Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We remember and honor the service and sacrifice of Officer John Baylis on the 161st anniversary of his line of duty death. His name is proudly spoken each May during the State FOP memorial service in Dover. Officer Baylis was the first Officer to die in the line of duty in Wilmington and he is resting for eternity at the Brandywine cemetery in Wilmington.

Chaplain
Delaware State FOP

September 9, 2024

Officer Baylis,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wilmington.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 9, 2023

On this day 157 years ago you made the ultimate sacrifice serving the people of Delaware. Always know that your service and that sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 9, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 26, 2017

My brother we will honor you name and memory and continue WPD tradition.

CPL. Mike Coleman
Wilmington Police Department DE

May 5, 2016

Rest in Peace, Officer Baylis. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 146th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 9, 2009

Rest easy officer Baylis. Today you made the ultimate sacrifice and are remembered.

Maintiens Le Droit

Sgt. RCMP
RCMP

September 9, 2008

You will always be remembered sir. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 9, 2007

Officer Baylis, it is 143 years ago today and you are remembered today as strongly as ever. May you walk with God always and may He watch over your family always. Thank you foryour service and courage.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 9, 2006

MY BROTHER, I DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU DIED, BUT I KNOW YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 9, 2003