Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 14, 2020

Thinking about you.

Sergeant
Friend / University Park PD

March 10, 2015

I travel the road where you were lost. I am a retired patrol sergeant and now I drive a truck. I think of you and your family each time I do. Rest in peace, Warrior.

Sgt A. Whitney (Ret)
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

January 16, 2015

Thinking of you and your family.

Investigator Michael Keck
TDCJ-OIG

December 24, 2012

I spent the last week with your youngest son at COPS camp in Wisconsin as his mentor. You should be proud he is a nice young man. Your wife is doing a good job with him.

Deputy William G. Theep
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office

August 6, 2012

God,
I just found out... I was a friend of Tod's in the navy. He took my under his wing and helped my become the man I am today.

Philip Lonjers was PO3 now SGT
Friend/Navy

June 20, 2012

I was thinking about you recently. Gone but not forgotten.

Detective Robert Keenan
University Park Police Dept

May 9, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 14, 2012

You will not be forgotten, Brother.

NLC, Special Agent
DHS/ICE/HSI (Texas)

March 18, 2011

I just found out about your passing thru another shipmate of ours on FB. It was a privelege to have worked with you in MMR2 aboard Bataan. Without a doubt, you were one of the good guys and I'm bummed to have discovered this. However, I know you're in a better place. Rest in peace my friend...

Brian Ferguson
USS Bataan (LHD-5)

March 17, 2010

Thank you Trooper Holmes for your service.

Carol
Georgia

February 2, 2010

I remeber drivin' by this accident scene, i burst into tears when i saw the DPS patrol car in pieces, i even saw DPS troopers cryin'. My thoughts are with your family sir'. Thank you for your service. E.O.W. 3/6/08 Ofc. Everett W. Dennis, of Carthage. Rest easy bro.

Trent Welborn. Resident of East Texas

July 4, 2009

Todd, my heart goes out to your family and may you Rest In Peace. You will always be remembered and our Class is one less strong without you amongst our ranks. RIP....

-Trooper Ramiro Saldivar, 11899

Trooper Ramiro Saldivar
THP, Class A-05 Classmate

June 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother and know that you are not forgotten.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

March 14, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you on this the second anniversery of his death. Keep holding on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 2nd 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect or love. Your memory will always be honored and revered. In reading the many loving reflections left, I can see that Todd was an amazing young man who is loved and missed by so many. I hold his family in my heart's embrace today and ask that God grant them solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Todd gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrfice he and his family made on March 14, 2007.

Rest In Peace, Todd.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 14, 2009

Todd I am still so saddened that you are gone. You are a great man, great trooper, and above all a great husband and father. Todd still to this day I think about when I got the news of your accident and how it has left a hole inside of me that will never be refilled. Dang man I miss ya. Until I meet you in Heaven one of the days I will keep up the good fight to keep the world safe for your wife and kids and my wife and kids. Thank you and your family for the sacrifice.

Deputy Sheriff - Tray Anderson
Rusk County S.O.

February 13, 2009

Every day you are missed. Today (National Peace Officer Memorial Day)you are remembered and honored as a hero. Your children were there to see it. Rest easy and know that not only are your wife and kids strong, but that they are TEXAS strong. The red patch is in their blood and our Lord Jesus is in their hearts so there is nothing they cant handle.

To other officers who may read this:
May the Lord bless you and keep you. And thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the choice to put strangers first every time you put on your uniform and head out. You are a unique group of individuals with outstanding courage.

Citizen of Texas

May 15, 2008

Todd, You are not forgotten. Your service to Texas is greatly appreciated. It is my prayer that your loved ones have the courage to face each day with your memory knowing that you are not only their hero, but ours as well. With utmost appreciation for your service, please keep watch over all your bothers in DPS, send your energy to them that they may be able to do their jobs. Prayers for your loved ones.

Jackie M
citizen of East Texas

May 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

It has been a year and I still can't believe you are gone. We are so proud of you. I miss you so much and will love you forever. You may be gone but never forgotten.

Mom

Dawn Holmberg
Mother

March 15, 2008

It's been a year brother but it still seems like yesterday when I got the news. We are still keeping your family in our prayers. Rest in Peace.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

March 14, 2008

Dear Trooper Holmes you are a true hero. It has been a year today since you were killed in the line of duty. While I never knew you, you still have a place in my heart. I can only imagine how sad your family must be today. Remember every trooper is doing his or her best to honor you. You were a DPS trooper which means you are Texas legacy. 10-42 my friend.

Kevin Harris
Texas Citizen

March 14, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 3, 2008