Community members have begun organizing tributes to honor Thomas’s life. Messages of sympathy and support have poured in online and in person, reflecting the profound impact he had on those around him despite his young age.

As the community of Cookstown mourns, Thomas’s family, friends, and neighbors are left grappling with the suddenness of his death. His legacy as a caring, hardworking, and generous young man will be remembered, even as authorities continue their investigation into the tragic collision on Pomeroy Road.