Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Captain Josiah D. Baxter

Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, May 3, 1875

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Reflections for Captain Josiah D. Baxter

Captain Baxter, it has been 149 years since you were taken from us. 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 17 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 3, 2024

Captain Baxter, it has been 148 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 3, 2023

I stop at your resting place and say a few words every chance I have. You are not forgotten, sir, and I promise you, your wife, and your child will have a proper memorial.

Rest easy. We have the watch.

Karl V. Roth, Patrolman
Plymouth Police Department

October 15, 2020

We have not forgotten. While we have no grave to mourn at, we have searched and have an idea. We will not rest until we can salute you properly.

Much love and respect.
Your brothers and sisters at Plymouth PD

Anthony Flood Badge 1
Plymouth Police Dept

May 3, 2020

Now it's 143 years and I salute a true pioneer in Massachusetts Law Enforcement. I have a feeling you are looking down now in disgust at how things have gone in this Great Commonwealth as far as "Justice" is concerned.

How has the welcome gone for our Brother Sean Gannon? No doubt you have all bonded.

God Bless you still, Brother and may your rest STILL be peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 3, 2018

And now it is 141 years. God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 3, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and thirty-fourth 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 murderedtirs in 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 3, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODDAY AND THANKYOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 5, 2008

Capt. Baxter,
On today, the 128th anniversary of your murder I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Plymouth.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 3, 2008

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace!!!

Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

May 3, 2008

RIP SIR

Mike
BOSTON MA

May 3, 2007

Capt. Baxter left this life so very long ago but thanks to this website and the men and women of the Plymouth, MA Police Dept. he is honored for his sacrifice.

For your serivce to the people of Plymouth and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Thank you and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace, fellow Plymouthean!

Janice Kelley RN (ret)
Department of Corrections

January 10, 2004

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