Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TODD,
ANOTHER MONTH HAS PASSED, ANOTHER DAY WITH OUT YOU YET IT STILL HAS THE PAIN OF THE FIRST. SO MANY MEMORIES, YET THERE SHOULD OF BEEN MORE. I STILL ASK THE QUESTION WHY BUT THE ANSWER ONLY BRINGS TEARS, I WISH I COULD SEE YOUR FACE ,YOUR SMILE,TO HEAR YOUR VOICE, BUT THE ONLY THING I SEE IS THE PAIN IN EVERYONE WHO LOVED YOU ,WHO KNEW YOU THIS TOWN IS NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU IN IT, YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES EVEN LIVES THAT NEVER KNEW YOU. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY WITH THE HOPE AND PRAYERS THAT SOMETHING GOOD WILL COME FROM ALL THE PAIN, YET I STILL DONT KNOW WHAT THAT MIGHT BE. I JUST PRAY THAT NO MORE HURT WILL COME FROM THE FACT THAT YOU ARE GONE, WE HAVE AND STILL FEEL, WILL ALWAYS FEEL EMPTY WITH OUT YOU, TODD I LOVE YOU AND AM GLAD YOU ARE KEEPING US SAFE FROM UP ABOVE,TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN, SHINE YOUR SMILE DOWN ON US.

May 21, 2006

This is a poem that I wrote for my Uncle Todd....

THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY

The day you went away,
I couldn't understand why.
The day you left us all,
And went to touch the sky.
I know you're happy up there,
But we're all still here in tears.
I miss all of our laughter,
The good times we had through the years.
The news was so heratbreaking,
So shocking and devistating.
I wondered why it had to be you,
Why he needed an angel for new.
No one can comprehend how much pain we all feel,
Our wounds are so deep,
So very hard to heal.
Without you here we're worthless,
Just lost souls in the wind.
Sometimes I think I feel your touch,
Upon my soul and skin.
Some days are still hard,
And others not so bad.
I still cannot believe your gone,
We can't seem TO move on..........

I know I'll see you one day again,
And that it wont be too long.
Because our life is so short,
On this long forgotten World.
But until we meet again,
Just remember,
You are always in my heart.

In memory of Trooper Todd M. Larkins,
"Our fallen hero, You will never be forgotten"
I Luv Ya Uncle Toad!!!!!lol! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

Christian "Cammel Butt" Lucas
Niece

May 20, 2006

We had the first Memorial Service since you left us back last July. The service was very nice and attended by many. There were members of three families there for the Service. Your whole family was there as well as Trooper John Robert Davis and Trooper Sam Holcomb's. We lost all of you out of Dickson County.

These Services are sad yet happy times. We all shed tears and hugs then remembered the good times. I really miss your big smile and great enthusiam for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. I do see your big smile daily as I have your picture along with John Roberts hanging in my office. Your smile and John Robert's grin give me a big smile every morning when I walk into the office. We miss you buddy but one day we will all be together again. Rest in Peace and keep watch over all of us.
Chip

Captain Chip Milelr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 19, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Todd's death. I am proud of his service as a Trooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with Todd and his family.

Jim Larkins, Jr.
Distant Cousin, Montgomery AL

May 15, 2006

Trooper Larkins,
I met your wife not too long ago. She misses you dearly. I felt foolish asking if she was a Troopers wife, when I met her at the place that she works. Tribute t-shirtsd were there for you....She is moving on bravely. You'd be proud. I wear your tribute shirt under my uniform. I have never met you, though if I ever did, it would be for getting a ticket. I wish I had met you cause everyone misses you very much. I hope when I go, people remember me so well......God bless your family...

ETTO Cnristy A. Sturtevant
Metro Nashville Police Comminucations

May 11, 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 8, 2006

Well I still try and make myself believe everyday that this all is a dream and I need to wake up. I kow you are happy and living i peace, but just know that the world is a much darker place without your smile. I still think about you everyday and will until the day I see you again.

May 7, 2006

I spoke with your wife the other day and I am glad to know that you were loved very much. She misses you terribly. I was very happy to hear that you had such a wonderful life. I am truly sorry that we lost touch. You are missed.

My sister is in her final days of this world and I can only hope that you will somehow help show her the way. Please take care of her. I trust that you will.

Always
Jerri

March 23, 2006

4 and a half years ago we recieved the heart breaking news that my step-father was killed in a horrific car accident. As my mother, and the rest of my family waited in a small holding room at Maury Regional Hospital, for any kind of answers, Trooper Todd Larkins entered the room. My mother,consumed with grief and shock, was seated in a chair in the center of
the room.Trooper Larkins walked over and knelt in front of my mother handing her my step-dad's wallet. He began to explain who he was and that he had worked the accident. He also explained that he was somewhat new at his job and this was one of his first accident's of this nature to work. With great compassion, he began to tell my mother about the accident. Remaining on one knee he answered all of her questions as well as questions from various family members. He handed my husband his card and insisted on us calling him with any more questions we may have. My family and I have commented many times since then on Trooper Larkins,and what a great job he did that day. He seemed to be heart broken for my mom and her lose. That was the one and only time we ever seen or spoken to Trper Larkins,but my family and I have never forgotten the young,compassionate trooper that did the best he could in consoling a grieving wife on December 15,2001.

Summer

March 15, 2006

Well it still does not seem real that your smile is gone from this world. I think about you and the kind of person that you were everyday. I make it through the days by remembering the past, I will continue you to do this and you will always be in my heart

March 14, 2006

I just heard that you were gone and I wanted you to know that I will always remember the boy I to school with, your long hair and the chain on your hip. You are one of the sweetest people I've ever known. I am sorry that we lost touch and I pray for your wife and daughter. I know you are missed by everyone.

Jerri

March 7, 2006

Well baby we should have been going out to dinner and dancing tonight. That can't happen now, so I will meet you in my dreams so we can have that dance. Happy Valentine's Day Baby. I LOVE YOU.

Alicia Larkins
Wife of Trooper Todd M. Larkins
E.O.W. 07-08-05

February 14, 2006

Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you - Miss you!

February 13, 2006

todd
I think of you each and everyday not one goes with out a single thought of something you said or something you did.
it has been six months and the pain of not seeing your face your smile and hearing your laugh is still so real, like it was only yesterday. the life we all knew is forever gone. but so thankful we had you in our life's at all, we were blessed. we do have a since of peace, knowing you are looking down on us with that smile saying it is ok i am at peace. we are all so very proud of you ,wish we could only see you to tell you so.
you will be forever missed! when there is a ray of sun shine now i know it is you smiling.

January 7, 2006

My wife and I look through the pages of this webcite every night and read about the different tragedies and heroes. It seems so odd that a webcite we didn't even know existed three months ago now captures our attention on a nightly basis. We specifically checked on Todd's page after we read his sister's posting on the first EOW of 2006. It even saddens me to realize that we have to look into the 2005 archives to view the pages which reflect the days that devastated each of our families. We are very sorry for your loss and look forward to honoring Todd in May along with the rest of the fallen heroes. Our prayers are with you.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Brother and Brother-in-law
Sgt Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

January 3, 2006

I want to say thanks to the family for sharing Todd with us (TN). I pray GOD will touch your family in a special way. W O W what a person, THANKS so much for your sacrifice. The word hero is thrown about these days with such ease , but my friends MR. TODD LARKINS and his family are REAL HEROS.

Thanks again, GOD BLESS

Jack

December 30, 2005

Merry Christmas! I miss you so much. I love you very,very,very much. I wish you could be here. It's not the same without you.

Daughter of
Trooper Todd M. Larkins
E.O.W. 07-08-05

December 25, 2005

Miss you & think about you each & every day.

December 22, 2005

You are still missed today. Thank you for your service and may god bless your family during this holiday season.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 19, 2005

Rest in peace blue angel! You are not forgotten.....

December 17, 2005

AS a trucker myself,I am sorry.When i see flashing lights I slow down and get over if I can. I wish fellow truckers of mine would learn to do the same.God bless you sir.

Paul
truck driver

December 9, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of such a tragic loss. To the family, I can only say that I share in your pain having lost my brother in October. May you find peace some day in the memories and stories you share about Todd. He lived a hero's life. He will not be forgotten. God Bless.

Michelle Rogers
Sister of Sgt. J. Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Michelle Rogers

December 2, 2005

Months have passed and I still can't wake up from this nightmare. I think of you often and wish I could have one last word with you. You were a wonderful person with a kind heart and a smile always on your face. Your dream came true when you entered the law enforcement field and we're are all so proud of you. You are greatly missed. My thought and prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace.

December 1, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, my husband did. When he informed me of your passing, he also told me he attended the THP academy with you. He reflected on the weeks of "hell" you endured together.

To Trooper Larkins' family:

I can not imagine your loss. I will keep you in my prayers, always. I've been told Trooper Larkins always held his head high and set an example for others to follow. His example will live on through the lives he touched while serving in the patrol. Please know he will never be forgotten.

God has a special place in heaven for law enforcement officers....I know you will be a guardian angel to your family.

Rest in Peace Trooper Larkins

Wife of a Trooper
Tennessee

November 13, 2005