Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Larry William Cantrell, his family and his fellow officers with the Sapulpa Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Cantrell’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Cantrell and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

July 31, 2009

With all respect and honor we remember your dad
and you today. Miss you brother.

2005 midnight shift
Tulsa County Sheriff Office

July 31, 2009

We placed a wreath at the accident site during Police Week.
Almost 4 years, and we still think of you everyday.
Keep watching over your brothers on the street here in Sapulpa. I know they miss you very much, we all do.

Sapulpa Police Officer's Wife
Sapulpa, Oklahoma PD

June 8, 2009

Happy Birthday to you! There is not a day goes by that I don't think of you and your family.You are an honored soul that will never be forgotten.Happy Birthday my brother.

Sgt. Jim Madden
Sapulpa Police Department

December 27, 2008

Merry Christmas Poppy n Larry!

JOHN

December 24, 2008

Nothing is the same. It never will be, but we never forget what you and your father meant to us. If there is ever a time when we all are together again, or when we are, I hope it is as good as our real lives were. Love you always!

buoys
Mark and Sean

November 22, 2008

MISS YOU GUYS!

JOHN

November 4, 2008

Was thinking of you guys? We miss both of you very much. I still tell Andrew about you and show pictures; I bring out the wedding video from time to time and still have a good laugh, Andrew is too little to understand but I assure him when he gets older and watches it will be a good laugh for him as well. Sure wish you were here to help with the Barn and the horses. We have a new little guy on the ground named Milagro or “Miracle” he would be right up your alley, he is a little firecracker. Take care and keep a watch over us.
Love and Hugs from all!

Anonymous

August 5, 2008

The every day things like your pictures around the house brings a smile to my face but looking across the street brings tears to my eyes. Getting to talk to someone of memories brings a smile to my face but talking to you brings tears to my eyes. Thinking of this day brings a smile to my face but thinking of this day brings tears to my eyes...

Knowing that it's getting easier somehow brings a little shame, like somehow I'm bringing dishonor to that aweful day. Jesus help me... I have to bring myself to this place often because I don't want everything to just be a memory in my head... It needs to be connected to the emotions in my heart. I just don't want to forget. I still think of you every day but I use to think of you all day. What if I start thinking of you every other day and then just once a week? I feel guilty...

The ol' lump in the throat is still there and my heart still hurts. I miss you both so much. Carsten speaks of his wonderful policeman Larry quite often and needs his Poppy! Even though it seems to stir up emotions I tell of you often because I sure don't want him to forget how important you both were to our family... ever!

Sooo.... three years on this day where joy and sorrow meet!

I love you!

Anonymous

July 31, 2008

You came into this world with battle scars, a broken nose, and had all the love we could give you. You left this world the same way, still with all the love we could give you. I thank Jesus for the time we shared. Heaven is more precious, more sought after than ever. Only a breath away.

mom

July 31, 2008

I was unpacking some boxes and came across some of the pictures I had that were used at your memorial (in lieu of viewing). It made me decide to look at this web site for the first time in a while, although I just realized it is coincidently the anniversary of your and Chuck's passing.

Obviously some emotions have stirred as a result of this timing, although I feel mostly joy recalling the memories of our lives and memories growing up together. This is the first time I wrote something here...mainly due to the overflow of words and the difficulty I have had in the past 3 years of knowing what to say that would actually express the impact of your family's involvement in my life. Let's just say we all know the facts of our lives and I now realize that is enough for me to say in terms of communicating my loss.

I am just recently starting to feel normal and move on from this tragedy, and I apologize for it taking so long and not being there for your family in the last few years in the manner I promised I would. I love you, chuck, and the rest of us that remain until we are reunited in afterlife...but I'm here for them now as they have always been there for me.

See you soon!

Sean O'Rourke

July 31, 2008

To the Family of Officer Cantrell,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I saw your picture as it was featured tonight. There are no words that can take your pain away, but just know that you are remembered and will never be forgotten. Officer Cantrell thank you for your service and your family will be remembered in our prayers.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000 John 14 verse 27

March 28, 2008

It's almost Valentines Day - Hearts and flowers. You never forgot and always reminded your father. Thank you and I love you. Only a breath away.

mom

February 7, 2008

Hey Larry...
While you walk Heaven's streets, your brothers here still drive around little ol' Sapulpa. You'd be surprised at some of the changes at the PD...they have Majors now! Go figure. And more of the fancy new Chargers. But your badge stickers still adorn the squad cars, and no one has forgotten you, even if they don't say much. You know how cops are. :-) Peace...

January 16, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 10, 2008

It is almost your birthday as I write something for the first time after your death. You will never be forgotten. I will always remember you as we suited up for your first SOT mission. Every mission you are still with us with your badge number over the door.You will always be my brother.Doc.

Mptl. Jim Madden
Sapulpa Police

December 9, 2007

It's almost you're birthday. I miss you.

December 6, 2007

Life is a precious gift. We live it and then we take our place in God's house. A little over 2 years ago two of the best guys you would ever want to know took that place with God. It still breaks my heart to know that they had to go so soon. You all will never be forgotten and you presense will always be felt. Thank you both for being the most loving and caring guys. You made your country proud and I know that the SPD misses you greatly. Please keep a watch over us. We Love you and Miss you both more than words can say.

September 25, 2007

Officer Cantrell,
Today marks the second anniversary of your passing and your father's, as well. Thank you for having the courage to choose a profession that demands more from a person than you should have to give. I am thinking of your family, friends and department who lost not one, but two wonderful people on this day two years ago.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 31, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. For some the time has gone by very quickly, but for others that love you dearly it seems like a lifetime since they heard your laugh or felt your warm hug. There are no magic words I can offer to help them with their grief except to keep your memory and that of your father alive forever. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Those who we love and lose
Are no longer where they were before,
They are now wherever we are.

Author Unknown

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 31, 2007

TWO YEARS TODAY OFFICER CANTRELL. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY. WATCH OVER THEM AND ALL OUR POLICE OFFICERS STILL SERVING.

OFFICER CANTRELL, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

July 31, 2007

2 years ago God called you and your Father home. We all miss you very much, and not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Keep watching over them and keep them safe.
They are blessed to have you as their "partner" sitting beside them every day. They know you are there...........

Sapulpa Police Officer's Wife
Sapulpa, Oklahoma PD

July 31, 2007

I dont' know that it's made me stronger... I don't know that it's even made me a better person... What I do know is that right now it hurts as much as that 4am phone call. The shock has somewhat gone but my heart is hurting. There is no other word... it just hurts! I think I've cried harder tonight than I have in the last 2 years.
I miss you both so much! Sooo so much!

July 30, 2007

I miss you guys so much and think about you every day. Rhetton is doing well - I can tell he misses you and John though.

You've both been such a major influence in my life, in everyone's lives you touched.

Bryan O'Rourke
Friend

July 30, 2007

Larry,

You will be missed by all! A great shipmate and excellent patrolman. I had the honor of working with Larry at NWS Fallbrook. From a fellow Police Officer and shipmate.

James

J. Smith
OPD

July 28, 2007