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Police chief Todd is remembered Police chief's last note to wife
(about 2 hours later)
The family of police chief Michael Todd have been joined by the home secretary and the UK's most senior police officers at his memorial service. The widow of police chief Michael Todd said her husband told her he was sorry, and loved her, hours before he was found dead.
Hundreds of people are gathered at Manchester Cathedral for the service which is also being relayed on a big screen in the city's centre. Carolyn Todd, 47, spoke at the memorial service for her husband, former chief constable of Greater Manchester, at the city's cathedral.
Mr Todd, 50, was found dead on Snowdon, north Wales, on 11 March. She said Mr Todd sent her an e-mail saying: "I know that I love you sounds hollow but I do and I'm sorry."
He was buried in a private ceremony at a churchyard near his family home in Halam, Nottinghamshire, on 21 March. Mr Todd was found dead on Snowdon, North Wales on 11 March.
The service is said to be a "celebration" of Mr Todd's career and will feature tributes from Acting Chief Constable Dave Whatton and Ken Jones, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Mrs Todd told the congregation: "Michael would have felt humble to see you all here today, thank you.
Michael's family loved him to bits... but they knew he was no saint The Right Rev Tony PorterBishop of Sherwood
"I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who sent many cards and letters of support, especially to all who wrote not knowing my address, sending them addressed to, Caroline Todd, Halam, or Mrs Todd, Nottinghamshire.
"I received them and I am very grateful."
The service was a "celebration" of Mr Todd's career, with tributes from Acting Chief Constable Dave Whatton and Ken Jones, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).
It was beamed live to the police force training college at Sedgley Park in Prestwich and on the BBC Big Screen in Exchange Square.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, former Met Commissioner Lord Stevens, his successor Sir Ian Blair and Shadow Home Secretary David Davies attended.
Michael Todd was buried near his family's home in NottinghamshireMichael Todd was buried near his family's home in Nottinghamshire
Mr Todd's widow Carolyn Todd and her three children are at the service, as is Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Mrs Todd was with her daughter Catherine, 16, twin sons, David and Matthew, 13, and the former police chief's brother Stephen.
The Queen is represented by Warren Smith, Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. The Right Rev Tony Porter, Bishop of Sherwood, said: "Michael's family loved him to bits but don't you worry - they knew he was no saint.
The service is being beamed live to the police force training college at Sedgley Park in Prestwich and on the BBC Big Screen in Exchange Square. "The nearest he got to St Michael was when he bought his sandwiches from Marks and Spencer's.
It is being led by the Dean of Manchester, the Very Rev Rogers Govender, with a eulogy from the Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. "But they still loved him to bits, and loved him when he was in bits."
Representatives from the Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist religions are also present. Mr Todd's daughter Catherine sang Somewhere, from West Side Story, at the memorial.
Several roads around the cathedral are closed amid tight security due to the nature of the service and those attending.Several roads around the cathedral are closed amid tight security due to the nature of the service and those attending.
The circumstances surrounding Mr Todd's death are to be investigated by Sir Paul Scott-Lee, chief constable of West Midlands Police.The circumstances surrounding Mr Todd's death are to be investigated by Sir Paul Scott-Lee, chief constable of West Midlands Police.
Mr Todd was buried in a private ceremony at a churchyard near his family home in Halam, Nottinghamshire, on 21 March.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned.An inquest has been opened and adjourned.