President Blue Knights England V

Tommo.

I knew for some years when I was in Central custody, you were a good man who always sat the best side of everybody.

You will be so missed, not only in the police family but in the community.

RIP

woody