Hey bud I didnt know you but for a week our senior year football allstar game. I was starting center and you were starting nose guard both on the same team, you were a beast! I still tell my kids and family about you today, You were awesome and I as well as my back will never forget you. Sleep well

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Thomas. I only met him briefly, but we had a Jesuit connection. He was a great man!

Thinking of you Thomas during this Holiday and remember our last one with our finding the tree, getting the ornaments to hang on it, only to watch Chai and Massala tear it up...

I was very saddened today when I learned of Thomas's passing. I will always remember Thomas from football in Junior High at Apollo. He was intimidating at twice my size at the time, but he was a gentle giant with a big heart.

One of the nicest, most blessed people i've ever met in my entire life, thanks for all the awesome memories bro.
You will be missed greatly.

I did not know Thomas, but I am a Xi Ep from 1989 and I see his pictures and I can tell that he was an amazing person. I am so sorry for your loss and I imagine that God had bigger plans for him in his next life. Only time will help with the pain.

TD had one of the kindest souls I have ever met in my life. He had a great love for life and for all the people that were in his. I feel so grateful to have had him in my life. He is truly an inspiration. He will most definately be missed!

At first glance, Thomas made an impression. He is as unforgettable as his impact is eternal. Few are so genuine, so affectionate, so real. His spirit has been, and will always be, invigorating. In the doldrums of mundanity, Thomas was fresh air.

TD, you'll be forever missed my friend. You brought joy and inspiration to more lives in your short time here than most people ever get the chance to. Thank you for being that person. You and Slim are puttin together a pretty damn good football team up there.

I know TD from Richardson. He was always personable, happy and friendly. He was a wonderful person from a good family. My prayers go out to the family. I'm sorry about your loss.

First I want to send my condolences to the Derriks family. We have known Thomas and the family for many years,from Apollo,to Jesuit...Thomas is a great guy and friend!May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you,love Crystal,Walter,Mrs.Ros,Mr.Jerome&Jayson

Thomas you were wonderful to everyone that is why we all had so much love for you. Only a person with a good heart could acquire so much love from so many people.

For anyone that had the pleasure of getting close to Thomas, they would know that TD had a huge heart. I was privileged to get to work with him on a regular basis in football and hang out with him. I know that he meant a lot to a lot of people. He will always be with us.God Bless

Thomas was such a beautiful man with such a beautiful spirit. He was warm, loving, friendly and his smile was contagious. I only knew him for a short time at NU, and he was such a big part of my NU family. My prayers and love go to all his friends and to his family.

Bubba..Thank u so much for giving me so much strength and love..I miss u so much..I feel u every morning and I hear your voice day in and day out..you are my angel..my breath..every beat of my heart..Im so blessed and privileged to have u as my brother..I miss u every second of every minute of every

It's impossible not to smile when I think of Thomas. He was filled with so much joy and had this uncanny ability to make everyone around him happy. He was an incredibly special person and I am a better person for knowing him. He had so much fight in him and I'll never forget that

You are gone from our lives too soon and will be forever missed. Thank you for being the wonderful person (nephew) you were. We will love you always.
Aunt Lorraine, Kameron and Brandon.

There will be a celebration of his life here is Seattle
Sunday Sept 25, 2011
11am
Renaissance Seattle Hotel 515 Madison Street

Michael Breeden
TD, I learned more from you than you will ever know. I am blessed to have known you and to have gotten a glimpse of the wonderful person that you were. I was a scared Freshman and Austin College ashamed of who I was and afraid to just be me. In many ways I was able to be me because I

Matt Masilon
I remember meeting Thomas when I was about 10 years old. 4th Grade Football practice and here walks out the biggest human my young eyes had witnessed. I remember thinking to myself " I have to tackle HIM?" even though we were on the same team. I'm standing there, praying to God that I d

Cheryl Uttley-Johnson
You were an such a beautiful human being, so full of life and love. It's hard knowing we have lost an honest soul, but I believe in God and I know he has a plan we just don't know about yet. May you rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers go out to all family & friends! I lov

Ashley DeAnn Hamilton
What a man! You were so full of life. Your smile would light up the room. Much love to you.

Elizabeth Kelton
I have known Derrick for many years, he gave great support to my son while recovering from a brain tumor. I am so sorry to his family and loved ones. He was an amazing person and will be sorely missed by many.

From Shaun:
It was an honor to be by Thomas’s side during his final days. Thomas never gave up. It was a privilege to be a witness of such immense strength and resilience. I miss you terribly. I miss your smile. A smile that was warming, accepting and friendly. I miss your goofiness, humor and the w

Dave Frisbee
Saturday Sept 17th at 7pm, I lost my partner Thomas Derricks to his 2 year battle with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Thomas fought hard as I went down this road with him.
From the beginning of his first treatments, the two of us in the hospital out on the floor doing lunges with a medicine ball

There will be a celebration of the life of Thomas Derricks.
Saturday October 1st at 3:00. The memorial will be held at Jesuit College Prep School of Dallas at 12345 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75244