Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are they that mourn. May god continue to comfort the family of jake and all the men and women of law enforcement.

PTL
INDIANAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 20, 2004

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his family and friends. May God bless you and your family Officer Laird.

Sergeant Travis E. Hueston
Sweetser Police Department

August 20, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans PD, Retired

August 20, 2004

The officers of the 67 Precinct Anti-Crime unit which to send their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Laird.

67 Precinct Anti-Crime unit
New York City Police Department

August 20, 2004

May God bless Officer Laird and his family.

Randall Frye
Indiana University

August 20, 2004

To the family of Timothy Laird:
May we offer our sincerest condolences to you, the family of our comrad, our brother in blue. Although we did not know him, we grieve for him and for your loss. May the lord be with you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God speed our blue angel.

3RD Shift
Indiana University Police, Bloomington, IN

August 20, 2004

To our brother that made the ultimate sacrifice, God be with him as he patrols his new beat. God please watch over his family and friends at this time of need.

Dunkirk Police Department

August 19, 2004

My families thoughts and prayers are with the family and officers of the Indianapolis Police Department.

Patrolman John Pritchard
Vevay Police Department, IN

August 19, 2004

You gave the ultimte sacrifice for your community. You are a true hero and will always be remembered by your brothers and sisters in BLUE. God bless your family and fellow Officers.

Ken Koehler
Annawan PD

August 19, 2004

To the family and fellow officer's of Officer Timothy Laird. Your sacrifice was not in vain, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers doing this time of need. Keep a watchful eye on your fellow brothers and sisters in blue as we have assumed the watch. Rest in Peace, brother.

Officer K. Swaney
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

August 19, 2004

Yet again another senseless death. I am so sorry for your loss, but I hope knowing that he is in a better place now will help ease your pain. I know it will be hard, but just know that you can count on his fellow brothers and surrounding agencies for comfort and support. Rest in Peace Brave Officer.

Erin Trozzy (Burcham)
Daughter of Mishawaka Police Officer

August 19, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

August 19, 2004

The men and women of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (IL) offer our condolences to the family of Officer Laird and the Indianapolis Police Department.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office (IL)

August 19, 2004

Our condolences and thoughts are with your family.To our brother and sister officers across the border,your co-workers,we extend our hearts and support.
You are a hero and your sacrifice must not be forgotten.

Senior Constable Dave Auger
Ontario Provincial Police

August 19, 2004

To the family: Since this has happened, I have felt, stunned, empty and sick. I know it is nightmarishly worse for you and his friends. The only comfort and wisdom I can offer is this, above all else, let us all accept Jesus Christ, our Savior, and follow Him, so that we may all be re-united, together, never to be separated again, in His glorious Kingdom. For it is there Jake waits for us, to always be together. May Almighty God bless and keep you, till we meet again.

Patrolman
Indianapolis Police Dept.

August 19, 2004

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Laird. I know first hand what it feels like to go through a law enforcement and my heart is with you. Officer Laird is now in heaven with his other brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacifice. He will always be remembered.

Yours truly,
Dana Perot
Fiance of Dep. Joey Rodgers eow 4-9-97
Florence Co South Carolina

Dana Perot
Fiance' of Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers eow 4-9-97

August 19, 2004

THOUGH I NEVER MET THIS FINE YOUNG OFFICER,I ONLY HOPE THAT WE HAVE MORE OFFICERS JUST LIKE HIM. MY HE REST IN PEACE SEMPER FI

scotty moore
carmel in

August 19, 2004

Mrs Laird,and family.
It is with sad heart that I must write this note. I can offer no words to stop the hurt or heal your broken heart. Time however, will offer you some sense of recovery, and know that you shall meet again.God bless.


When we say good-bye to a loved one, we beg for an end too.
Make the pain and the suffering be done,put life back to what we knew.
But as we look back on the time spent together we realize we were truly blessed.
Because we will have the happy memory forever, and now a guardian angel is ours upon request.

Teresa Goss
ShaDco, Jacksonville, Fl

August 19, 2004

My deepest condolences to Officer Laird family, friends and fellow officers. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace brother.

Deputy Don Cherry
Jackson County Sheriff's Dept, Michigan

August 19, 2004

To the family of officer Timothy Jacob Laird: Only God knows the pain you feel. May He comfort you as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death.

Chaplain Joe Huff
FOP Lodge 48 Anderson, In

August 19, 2004

Jake I didn't know you as well as I would have liked, but everytime I saw you you seemed to have a smile on your face. I will always remember the first time I met you. I was just hired onto 911 dispatch and you had only been on IPD for a year. I had to do a ride a long w/ you as part of my training and the first thing I noticed about you is that you had such a love for your job and what you did. You never lost that love for your job and I always admired that about you. You will be missed greatly but will always live on in the hearts and minds of those that knew you best.

Control Operator, Shawn Failor
Marion County Sheriff's Department

August 19, 2004

Thank you Officer Laird for your courage, protection and ultimate sacrafice. Because of your love and devotion, not only to your job but to us the citizens of Indianapolis, you have now gone to a greater roll call. When your name is called stand proud as you begin your new beat. To your wife, daughter and family members, thank you for sharing such a courages human being with us. Always look over your shoulder as your Angel in blue will forever be with you. God Bless.

A Proud Relative of an IPD Officer

August 19, 2004

Rest in peace brother Laird, you have stood your post well. You fought a valiant couragous battle, but a greater power saw fit, to called you home on a spiritual flight. God bless you for you paid the ultimate sacrifice for the community we serve and your fellow co-workers in blue. We will never forget you because "YOU WERE A MAN IN BLUE".
Please do not worry and may your soul rest in peace, you family will be taken care of by your brother and sisters in blue. I salute you my brother and I will try not to shed any more tears. God has a place for you where there is no fear. God Bless. 10-42 MY BROTHER

Roderick E. Wallace
Indianapolis Police Department

August 19, 2004

God Bless you and your family Officer Laird!! Your sacrafice will never be forgotten!

Explorer Deputy J. Legan
Onslow County Sheriff's Office, NC

August 19, 2004

My prayers are with the Family of Jake and the other Officers involved.

Mike Fishbaugh
former/Kosciusko County Sheriff Dept

August 19, 2004