Obituary: Thomas L. Forman (1955-2024)

Thomas L. Forman (69 years old)
Information about the funeral service

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Thomas L. Forman (Ret.) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on September 19, 2024, at the age of 69 after a full and fulfilling life as a loving husband, father, soldier, and dedicated public servant.

Born July 24, 1955, in Rochester, New York, Tom has a lifelong commitment to serving his country, which is evident from his decision to enlist in the United States Army after graduating from East Rochester High School in 1973. He began his career in the Military Intelligence Corps, where he served as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in both the Active and Reserve components until his retirement in 2003 at the rank of CW4. Additionally, Tom’s civilian service included various roles in the federal government related to counterintelligence, national security, and crisis management before retiring in 2013 as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). In all, Tom’s military and civilian service spanned more than 40 years and included deployments to the Vietnam War, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and the immediate response to the September 11, 2001 attacks, including Operation Enduring Freedom.

His civilian and military awards, medals, and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Attachment, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Director’s Award for Excellence from the Office of Personnel Management, and numerous other commendations, medals, and awards. In addition to earning his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation, Tom is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, as well as other military, counterintelligence, and national security programs.

While Tom’s list of professional accomplishments spans decades of public service, his proudest accomplishment was as a husband and father. Tom will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father who led by example, always put family first, and left a lasting impact on the lives of so many. His love of family and service can be seen not only in his career, but also in the activities he chose to participate in in his community. Whether it was serving as a Boy Scoutmaster, coaching his sons’ soccer teams, getting involved in their schools and parent associations, volunteering with the Coles District Volunteer Fire Department, or serving as a founding sponsor of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, Tom will forever be remembered for his love of family and country, as well as his deep-rooted passion for serving others.

He is survived by his wife of over 44 years, Lori; children Jason, Justin and Thomas II; brother Michael; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Winfield Scott Forman Sr.; mother Ednamaye Dickenson Forman; brothers Charles, James, Robert and Winfield Jr.; and sister Beverly.

Viewing will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford. Service will be at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, October 1 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

While flowers are welcome, we also encourage donations to one of Tom’s most valued foundations, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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The following commemorative events are planned.

Visit
30/09/2024 18:00 to 20:00
Covenant Funeral Services, Stafford
1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, 22554

Funeral services
10/01/2024 11:30 to 12:30
Covenant Funeral Services, Stafford
1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, 22554

Interment
10/01/2024 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Quantico National Cemetery
18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia, 22172

Reported by Covenant Funeral Service