Here are some pictures and comments from
the guestbook. Tom and Jackie touched more lives then most
people know.
Jury: Death for Deleon
Jurors recommend capital punishment
for man convicted of drowning a Newport Beach couple in
2004 and another killing.
"Tom is my cousin, we grew up
together. He is someone I always admired and looked
up to. Because I was younger, he always made me feel
safe no matter what we were doing: riding a tractor
on the farm, on a boat in the ocean, surfing the waves
at Cardiff, or just talking about life in general. I
want Tom and Jackie back in our lives. I have so much
I want to say to him now." Robert Gayl
" Tom never fails to make me
laugh while Jackie is so loving and caring. They truly
are such wonderful people who need to come home! My
best of wishes and deepest thoughts will always be with
you." VaNessa Ezell
"To the boys and their families,
You may not remember me but I worked for your Dad and
Jackie when he had the bar. They were the BEST!!!! Your
Dad was so wonderful to all, unless you crossed him,
as you well know! And Jackie always stood up for us
when he was crossed. I miss them terribly and I pray
for them everyday. I never got to see them when they
came home. We always missed each other. I have everyone
I know praying for them. Please come home safe. We love
and miss you guys!" Ally
"It's Buccaneer days in Catalina this weekend,
Tom and Jackie you will be so missed, we have such fun
memories of parting and boat hopping with Tom and Jackie.
Tom and Jackie you are missed greatly at Island Yacht
2. God keep you in his loving arms.
God keep you strong Matt and Ryan to get thru the upcoming
trials.
Love,
Captain Rich and Kelly
"We are the parents of Jackie Hawks.Thanks to all the wonderful people that are praying for Tom and Jackies return. We are also praying every minute of every day. Kids we miss you both and pray you come home safe and sound. We Love you." Jack and Gayle
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKIE!!!! As Jackie said to me..."No matter where life may take me you will always be in my heart. You are my sister and family is forever, weather near or far we will always be best friends." I find comfort in knowing how Jackie touched my heart and those of all who knew her.
She is one special person who will always be close to our hearts. Oh how I miss you Jackie! We are truly blessed to have had you in our lives. We honor today and always. All my love, Tricia"
"I want to Thank all the wonderful people who are praying for our daughter and son-in-law. Also a big Thank you and lots of love to Tricha,she is a wonderful person. Also to Ryan for all his hard work.And Matt for his support.
Jack and I are praying daily for a maricle." Jack and Gayle
"To the family of Tom and Jackie, our hearts are filled with such sorrow at the recent news.
The NBPD and all of the other departments and agencies involved in cracking this case in a little over 3 months are to be COMMENDED! What dedicated men and women they must be.
We ALL must remember our friends, Tom and Jakcie as they would want us to do with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts!"
CC & Susan Cox
"To Tom and Jackies family,
My husband Scott and I were lucky enough to have made their aquaintance in Catalina by chance, a couple summers ago. We too are boaters and I noticed that they were from Prescott. I asked if they had heard of the Dry Gulch,and discovered they knew my brother and his wife , who own it. We saw them again in Mexico in Jan 04. They were so nice to us and are in our thoughts constantly.We pray for your whole family for peace, closure and justice" Pam Looney (Tillery)
"Walt and I met Tom & Jackie in 2002 in LaCruz and really got to know them quite well. We even traded arowing dinghy with Tom, surfed and swam daily with them both. We were completely taken aback when standing in our galley we heard the news. We are currently cruising (land) in Mexico and look for them on every turn of the road. Our prayers are with the family and their sons. You have great parents who loved cuising and the "Lifestyle" Take care and again our prayers are with you all."
Walt & Dee Turner
"My husband & I've been following this since we 1st heard they were missing. Boat-owners too,doing the same things w/our kids(Havasu,Powell,Catalina) & now just us plus enjoying our 1st grandson we could really relate;found ourselves often thinking:That could be us. Our hearts are broken for you; we're so glad the police are pursuing this vigorously. I pray for God's comfort for you;can't wait for these awful people to go to jail. T&J sound like people we'd have been friends with-wish we had been." Victoria Medlen
"My wife and I were shocked to read this story. We did not know the Tom and Jackie, but in them we recognized many boaters who enjoy their lifestayle and experiences. We have had a sail boat in La Paz, BCS for years, and now realize that this could happen to anyone. I hope that the court process will result in convictions and maximum sentences for anyone who had anything to do with this. It can never replace this couple, but it may bring some comfort to family and friends." David Brennan
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We met Tom and Jackie while cruising in Mexico, where we shared many anchorages and fun times together. We are shocked and troubled by this tragedy, and send our very best wishes to their family. They will never be forgotten, and we know Jackie and Tom had a huge influence in many peoples' lives. We are so sorry for their loss."
Mike & Catharine Whitby , Canada
"We only know The Hawks through Matt, one of our Paramedic students in Yuma, AZ. One can tell much about people from the attributes of their offspring. Matt is a testiment to the courage, joie de vivre, and fundamental values that must have imbued those fine people. "And when our work is done, Our course on Earth is run, May it be said,"Well Done! Be thou at peace" ... West Point Alma Mater
Jim & Linda Walker
"Thank-you to everyone who continues to show your support and love for my family and I. It is so greatly appreciated. We are so thankful for all of the hard work that the detectives at the NBPD and the District Attorney's office are doing on the case. We know in time justice will be served. Thanks once again to everyone." Matt Hawks
"THANK YOU:
Ryan & Matt for exemplifying
strength of character, integrity & intrinsic goodness.
Tom and Jackie's families & OLD friends who have experienced their love & devotion to each other, their sons, family, friends & pursuit of happiness - & strive to keep that spirit & memory alive - & for your
support of our sons.
Tom & Jackie's NEW friends - the NBPD & OCDA - who work ferociously &
relentlessly to insure that justice be
served, closure be had, & they rest in peace. " Dixie
"Ryan- I remember riding our horses through your yard in Prescott and seeing your parents always smiling and friendly. I couldn't believe it when I saw that first article in the Union-Tribune! I am SOOO sorry to hear about all of this. My entire family (you should remember Meisha) want you to know that we're thinking of you. Who knows why terrible things happen in this life... especially to a family who deserves only the best. I hope you can make it through... My prayers are with you." Jennifer (Townsend) McKamey
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Happy fathers day DAD. They don't make words that can explain how great of dad you truly are.I am so thankfull to have been raised by someone who taught me so much.I thank you for all the wonderful years we had, and the time spent with us. I promise dad the I will be the father to your grandson Jace that you were to me.I know that Jace will never get to meet you or mom again, but know that he will know all about you and the legacy you leave behind. I love you both so very much. Happy fathers day" Matt Hawks
"Happy DAD day,
It was one year ago today when it was just you and I on Well Deserved, taking it from Coronado Island to Mission Bay where you stayed with me on that Father's Day weekend. I have such fond memories from those days; I wish I can have that time again.
Your very proud son,
Ryan Thomas Hawks"
"Happy Mom day Mother. I want to thank you for being such an inspiration to me and everyone you touched in your life. My life will never be the same without you and Dad, I love you so much." Ryan Hawks
" Happy Mothers day mom. How I wish I could have thanked you for all of the wonderfull years you gave my brother and I. We love and miss you so much. Jace is a little ball of fire and how I wish you could be here with him. How much I miss the calls everyday wondering how myself Jace and Niki are doing. We are healthy and happy and I am so thankful for that; but I can't tell you how much I wish he had his grandparents back. We love you and dad with all of our hearts. Happy mothers day. Love matty"
"My wife and I are cruisers. We got to know tom and jackie last year when they were in Puerto Escondido. My wife, Billie, was in charge of the second annual regatta. Tom and Jackie graciously agreed to use Well Deserved as the race comittee boat. They were generous with their help and fun to be around. I know you miss them terribly. We share your loss. Please know that they made lots of friends as they crusised around the Sea of Cortez." Ted Morgan
"I am a friend of Tom & Jackie's from Newport Beach and attended today's proceedings. Notable to me were Ryan's incredible composure, the thoughtfulness and dedication of the NBPD and OCDA's staffs and the media interest. To all the Hawk's family and friends, we here in Newport deeply miss your beloved Tom and Jackie and will support you in every way we possibly can through all that lies ahead. Please call upon me in any way that I could be helpful. Thinking of you," Carter Ford
"Tom and Jackie were good friends of ours and We helped them get things ready on the Welldeserved before they left for Mexico. We are so saddened by the news of Tom and Jackie, and will miss them dearly.
God be with them.
Love,
Michael and Michelle "
"Hi Jackie, as usual I'm a day late & a dollar short Happy Birthday Friend!! I miss you big time. Your boys are doing okay and your grandson is just great!! You are always in our hearts and in our prayers. Love to you and yours!!!" Mike & Kathy Warner
