Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I know Todd and Stephanie from church, Canton Church of Christ on Hwy 243, where they were memebers before they moved to Gilmer to start his career as a DPS trooper. Todd was a good Christian man and loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved his family and raised his children in the church. Todd and Stephanie were the ideal Christian family. He will be missed so much.

Paula South
friend of family

March 16, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Holmes' wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

March 16, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest In Peace!

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

March 16, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, KY

March 16, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of Trooper Holmes. I pray our God will cover you with with grace, mercy, peace, love. May you feel God's presence at this dark moment. God bless you all.

Trooper Holmes, may the angels lead you to your resting place, your everlasting life... Rest in peace. Look up my dear son Michael, if you haven't yet, he will be a great friend.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

March 16, 2007

Rest in Peace Trooper, See you when its my turn to report into heavens roll call, God be with you, your family and the Texas DPS at this time of pain. GODSPEED!

Aaron Sparks

Officer Aaron P. Sparks #603
Gilmanton NH Police Department

March 16, 2007

My prayers are with Trooper Holmes, his family and friends at this time of sorrow. God bless you all.

DE
St. Louis City Police

March 16, 2007

Trooper Holmes

A call was made for service and you answereed when many would not. You served the great citizens of Texas and stood boldly and proudly as the buffer between them and those who choose to prey on them. Thank you for answering the call!

Now you have answered a second call for service.

Mrs. Holmes you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family!

Police Officer
Del Rio Police Department Texas

March 16, 2007

To Mrs. Holmes, children, family, and colleagies,
There are no words to express how we feel about the los of you husband, father, friend, co-worker, Hero. The pain is so great, and nothing seems to ease the anger, hurt, sorrow or anguish you feel at this time. I pray tha God in His infinite wisdom will carry all of you through this tragic time and give you peace. Know that the family in BLUE will always be there for you!!

Patricia Tucker, President NC COPS
wife Mark R Tucker, EOW 2/12/2004

March 16, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP THEM SAFE. MAY HE GIVE THEM THE COMFORT OF HIS HOLY SPIRIT TO GET THROUGH THIS DREADFUL TIME.GOD BLESS

RES.CAPT WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,JAX.FL

March 16, 2007

Rest in Peace Warrior. We will shoulder the burden in your memory.

Detective
Toledo Police Dept.

March 16, 2007

May God grant his brave young man eternal peace and provide comfort to his wife and children.

Kathy
surfer

March 16, 2007

I know of no words that will suffice, however, I would like for the family, friends and fellow troopers of Trooper Todd Holmes to know that there are folks all across that nation that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May each of you experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

March 16, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

March 16, 2007

To Mrs. Holmes you and your entire family are in my thought and prayers. May the young children of Trooper Holmes know that their dad is a true HERO and will not be forgotten. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

March 16, 2007

Todd--

I was working and walked into Dallas Communications and learned of your death not long after it occurred. It's never a good moment to become aware of the passing of an Officer, but it really leaves an empty, sick feeling when it's one of your own, and that's the way I felt upon hearing the news.

I said a prayer for you and your family, and I hope you heard it. With that, sleep easy with God, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten, and we thank you for your Service.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

March 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Texas

March 16, 2007

Even though I no longer work for the Ore City Police Dept. I enjoyed you working my side of the county. I will miss you and enjoy your company. We will take care of everything from here. You will be missed. God bless.

Officer Clayton Taylor
Overton Police Dept.

March 16, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Holmes, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 16, 2007

To the family of Trooper Holmes:May God's grace, mercy and peace be multiplied to you through Christ Jesus our Lord. We weep with you at this tragic time in your lives, and we know that no words can be said to make the pain you feel go away. However, God is still in control even when our lives seem tossed about in a catastrophic storm. He makes no mistakes,and in time or maybe eternity we will say God knew best. For now, please do not feel bad about asking God why. Even Jesus, who knew no sin, when he was on the cross asked the Father why. God remembers what we are made of,and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. God has sent the Comforter to you and He admonishes you to pour out your complaint before Him. I met Trooper Holmes on at least two occasions in our profession, and he was always professional and a pleasant Trooper to be associated with. I know myself and my fellow Troopers at Troop G will miss running into him on occasion at the Texas/Louisiana border. He will be sorely missed. If we can ever do anything for you please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and call on us at LSP-G. Godspeed to you

Trooper Green
Louisiana State Police, Troop G

March 16, 2007

You will be greatly missed by those that worked with you and knew you. I regret that I only got to meet you once. Thanks for all the hard work and sacrifice that you gave so that others would be safe. God bless you and may God be with your family during this time.

Patrolman Rob Farnham
Kilgore P.D.

March 16, 2007

Trooper Holmes and family,

When Jimmy was in the hospital you were there daily to visit and comfort our family. Your wife and children are precious. It is now my turn to comfort them. Rest in Peace Todd and know that your sweet family will be taken care of and prayed for. I am so fortunate to have had a chance to know you. It's hard to understand why you and Jimmy were taken away at such a young age, but I do believe that God has a reason for everything and it is in His plan to have you and Jimmy with Him. You will be greatly missed!

Tara Kilgore
Sister to Jimmy R Carty Jr, TX DPS EOW 5/26/05

March 16, 2007

To the wife, children, parents, extended family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Todd Holmes, I offer my sincere condolences.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 16, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Trooper Holmes.
May God's peace be with you today, tomorrow and the day's ahead. Please know that my deepest sympathy is with you,and I only wish there were words I could say that could ease the hurt,pain and shock you are feeling.
Trooper Holmes, thank you for your service to your community and the state of Texas, I salute you Sir. My prayers are with your family, you had to leave behind. You are a Hero, resting in peace now, along with your Fellow Fallen Hero's. I will be lifting your family in prayer and I will keep your memory alive in my heart .
Family, please try to find comfort in knowing that as Todd took part of your heart with Him, He left part of
his with you. Trooper Holmes, rest in peace, but always keep watch over those you left behind and the rest of us
With Love and Prayers, mother-in-law of;
Sgt.T.Hewitt EOW 04-04-04
Asheville, North Carolina
Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

March 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Trooper Holmes. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

March 16, 2007