Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Tpr. Todd Larkins and his fellow Troopers,

On behalf of the Michigan State Police, I extend our heartfelt sympathy during the tragic loss of Tpr. Larkins. May God watch over his family and colleagues and give them strength during this sorrowful time.

With deepest sympathy,
Trooper
Michigan State Police

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 10, 2005

Todd,
I had the pleasure of meeting you on several occassions.You even worked a minor wreck that I had a few years ago.Alot of times when someone dies tragically, you always hear on the news how good of a person they were...even if no one liked them. But in your case, you were truly a class act,professional and frinedly. Never once have I ever brought your name up and a bad thing was said. Your name was always followed by,"he is a great guy!"My heart stopped when second I heard the news..To your family: I am truly sorry, for nothing I say can or will stop the pain and the heart ache.Only time and the Good Lord can do that. Rest in Peace Trooper Larkins.

July 10, 2005

Dear Family of Trooper Larkins,

Please know that your LEO family love you guys and are thinking of you as you start your long journey. No matter where you're from, city or state, the LEO family hurts when one of their own is hurt. I want you to know that we will be praying for you and thinking of you often. May God give you the strength to go through this rough journey, lean on him and he'll pull you through. Many blessings from one of your NC LEO families.

Sincerely,
S.Martin
Wife of Buncombe County Sheriffs Deputy.

July 10, 2005

Such a tragedy. This happens more often than it should. My heart and my prayers go out to those that you left behind, your wife and child especially as this was yet another senseless loss of life. To the fellow Troopers throughout the state of Tennessee, be careful and together we all mourn the loss of Trooper Larkins.

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

July 10, 2005

God bless you and your family. My prayers are with you and your brethren at the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Trooper C A Gatewood
Florida Highway Patrol - Troop L, Ft Lauderdale

July 10, 2005

May God bless you and your family.

L/Cpl M.E. Duncan
SCHP, Troop 3 Post C

July 10, 2005

May God comfort your family in this terrible time. May they take comfort in knowing that you gave your life helping the country and loving what you were doing.

firefighter Jim Kutz
Woodlawn FD

July 10, 2005

Trooper Larkins,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

July 10, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and the THP.

TFC
Georgia State Patrol

July 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Office of Naval Intelligence Police we extend our condolences to the family of Trooper Todd Larkins and the members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. May he rest in peace.

Sergeant Garey Bostick
Office of Naval Intelligence Police

July 10, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about another officer so close to home. Obviously Trooper Larkins' family, friends, coworkers, and other loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers. No one can prepare you for the road ahead, and nothing I could possibly say will ease the pain, heartache, and confusion. Just know that you are not alone. There are many other survivors who will support you in your grief journey, and you now have a special guardian angel. Take care of yourselves, and wake up each morning only focusing on taking it day by day (and sometimes just minute by minute).

Love and prayers,

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of P.O. Cole Martin
Chatsworth, GA P.D.
E.O.W. April 25, 2003

July 10, 2005

I will be praying for the family,friends and co-workers of Trooper Larkins. He will always be a hero in uniform. God Bless

L Watts

July 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol

July 10, 2005

TO TROOPER LARKINS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS, I WANT TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS.
WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE THINGS HAPPEN, BUT KNOW THAT WE WHO HAVE WALKED THIS PATH BEFORE YOU, KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE AND GIVE YOU THE COMFORT THAT YOU NEED AT THIS TIME.

LORRAINE BOND
MOTHER OF HAMILTON COUNTY,TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF DONALD KENNETH BOND, JR.
EOW: 9.06.01

July 10, 2005

It's quite unfortunate to lose a brother but even more so when it hits close to home. I commend Trooper Larkins for the bravery he has shown all throughout his career. May you rest in peace...

Deputy James Bradford
Bradley County Sheriff Office

July 10, 2005

RIP Brother

Greensboro PD

July 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement. My father is also a THP trooper and was just recently in a similar accident. He's taking your death hard. Keep watch over all of us while you walk your beat in heaven.

Amanda Redmon

July 9, 2005

My family will be praying for you and yours. God bless you.

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD/Texas

July 9, 2005

Todd, I never got the pleasure to know you. I'm so sorry I was not there for you on the day God took you away but as you know I work in Chattanooga and it is very far away. I cried when I heard the news about you. I wish I was there, to tell you to jump or pull you aside. You will always walk by my side and be in my heart. I'll never forget you. May God be with your family. Save me a place. I'll see you someday. RIP my brother. We'll take it from here!

Trp. Clinton "Pumpy" Tudors
Tennessee Highway Patrol 2nd District

July 9, 2005

My condolences to the family, fellow Troopers, and friends.

Sgt. Kevin B. Kelley
Carteret Co. Sheriff's Office Beaufort, NC.

July 9, 2005

WE HAVE THE WATCH

For many years
this officer stood the watch...


While some of us lay about at night,
this officer stood the watch...


While others of us were attending schools and,
yes, even before some of us were born,
this officer stood the watch...


As our families watched the storm clouds of public decay
brewing on the horizons of his community,
he stood the watch...


Often he would look at his family
needed his guidance, but he knew he must stay because,
he had the watch...


For many years he stood the watch so that we
and our community could sleep soundly
in safety knowing that this officer would
stand the watch.


Today we are here to say...


"The watch stands relieved..."


Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained...


OFFICER!
"You stand relieved...
We have the watch."

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

July 9, 2005

TODD YOU WERE A REAL FRIND AND GRATE PERSON I WISH YOU THE BEST FOR NOW REST IN PEACE TILL WE CAN PATROL AGAIN TOGTHER

patrolman charles p talley
coopertown police dept. tennessee

July 9, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

July 9, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF TROOPER LARKINS. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 9, 2005

God bless Trooper Todd M. Larkins, his family, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

July 9, 2005