Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Baker, it has been 24 years since you were taken from us. I hope you son Rick has returned safely and your family as doing well, happy in the memories of you. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 15 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 28, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Baker,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Somerset County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 28, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Baker.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Charles Richard Baker Sr. will never ever be forgotten. May his soul rest in Heaven. My personal thanks to Deputy Baker's son Rick for his service to our nation.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

April 25, 2018

Seems like yesterday I kissed you good bye.. Seems like yesterday that I heard that Laugh. Seems like yesterday You told me you loved me.. So many seems like yesterday when its really been forever. 12 years is really forever.. I miss you so much Charlie. I know you can see that our Rick is leaving tonight for Afghanistan. Im scared and I so wish you could be here to make me feel that its going to be ok.. Please take care of Ricky for me. Watch over him everyday and Night while he is over there. Please bring him back home to me after this last tour of his.. You would be so proud of him. He has grown into quite the man. Every bit of him reminds me of you every single day.. I love you Charlie.. Always and Forever Until we meet again...

Michelle Baker
Wife

December 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this courageous LEO. I salute you, Sir! You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. May God grant you peace.

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

February 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I am sure you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of proecting and serving. I pray for solace for those who miss and love you for I know the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 29, 2009

Deputy Baker served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Deputy Baker. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
You were honored on this website today and that's what brought me here.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

November 6, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

August 2, 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

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 27, 2007

Today is our anniversary. 11 years it would have been. I miss you my love. Rick is in Iraq, so keep whatch over our boy. Your grand daughter started to crawl yesterday. Jeff is headed to the police academy. Ashlee is a freshman in high school. My gosh how time has flown. We think of you everyday and miss you too. Until we meet again my love. Love always and forever ME

Michelle Baker-
Wife

July 26, 2007

I miss u lots!!! theres Things i wish you could have seen me through, and the things that i have succeded in i think that you would be very proud of me for all that i have accomplished i wish you were here all the time!!! thanks for accepting me into this family without you i dont no where i would be today what would you be like today we all wonder but as long as you are happy we are happy my mom is doing very good we miss you lots!!!

Your daughter

Ashlee
daughter

July 25, 2007

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

December 15, 2006

Michelle & Family;

You are all in my thoughts and prayers today on the anninversary of
Deputy Baker's death. Even though I have not been to NPW for a few years, I have not forgotten you. Stay safe .

Howard 12/28/2005

Howard
MDPS-BLE retired

December 28, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor your for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

December 28, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

December 28, 2003

Thank you Deputy Baker for you service to the County of Somerset, State of Maine and your community. You made a difference.

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

November 14, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Charlie, you are not forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

October 31, 2003

It has been almost 10 months my darling, since you were taken from me.I think about you every day. Remember the day we found out, that we were chosen to adopt Ashlee. I remember you made a big sign and taped it to the refridgerator. It said "ASHLEE IS OUR LITTLE GIRL". When I got home and opened the kitchen door, you were standing by the sign with this big grin on your face. I will never foreget that day or any of the other days god let us share together. Thank you darling for being the most wonderful husband,father,best friend and training officer that ever walked this earth. Thank you also for teaching me to be the best officer i can be, so i can continue yor legacy.LOVE ME

Michelle Baker

We have SO many wonderful memories of Charlie, but they would be too numerous to list.  He was a great officer, husband, father and a wonderful friend.  He is missed more than words can say but his memory will live on forever in the hearts of all that knew him!  He took such pride in his uniform and his vehicle.  Both were ALWAYS spotless!  He was thoughtful and considerate of his fellow officers and those that he worked with and there wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for a friend or his family.  Charlie touched our hearts while he was here and while he was taken from us way too soon, he will NEVER be forgotten!!! We know that you are up there patroling the area and that we will see you again someday old friend, but until then we just want you to know that we love and miss you 1314.

Jim & Laura Morgan
Somerset County S.O.

"The Wicked Flee When No Man Pursueth But The Rightous Are Bold As A Lion" Your sacrifice is not forgotten. God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman Eric H. Small
Berwick, Maine Police Department