Okra and Tomatoes

Name: Okra and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, (diced); 1 small Vidalia onion, (diced); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, (NOT drained(see note below to use fresh tomatoes instead)); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves ((or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)); 1 dried bay leaf; ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups fresh or frozen okra, (stems trimmed and cut into ½ -inch pieces); Salt and pepper, to taste