Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Copyright 2009 - 23 Santeiu Funeral Home. Worse yet, if it happened today and Rick Monday tried to stop it, Monday would be arrested for infringing on the rights of others. Create a password that only you will remember. I was stunned. 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. You can view other examples of Jim Roark's work via the Library's Photo Collection website. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Visitation 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. It was a great day for a ball game. In recent years, usually around the anniversary of the incident, journalists have tried to contact William Errol Thomas and his son without success. Errol passed away on May 28, 2021. While others stood and watched, Monday ran. William Errol Thomas was fined $60 for trespassing. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. There was a problem getting your location. He was 53 years old. Siblings: Marva, Gloria, Stanley; and Bert Thomas in Canada But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever." Try again later. Failed to report flower. The next year, on Flag Day, fans attending the game at Dodger Stadium were given a commemorative poster bearing the photo. The older man was identified as both William Errol Thomas and William Errol Morris. Born October 5, 1932, in New Zion, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Dillworth Hardy. 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. She was one of several family members to attend Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and was 21 when she married Bill Thomas. Rick Monday prided himself on being a throwback. Find Obituaries. It's a tragedy that he had to drink. He handed the flag to Dodger pitcher Doug Rau. Recommend Mary's obituary to your friends. I just found out today about Bill's passing. He posted career bests in home runs (32), runs (107), and RBIs (77). Best regards to his family and wonderful staff. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? . We look forward to the day when we will see him again. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I make every effort to get my facts straight, but I'm as good at being wrong, as anyone else. In May, when the Dodgers visited Chicago, general manager Al Campanis presented him with the now-famous flag. Bartelsmeyer named to board of government officials association, Broncs sending four wrestlers to state tournament, Borrelli bill would ban most electronic ballot tabulating machines, Hospital celebrates 50th anniversary with Chamber Mixer, Unexpected revenues put county ahead of budget. Late on the evening of October 15, 1995, Roark left his gig as a night cook at Poor Richard's restaurant in Portland. Try again later. He was preceded in death by his parents. William R. Thomas. A match was struck. Write your message of sympathy today. WILLIAMS, Errol Valentine Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018 at the age of 90. William Errol Thomas was fined $60 for trespassing. He described the incident in 2016 to VICE Sports. October 18, 2014 . Rick Monday requested the flag after the game but it had to be held, pending police investigation. I was Really suprised and upset today when I called to see about an appointment for my youngest daughter and found out Dr thomas had passed ..He put braces on my oldest daughter .My Oldest Daughter still has the retainers he put in ..Wont be able to forget him nor would I want to.And he was a nice guy and loved his job ..He will definitely be missed ..See you on the other side . Sorry! Ive been to too many veterans hospitals and seen too many broken bodies of guys who tried to protect it. Rick Monday. It was the bottom of the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. The couple eventually divorced. GREAT NEWS! When he was accepted, he sold the home in Southern California, cashed in his retirement account, and left journalism behind. I didn't want any of them saying, Marine, why did you stand by and watch those guys burn that American flag?, Mondays efforts were appreciated by fans everywhere. The photo, and its strange and disquieting power, endures. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Our family is saddened by the passing of Dr. Thomas. His son, whose name was not divulged because of his age, was held in juvenile hall. H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel. Several sources mentioned that he was a Native American. Moments like the one in which the Thomases took the field, attempting to send whatever message they were trying to send, were startling, but also startlingly commonplace. Because everybody knew him.". 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. Saddened by the news of your passing. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. two of them . He appeared in two All-Star Games and was part of the Dodgers World Series Championship in 1981. "Tell me a fact, and I'll learn. Im not sure what hes doing out there . They had 2 children: Anthony de Morton Errol and one other child. My sincere condolences to his family. I dont care if I am corny.. He used Tri-X, the black-and-white film of choice, with a Nikon f2 camera and a 300mm f/4.5 lens. He saw William Errol Thomas light a match. The arrested were later identified as 37-year old William Errol Thomas and his eleven year old son. He served six months in Vietnam on temporary duty assignment, and purchased his first camera while stationed there. Her siblings don't recall what occasioned Bill Thomas to react as he did in 1976, or whether it was related to his wife's institutionalization. With no TV coverage, Roark boasted that he was the only one to capture the incident. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He died of head injuries in the hospital the next day at the age of 49. Rick Monday remembers arriving at Dodger Stadium, opening a letter, reading the words of a Vietnam veteran thanking him for saving the American flag from burning on April 25, 1976. He learned to play the game correctly under the tutelage of Ruben Navarro, his coach at Santa Monica High School, and came of age around the time the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, in 1958. Thank you for your interest in the history we all share. A Celebration of Bill's Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on January 17th at Cathedral Catholic High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego in the Chapel with the Reverend Patrick A. Foley presiding. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In April 1976, the Chicago Cubs' Rick Monday snatched an American flag away from protesters who were trying to burn it during a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Director Arne Harris later said he was worried the pair rushing the field were carrying a bomb. Daily Herald provides a local perspective with local content such as the northwest suburbs most comprehensive news on the web. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Funeral Service It was "Francis Scott Key, Betsy Ross, Verdun and Iwo Jimaall wrapped up on one fleeting instant of patriotism," raved the Sporting News, noting that Monday resembled "Paul Revere at full gallop." Column: 15 minutes of fame flies by. An amazing man has left this earth too soonmy condolences. Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021 You can see the whole episode at the link below. "Jim's been dead 21 years. He had difficulty finding steady work. There are no events at this time. I'm not a "Historian". Would you like to offer William Errol Venos loved ones a condolence message? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Under Herald-Examiner editor Jim Bellows, he was promoted to photo editor. May he rest in peace and have new hopes in the future for eternal life. He played 19 seasons in the big leagues. Brother-In-Law: Theodore . But he didn't, I presume because of his alcoholism. "It's a sorrow," former colleague Michael Haering said. Poor kid. One of the would-be flag immolators hurled a can of lighter fluid at Monday, but he was beyond its range. It happened on April 25, 1976 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Hes been offered up to a million dollars for that flag but declines, all offers. I just read the news today and am in shock. We'd love to hear eyewitness His father was a drinker and a gambler, and early on Jim knew that he wanted to leave family strife behind. His Lordship Justice Errol Leroy Thomas of St. Vincent who resided at Fort Jeudy, St. George I just can't believe he is gone from this earth. One asked: "Were the names of the two perps Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dorn?". Mackson himself shot a three-photo sequence from the press box that was published in the Santa Monica Evening Outlook newspaper, and a UPI staffer also snapped several images, one of which appeared in The Sporting News. Be Truthful. On that April day at Dodger Stadium, Monday got something rare for a visiting ballplayer in any ballpark: a standing ovation. I graduated from USD with him and he was just an all around good guy. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I would tell him, If you want people to respect you, you have to respect them, he said. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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). this is my second note. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Errol Thomas to pay them a last tribute. Please reset your password. Obituary Mary H. Thomas, 90, widow of Samuel Davis Thomas, Sr., died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her home. He studied business and accounting at UNC Chapel Hill and . person will not be tolerated. He went to Arizona State to play under Bobby Winkles and, along with fellow future big leaguer Sal Bando, led the Suns Devils to their first College World Series title. That Sunday was an away game for the Chicago Cubs, an afternoon matinee with a 1:00 start time at Los Angeles Dodger stadium. The scoreboard read: "Rick MondayYou Made a Great Play. His first major credit was taking photos of musicians for a book titled Rock Beyond Woodstock. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? When I requested to interview his father, whom I'd also located, the younger Thomas declined. Events There are no events at this time. It looks like theyre going to burn the flag, Dodgers announcer Vin Scully told the radio audience. This is not the end of the picture for him. I do this because I want to. While waiting for the train, he was beaten by four people in a robbery. In choosing silence, the Thomas' have forfeited any opportunity for sympathy or forgiveness or understanding. Lighter fluid fumes wafted into the air. It was the bottom of the 4th and announcer Vin Scully, doing the play-by-play: Wait a minute, theres an animal loose . He stuck around for a few more innings before driving to the newspaper's stately offices in downtown L.A. My answer is, absolutely not.. 1:00 PM. Born in Union, SC, he was the son of the late William Dufae and Clara McWhirter Cooper. In the long silence that followed the moment, there are surely other questionsquestions of regret, questions about what it has been like to live with this for 40 years. "He came in crowing, 'Hey, I got this great photo,'" Michael Haering said. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. . "All Americans are squatters," the man muttered, according to the Herald-Examiner. Rand's philosophy of self-empowermentthat individuals control their destiny, and are beholden, in the end, only to themselvesseemed to inspire Jim Roark as he elbowed his way toward his goal. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Read More: The Irreverent Relics Of The Baseball Reliquary, The crowd of 25,167, many of them reacting to Scully's words, gave Monday a standing ovation. He was the son of Elmer Marion Lewis and Mabel Mae Morrison Lewis. I started "Today in History" back in 2013, thinking Id learn a thing or two. William Errol Thomas was 37 years old, unemployed, and from Eldon, Missouri. Verify and try again. "Mom and Dad had to go get her several times and put her somewhere. two of them . Describing the scene, Monday said He got down on his knees, and I could tell he wasnt throwing holy water on it. Our hearts go out to his family and especially his son. My favorite part has got to be that impotent little temper tantrum at the end, when the protester throws his little bottle of lighter fluid, at the outfielders back. All sorts of people.. New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. I cherish the time I had with you. Nephew and niece: Joseph and Nicole Thomas (Canada), Friend to: Sir Marston Gibson (Barbados), Errol Chase (Barbados), Sir Gerald Watts KC (Antigua), Sir Dennis Byron, William Chandler (Barbados) Steadyroy Cutie Benjamin (Antigua) Deborah St. Bernard (Grenada) Sherma Dalrymple (Dominica), Garth Wilkin (St. Kitts), Ruggles Ferguson and Tamara Gill (Grenada), Sir Hugh Rawlins (St. Kitts), the legal fraternities of Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts and Antigua, the late former President of Dominica Cajeton Hood, Dr. N.J.O. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. We are sad to announce that on December 22, 2022, at the age of 76, William Errol Veno of Frisco, Texas passed away. Monday, who was a Marine reservist, raced towards the two demonstrators and snatched the flag from them. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. They got onto the field through the third-base seats and ran to shallow left field. it looks like hes going to burn a flag . Monday was the Chicago Cub center fielder. Call Us. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. In his last days, he was surrounded by his family who were his everything and reason for being including his two children, five grandchildren and his wife Carol. I offer these "Today in History" stories in hopes that you'll enjoy reading them, as much as Ive enjoyed writing them. I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Bill Thomas. Several sources mentioned that he was a Native American. I told myself Id publish 365. It was the bottom of the fourth inning, and Ted Sizemore was at bat. He brightened our high school and college years with that beautiful smile. Not that much is known about the two people who tried to burn the flag. The elder Thomas pleaded guilty to trespassing and was sentenced to three days in jail and one-year probation. All sorts of letters. It's understandable that the Thomas family prefers silence. The difference, this time, was that the chaos had made it into baseball. She retired from Lee, Erter, Wilson, and Holler Law Firm. He entered the Air Force and worked on helicopters and fighter jets. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Burial will be held at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. Will, you are the reason people want friends, family and fun. Jose Canseco would grab for the flag and miss. "Jim showed me how you could take your press pass to a window at Dodger Stadium and the bartender would give you two drinks.". Following the legal proceedings against the two trespassers, Mondays request to have the flag was granted. There is no photo or video of William Errol Veno.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Dr. Thomas, thank you for everything you did for my confidence and self esteem. What would happen if somebody tried to burn a flag in a major league outfield today? He has used it over the years in fundraisers for veterans groups and causes. Resend Activation Email. "He was sad and upset and very worried about his future," his wife said. His Children: Oliver Thomas in Barbados and Jameelah Thomas in Canada He and Catharina fought, then separated. . His satisfaction was short-lived. Monday's mother had played her cards well: by 1965, her son was perfectly positioned to be the number-one selection in baseball's inaugural amateur draft, and signed with Charlie Finley's Kansas City Athletics for a $104,000 bonus. You were loved by everyone that had the pleasure to know you. Can anyone please tell me how he died. Find the obituary of Errol Thomas (1935 - 2014) from Crescent City, CA. Two sons followed, along with a pair of Rottweilers named Cain and Abel. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I wonder how he turned out. 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. WILLIAM E THOMAS OLD TOWN April ll-Willlam Thomas 44 native of Old Town died unexpectedly In New York City Tuesday. 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. No journalist bothered to investigate his wife's plight. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Errol Thomas memorial. He was always concerned about my own health after my chemo. Laura Whitt officiating. Maybe he should have a word with some of todays professional athletes. Then he realized he would not have to save this flag alone. But the story lives, because of something that does not die. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. It lost him his family and his career. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Even in that pre-digital age, when film was developed in the darkroom, Roark was confident he'd nailed it. The Dodgers went on to beat the Yankees in the World Series, and Monday's homer won a spot in team lore, somewhere just south of Kirk Gibson's limping dinger off Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in 1988. He remembers because he received the letter last week. Burial will be held at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. Failed to remove flower. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 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. When he noticed the commotion in the outfield, he reacted on instinct: he swung the camera up, focused, and fired, snap-snap-snap-snap, with the motor drive. went to Uni & USD with Bill - always a smile and a positive word thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. I miss you sweet William. From the Dugout: Respecting the flag enough to save it. The family did not issue a public statement. ). We will all miss Dr. Thomas. Try again later. With his second wife, Barbaralee, he has used it to raise enormous amounts of money for charity, including veterans groups. He retrieved the flag and hung it simply in his living room, in front of the only photo taken of the incident. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, Visitation He was unemployed and didn't have anything better to do, so he took the time. Also he was the grandson of Isaac Marion Lewis and Hattie Cooper, and Thomas Andrew Morrison and Ferby Mae Sutterfield. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Errol Veno to pay them a last tribute.


Pallbearers will be Trey Thomas, William Thomas, Thomas Berry, Robbie Hardy, Ronnie Floyd, and Tony Hardy.


The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 P.M. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.


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.


Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.


. "She was in and out of mental institutions all her life," one sister told me. By July 4th, as America celebrated its 200th birthday and readied for the upcoming presidential election, William Errol Thomas and his son had effectively vanished. who entered into rest on Sunday 4th September, 2022. at the age of 80. The other person on the field was his son, who was all of 11. Errol Thomas Lewis was born February 10, 1939 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. Having heart trouble?. View All. that is degrading to another person. A system error has occurred. "And it was very difficult for the kids.". In the apathetic and uneasy America of 1976, this gave him a different perspective; the incident with the flag afforded him an especially dramatic way of showing it. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I don't know that she knew anything about what he was doing.". I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Errol Thomas I found on Findagrave.com. "Jim did a lot of freelance work and we met a lot of different people," Catharina said. He passed then-third base coach Tom Lasorda, who was running toward the fools and cursing. WILLIAM E THOMAS OLD TOWN April ll-Willlam Thomas 44 native of Old Town died unexpectedly In New York City Tuesday. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. For years, a grainy photograph taken by James Roark and published in newspapers around the country was the only visual evidence of what had happened. 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. Predeceased by his son,. 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." It was clear they had lighter fluid and matches. You have funeral questions, we have answers. You took such good care of my patients and they loved you. The boy was his 11-year-old son, whose name has never been revealed because he was a juvenile. He was such a sweet man. Its been 20 years, measured by some hearts at 20 minutes. He inspired his colleagues to be the best dentists they could be. Jim Roark relished his job as photo editor of the Herald-Examiner, but continued to struggle with his drinking. "If they don't want to do anything constructive to help this country become even a better country to live in and participate in, then also one of the rights that is available to them is that our borders are not guarded and they are free to leave. We are very sorry of the passing of Dr. Thomas. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The elder Thomas was from Eldon, Mo., and was unemployed at the time. William married Josephine Antoinette Errol (born De Morton) on month day 1921, at age 38 at marriage place. A unique and . Tim Ditzel/ RSVP Publications. "It looks like he's going to burn a flag!" He was a determined lens-man who essentially willed himself into being, both as a photographer and as a person. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources The count was 1-0 with Dodgers second baseman Ted Sizemore, at bat. They were called every name imaginable: dissidents, clowns, jerks, idiots, animals, nuts, and worse. He has been named national sports columnist of the year eight times by the Associated Press, and twice by the Society of Professional Journalists and National Headliner Awards. During the first six years of his Major League career, Monday reported monthly for training with the Marine Corps Reserve. Search. Share with Us. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. By the time the Cubs returned to Wrigley Field, he was a national hero, thanks in part to "the most famous picture of its kind since the flag-raising at Iwo Jima," according to Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Murray. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The leap year changed that to 366. . I receivved an email from him 6 days before he died and he said its been a rough 3 months. Ways to honor William Thomas's life and legacy. A few facts emerged. Kenneth Errol Cooper, 82, passed away at home Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was tall and dark-haired, intelligent and opinionated, and "never without a book in her hands," according to one sister. 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. Bill was a fun loving friend and an excellent orthodontist. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Dearborn Heights Fire Department. I stood there and got chills.. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia (nee Lyons); loving father to Ciara (Trickett) & John and the late Sarah (McComb) (2021) & Christopher (1984). But Roark's was the best. Pallbearers will be Trey Thomas, William Thomas, Thomas Berry, Robbie Hardy, Ronnie Floyd, and Tony Hardy. 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Mary H. Thomas, 90, widow of Samuel Davis Thomas, Sr., died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her home.


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. This account has been disabled.

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