Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lt. Baldwin,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 27, 2024

Rest in peace Lt. Baldwin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 27, 2020

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Monica Zahasky
Cops cycling

August 27, 2017

Just met Lt. Baldwin's son who will attend the 40th anniversary of his father's death next week in Indiana.

God Bless the Peace Makers.

Rest in Peace Lt.

Lt. Adam Militello
Neptune Beach Police Department

August 21, 2014

I work with his niece; Brenda Gross. She spoke very highly of Russell. So sad this happened but know he's in a better place

Shellie Graham
I work with his niece.

May 18, 2014

40 years have passed, I miss you everyday. You are my daily inspiration. RIP Dad. I know you are on patrol in heaven today.

Gene Baldwin
Son

May 16, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 17, 2013

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Baldwin. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2013

Godspeed, LT.

AJ Clapp

August 30, 2011

Wow to see my Uncle Ross memorialized. When he died there was no internet and when I looked this up and even too see his picture. 36 years has gone by and his passing still leaves a void. We love you and miss you Uncle Russ. You were a hero.

Dawne Shumate
niece

June 23, 2010

Rest in peace Lt.Russell Baldwin.

Reserve Officer
Crawfordsville Police Department

March 24, 2009

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Lt. Baldwin.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 18, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 23, 2007

May God bless your family and may now you never be forgotten. Rest well brother.

Deputy Larry Dockery
Pittsylvanina County Sheriff's Office

July 22, 2006

God bless, Russ...from a fellow Hoosier.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

February 24, 2004