Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Laird. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 19, 2004

To the family of Officer Laird, my heart goes out to you. There is a strong support group within the police department that will be there for you. To the Indianapolis Officers, We lost a fellow brother last year in a senseless shooting just as you now have experienced. The hurting will go away over time, but the memory will last a lifetime. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts as I load up my car to hit the streets. Rest in peace Brother Laird, we have the watch from here.

Officer W.A. Frederick
Va Beach Police Dept

August 19, 2004

I lost a brother on the job earlier this year. To Officer Laird's wife and family, I promise you will get through this. It has been six months since we lost my brother and I can now go about my daily life.You will never forget him but the memories will not be so sad,they even become happy ones. Although I never met Timothy I can see from his picture he took pride in himself and the job. Let the department and the community help you get through this. To the Indianapolis Police Department keep your chins up and continue the fight. Without you guys, the hero(s) that ended this mess, as well as the wounded officers and Timothy, this maniac was going to do more. As hard as it is to accept Officer Laird made the ultimate sacrifice and that is noble. The Laird family,the department, community, and the country should be very very proud. Timothy Jacob Laird went from a very dangerous place to a very safe place and he will now guard the Gates Of Heaven.

August 19, 2004

While ordinary people would run with terror, extraordinary people like you raced toward the incident with duty and dignity. My thoughts are of your family at this painful time and they are in my daily prayers. You've done your duty and have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest well Ofc. Laird. We all salute you.

Trooper Mike Bailey
Indiana State Police

August 19, 2004

Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We know what your family is going through all too well. You will always be remembered as a member of this "blue" family.

Melissa Marquette
Oakland County, MI Prosecutor's Office/fiance of a police officer

August 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to you brother, You fought what others fear and to keep them safe you paid the ultimate sacrifice. No greater sacrifice is that then one who gives his life for his fellow man. God Bless and Rest in Peace brother.
Semper Fidelis.

Parolman
La Porte Police Dept., La Porte, Texas

August 19, 2004

Another of our finest is gone. Gone, but not forgotten. God bless one and all as you continue on.

PFC J.B. Helfinstine
Myrtle Beach PD SC

August 19, 2004

Semper Fidelis, Brother.

Texas Officer
Houston PD

August 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this brave officer. I lost my best friend in an on-duty traffic collision last year, so I know your pain. It will get better with time, but the loss never goes away. God bless you all.

TRP B.K. Henline
NC Highway Patrol

August 19, 2004

God Speed.

Deptuy Sheriff
San Bernardino County Sheriff

August 19, 2004

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
I.L.E.A. graduates are at
attention beaming with pride.

Thoughts towards the future
of a career that lies ahead,
it's all brand new and exciting
with nothing to dread.

The years will add up
and so will the scars,
responding to domestics
and fights at the bars.

Foot chases, pursuits,
and felony stops,
that is just part of our
job as Indiana Cops.

DO IT RIGHT that's
what Indiana Cops do,
whether we are wearing
brown and tan or blue.

Injured in accidents some of
us beat the odds and survive,
we are able to look death in
the face and refuse to die.

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
each Sunday in church we
thank the Lord we're alive.

But in Indiana and across the
USA in towns large and small,
black shrouds remind us
of those who gave all.

The battle continues none of
their deaths were in vain,
we make sure to honor
the ones who were slain.

My fellow Indiana officers
in whom I can always confide,
we will be shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side.

Author - Kyle R. Landgrebe CPD #3274
I.L.E.A. 02-150 163B


Officer Laird,

My sympathy goes out to your wife and daughter, as well as your family at IPD.
We will carry on the battle from here.
Thank you for your bravery and service.
You have made everyone proud!

Officer Kyle Landgrebe
Crane Police Department, IN

August 19, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Timothy Jacob Laird. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 19, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the Boone County Sheriff Dept. we send our condolences to the Indianapolis Police Department and the family of Officer Laird.
May you rest in peace my brother as you watch over your family.

Boone County Sheriff Dept. (INDIANA)

August 19, 2004

God Bless you and your family. May God watch over your precious daughter.
Your Brother In Christ
jj

August 19, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Timothy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and courage.

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

August 19, 2004

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten and may God bless your family, friends, and fellow IPD officers. You will be in all of our prayers. 10-42

Deputy J.C. Soesbee
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

August 19, 2004

Rest easy officer.

Sgt. Steven M. Click
Ohio State Highway Patrol

August 19, 2004

god bless you and your family.....

skip roberson

August 19, 2004

There are 2 things in myself that I will never forget. The day my father passed, and the bone chilling call over the police radio I heard while chatting with a police officer at a local gas station. I knew Jake just in passing, and when he grinned at you, he looked like a 3rd grader ready to play a prank. You done the city proud, and I know all the officers in the south district really miss you, along with the rest of IPD. Rest in peace Officer Laird. Best wishes to your wife, and your daughter. They will be in my prayers. See you in heaven one day.

Chris
Indianapolis Resident

August 19, 2004

Hats off to the officers that responded to this call.

To the family of officer Laird and the IPD, what a tragedy to lose such and young, brave father and police officer.

August 19, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Timothy Jacob Laird and the Indianapolis Police Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jacob... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

August 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, agency and freinds. May all of them find some peace and understanding through prayer.

LT J. D. Stripling, III
Lumpkin Police Department

August 19, 2004

The "what-if's" will alway be in my mind as I replay the night of August 18, 2004--did I get you help quick enough? did I handle myself professionally on the radio? etc.,even though I know that I could not control the actions of that one individual that caused this tragedy. You will be greatly missed.....God Bless You....

Control Operator, Lydia Martinez
Marion County Sheriff's Department

August 19, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother. I feel for your department, family and friends.

Off. Paul Sines
Griffith PD IN

August 19, 2004

My prayers, my thoughts, and my tears go out to the family and friends of a fallen brother.

It's been eight months since we felt the loss of two of our own in Mishawaka. Everytime an officer makes the ultimate sacrifice, words can not express the sorrow and the pain.

This is my attempt from my family to Officer Lairds and his brothers in blue, to express my sorrow. We are all family, and we all share the pain of your loss. God Bless

Patrolman in Indiana

August 19, 2004