Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I still remember when you were a snot nose cadet. And of course when you had my back as a Control Op. Then when you got hired as a Deputy and your dreams came true. Funny as i'm thinking of you I remember the last time we worked together which was DUI patrol. You and I shared the same passion to get them off the road! I remember you getting on the radio (because you beat me getting the first DUI of the night) (brat) Anyway, you said "Control, I need a wagon for a adult female and 9 car seats" How not funny for the kids but the way you said it PRICELESS!!!!!!

Miss you my brother!

Retired Det Connie Etter
MCSD/IMPD

September 18, 2011

Jason -

I cannot believe that it has been 10 years since we lost you. I remember the evening like it was yesterday; I remember taking those last runs with you that night. We talked about the evening you were taken a few weeks ago during our Leadership Academy. Your father and sister were there to speak with us. They both look good, but boy, your lil sis is all grown up now. She looks just like you Jason. I wish that you were still here, I wonder where you be on this IMPD. We will visit you tomorrow and lay a flower down on your grave, as we do every year in September. You are missed and never forgotten.

Sgt. Brian A. McEwen
IMPD/MCSD

September 17, 2011

It's hard to believe it's been 10yrs because it still hurts like it was yesterday. You never know how much someone means to you until they are torn from your life. I think about you everyday bro......you still make me smile. Work has never been the same since that horrible night and it never will be. My son now carries your middle name as his not only to honor you but it was given to him because I want him to be as honorable and wonderful a man as you were in life and death. I will miss you always and I will v=never forget you. Until we meet again....

Ptl Paul Ziliak (formerly Deputy)
IMPD (formerly MCSD)

September 17, 2011

No matter how much time passes Jason, you will never be forgotten. I find it so difficult to believe that it's been 10 years since you were taken from us. Our words spoken, laughter and even a few tears shared between friends, I'll always hold close to my heart.

You're my hero Jason and not a single day passes when I'm not grateful for the time we shared. Rest well my friend and know that your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!

Olivia Bays
IMPD/Marion Co. at heart

September 17, 2011

Jason, 10 years have come and gone. I think about you often but more this time of year. You are missed by many. I will visit your monument tomorrow, I will attend your scholarship event on the 25th. I will keep you in my thoughts and in my heart. You are a true hero and are never forgotten. See ya later.

Sgt Jan Kistler
Marion Co Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2011

I truly miss our long talks and just hanging out with you Jason. I still find it hard to type on this page, because I miss you so much, and it still hurts not having you around.

Brian Jones
Friend

July 17, 2011

Friend,

I'm sitting here reflecting on the fact, this year will be ten years since I last saw you. It's harder to believe that I will be celebrating my ten years on the department this year as you know. Life seems to go by too fast. Many years have gone by when I got that call, that horrible night from dad. It is a memory that will always seem fresh in my mind. Over the years there have many times I wish I could have called you up to say , " you won't believe this..!", or to play our usual weekend poker games, or have you tell me some of your corny jokes, ha. Oh the stories and memories we both have on each other makes me laugh often. It never gets any easier to lose such a good friend. I saw your dad at David's funeral in February. He's looking well and as always, his words and smile were comforting at such a difficult time for our IMPD family. No doubt, you and David are cutting up jokes, knowing you both. Months and years may go by Jason, but you are always on my mind. A great man, great cop and most importantly still a great friend. Talk to you soon, love ya buddy.

PTL Jason Cottey
Indianapolis Metro Police Dept

April 15, 2011

Another Christmas without hearing the flight of santa Claus. So missed in so many ways.

Anonymous

December 21, 2010

Happy Birthday

Anonymous

September 25, 2010

Hey Jason. Well, it's hard to believe that it's been 9 years partner. I think about you often, particularly during September. Please know that you are never forgotten brother.

Officer Brian A. McEwen
MCSD/IMPD

September 17, 2010

So many people have remembered you today... I'll never forget you Jason, you'll always be me. September 17th is a day that will be etched in my heart forever. Today I honor your sacrifice, your life and your friendship. You're so loved and missed by so many. The impact of your sacrifice has been felt by people who never met you, but are greatful that they had a hero to keep them safe and to protect them from harms way. I pray for your family today and that they remain strong knowing that although another year has passed, you have not; nor will you ever be forgotten! I love you very much friend.... You are missed!

Olivia
IMPD/MCSD at heart

September 17, 2010

Remembering your sacrifice always but especially today. Never forgotten.

Anonymous

September 17, 2010

Never forgotten - Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

September 17, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

July 29, 2010

Happy Birthday Jason........

Anonymous

September 25, 2009

Honoring you and praying for your family on your EOW anniversary.

Thank you for your service. Rest easy, Hero...

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 17, 2009

Never Forgotten

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

I'm taken back to the day before this tragic event to where I was greeted by you at your apartment. I recall watching you in your garage cleaning out your squad car and making jokes about all of the stuffed animals you had strategically placed in your trunk. Looking back on it all, your words from that day have carried with me and in so many ways have even haunted me. I recall you saying as you removed old, unused items from your car "It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate over the years." What hurts the most though is remembering that you told me that "Tomorrow you won't even recognize this car." You were right Jason, that next day I didn't recognize your car anymore. There was no way for any of us, including you to predict the future or to know what was about to occur on that horrible day- September 17th, 2001.... All that I know is that this was a day that changed all of us forever. Please know that you are missed and loved just as much today as the day you were taken from us. Your brothers and sisters of the former MCSD remember your name and the legacy you left behind. I made a promise not only to you, but to your family that you will never be forgotten! I stand by those words and want for you to know that you are remembered today.... God Speed Jason.

Olivia
IMPD/former MCSD

September 17, 2009

Hey brother, it has been a while now that you have been away from us, going on 8 years now later this year. It was nice knowing you in the period that I did between seeing ya on the street a time or two when i worked at HCSO and through friends up here at dispatch where I still am at as well. Thanks for getting to my brother so fast in his time of need in that week before this tragedy of yours. You meant a lot to my brother and when he was hit by the car on duty, you were there extremely fast to help him out. I was working in dispatch that terrible and sad night and definately miss you bro but I will see you again someday when the time comes. For now I will do my duty here the best that I can as a firefighter, police officer, and dispatcher. Thanks for being a great person and we will see you down the road bro.

Benny Craig
Friend

May 18, 2009

I DID NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT YOU AND ABOUT THAT HORRIBLE NIGHT IN SEPT. I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT YOU WHERE AS GOOD AS IT GOT WHEN IT CAME TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND A FRIEND. THE WAY YOU FOUGHT ON THAT NIGHT IS AN INSPERATION TO ME AS A YOUNG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HUSBAND, AND FATHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD SPEED BROTHER.

Anonymous

May 6, 2009

Jason,

I did not have the honor of meeting you but know many officers from you department and I am good friends with Lt. Benny Diggs from IMPD. He and I talked of your incident not long after you had been killed. You are a true hero and showed what a true Warrior is the night of your incident. I am now a Chief of Police and have a son who is a Criminal Justice student and hopes to become a Police Officer. I have met your Father and he is such an honorable man. Of course he and your Mother, family, fellow officers and friends miss you and must continue to think of that terrible night you left us. I think the only closure to all of this is knowing that God Blesses the Peace Makers, the Children of God. If my son should become a Police Officer I wil remind him of you and the sacrifice that you and many others have made, and will explain to him that it is an honor to wear the badge and that he should never dishonor it. Please continue to watch over us as we work the streets and Merry Christmas.

Chief Darron Sparks
Anderson Police Department

December 26, 2008

A damaged car, shots already fired and scared. Still you pressed forward. Your actions were what others can only hope to do when they find themselves in that position. Your actions speaks volumes as to how heroic you were. Pressing forward to save society and your fellow officers. You are a true hero.

God Speed Brother....You will never be forgotten

Anonymous

October 25, 2008

JASON THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE MISSED MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US AND KNOW THAT EVERYONE MISSES YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE. I SEE YOU EVERYDAY IN YOUR PICTURE I KEEP. KNOW YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED. I LOVE YOU JODI

jodi sickels
marion county sheriffs dept

October 23, 2008

JASON NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED. I THINK OF YOU DAILY AND LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE EVERYDAY I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US AND I HOPE U KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL MISSING YOU. I LOVE YOU JODI

JODI SICKELS
MARION COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

October 23, 2008

Sometimes I cannot distinguish which is worse, September 17th when you gave your life, or today, when we would have been followng our tradition and having family dinner at a restaurant of your choice. I think the birthdays are worse because I think about what could have been, what you would look like now, but in my mind and in my heart you will always be 24 like you were that day you gave your life.
I have tried so hard to be strong for your friends and the law enforcement community. Matt Bitar was at your run again this year, what great memories as you two grew up. I reflect about how hard it must have been being "Chief Baker's boy", now I am known as Jason Baker's dad and it is an honor and a challenge that I try to live up to every day.
We all miss you terribly and will always love you. Thank you for being my son.
Love
Dad

Dad

September 25, 2008