He was polite, but he refused to be interviewed. As Monday handed the flag off to Dodgers pitcher Doug Rau, Tommy Lasorda raced over from the third-base coach's box and screamed curses at the would-be flag-burners. Herald-Examiner staffers typically shot from the Dodger Stadium press box, where they kept a large lens preset to cover the entire diamond. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? this is my second note. Im not sure what hes doing out there . The boy was his 11-year-old son, whose name has never been revealed because he was a juvenile. The boy was his 11-year-old son, whose name has never been revealed because he was a juvenile. There is no photo or video of Errol Thomas.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Afterwards, no journalist bothered to interview Thomas. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. "Mom and Dad had to go get her several times and put her somewhere. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, GREAT NEWS! It was the bottom of the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. Keep it Clean. Rick Monday prided himself on being a throwback. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Even his most famous photograph lost its luster with the surprise discovery of color video footage of the flag rescue, shot by a spectator from the stands. Try again later. He is now 70, and he and his carefully calibrated baritone have been part of the Dodgers' broadcast team for more than two decades. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens. The outfield wall and disbelieving fans frame it as a backdrop. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 10, 1935 - I am so sad to hear of the passing of my wonderful orthodontist and all around good guy Dr. Bill Thomas. We are not able to have food in the funeral home at this time. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I'm not sure what I was thinking, except I was angry and I started to run after them, Monday told MLB News in 2016 on the 40th Anniversary of the play. Roark kept copies of his published and freelance work that filled dozens of scrapbooks. Be Proactive. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Shirley F. Spory who died September 14, 2012, son James Thomas, sisters Margaret Block, and Evelyn Miller, Son-in-law Thomas, and daughter-in-law . Hes been offered up to a million dollars for that flag but declines, all offers. who entered into rest on Sunday 4th September, 2022. at the age of 80. In May, when the Dodgers visited Chicago, general manager Al Campanis presented him with the now-famous flag. My thoughts and prayers go out to His family and loved ones and may the Lord give you comfort in the days ahead. You were loved by everyone that had the pleasure to know you. I was stunned. He attended local schools and had been employed In New York for the last five years Surviving are one son William Errol Thomas Jr of the U S Marine Corps and one daughter Eugenia Thomas of Gardiner his mother Mrs Theresa Sockalexts of Old Town: one brother John Thomas of Boise Idaho two sisters Mrs James Sanborn of Her-mon and Mrs Edwin Mitchell of Old Town also several nieces and nephews Remains are expected to arrive in Old Town some time Saturday forenoon at the Baillargeon Funeral Home 109 Middle Street Committal services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Tribal Cemetery on the Indian Reservation Burial will be in the family lot, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "Jim showed me how you could take your press pass to a window at Dodger Stadium and the bartender would give you two drinks.". From the Dugout: Respecting the flag enough to save it. Jose Canseco would grab for the flag and miss. The man who took that photo, another hero type named James Roark, former photo editor of the defunct Los Angeles Herald Examiner, died last fall after being beaten by four teenagers on the streets of Portland, Ore. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Sorry! Threats of harming another He lost his job, and the image he'd constructed for himself as a self-made success. He had heard stories of his father and the Army. The leap year changed that to 366. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You will be missed so much, and it is so hard for us but you are in a better place now. . Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Dr., Sumter, SC 29150 or to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pinewood Dr., #2, Sumter, SC 29154. Thursday 1/12, 11:00 am. Burial Date September 26, 2022. He was always so kind to all of us and we look forward to his yearly patient parties. I stood there and got chills.. He took a correspondence course from the Famous Photographer's School in Connecticut, whose faculty included Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Bert Stern, and dutifully studied their instruction manuals. "He came in crowing, 'Hey, I got this great photo,'" Michael Haering said. Try again later. Im not sure what hes doing out there . He'd be about 56 now. They remain a frustratingly nebulous voidthey can be whatever sort of villain an observer wants them to be. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. He appeared in two All-Star Games and was part of the Dodgers World Series Championship in 1981. The count was 1-0 with Dodgers second baseman Ted Sizemore, at bat. He was dedicated to the rule of Law and a respected colleague and friend to many. Two sons followed, along with a pair of Rottweilers named Cain and Abel. Thank you for your interest in the history we all share. Errol Kevence Superville, MD. . We will all miss Dr. Thomas. Then he realized he would not have to save this flag alone. He was pre-deceased by his brother: Keith, G.V. two of them . Thomas, William 04/05/1961 ~ 12/18/2014 SAN DIEGO -- Dr. William "Bill" Thomas, DDS, MS, a loving father, son and brother, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014, in Poway, California. While never quite a star, Monday was a vital cog on the Dodgers' pennant-winning teams in 1977 and '78 and secured his place in franchise history in 1981 when, as a veteran reserve, he hit a ninth-inning home run that downed the Montreal Expos in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. You'll be missed by many. William married Josephine Antoinette Errol (born De Morton) on month day 1921, at age 38 at marriage place. Greenville, SC 29601. I make every effort to get my facts straight, but I'm as good at being wrong, as anyone else. Poor kid. Errol worked for the Dearborn Heights Fire Department for more than 34 years. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Miss Teenage Illinois planted a demure kiss on his cheek. Visitation Monday 3-7pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. God Bless Dr. Thomas for always being there and being such a great inspiration to others. The scoreboard read: "Rick MondayYou Made a Great Play. It looks like theyre going to burn the flag, Dodgers announcer Vin Scully told the radio audience. Monday was invited to a couple of parades. person will not be tolerated. If you know of an upcoming event for William Errol Veno, please add one. Having heart trouble?. Rest in peace, Bill and watch over us. It was the bottom of the 4th and announcer Vin Scully, doing the play-by-play: Wait a minute, theres an animal loose . Describing the scene, Monday said He got down on his knees, and I could tell he wasnt throwing holy water on it. Those who knew Jim Roark best weren't surprised that he got the photograph of the flag rescue. Thanks for your help! He is the author of five books, including a collection of his columns entitled, Plaschke: Good Sports, Spoil Sports, Foul Ball and Oddballs. Plaschke is also a panelist on the popular ESPN daily talk show, Around the Horn. For his community service, he has been named Man of the Year by the Los Angeles Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and has received a Pursuit of Justice Award from the California Womens Law Center. He now keeps it in a secure place because, he told me, an extremist group has tried to destroy it. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. It was clear they had lighter fluid and matches. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Kind and sensitive and giving. WILLIAM E THOMAS OLD TOWN April ll-Willlam Thomas 44 native of Old Town died unexpectedly In New York City Tuesday. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. I do this because I want to. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. We will never forget you. Roark and Monday posed together wearing enormous grins. Funeral Home Services for W. Monday, who was a Marine reservist, raced towards the two demonstrators and snatched the flag from them. You can view other examples of Jim Roark's work via the Library's Photo Collection website. "I thought he might have a knife or a gun," Cubs leftfielder Jose Cardenas said. Image courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library. For a piece of cloth.. October 18, 2014 and parents former Commissioner of Police, Marcus Thomas and Mrs. Louise Thomas (St. Vincent), Left to mourn are: I would tell him, If you want people to respect you, you have to respect them, he said. But the story lives, because of something that does not die. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Burial will be held at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. A match was struck. Roark stationed himself in the photo well located by the first-base dugout. Please reset your password. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This was so sudden and so sad. "I did not want them to be able to desecrate an American flag that some of my buddies lost their lives for, representing the rights and freedoms that you and I enjoy.". No journalist bothered to investigate his wife's plight. Editor's Note: After the Herald-Examiner closed, the Hearst Corp. donated the paper's photo archives to the Los Angeles Public Library. Reeling from the damage of Watergate and the humiliations and losses of the Vietnam War, seized by an economic crisis resulting from an oil embargo, Americans were confronting what the author Louis Masur described as "fundamental questions about patriotism and the vitality of the nation." I am so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Lighter fluid fumes wafted into the air. "Jim did a lot of freelance work and we met a lot of different people," Catharina said. "I just didn't feel like having a closeup of a ballplayer maybe getting his head blown off, not with all those kids watching," he said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church, Church Street, St. Georges on Monday 26th September, 2022 at 9:30am 1:00 PM. Hed be about 56 now. His enthusiasm for dentistry was contagious. His Lordship Justice Errol Leroy Thomas of St. Vincent who resided at Fort Jeudy, St. George The animals were an unemployed 37-year-old man from Eldon, Mo., named William Errol Thomas and his alleged son. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. May he be forevermore at peace. His father was a drinker and a gambler, and early on Jim knew that he wanted to leave family strife behind. "He was not a pleasant guy, with an ego as big as the Ritz. Write your message of sympathy today. He was a good friend of 20 years. "Jim's been dead 21 years. Daily Herald is suburban Chicago's largest daily newspaper. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Nine days later, Dodgers General Manager Al Campanis presented Monday with that same flag, during a pregame ceremony at Wrigley Field. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He saw William Errol Thomas light a match. Forty years ago, a man and a child tried to burn a flag on the field at Dodger Stadium, and were thwarted by an ex-Marine outfielder. I wonder how he turned out. Rest in peace Bill! With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Errol Thomas (Crescent City, California), born in Malad City, Idaho, who passed away on October 18, 2014 at the age of 79. Terms of Use | Privacy. He died of head injuries in the hospital the next day at the age of 49. I always enjoyed my appointments with him and we had great discussions about veterinary dentistry. . ", Roark's adopted persona as an Olympian figure could not mask his serious drinking habit. . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There is a problem with your email/password. He handed it to one of his teammates as the two demonstrators raced back into the stands. I just can't believe he is gone from this earth. Letters every week, Monday said. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, Visitation went to Uni & USD with Bill - always a smile and a positive word thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. With great sorrow and sadness, the family of William Errol Waugh (Bill) announce his sudden and unexpected passing on January 19th, 2021 at The North Bay Regional Health Centre. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. WGN, the Chicago-based network that broadcast the game, had followed station protocol and did not show the interruption. However, I did learn that Bill Thomas' wife died from natural causes in 2012. He was the son of Elmer Marion Lewis and Mabel Mae Morrison Lewis. A memorial service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, Church Street, St. George's. on Monday 26th September, 2022 at 9:30am. As for his motive, the Los Angeles Police Department said it had something to do with what he claimed was his wifes imprisonment against her will in a Missouri mental institution. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia (nee Lyons); loving father to Ciara (Trickett) & John and the late Sarah (McComb) (2021) & Christopher (1984). La Paz County Elections Director Bob Bartelsmeyer has a new position in an organiz, The Parker Broncs will be sending four wrestlers to the state Div. A widowed history geek and sometimes curmudgeon, who still likes to learn new things. They married in 1979 and moved into a home with a swimming pool in the San Fernando Valley, where Jim showed off his cooking skills. Thank you for always just being there.May God bless that big heart of yours with all that is good and may He pour out His Divine Mercy on you and your family and on us all everywhere???? Afterwards, he moved out to California. I have known Bill for the past twenty years, and just recently had the good fortune to meet his dear mother. I will miss my orthodontist Dr. William Thomas. If youre going to burn the flag, he said, dont do it around me. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Robert called himself John Galt, after the protagonist from Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, while Jim swapped his last name for that of Howard Roark, the central figure in Rand's The Fountainhead. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Search above to list available cemeteries. It would then bounce off his head and over the left-field fence. Monday came out to bat in the top of the 5th and got a standing ovation from Dodger fans, while the message board flashed RICK MONDAY YOU MADE A GREAT PLAY. It lost him his family and his career. Make a life-giving gesture. He wad a valuable member of Poway and is going to be missed sorely here in Poway by the people who have known him. ). We won't share it with anyone else. Thomas was convicted of trespassing, and ordered to pay a $60 fine or spend three days in jail. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. William Henry John (Sommerfield) Errol was born on month day 1882, at birth place. But Monday soon learned that his story was about something that does not die. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. The elder Thomas pleaded guilty to trespassing and was sentenced to three days in jail and one year on probation. The man had no use for flag burners. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Column: 15 minutes of fame flies by. Obituary Mary H. Thomas, 90, widow of Samuel Davis Thomas, Sr., died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her home. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was unemployed and didn't have anything better to do, so he took the time. As the cheering died, everybody in the stands started singing God Bless America, Monday recalled. Errol was survived by his daughters, his sister Barbara (William) Cary, and his nieces, Susan and Jennifer. When I asked Monday whether the flag rescue and its aftermath have ever been burdensome, he demurred. With so many protests in professional sports involving the American flag and the National Anthem, it might worth remembering an occasion where a professional athlete broke up a demonstration involving burning the American flag. She retired from Lee, Erter, Wilson, and Holler Law Firm. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. There was a problem getting your location. Born October 5, 1932, in New Zion, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Dillworth Hardy and the late Margaret Maggie Elizabeth Coker Hardy. Neither returned subsequent phone messages and letters. Still, the picture and the publicity boosted Roark's career. He is a board member of Citizens Flag Alliance, which has lobbied for a Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the flag. The comment section below a recent re-telling of the story on the website ConservativeVideos.com described them as "two scumbags," "possibly illegal aliens," "Muslims," and "war protesters." He was 53 years old. The photo, and its strange and disquieting power, endures. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. . He was Orthodontist to both my children and went out of his way to make their smile the very best possible. . Born in San Diego, California, on April 5, 1961, to Susan A. Donald and William W. Thomas, Sr., Bill is survived by his precious, loving son Jonathan, his always-supportive, ever-loving mother Susan, his brother Jeffrey and his sister Tamara. Try again later. Roark set out to join the sports department as a photojournalist. 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