I've known Thomas since I was 8 years old and during that time I can honestly say that he was a man that I could look towards for advice and so much more when in need. Especially a hug. He was a second father to me and I appreciate every single thing over the years. Everything wasn't always sweet but at the end of the day I'm glad to have had him in our lives. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have my beautiful little sister McKenzie Ellis who I adore more than she'll ever know. I wouldn't listen to a lot of music that I listen to on a daily basis if it wasn't for him. He put me up on so much music (Even though he thought Notorious BIG was better than Pac and we'll always disagree on that lol). It will always be a piece of you in my heart Tommy, I just wish that my son Kareem could've been able to meet you. That would've been beautiful. I thank God for letting you be in my life for 12 years and those years I will always cherish. I love you always, and I'll see you on the other side. - Lex Boggy <3

My Big Brubber Tommy Jr (what I called him when I was four) helped shape my early interest.  I wanted to be able to do everything that he did and I thought that he was the best at everything.  In my eyes Delcastle Football couldn't be defeated and there wasn't another man in the state that could throw the shot put and discus further.  I just knew that he would be in the NFL or the Olympics one day. He bought me first hip hop tape ( A Tribe Called Quest Midnight Marauders) and my first comics.(Justice League, Batman, Amazing Spiderman).    He was larger than life to me and I miss him so much already.