Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Walter Baxter

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, August 4, 1937

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Reflections for Patrolman Walter Baxter

Never forgotten by the active duty and retired officers of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

August 4, 2024

Patrolman Baxter, it has been 87 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 11 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 4, 2024

Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

August 4, 2023

Patrolman Baxter, it has been 86 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 law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 4, 2023

Always remember by the officers of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

August 4, 2022

Never forgotten by the officers of the Boston Police Dept

P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

August 4, 2021

I heard your memorial sent out over the airwaves by the BPD this morning. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Citizen of Boston

August 4, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 4, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 murdered 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

Ptl. Baxter, I have been struck by a motor vehicle as well while on duty, it's not fun but my injuries were minor. How tragic that many lives are lost by this type of incident. No doubt the 11 years you gave to the Boston Police Dept. were quite honorable and you were missed greatly. You have not been forgotten and I thank you for your service to the citizens of Boston and the Commonwealth as a whole.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

June 10, 2010

Patrolman Baxter,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 4, 2007

On 07/26/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Officer Walter Baxter and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD

November 21, 2005

thank you for your oath to serve and protect. you are gone, but never forgotten. thank you , Sir

February 26, 2005

No officer should be without a reflection. I send this one to thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice and for paving the way for the future for us to follow, on the thin blue line. Thank you.

January 15, 2005

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