Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have had the privilege of knowing Jake for the past three years. I can remember the very first words he said to me. When I met Jake, I knew that he was something special. However, I never knew what a profound affect he would have on our lives. Jake is a rarity, something we will never find in another. What I remember most though, is the way he lit up the world with his smile and personality. For to know Jake is to love him. Time and again, he would tell me that if all he was ever remembered for when his day was up, is that he was a good father. Jake got his wish. We all know that Kaylee was his world, not to mention what a brave man he was. I know that one day, we shall meet again. Until then, Jake is my angel in blue. Protect the beats of heaven now, for you are always with me in heart.




I Love You by Sarah McLachlan

I have a smile
stretched from ear to ear
to see you walking down the road

we meet at the lights
I stare for a while
the world around disappears

just you and me
on this island of hope
a breath between us could be miles

let me surround you
my sea to your shore
let me be the calm you seek

oh and every time I'm close to you
there's too much I can't say
and you just walk away

and I forgot
to tell you
I love you
and the night's
too long
and cold here
without you
I grieve in my condition
for I cannot find the strength to say I need you so

oh and every time I'm close to you
there's too much I can't say
and you just walk away

and I forgot
to tell you
I love you
and the night's
too long
and cold here
without you

Melissa S.
Close friend & Citizen

August 29, 2004

Godspeed Officer....You will now take the beat on Heavens street...You have done a wonderful service to Indianapolis.

Amanda Burchfield-Hamm
Florence, Kentucky

August 29, 2004

What a terrible tragedy. My prayers are with the family and the officers of Indy PD. God Speed to the other officers that were wounded.

Greeley Colorado PD

August 28, 2004

Jake-Hey Cousin!!! You know you will be missed dearly by all our family! We may have been a bunch of hillbillys but you were 1 of us! Our parties will never be the same without you! Jake you were a great father to Kaylee, a great son to your parents, you were a great cousin to all of us. you were great to Sarah, and you were just a great all around man. You great smile and jokingly personality will NEVER be forgotten. We will all pitch in to take care of Kaylee just like you would have!
Love
Amy and the rest of your "Hillybilly Family"

Amy Lennon
Jake's Cousin Back In Peru!

August 28, 2004

Jake-You will be missed by all of our family!!! I love you very much and dont worry we will all take care of Kaylee for you!!!! You will be missed greatly and you do know you were a great father, son, cousin, and just all round great guy!!!!
Love Amy and the rest of your "Hillbilly Family"

Amy Lennon

August 28, 2004

It saddens me to read of this tragedy. You served and died as a hero. May God watch over your family. -from a native Hoosier.

Officer J.W. Fish
N.C. Port Authority Police

August 28, 2004

Jake you may be gone but never forgotten,take the main street in heaven which god has plans for you, cause you are a hero that was in the man in blue....for the rest of the officers we appreciate everything that you do..if not for all of you what would the world do....God bless you all and wonderful jobs you all do..be safe

proud supporter of the police nationwide
Indpls, In citizen

August 28, 2004

I live in South District. I met Officer Laird twice and thought him to be a top notch cop. I pray for him and his family. He was a good guy, whose life was ended too short. I am sure all of us will miss his kind and reassuring watchful eye in our neighborhood. Rest in peace our friend. You did good, and good things for all of us!

SSG ANDY FORSEE
Military Police Indiana Army National Guard

August 28, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Laird for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

August 28, 2004

To the family of Officer Laird,

All of our hearts are with you forever. Jake may be gone, but never forgotten. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Patrolman Chris Myers
Daleville Police Dept.

August 27, 2004

Rest in Peace my fellow officer and Marine. For your journey ended entirely too soon. May God bless your family and loved ones.

When you get to Heaven
Saint Peter you will tell
another Police Officer (Marine)
reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell!

Trooper Kelvin Collins
Ohio State Highway Patrol

August 27, 2004

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family and friends of this Hero. He paid the ultimate price to protect his community. May God bless all those he left behind. May He watch over you and give you strength during this difficult time.

Ofc. and Mrs. Shawn D. West
Joliet Police Department, IL

August 27, 2004

"One thing I know: the only ones among you that will be truly happy are those that have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
Officer Timothy Laird sought and found his way to serve. I thank him for his service to his community, and I thank his family for standing with him during his years of service.
His earthly service is over, but rest assured that he watches over you still.
Nothing can replace your officer, but I pray that your memories of him in happy times will help to ease the pain you're feeling now.
God speed, Brother; you will not be forgotten.
God bless the four officers who were with Officer Laird.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept.

August 26, 2004

Rest in peace brother. We at Birmingham Police Dept. know your pain. We lost three brothers and another wounded in an ambush by an sks rifle. Our hearts go out to the Indianapolis Police Dept. and to the family of Officer Laird. Blessed are the peace keepers for they shall be called children of God!

Officer Inman W.
Birmingham Police Dept. Alabama

August 26, 2004

I grew up in Anderson and when I called my mother to let her know about the recent death of Ofc Jon Walsh in Joliet, IL, I was told of Ofc. Laird's death. To all at the Indianapolis Police Dept. my thoughts and prayers are with you. I unfortunately know all too well what all of you are going through, as we are going through it here in Joliet. Such a loss is so hard to understand, may God and his new angels watch over all of us.
Ofc Laird, please watch over my friend Ofc. Jon Walsh. God must have needed the both of you for his "force" up in Heaven.

Kari Parker-Bus PSD II
Joliet Police Dept.

August 26, 2004

To know you was to love everything about you, I will never again in a lifetime feel what I did on Monday, the sadness and pain for all of those who loved you, the proudness they felt in their hearts to be apart of your life ,the support of the community and the compassion that everyone showed was an honor to witness.God will heal the pain in our hearts someday... but not soon enough.We love you and miss you dearly Jake. Your smile we will remember forever!

A Very Proud Friend

August 26, 2004

Jakes courage and dedication for law enforcement will forever stand. You will not be forgotten and neither will your brothers and sisters in blue that you served with and became friends with over the years. God bless you jake and all of my brothers and sisters. Be safe and never forget the ultimate sacrafice that Jake put on the line for protecting Indianapolis. God Bless the thin blue line and its finest in blue. Rest in Peace Jake and god bless your family.

Ptrlmn Mike Miller 623
Carmel Police

August 26, 2004

As I remember the terror of that god awful night 1 week ago being woke up to the sound of gunfire outside my window, I can not forget the heros in blue who literally saved my life. Your fellow officers and community members really showed their gratitude towards you and your line of work on Monday at the Funeral of a Hero. May God Bless you and your family especially your daughter Kaylee who will have her hero in her heart forever. THANK YOU!!!!!

Lori Prindle
Indianapolis Citizen

August 26, 2004

Words cannot express the grief we feel for the family, community and IPD.

FWPD, Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne Police Dept.

August 26, 2004

God Bless your family. My prayers and thoughts are with them. I know you are in Heaven watching over them.

Indianapolis Citizen

August 26, 2004

Rest easy Brother Laird, you will be remembered by all. God bless your family as well as your brothers and sisters at the Indianapolis Police Department.

Officer
Sheridan Police Department

August 26, 2004

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of officer Laird.
You are gone but not forgotten.
We did not have the chance to know you but we are proud of the job that you did for your community, and the lives that you saved before making the ultimate sacrifice. You are a HERO!!
May God bless your family and may you rest in peace Brother.

Officers Troy and Tasha Creveling
Iowa Dept. Of Corrections

August 26, 2004

Officer Laird,
Thank you for putting yourself in the line of fire to protect us citizens. I read that you served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining the IPD. I just want to say thanks for serving your Country, your community and our Corps.

Semper Fi Devil Dog,

A fellow LEO and former Marine

Border Patrol Agent Michael F. Casey
United States Border Patrol

August 26, 2004

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU NOW WALK THE BEAT IN HEAVEN.... GOD BE WITH IPD AT THIS TIME OF LOSS...

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS OHIO DIVISION OF POLICE

August 26, 2004

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Officer Laird.

Rest easy my brother in blue. Watch over us and keep us safe.

Trooper
Indiana State Police Dist 45

August 25, 2004