Support the Thomas Family

Support the Thomas Family

On Thursday evening, August 29th, our next door neighbors called the police for assistance. Less than 20 minutes later, the Cleveland Heights Police had shot and killed Christian Thomas, aged 18. He was shot as he ran in front of our house, and he died in our driveway.

Christian was a typical goofy teenager. My strongest memories of him are of him walking his chonky bulldog, Cassius, Christian often without a shirt on and jeans low slung, causing him to walk like a cowboy who just got off of his horse.

He teased his sister for overdoing it at the gym and puking in their front yard. He teased my daughter like a big brother, as she spent countless nights over at their house. He was beloved by all of his family, including his parents, his big brother Ferrell, his sister Genny, his sister Jackie, and his grandmother Mary, who is also a friend of mine. There are so many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who have been visiting next door to support the family, we feel lucky to have been able to connect with them and hopefully support them in this difficult time.

The Thomas family are more than neighbors, we consider them extended family. We truly love them and are struggling mightily with what has happened to Christian, this typical teenager, born and raised in Cleveland Heights by a typical Cleveland Heights Family.

We are setting up this Go Fund Me to help with funeral expenses and continuing family support during this horrible, difficult time.

Thank you for any contribution you can make.

Jen and Brian