Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, May 2, 1960
Reflections for Patrolman Leonard F. Baldy
Patrolman Baldy rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
I FLEW ON HELICOPTERS IN VIETNAM. I REMEMBER OFFICER BALD'S ACCIDENT. I DID NOT THINK IT WAS THAT LONG AGO. I WONDER IF THEY LOOKED INTO WHY HIS AIRCRAFT THREW A BLADE, OR THE ENTIRE ROTOR ?? I WOULD IMAGING THAT TO BE SOME MAJOR KIND OF MAINTAINANCE PROBLEM, THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SCRUTINIZED.
TOM NEWTON
NONE
January 13, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today on the 52nd anniversary of your death. 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 2, 2012
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Baldy. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 27, 2012
It has been 50 years since your sacrifice but you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
April 29, 2011
Just wanted to let you know that you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.
Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 23, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 2, 2008
Remember: It's not how they died, it's how they lived.
Tim
November 4, 2007
I think it would be fair to mention that Officer Baldy experimented with the use of "radar technology" and he was the very first officer in the United States to write a speeding ticket based off the readings of a radar gun. That was according to Wikipedia.com
April 23, 2007
I was only 9 when your chopper crashed but I can remember listening to you on the radio as my Dad was getting ready for work and thinking how cool it was to be a police officer that could fly around in a helicopter. I'm not sure but I think maybe you had something to do with me entering law enforcement. Thanks, you are a hero.
Anonymous
Retired LEO
June 7, 2006
To those who have fallen and to the ones that stand guard, let it never be said that you were forgotten.
Anonymous
September 12, 2004
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