Memorial Service For Fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr.

Jack Hale, Deeandra Michel, Richard Groves,

A memorial service in honor for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. was held Monday morning, May 6th at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. Weeks was a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Marshals Service who was killed in the line of duty on April 29 while trying to serve a warrant to a felon. Law enforcement officials, U.S. Attorney General, Merrick Garland, fellow U.S. Marshal deputies, and Tommy’s widow, Kelly Weeks, all spoke at the service.

📍Memorial highlights:

SDUSM Graham: We are here to honor the life of Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Michael Weeks Jr., who we called, “Tommy.”

Widow of Deputy U.S. Marshal Weeks: My heart and prayers go out to the other families who lost their loved ones.

U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald Davis: On April 29th, we suffered one of the greatest losses in the history of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Williams: Your courage amazes me. Your commitment to your family, friends, and colleagues is second to none. You showed that to us everyday.

U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald Davis: To Tommy’s father, Thomas, thank you for raising such an incredible man. To Tommy wife’s, Kelly, you have inspired all of us.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Williams: You couldn’t ask for a better partner. He was always there by your side when you needed him.

Kelly Weeks: To my husband, I will love you forever, my very sweet man.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland: He knew how important his job was and he never gave anything less than 110%. Tommy would give the shirt off his back to anyone.

USMS Supervisory Deputy Joe Graham: We run to danger, not away from it.

USMS Supervisory Deputy Joe Graham: We will never forget the outpouring love and support from our greater Charlotte community, the state of North Carolina, and the country.

Widow of Deputy U.S. Marshal Weeks: Tommy’s mission in life was to make this world a better place. I need this country to come together. Thank an officer every single day. Encourage our children to show police officers the proper respect and support them.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland: Tommy was the kind of hockey player you always wanted on your side and the kind of player the judges always wanted on their side.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland: After I called Deputy U.S. Marshal Weeks’ wife, Kelly, last week, she asked what she could do to help the Marshal’s office. The call was to lift her spirits but it ended in you lifting mine.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland: While this community will never be the same from the brave officers we lost on April 29th. It will always be safe because of them. There is no greater legacy than that.

U.S. Marshals Service Director Davis: To Deputy Weeks, your duty is now over. Your legacy is now embedded into the United States Marshals Service. They will know your name, your story, and will embrace you forever. Now, it’s time for you to rest in peace. We’ve got it from here.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Ryan King: Tommy was a leader, a warrior, a hero to many, an inspiration, and a mentor to many. He was legit. One of one. He has left so many memories to so many he has touched. He loved his job, he loved his country, he loved his family.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Williams: Tommy may be in peace but his spirit will not rest. When dark times come, and they will, he will be the light in the tunnel. When we are tired, beat, wore out, TW will be the beat to keep us going.

Widow of Deputy U.S. Marshal Weeks: He was a loving father. He was a hero to me and my family. He loved my parents and my family like his own. I woke up every single day to a man telling me he loved me, that I’m the most beautiful woman. He made me feel invincible.

SDUSM Graham: Beyond the darkness there is light, beyond the sorrow there is peace.