Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Baker. I can only imagine your pain and anguish of losing someone who was fighting the good fight for all of us. The thin blue line between law enforcement and chaos is a little thinner with his passing. Know that he now walks a beat on heaven's streets. Though I did not know Deputy Baker, I am sure I know some of the reasons he put on the uniform and went to work every day. Godspeed, Jason.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department -Hammond, IN

It says a lot of an Officer that continues the chase even after his vehicle was disabled from the gun fire. I truly think the only way to put it is the way a New York Officer put it to a news reporter on 9/11/01, "It is what we do".
Small words have only large meaning to those in law enforcement and those who truly support us. GOD SPEED brother, the nation feels the pain and loss of another American Hero

Police Officer R. Rifredi
Davis PD

Death in itself is bad enough, but when an officer pays "the ultimate price", there is nothing greater to me. My beat borders Indiana and this could very well have been me. Rest in peace brother and thank you!


Be safe, Todd

Patrol Officer Todd Irving
Hamilton County SO, Ohio

God bless you and thank you for your service. I will pray for your family, and I will pray for Justice!

Deputy Brent Banister
Bartholomew County Sheriff Dept

In the shadow of a horrible national tragedy, we look for hope, and as we are finding it, we are reminded that a single death hurts just as much.
I was among the hundreds of Police officers and fire fighters who participated in a two day honor guard vigil at the Indiana Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters memorial in Indianapolis on September 17th. While we were paying tribute to our fallen brothers in New York and Washington, we heard over the radio of a shootout in the city. After a few phone calls, we learned that Deputy Baker had been killed, and an IPD officer had been wounded. The already somber mood at the memorial became one of even greater mourning.
As we huddled around the radio listening to officers pursue the suspects, it was obvious that we all felt the same terrible feeling of loss.
Jason, you died serving your community, against a cowardly enemy that now faces judgement in a court of law, and at the throne of God. We will carry on in your honor, and in honor of all who have gone before us.

Patrolman Mike Hershberger
Elkhart, IN Police

My prayers our with your family and friends. Our brother in "BLUE" you are in a better place now. May you rest in peace.

Officer D. Johns
City of Decatur, Ga Police Department

This saddens me so much. We put ourselves at risk every day or night that we go work, but something like this is not thought about much. This hits so close to home because I am the same age as Jason, and close by in Anderson. Jason is a true hero, and will not be forgot about. God bless his family.

Anonymous

To the Family and Friends of Jason Baker
We are so sorry that you are suffering so. We offer you our support and prayers. Every time we come to this page our hearts break to find another family going through such pain. We have experienced some of the same pain you are feeling and so many people encouraged us in person and on this page. We hope to encourage you by telling you that you will find amazing strengh you never knew you had and you will make Jason very proud as he has you. We want you to know that we understand the sacrifice you have all made in sharing Jason with the world, we will not forget him or you. We are in nearby Fort Wayne and if we can provide a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen and really understand we hope you will call us. Again we are sorry that you have had to join this extended family but know that it is a large group of very wonderful people who sincerly care about each other. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Brother of Fallen officer Brad Matteson FWPD eow10/5/2000

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

PTLM. M.W. LUDLOW
PALMYRA POLICE DEPT., NJ

My heart goes out to you Jason.......I am sure you were a very good police officer and you are a hero to everyone....I am sure you will be missed very very much....I am sorry it had to end like this jason but we all know now u are in a better place buddy....GOD SPED TO YOU JASON AND MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU ON YOUR TRIP.
Explorer Pete Bignotti

Explorer Pete Bignotti
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (FL)

I'm sorry for your loss.

detective john atteberry
bloomington, illinois p.d.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Baker's family and friends.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio MIyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Florida
E/O/W/ 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

Thank you Deputy Baker for your sacrifice. You put the safety of others before your own, and for that I have the utmost respect. When I become a police officer, I will strive to do the job in honor of you and all who laid down there lives for public safety. God bless you, your family, and fellow officers.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

My condolences to Deputy Sheriff Jason Baker's family,friends and Co-workers. It's always a sad day when a fellow officer dies, Jason was only 24 and what he could have learned from or taught the people in his community will never be known, becase he was gunned down by a coward who felt tough because he had a gun in his hand.
Rest in Peace Brother, You're a hero

PTLM.Mike Walker
Providence Police Department,RI

What can i say.......my heart gets heavier and heavier everyday. All this killing and death is taking it's toll. Deputy Baker, you are a hero. You are a hero because you were trying so courageously to maintain peace and safety in Marion County. You will always be a hero in all of our hearts and Alameda County thanks you. You, along with all the other 103+ cops that died so far this year, give me the courage to continue my pursuit in this dangerous, yet so rewarding and exilerating career. God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Explorer Justin Betts
ALameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

I am so heartbroken to hear about Jason. I know the pain of losing someone so young, so needlessly. The agony will lift with time. It's difficult sometimes to make sense of or peace with God's complicated, twisting and turning plans. Although Jason should have been here longer, he is so blissfully happy right now that it's crazy. He will be with you always. God Bless all those who fight for our safety.

*Casey*
friend of Corporal Joey Cushman
Arlington Police Department of Texas
E.O.W. June 7, 2001.

Jason was my best friend and I'm going to miss him a lot. Jason loved his job and gave it everything he had. Jason thanks for all that you gave me. I'll miss ya skippy.

Derek

Derek Blice

Jason did everything 100%. I backed Jason up on a traffic stop about a month ago and we talked about a trip he recently went on. We talked for a bit and he was off to catch another drunk driver. I believe he got 3 drunks that night in a 6 hour shift. He wasn't satisfied with the 1 we are required to get. This is a great loss to the MCSD family. God speed Jason. I pray for Jason and his family. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Department