Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Todd,

Today's the day, brother, 15 years. We rode together from New Orleans to Waco in my ugly, electric blue government Chevy with the pink stripe. I rode back alone and you took a different route home. We met up again in Tennessee. So many people wanted to be at your funeral, they had to open up your old high school gym just to fit everybody in. You looked sharp in your dress blues, and I slipped a Sullivan County sheriff's badge in with you as a memento from your old department.

David and I talked about you all the time, until 13 months later, then he was gone too.

You were an inspiration to me in my career. I think about you, and David, a lot, and often remind my son -- Todd David Hustmyre -- about the two men he is named after. He's got big shoes to fill. Bad news, though, brother, although he's only 11, he's leaning toward the Army, not the Marines. The debate goes on ...

I have every intention of having a cold one in your honor tonight. You'd be surprised, by the way, that after ATF, I ended up a writer. Remember when we shared that first Group III office in the old building downtown, I could barely type and had never used a computer. Since then, I've written three books and hundreds of articles. I've even written a few articles about you and been on TV a few times about the shootout. I get interviewed every so often about it and I always mention you.

I have a theory, you're never really gone unless you're forgotten. So, by that standard, you will always be here.

That's all for now, brother. I must be turning into a sissy. I'm getting all choked up.

I'll see you on the other side. Semper Fi.

Chuck Hustmyre, ATF (ret.)

Special Agent Chuck Hustmyre (ret.)
ATF (ret.)

February 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 21, 2008

Todd was my partner and close friend. I was there when he was killed.

I think about him and our other friend, ATF S/A David Sullivan, who died 13 months later, all the time.

I named my son, Todd David Hustmyre, after both of them.

I'll see you on the other side, my friend. We'll have a few beers and catch up.

Chuck Hustmyre
ATF (retired)

Chuck Hustmyre
ATF

July 13, 2007

02-28-2007
On this the anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember. Rest in peace job well done, you may be gone but know you will never be forgotten.

Master Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff's Officer VA

February 28, 2007

Agent McKeehan, today marks the 14th anniversary of your murder at the hands of a group of social misfits. You attempted to serve a lawful court order and met with fierce gunfire. The ONLY persons responsible for the deaths of you and your fellow agents were those people inside that compound and they were the ONLY ones responsible for their ultimate demise. You and your fellow ATF agents are heroes for the risks you took in doing what had to be done.

My cousin is currently an Agent with the ATF and I’m very proud of him and can only say, the ATF has my total respect and I curse those who try to take the blame away from David Koresh and his collection of lunatics for what ultimately happened in Waco and place it on the men and women who were simply doing their jobs, you included Agent McKeehan.

God Bless you and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 28, 2007

my dad, special agent david elloitt sullivan, was todd's best friend. he was there the day todd died. i was named after todd in his honor, and i'm extremely greatful. but i sure know that my dad and todd are in heaven talking away about everything that happened that day in waco. i love todd, even though he was killed before i was born, and i hope to meet him someday. rest in peace, todd, and we love you!

family friend

August 17, 2006

Agent McKeehan your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother....God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 22, 2006

To the family and friends of Special Agent Todd Wayne McKeehan and his fellow officers with the US DOJ Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives:

On this the thirteenth anniversary of
his tragic death, I wanted to honor Todd's memory. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Special Agent McKeehan was brutally murdered in the line of duty along with three other officers.

This is a pain that never goes away for those who loved and cared for him.

May you all continue to be comforted and supported by your law enforcement family, and by other police survivors who share this painful journey with you.

Todd's valor and dedication will always be revered and honored. May he rest in peace.

My beloved son Larry Lasater is his brother in green as well as his brother in blue. From the reflections, I see they both also were stationed at 29 Palms. Semper Fi, Todd and Larry.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Special Agent Todd McKeehan gave to his country through his military service with the Corps, and then with the Bureau of ATF,and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 28, 1993.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Dept. eow 4/24/05

February 28, 2006

Agent McKeehan,
I would like to say thank you for service, not only with the BATF, but also for your service to our Country and to our Corps.

Semper Fi Devil Dog,
A fellow LEO;former marine

March 2, 2005

I honor you Todd . . . you were a warrior. With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

November 5, 2004

You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 17, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, February 28, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Special Agent Steven David Willis, Special Agent Conway Charles LeBleu, Special Agent Robert John Williams, and Special Agent Todd Wayne McKeehan who died in the line of duty on this date eleven years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Agents Willis, LeBleu, Williams, and McKeehan's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

February 28, 2004

TODD
I REMEMBER TALKING TO YOU IN THE DEN OF MY FATHERS HOUSE ON THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. ALLEN AND I ARE STILL FRIENDS AND TALK WEEKLY.I WILL NEVER FORGET 29 PALMS. YOU WERE A GOOD MARINE AND A FINE RESERVE AT SULLIVAN COUNTY .WE STILL MISS YOU .................SEMPER FI....................

SPECIAL AGENT TIM DUNCAN
CSX TRANSPORTATION POLICE

I knew Todd, having been a Marine recruiter in the office where he enlisted. He was a fine Marine, and, I'm sure, a fine Agent. Semper Fi Todd

Ptlm Robert White
Bartlett PD Bartlett TN