Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 22, 2020

I am the son of Deron Todd and grandson of Harry J. Todd I'm actually named after my grand father I remember my dad mention my uncle it's so sad how he passed I love our family until death do us apart.....
#RIPUncleCharles

Deron Julius Todd
Nephew

August 3, 2018

I am the nephew of charles k. todd; my name is deron todd, son of harry j. todd. Uncle; I miss you as much as I miss my father. I will always remember the good times of family and re-unions. Love you and my family always and forever.

DERON TODD
NEPHEW OF CHARLES K. TODD

January 20, 2012

I am the son of Charles Kirksey Todd. Although i never knew him I thank everyone who has left a reflection of him; because of these I have been able to see a glimpse of who he was and how alike we are.

Anthony Todd
Son of Charles Kirksey Todd

June 22, 2011

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

January 27, 2008

To the family and loved ones of Patrolman Charles Kirksey Todd and his fellow officers with the Mayfield Police Department:

On this the fourteenth anniversary of Charles' tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Charles' professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. I am so sorry that Charles was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Charles gave to his community and the citizens of Kentucky, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 22, 1992.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
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August 22, 2006

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching down over us.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

August 22, 2006

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

May god bless you, your family,and friends. For 12 years ago today he made you one of his blue angels.Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe.

August 22, 2004

To the memory of a quiet professional with a quick wit and a knowing smile. The kind of officer that could be lost in the crowd, but could be counted on to stand fast when the time came to stand. To my academy mate. Rest in peace, brother.

Lt. Denny Elliott
Federal Reserve Police