California Correctional Center (CCC) reported the passing of retired Correctional Officer Thomas Burroughs on March 30, 2018.
He began his CDCR career at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in July 1993. He started as a Correctional Officer at Centinela State Prison and transferred to Pleasant Valley State Prison in September 1993.
He accepted a position at Ben Lomond Conservation Camp in June 2009. He retired in December 2017.
To all of you in CDCR that have posted thoughts and kind words for our little brother Tommy Burroughs and future posts, thank you all! Tommy came from a wonderful loving big family. He loved his job and all he made friends with from within. Thank you all for your service. On behalf of the 3 out of 7 children remaining, Lance, John and myself, our Mom and Dad, God bless you all and watch over each of you and your families in your daily lives.
My sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Tommy.
God bless! May all who knew Tommy find solace in their memories.
Oh Tom. You are free from illness and troubles of the World. I still can’t believe all of this. But till we meet again fly free with the Angels above.
RIP Tommy. You will not be forgotten.
Can’t believe it!! I went to the academy with Tom and we opened up Centinela following that. Payers to his family and Friends. May you rest in peace Tom.
Tommy I will so miss you.
Rest in Peace Tommy, We worked hard and had some great laughs. You will truly be missed by those that knew you. My condolences and prayers to the Burroughs Family.
Aw, Uncle Bill, still having a hard time accepting this. Guess I just do not want to believe it. Miss you Uncle Tommy.
So much love,
Angela
My sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Tom.
God bless & RIP.
John Schick, CC-I/ CIM (Ret. ’07)
Tommy, it is so hard to believe you are on to your next journey. You are free from illness and pain, for that I am grateful. Thank you for the memories and laughter. The recent memories will always be a blessing for me. I will never forget you. I will carry you in my heart dear friend. I will see you again one day. Fly free and peacefully.
Goodbye Tommy. I love you and will miss you terribly. You were a fantastic little brother!