Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Revisiting your page, Uncle Jimmy. Today is December 12th and you have been gone for 68 years. All your siblings are now gone and yet we that are left behind remember them, as we remember you. We will: Always Remember; Never Forget!!!

Sandra-Carol Allen, Lt Col, USAF, Ret.
Relative of a loved one killed in the line of duty.

December 12, 2018

Hello Uncle Jimmy (James Walter Todd),

This coming December 12, 2018 will be 68 years since you were taken from us. I still have old newspaper clippings from your short life here with us. The clippings include the death of your infant son, Lloyd Eugene Todd. Lloyd's obituary indicated he was survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James W. Todd of Port Wentworth, GA. It did not give his mother's first or maiden name. However, it indicated his maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Layton Nelson of Port Wentworth. Until today, I always thought your surviving son was named James Walter Todd Jr. The obituary has your surviving son listed as James Edward Todd. So, maybe your first born son, James was named after your father. I know you and your wife divorced before you died and arrangements were made for your surviving son to receive benefits. I wish there was a way to find little Jimmy. He may already be deceased. But, knowing about his life; knowing his mother's name, would be nice. You are not forgotten!

By the way, I did apply to join the Savannah Police Department when I was about 22 years old. I was not hired. The reason given by the department was they thought I was too young and would likely not "stick" with the job, if hired. So, at 22, I enlisted in the United States Air Force. Some years later, I was commissioned and retired after 37 years of service, as a Lt. Colonel. I served all over the country and in foreign lands, to include Baghdad, Iraq, before retiring from the DIA and the Joint Staff, Pentagon. The Savannah Police Department was wrong. I was a dedicated servant and would have given them my entire career! I am proud I had a father, uncles and even an aunt who served in the military with several staying until retirement. I am proud my sister, Virginia, also served in the Army. Three of her four children served in the Air Force. My older brother was a Marine and served in Vietnam. My twin brothers both joined the Army as well. I suppose we are and have always been a "service" family. You and your brothers served in foreign lands during WWII; in Europe and the Pacific. Your great grandfather, William Edward Todd, enlisted and died during the Civil War. Several of William's brothers also enlisted and survived the conflict. Thank you for your sacrifice. Here to follow through on a motto: Always Remember; Never Forget!!!

Sandra-Carol Allen Lt Col,
USAF, retired

November 10, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 26, 2018

Patrolman Todd,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II. and to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 12, 2015

Hello Uncle Jimmy - it is me again, your niece, Sandra Carol Allen, USAF now retired and with time to look at old family documents. I have seen your death listed from 1949 to 1952. So, here in 2014 I would like to set the record straight based on a Certificate of Indemnity from Wilbert Burial Vault which indicates the vault is for your internment on 14 December 1950. That was the December before I was born. It will be 64 years this Dec 2014. I have seen records indicated you died leaving behind a wife and child. However, your VA records indicate a divorce 14 Oct 1950. And, records indicate that marriage occurred in Ridgeland SC on 1 April 1945. Other compensation records indicate a payment until your child comes of age on 23 Feb 1966. Therefore, I am believing your little boy was born 18 years prior to that date on 23 Feb 1948. All the cousins have heard about little Jimmy but we have never found him. We think about you and talk about you and we think about little Jimmy. Your parents and 10 siblings have joined you. Your sister June is 90 and sister Jean is 87. You sacrificed much the day you left. Thank you.

Lt Col Sandra Carol Allen
USAF (retired)

September 20, 2014

It has been almost 60 years since you left us. I am your brother's daughter and was a year old. You left behind a mother and father, nine sisters and three brothers. You had a wife and child, a boy I believe was also named James, called little Jimmy. I wish I knew how to find little Jimmy. I think he and his mother moved to New York. Your parents, seven sisters and three brothers have joined you on the other side. Sisters June and Jean keep your memory alive here. After 60 years many wonderful things are still said about your character. I have your photos too.

Sandra Carol Allen (Lt Col, USAF ret.)
niece

August 17, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Todd. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 59th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 12, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vadnenberghe
manchester, nh

December 6, 2007

Officer Todd you exemplify the high standards set forth by the Savannah Police Department!!! You are a credit to your chosen profession. God will always be with you.

Chief David M. Gellatly, ret
Savannah Police Department

December 23, 2006

Patrolman Todd,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Savannah.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 12, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 12, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

December 12, 2006