April 03, 2024

I was lucky enough to serve with Tommy on the Lancaster City School Board. He was an amazing friend, leader, and collegiate. I will never forget him.  Terry Hatch

September 15, 2018

I recently found this memorial site for Tom.  Tom Hyson and I were members of the Pennsylvania State Police and partners on the first Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Strike Force for Narcotics and Corruption.  Tom was a true friend and the most fearless man I ever had the honor of qworking with.  I had the privilege and blessing of singing at Tom’s funeral.  He is truly missed.  Love you my brother. 
Edward  Ike Bowers                                                                                            PSP Retired

June 15, 2016

Tommy and I were “bunky buddies” in the Maries at Parris Island in 1962. He and I became great friends and spent all our liberty hours together when we were stationed at Camp LeJeune after boot camp. After LeJeune, we went our separate ways, but I always had fond memories of our friendship. In those days Jacksonville, NC was segregated, but that didn’t matter to Tommy and me – we went everywhere together and suffered the consequesnces together on many occasion. Recently, I kept thinking of our friendship and started to search for Tommy’s wherabouts. I’m sorry I didn’t start my search before this. Tommy was a great person and a great Marine and I’m not surprised that he did so much good. The world is a better place because of him. I will always keep Tommy in my prayers. Until we meet again Tommy, SEMPER FI
Jack Sullivan
1032 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI 02814
401-486-8985

October 09, 2015

Tom and I served in the U.S.Marine Corps together at Camp LeJeune, in Hawaii, and together in Vietnam.  We were discharged only weeks apart and he became a Pennsylvania State trooper and I became a Maryland State Trooper.  We knew each others family and visited often after the Marine Corps.  Tom was a once in a lifetime friend….he had a natural sense of right and wrong and believed in fairness for all. I found out that he passed from a return Christmas card from his wife…….I’m sorry this is late but ” Hey Tommy…..I’ll see ya in heaven one day soon ”      Joe Kelly
 

Dear Leslie, Greg and family,
The world is a much sadder place without Tom. He was always a joy. So many years and so many memories. I am sorry that I could not be at his service. Tom will be so missed. His legacy lives on forever.

Much love,
Ellen Wascou

My condolences to the family. 1st met Tommy in the 70’s – PSP Strike force.
Would see each other through the job on occasion during the 80’s.  Last time together at a banquet/dinner in early 90’s.  Semper Fi.
Rob Ackerman
PSP – retired

It’s a great pleasure to have met Tom in LA Fitness. I’m so sorry for your loss.
It’s hard to believe Tom is gone when I met him almost every day in the gym.

I pray Tom rests in peace and God bless his family and friends at this time of sorrow.

I’m George Kong

What a great human being. I worked with Tom while I was teaching in the Lancaster School District Alternative Program. He was such a big influence in the kids’ lives and we were all fortunate to know him,laugh with him,and enjoy his positive, caring ways. We were all lucky to know him. God bless his family and friends during this difficult time. Gloria Wiegand

To Leslie (Hyson Family),

We extend our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. Mr. Tom’s commitment, dedication and selfless sacrifice to the Lancaster Community has touched more lives than we can possible know. Please know that we are all the more grateful and a better people because we knew him. His works has spoken volumes for Him, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter in and take your rest". May you be comforted in the days ahead in knowing that we care and are praying for you. God bless you all.

In Christian Love,
Dean and Vanessa D. Preston  & Family

To Miss Carol and the entire Hyson family:
May god be with you in this difficult time. I have such fond memories of "tommy" as i called him when we worked together at the Boys and Girls club day camp. Many prayers are sent out to you and your family.

Yamie Gantz (Keith)

Please accept our deepest sympathy.  Tom set a great example for  us all.  His life was filled with giving and we all benefited from his vision and generosity.

Be blessed
Al and Lisa Taylor

To the Hyson Family. I’m sorry to read and hear the passing of your Husband and Father.  I first met Tom when I joined the Pa. State Police and worked with him in Schwenksville, Montgomery County in 1970.  I worked at that location for a year and got to know Tom very well.  Great guy and good Police Officer.  I’m am sure he will by truly missed by many.  Again I am truly sorry for your loss.

Don Fredericks, PSP Retired

My prayers and sympathy to Tom’s family, friends and the entire Lancaster community. In so many public and quiet ways Tom touched all our lives. The sadness of his passing is exceeded only by the beautiful memories he leaves behind. God bless you, Leslie and Carol…and all who shared Tom’s life as family and close friends. Billie Jo Herr

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Tommy will surely be missed, he was a great friend of my family, my prayers will be with you and your family.

Michael E. Robinson

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Tom was a great man and his community will miss him. I will miss his greeting to Ann and I on Thursdays when he would come into the Safety Coalition for his shift. I got to first meet Tom through Weed and Seed Program. I will remember him as a good man who was dedicated to his community and determined to make it better and it was better because of him.

Brenda Davis

My heart is broken knowing of Tommy’s passing.  He was one of the best in all that he did, family and friends.  I grieve with the entire family.

Angie

Tom will be sorely missed by all that knew him.  He was an exceptional man in so many ways. Always nonjudgmental, encouraging, gentle and positive.  Cherish the memories of the good times you had and the love you shared.  With deepest sympathy!  
Becky Powell and family

you will be so missed may God bless and keep your family

the stanley family

My thoughts and prayers are with Tom’s entire family. I remember Tom from when I worked in York in the seventies. Tom was a nice person that enjoyed conversation in a pleasant way. He will be remembered by all that knew him.

Bill Shovlin
PSP Retired

The best to Leslie and family.  I went through the PSP Academy with Tom and upon graduation we were transferred to Troop K, Philadelphia and eventually arrived at the Schenksville sub-station in Montgomery County. We had a lot of memories together that I will never forget.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Take Care and be strong.  Tom would have wanted
it that way.

A brother…..Carl Clemko

What can be said about Tom…he was such an amazing man hard working, caring, understanding & sooo loving. He loved my sister Nilsa sooo very much now they get to be together again in heaven two amazing angels God knows how to pick them he has the best by his side. To the Hyson family I am truly sorry for your loss he was an amazing man & he will be a great loss to our entire community I know our family will miss him dearly. He loved my sister so much & always treated he with so much love & respect for that alone we will be forever grateful Mrs Hyson you had a great husband & your children had an outstanding father may God give you ghe strength you need to get through this God bless the Pabon family