Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was on duty that horrible night. I sat listening to the radio and following the pursuit. When they brought you into the hospital, I recall the turnout by your friends and family. I did not know you personally though my Brother served for a number of years with your Father. I am awed by the courage you displayed staying in the pursuit in the midst of such firepower. You have a lot of buddies who will never forget you. I will never forget you actions that night.

MARION COUNTY SPECIAL DEPUTY

July 23, 2006

Not a day goes by that I don't have a prayer for you, Deno and your families. Rest in peace my friend, you will never be forgotten.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS PD/ILEA 99-139

May 17, 2006

Hey Jas,
I haven’t done this since the year you were killed. I still think about you all the time. I wonder how you feel about me, as I run your old beat. Paul and all the guys say I act just like you. Everyday I think about how much fun it would have been to run the beat with you. I think about the time we went to the movies together and you got mad. LOL, and when I did my first ride-along with you and I made you go down to the swamp and look for a drunk. And the time You, Chris and I went to the mall, and we embarrassed you at the changing room! That was hysterical.
I'm happy to say that I'm a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy, and that I'm living in your shoes.
I miss you, and the fun times we had together.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life.
I love you brother, and I miss you.
Mike

Deputy Mike Leepper M226
Marion Co Sheriff's Department

April 2, 2006

Jason I never knew or even heard of you until now, but I know what you stood for and I want to thank you for your dedication to this profession... rest in peace brother...

CSO Ly
CSUS PD

March 14, 2006

Thanks for looking out for me the other night- I know You're 'holding my wings'
why here-why now- why at all? -J

'J Muggs'
Fed

February 7, 2006

It's funny how over the years you've continued to bring so much into my life. Individuals that once called you a friend have now found their way into my life. Together we've continued to share pictures and stories of the friend that we've always held so dear. You will never be forgotten Jason. So many loved you, and still to this day continue to love you. As promised, your legacy has lived on.... We miss you!

Olivia
Marion County Sheriff

January 9, 2006

Hey Jason, I think about you often but hadn't left any reflection yet, until today. I wish I would've gotten to know you better but the times we did work together on DUI was a blast! You and Tuttle made it fun. Also, I've gotten to know your dad and he has helped me tremendously through a pretty tough time this past year. You and him are both truly a mirror-image of one another when it comes to showing compassion towards others so selflessly. Thank you Jason for making the ultimate sacrifice--I never told you that.

Marion County Sheriff's Dept.

December 27, 2005

Jason, It's Christmas Day 2005. Although I never had the honor to know you personally,I have gotten to know you pretty well through your dad. I DO know for absolute certain the saying "like father like son" holds very true for you & your dad. I also know first hand the pain of loosing a loved one in the line of duty by gunfire.

Your dad misses you very much. A fathers love is precious. I know this too well too as my sons' lost their dad in the line of duty. A son and their father hold a special bond that nothing and nobody can replace. Please continue to watch over your dad. I know you will and I know he will never walk alone.

You are a hero. Thank you for your service to your community. You will never be forgotten.

friend

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas Jason

December 25, 2005

Another Christmas morning waiting on your arrival so we can start the celebration. These new Christmas include a visit to the cemetery so we can reflect on the gifts you gave us in those short years you were with us.

I keep hearing it will get better with time but that is not true. The questions and feelings I had then are still with me today. Thank you for being my son.

Dad

Jerry Baker

December 25, 2005

Deputy Baker -

I never knew you but stumbled onto your page. After reading a reflection your father left I had to leave one too. Hanging your stocking at Christmas must be hard for your family - but I know they will always remember you. It's good to know that loving families are still out there.

To the Baker Family - I lost my fiancee two years ago. He was only 21 and the pain that comes from loosing a officer is tremendous. I will pray that you make it through another holiday season, and find it so wonderful that you talk so highly of your son.
God Bless,
Jessica Ruhl
Fiancee of Police Officer Dan Starks
EOW 10-25-03

December 16, 2005

Jason,
One of our guys was injured in a shooting Sunday night....I know you were with him....thanks and your not forgotten.....

Patrolman
IPD

November 22, 2005

Rest in Peace

Dep. Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. - Indiana

November 11, 2005

All I can say is thank you officer. I donot know you but I have a friend who does. He spoke highly of you. Good job Officer.

SSGT. Christopher M. Ratliff
United States Air Force

October 6, 2005

Happy Birthday Jason!

September 25, 2005

Jason-

I can't believe that it has been 4 years brother. I think of you often, but especially during this time of year. I will never forget the first day I met you.....when I was on that alarm run in Beat 4 and you came over to back me up. Our contest to see who had the 'best' patrol car was a highlight to my shift. I had to wash my car everyday before I came to district because I knew that yours would be clean also. When I bought my yellow 'SHERIFF' sticker to go over my front windshield, I bought you one also, because I knew that you would want one. You always came over to Beat 6 to give me a hand when I was getting busy. I will never forget that last run together we took that night before this nightmare began. I will never forget hearing your voice over the radio and me yelling at all the traffic to "get out of my way" as I was trying desperately to get to where you were.....I will never forget taking my then 4 year old son to Headquarters and showing him the black-draped patrol car out front, telling him all about you....I miss you Jason. I will see you when God tells me it's my time to meet him. Until then, I serve him and the people of this county, and I pray that they will never forget you, because God knows that I will not. RIP brother and THANK YOU.

Deputy Brian McEwen
Marion County Sheriff's Department

September 19, 2005

Remembering Jason on the four year anniversary of his line of duty death. May God continue to bless and comfort the family he left behind. Rest peacefully, Deputy. Thank you for your service, dedication and heroism. You were courageous and will be remembered as such. God bless you.

Michigan

September 17, 2005

Deputy Baker,
I never knew you personally, but you have impacted my life in so many ways...Thanks for everything you did to make Marion County and Indianapolis a safer place.....You are not forgotten...you never will be..

September 17, 2005

Missing your funny stories and big smile.

September 16, 2005

Mr. Baker,
I met you at the cemetery a while back visiting Jake. I met Mrs. Starnes the other day while I was out there and I wanted to let you know that your son has not been forgotten. Speaking to different family members of Fallen Officers I felt like I needed to tell you how important you are, how big of an impact you have made in peoples lives and how many look up to you.
I never personally knew your son, but standing at the cemetery, I felt like I knew him. When I go out to see Jake I always take "a little extra" whether it be a flag or a flower and pay respect to your son as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mr. Baker. Thank you for all the support you have given to help heal those who need it so desperately!

Jason, can you make sure that Jake doesn't get into any trouble up there. I know its perfect in heaven, but Jake always found a way :)
Rest in Peace Jason, rest in peace.

Wife of an IPD Officer

July 26, 2005

Not a day goes by Jason, that I don't think back to my days at Dist.52 and always seem to remember you and I as dispatchers goin after something or someone. Although tradgic, your loss...
I see as an officer you hadn't changed. We never Gave up and you never gave up. You truely understood what it meant to do your part to make sure your guys always went home.

Michael Haxby
Allen county Sheriffs Dept.

June 29, 2005

JASON- I think of you often and I pray for your eternal rest. Your dedication that horrible night to get the bad guys was one of the bravest acts I've ever seen. You once spoke to me about going to swat school and getting on the team. You would have been a great team member with your warrior spirit. It was an honor to work with you.

DEPUTY/mcsd swat
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT

June 13, 2005

Jason, I went to North Central HS and looked at your senior picture, I cried in the middle of library because I was looking at a young man with so much in front of him....All that would come shattering down on September 17, 2001.
-An Admirer of Yours

May 23, 2005

Jason, I remember you coming back from DC so proud to give me the rubbing of my father's name off of the wall. Now, coming into Police Week, I will attend the American Police Hall of Fame service and search for your name on their wall. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Each time I pass the beautiful display case you gave me that holds my fathers badge, I look at it and remember you and know that it now has an even deeper meaning for me. You truely were one of the greatest friends I have ever had. I will never forget all of the wonderful times we had together, whether we were just hanging out watching movies or working at communications-it was never a dull moment. I have always been and will always be very proud to be your friend. I miss you!

Dawn Veirs
child survivor-Dep Floyd T. Settles MCSD '72

May 12, 2005

Hi Jason. I don't know why it has taken me so long to leave a reflection, except that it hurts! A reminder that you really are gone. I have read what everyone else says, and I think, "Yep, that was Jason!"

So young, yet such a HUGE impact on people. Your Dad is incredible, people will know you because of him.

It's funny, I remember the silly stuff. Whenever tub-thumping comes on, I will ALWAYS think of you, Wagon 4. Man, that was a long time ago!

Love you Jason! NEVER forgotten!

April 30, 2005