Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Make a place in your heart for those who put service above self; for they understand that freedom requires a sacrifice that the protected will never know.

Anonymous

January 6, 2004

The state of Indiana has again lost a servant of their citizens.
First Trooper Scott Patrick of the Indiana State Police and now
this fine Gentleman, Captian James Baugh.

I feel for the citizens of Putnam County....
I feel for his family and friends......

All the best to all those who serve unselfishly....Godspeed
Captain Baugh.

S.A. Wilson

January 5, 2004

Capt. Baugh was truly a great man. I was also very fortunate to be a member or his family by marriage. As a wife of a police officer I send my love and support to his family. He also treated my two children as his own. My oldest son called him "Uncle Jim". It is obvisous that God did not want Jim to retire so he could have the BEST to serve and protect in Heaven. God Bless and we love all of you very much.

Tina Albin
family

January 5, 2004

GOD SPEED BROTHER, with our deepest sympathy from the Fort Hall Tribal Police in Fort Hall ID

Adra Ramos Fort Hall Police Dept. Idaho
Fort Hall Police Department Idaho

January 5, 2004

TO MY FRIEND "JIM": FOR MANY YEARS YOU AND I ANSWERED MANY CALLS, FOUGHT MANY BATTLES, AND COVERED EACH OTHERS BACK. WHEN WE BOTH HAD CANCER, WE TALKED EACH OTHER THROUGH IT. WHEN THEY TOOK MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND I ASKED YOU IF I SHOULD RETIRE AND GO ON DISABILITY. YOU SAID, WHAT? YOUR LEFT STILL WORKS, "DOSN'T IT"? YOU THEN TOOK ME TO THE SIDE AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO SHOOT LEFT HANDED AND I'M STILL ON THE JOB. GOD HAS CALLED YOU FOR A NEW ASSIGNMENT. REPORT TO ST. MICHAEL. HE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU, HOLDING A CUP OF HOT TEA, LIGHTLY SWEETENED. YOUR FRIEND: MIKE

MIKE HOWELL, POLICE OFFICER
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Captain Baugh's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. Your law enforcement family will always be with you. The sacrifice your loved one made and you will never be forgotten. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 5, 2004

To the family & friends of Capt. Jim Baugh

Our family would like to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sorry for your loss. The service that Jim, and the rest of your family, has given will not be forgotten. We know the prayers, kindness and support of so many people will help get you through the very difficult times that are ahead. Please let others hold you up when the days are too much for you. After reading these posts I am sure that there are many, many lives changed and touched by Jims life, and I suspect that even through his accident Jim will touch many lives in a strong way. That just seems to be the way heroic, honorable,loving,caring men do things - always teaching and giving. Know that your IN COPS family will help you any way we can.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Pres. IN COPS Brother to FWPD Officer Bradley Matteson E.O.W 10/5/00

January 5, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Jim, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

January 5, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Jim Baugh. He will truely be missed.

Anonymous

January 5, 2004

Jim was the Putnam County Sheriff's Dept. As another person already said, he knew everyone in the county. He was a true professional. Putnam County and the state lost someone who will not be replaced.

A deputy

January 5, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 5, 2004

Our deepest condolences for the family and friends of Captain Jim Baugh.

109th Police Academy Class, Austin Texas
Austin Police Department

January 4, 2004

Another hero is called home.

Rest in peace brother. Your loved ones are in our prayers.

We will continue the fight.

In memory of Captain Jim Baugh and all the fallen heroes, please light a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!!!!!

RJF
CPD NY

January 4, 2004

You, your Family, and your Department are in my prayers.

Officer S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 4, 2004

Jim,
We will miss your dedication and service. Your countless hours at the ILEA have helped many officers. Our prayers are with the Baugh family and friends.

Logansport Police Dept.

January 4, 2004

Captain Baugh, thank you for your life. I offer my condolences to your family and friends. I know all too well what you're going through, as we are going through it too, here in Athens, AL.

May we all recieve peace knowing that these officers - our brothers, and officers everywhere, are what keep us safe. May their memories keep us warm, may their words settle our souls.

God Bless us All.

A Friend & Family

January 4, 2004

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

January 4, 2004

I've known Jim for many years. I met him when I was a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff's Dept in 1981. Jim and I were on the Indiana Law Enforcement Pistol team together and he was always willing to go the extra mile to train other officers without regard to distance or expense. Jim was my last firearms instructer in Septemeber 2003. I will miss him alot, he was pro law all the way, but had a great sence of humor as well. Jim also help me out when I was Sheriif with fireams training. Rest in peace brother.

Town Marshal Chuck Jones
Staunton, Indiana

January 4, 2004

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim and his son Jarod. Both were firearms instructors for my class while I was at the ILEA in 2000. I felt that Jim was an excellent instructor, as well as a model officer. Jim always had funny stories to tell, as well as a serious side. Jim will be greatly missed by all, and my prayers along with I'm sure many others will be going out to the family and close friends of our fallen brother. Rest in peace Jim!

Deputy Jason Williams
Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office

January 4, 2004

The short time I have worked with Captain Jim Baugh, he has left me with a lifetime of memories. We would make "details" a couple times a week in Cloverdale and since we both worked the same shift and county we often counted on each other for back up on calls. I admired Jim for his dedication in law enforcement, and he always had a smile on his face. Jim knew everyone in Putnam County and I could always count on him for direction and directions... From his "shocking" pens to telling me how to shoot a possible "practice, practice, practice" Jim you will be missed, my heart goes out to you and your family. Rest in peace my friend.

Trooper Christopher Harcourt
Indiana State Police

January 4, 2004

May you always feel the warmth of his love surround you.
May you find comfort in knowing that the people we love never die.My deepest sympathy To the family of Capt Baugh and to the Putnam County Sherrif's Office.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

January 4, 2004

Working with Jim at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy with firearms has always been enjoyable. Jim was a true professional and has taught countless numbers of officers troughout the state of Indiana over the years. This is such a terrible loss for his family, department, friends, and the entire state. Rest in peace, Jim.

Chief Deputy Tim Schaffer
Wells County Sheriffs Dept. In.

January 4, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH CAPTAIN BAUGH, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

January 4, 2004

I was very close to Capt. Baugh. He was a true Hero. I knew him as a person and was lucky enough to be related to him through marriage also. He always treated my sons like his very own and would do anything for them. He was such a wonderful man and Heaven is truly getting an angel. We will miss you Jim. We will help take care of your family, with you watching. We love you Jim!

Tammy Seed, Family

January 4, 2004

God bless you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Anonymous

January 4, 2004