Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your work here is done, 10-42. Be at peace my brother.

Ptlm. G. Fender #31
Shiloh P.D. (IL)

March 17, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Trooper Todd Holmes and his fellow officers with the Texas Highway Patrol:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Trooper Holmes was tragically killed in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections left by family and friends, it is obvious that Todd was an amazing young man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected.
To Todd's parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called him beloved have been forever changed. To his wife and child, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Todd's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Todd and his family in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your Todd.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the unselfish and distinquished service Todd gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 14, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05

March 17, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

March 17, 2007

May god be with your family. Rest in peace as we will meet one day.

Sgt. Richard Jankovsky
THP Laredo

March 17, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper Todd Holmes~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Trooper Holmes!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen MI P.O. 2004

March 17, 2007

Thank yopu for your service.....

GOD bless the family, friends and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Stay safe out there.

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly, Va. PD

March 17, 2007

(TAPS)
Day is done
Gone the sun
From the lakes
From the hills
From the sky

All is well,
safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light
Dims the sight
And a star
Gems the sky,
Gleaning bright

From afar,
Drawing nigh,
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,

As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.


I pray the Lord be with the family and friends of Trooper Holmes, and thank him for the sacrifice made.

Officer John Rowe
Kilgore Police Department

March 17, 2007

Thanks for your service. You will not be forgotten.

NC Game Warden

March 17, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Todd Holmes as well as to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Trooper Holmes, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 17, 2007

Trooper Holmes,
Thank you for the service you gave to the great state of TX. My first husband was also killed when he was struck by a tractor trailer while on a vehicle stop. My heart breaks for your family, friends & co-workers. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them & carry them as they begin this "oh so difficult journey". I pray that they will one day find peace. It doesn't get easier, you just learn to deal with it better with time. God Bless You Trooper!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor EOW 10-3-01

March 17, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 17, 2007

Brother Todd, even though you are no longer here on earth with us, I know your with your Lord in heaven. Although we never met, we are brothers in Christ. I know we will meet in the kingdom one day. Thank you so much for the way you lived your life. You were a true role model. Thank you for your dedication and ultimate sacrifice. To the Holmes family, rest in the fact that God always works things together for good to those who love Him. His grace is sufficient for all things. To all the Texas DPS family, My prayers are with you as you continue your watch. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

March 17, 2007

may god bless trooper holmes and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

March 17, 2007

Rest In Peace brother...Please watch over us as we ride on.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

March 17, 2007

trooper Holmes and your family: I am so sorry for your loss though I know we will meet someday in a better place. God Bless you and your family

Gillock

March 16, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL REGARDING THE DEMISE OF TROOPER TODD HOLMES. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

TROOPER TODD HOLMES YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

March 16, 2007

Hey Brother, I remember you from when I assisted in training your recruit class during firearms training in Austin. You may have left us physically, but you will always be with us in mind and spirit. There will always be a "R2" spot for you in my unit anytime you want to help watch my back. God bless you and your family.

Corporal
Texas Highway Patrol

March 16, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE THAT MOURN THE LOST OF TROOPER HOLMES. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

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

March 16, 2007

The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004

March 16, 2007

R.I.P. Your service will not be forgotten.

Officer Carney
Dublin Texas Police Department

March 16, 2007

We appreciate your dedication and the sacrafice you've made trying to keep us safe. No one will ever forget that. Thanks "Trooper". God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

March 16, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Our thoughts will be with your family and department.

Sergeant
Ohio State Highway Patrol

March 16, 2007

To the family of Trooper Holmes, his fellow officers, and co-workers. You are in out thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

March 16, 2007

I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Holmes and to the Texas DPS.

There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.

Russell Marburger, Investigator
Travis County Sheriff's Office (Austin, Texas)

March 16, 2007

Sacrifice is the only true measure of generosity. -Jason Hurst

Trooper Holmes -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Holmes -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

March 16, 2007