Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss you guys so much and think about you every day. Rhetton is doing well - I can tell he misses you and John though.

You've both been such a major influence in my life, in everyone's lives you touched.

Bryan O'Rourke
Friend

July 30, 2007

Larry,

You will be missed by all! A great shipmate and excellent patrolman. I had the honor of working with Larry at NWS Fallbrook. From a fellow Police Officer and shipmate.

James

J. Smith
OPD

July 28, 2007

2 years? I try and think of every memory I can... 31 years worth! The only new memories are of memorials, grave sites, flags, poems, songs... I just want to see you, laugh with you, hug you, I want you guys here. Selfish, I know...

The wind in my hair, the sun on my face...

You are here,

Christen

July 25, 2007

Happy 4TH! Miss you guys!

John
Brother

July 4, 2007

You played a very important part in my life, so i just wanted to say Happy Fathers Day! I miss ya and love ya!!

John
Brother

June 17, 2007

Larry, I miss you and love you...

Jamie
Friend

June 4, 2007

went to the memorial service at Floral Haven today. Aunt D and Ann helped Carsten and Keli raise the flags in your and poppy's honor!!! I love you guys soooooooooooo much!!! Thanks for serving our country!

May 26, 2007

Watched a video from about 3 or 4 years ago. You and Uncle Charles were in it when John was baptized! Poppy is so silly :) Listen to me... I type like you'll get this e-mail tomorrow... Funny, sometimes it still feels like this never happened and then there are days like today... I feel like I just got the news. I'm so sad today. So sad. Just seems like I can't keep the ball of tears out of my eyes and the lump out of my throat. I just try not to blink so no one knows. Sometimes knowing you are in Heaven still isn't enough to make the hurt go away... sorry!

I listen to this song often...

"Bring The Rain"
MercyMe

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty

Christen

April 18, 2007

I have this page set on my favorites and view it often. As long as it has been it still brings a tear to my eye to read over all the reflections that people have shared. I don't remember a time that I did not know you. You and my brother were always best of friends and I always felt like I was more of a tag along than a friend. Like you were some how obligated to be my friend because you were friends with Sean. When you were home on leave and talked me into going into the military it was probably the best thing that anyone has done for me. I had to grow up, uncle sam saw to that. We had so many good times when my ship would come to town. I remember going to the padres game and tailgating, chasing girls at Johnie M's, and when you told me that I had always been your friend not just Sean's little brother. The last conversation we had you told me how much you loved your job. I guess I never imagined that anything like this could ever happen. When I see Sean, Mark, Greg, or any of the other guys your name always seems to come up and someone always has a Larry or "CHUCK" story to tell. Even though we have heard them a million times we all smile and laugh at it is like none of this ever happened and you are sitting across the card table. I guess to sum it up I feel like I lost a brother more than a friend. You and your family have always been there for me and my family. You don't find relationships like that every day. I know that I have been blessed because I have known you, Charles, Iris, Andrea, and John as long as I have.

David O'Rourke
Life Long Friend

March 14, 2007

miss you guys so much that it hurts sometimes.

November 13, 2006

Been thinking about you alot lately. So much has been going on that I wish you could be here for. Jeromy and I both miss you very much and talk about you often. We still tell all the stupid stories that the both of you experienced. :D And still pray for your family. We will see you again my friend. Thank you for watching over us. Love and miss you more than anything!

Holly Miller
Friend

October 16, 2006

They're in a better place I've heard a thousand times, and at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you. But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry- is how long must I wait to be with you? I close my eyes and I see your face- if home's where my heart is than I'm out of place, Lord give me strength to make it through somehow, I've never been more homesick than now. Mercy Me-HOMESICK
I miss you both so much. One breath closer

October 5, 2006

Wow! I worked with Larry in Vinita in 2002. I was an Officer and my wife was a Dispatcher with him as well. I remember his daily apple juice to "keep me regular". He was a great person and was always upbeat and positive. He and his family will always be in our hearts and we will all be together someday!

Officer Polk
Co-worker

September 23, 2006

I had the honor of working with larry in the Navy at the Naval Weapon Station Fallbrook her in San Diego back in 1996-1999. He was a great person and will be missed.

Randy Evans
Friend

August 22, 2006

Thank you all for your constant prayers. I miss/ed him so very much. It was hard to pull myself back up after losing "the best I ever had". But, I've done it- am doing it. Thanks again. Your efforts have not been wasted.

August 9, 2006

Larry,
I can't stop thinking about you today. I was dancing around today to The Beatles and thought that you were probably laughing at me from above. I miss you, I miss the way you looked at me, I miss your smile...
Love, Jamie

Jamie McAllister
friend

August 7, 2006

Almost a year! Think of you every day. A hug or to hear your voice. Miss you sooooooo much!
Love you guys,
Christen

Christen Frost

July 24, 2006

Hey Guys,
I was in Tulsa this weekend to see everyone. It was hard that it was the 4th of July weekend and Uncle Charles wasn’t out at his grill fixing enough food for an army. I got to see some pictures form the Washington event that your family and fellow officers attended. Aunt Daniel gave me a paper that had your name on it that was inscribed on the giant wall. I wish I could have been there. I am sure you and Charlie already know but Marti and my little boy will be here in just a couple of months and his name is Andrew William. We were talking this weekend and you were a 4th generation William so Andrew will be a 5th. And I am sure you know that we had the best time at the horse show. 12 ribbons, 8 medals and 2 trophies what a deal. Watch over us. We all love and miss the both of you. God Bless the both of you all of your fellow officers and our nations soldiers on this 4th of July.

Gary Lee
Cousin and Nephew

July 3, 2006

Missing you!!!

Christen Frost

June 21, 2006

All this time and I never wrote anything. Every time I start to write, I end up just looking at your picture for an hour wondering what I could possibly say. My short little reflection turns into a novel. I want everyone to know everything about you and Uncle Charles. I feel like I can't leave anything out or someone might miss something great about you. So, I'm trying this again and just maybe this time I'll post it.
My heart is just broken. I miss you so much my insides hurt. I have had a lump in my throat the last week that won't go away. Everything has been so refreshed with the memorials. And to think the one year mark is just around the corner and we all know there will be something else. Not that I want to forget, it's just so hard. I went to see the police car the other day. I touched the seat where Uncle Charles sat and just closed my eyes hoping that I could somehow imagine I was touching him. Sometimes I can see you, Uncle Charles. Its like you are out on the deck or standing in the kitchen at Nannys just plain as the paper on the walls. I want to hug you and cry. I want to put my hands on your face and make you look at me while I tell you how much I love you and how important you have been to my life. I want you here! Carsten talks about you all the time. Amazing the things a 5 year old says. He misses you. To tell you thank you after the fact makes me mad at myself. The should have, could have, would haves just tear me up. I know one day I'll be past the guilt but for now and for what its worth, thank you. Thank you for all you both did and who you both were. Our lives were changed forever that morning. I feel so sad today. I have so much faith. Strong faith! Today it just doesn't seem like enough.

On the days it feels like I've failed you
On the days it feels I've been failed... I will praise!

Only by His grace,
Christen Frost
cousin of the best police officer and niece of the best Uncle ever, our Poppy!

Christen Frost

May 22, 2006

Uncle Larry! You will not believe it!! When we were in Washington D.C. to see your name on the wall, I lost my first tooth!! I pulled it all by myself! Mommy, Grandma, Uncle John and Sgt. Daves were all so excited with me! I showed absolutely everyone I saw the hole where my tooth used to be! It got me lots of pins and patches from all the officers!
I love and miss you,

Keliann Cantrell

May 22, 2006

Officer Larry Cantrell, #339

You were honored this week at services in Washington, DC, Sapulpa and Oklahoma City along with other hero's from around the country and state. I had the privilege and honor to escort your mom, brother and sister at the D.C. Service. I know you and Charles were watching and your presence was felt. Your brothers and sisters at SPD miss you greatly. The Yeager toast to you in D.C. was also a special moment for me. Your 10-8 in our hearts forever.

Chief Jim Wall
Sapulpa Police Department

Jim Wall, Chief of Police
Sapulpa Police Departmentj

May 20, 2006

Larry,
You're still very much missed. I imagine God has dredged up a set of bagpipes there in Heaven for you. Keep a good eye on your fellow officers down here, would you? They're still walking the night, and need the assurance you still have their backs...

Kim Frazier, LPC
Counselor, DVIS-Sapulpa

May 13, 2006

Tomorrow Larry you will be remembered and honored along with your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement in Washington. I really wish that I could be there to hear your name and honor you in person. But please know that even though we could not be there we will remember you forever. You and Poppy are two of the best people anyone could possibly ever know. It was a blessing and an honor to have both of you a part of my life. There is not a day that goes by that you two are not thought of. I drive by the accident site a lot and sometimes I stop and reflect on all the times in the past that you and poppy were together and the things you did together. I think about when we were young and the trouble we caused and poppy had to intervine to keep us out of trouble. But you know the best part about the past 35 years is that we were family. It has almost been a year now but at times it still feels like yesterday that you both left us. You and Poppy will forever be in our hearts. The love will never grow weak and will always stay strong. We Love You Both! Keep an watch over us and we will see you again soon!!
P.S. Tell Grandpa hello for us and that we love and miss him as well!!

Dave
Cousin and Nephew

May 12, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 9, 2006