Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I went to boot camp with Jake and we golfed together in Jacksonville, NC some years after that. This isn't what I was expecting to find when I googled my old friend's name. He was a good man, and I am glad to have known him.

Brian Kuspa
Marine Friend

April 1, 2013

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

Officer 11169

March 24, 2013

I served with Jake in the Marines, we sat in the same office in Ft Wayne for a couple years. I miss him and will always remember his humor. Miss you Jake!

Semper Fi

1stSgt
USMC

January 6, 2013

Just read your story in your department's Honor Book. You are a true hero. Thank you for your service to America through your hard work in the Marines. America is a better place because of outstanding officers like you.

Johhny D
Small Town Indiana Dept

December 12, 2012

you were a bright light that shone through the darkest of hours in my life. I miss you terribly and will never forget.

Friend

November 19, 2012

Jake,
The IMPD Leadership Academy used your incident as part of the Friday capstone for week two of the Leadership Academy today (Fri 9/21/12). Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. The lessons learned will make our department better for years to come. God bless you and your Marine Corps/IPD and personal family.

Sgt. John Arvin
Marine Corps and IPD brother in arms

September 21, 2012

HappyBirthday! I will never forget you! I miss you more everyday that goes by!
I love and miss you! Always and forever!

An old friend

September 17, 2012

Hi buddy, just wanted to stop by and tell you "Happy Birthday" !!!

LuAnn
Friend

September 17, 2012

I drove past Crown Hill today... I haven't stopped by lately. It's so hard to go there to see you. I miss you so much! There were so many things I wish we had time to do....I love and miss you!!!!

An old friend

September 14, 2012

He had a nature you could not help loving, and a heart that was purer then gold. To those who knew and loved him, his memory will never grow cold. Jake I have a little corner in my heart set aside for you, as long as life and memories last, I will never forget you. I miss you as much today as I did 8 years ago. But I know your watching over us, and that helps me go on from day to day. You were such an important part of my life. My only regret was it was only for a very short time. R.I.P. C421
Love Luann

LuAnn
Friend

August 18, 2012

Jake,

Tonight is a hard night for me every year. I miss you terribly and the pain doesn't seem to get any better. To the new officers that did not have the chance to know you I try to explain what you were really like. So very funny, the 1000 watt smile. I fear I don't do you justice in my explanations but everyone that knew you knows what I am talking about. Miss you, love you.

P

August 17, 2012

Thank you for the best memory of all baby! She is amazing!

family

August 17, 2012

Jake,
I sent your mom flowers last month because I don't want her to ever forget that you were so loved! There has not been a day of my life that I haven't thought about you! If I close my eyes I can still see our hands held tightly together. You always wanted me to feel safe. I just wish I was able to keep you safe that night. I relay that day over in my head over ad over... Why you? My life has been so empty without you! You had such a big piece of my heart... I miss you and love you!
Always and forever!!

An old friend....

August 11, 2012

Thinking of you Jake and can't believe it has been 8 years already. August always seems to be a hard month for many of us. You will never be forgotten and I hope you are looking down on us daily. Love ya "soup"..........your friend, Zuul ;-)

D........friend forever

August 7, 2012

I can remember things such as your phone number, your pager number, the shape of your hands, your haircut... I see all the ID's you confiscated on traffic stops placed in the dome light of your cruiser. I see you in uniform and in street clothes. I hear you ... But in my dreams, your face is a blur. I quickly look at your pictures to etch your face to memory once more. you are sorely missed and what I wouldnt give to see your smiling face looking at me again.

Friend

April 25, 2012

Missing you...

Annonymous
Friend

March 11, 2012

My Dearest Jake... I'm wide awake when I should be fast asleep. This time of year always gets the best of me. It was 10 years ago that we met and you changed every aspect of my life. My love for Police is beyond imaginable. I think of you every single day. In this season of thanks, I THANK GOD for bringing you to me. You are the most amazing man I have ever known. I will never forget you..

Melissa
friend

November 29, 2011

Happy Veterans Day Marine! I think of you everyday, but I wanted to make sure I stopped by to recognize you today. I love and miss you so much! I miss you and I miss us!
Always and forever!

An old friend

November 11, 2011

Jake,

I thought I had learned most of life's lessons with you-I thought we all had. Guess not. Apparently there is still more to learn about living life to its' fullest. Rest in peace Jake-I don't forget all the things you taught me in life and in death. You are missed.

Love,

K

Kelli
IPD

September 30, 2011

Happy birthday! I just wanted to make sure that I made sure that the didn't get away from me before I stopped by to wish you a happy birthday! I miss and love you. Always and forever!

An old... Friend

September 17, 2011

Happy Birthday Jake,

Another birthday with out you here. But your not forgotten on this day or any other day of the year. Your always in my heart buddy.

Your friend always and forever

LuAnn
Friend

September 16, 2011

September 17th, 2011... you would be 39 years old. Happy Birthday, Jake! Love and Miss You

...
old friend

September 16, 2011

You probably don't remember me, and I'm with another dept. now, but you still come to mind everynow and then. We did share a few laughs together during roll call. This is a long time coming--THANK YOU, You are truely a hero.

RIP

Former Academy Classmate

September 12, 2011

Life seems to keep going and it just doesn't seem right without you here. I know the world will not stop turning because my life has been turned upside down because I lost you. My heart knows that God had a different plan for you, I just wish my mind would understand. I miss you so much! I never thought that my heart could have been shattered as it has. We should be growing old, you should be telling me to quit nagging you :) Love always and forever Jake, ALWAYS and FOREVER!

An old.... Friend

September 11, 2011

YESTERDAY YOUR PARENTS AND FRIENDS CAME TO THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TO TELL YOUR STORY AND HOW THEIR LIFE WAS AFFECTED SINCE THEN. THE PAIN IS STILL SO FRESH. THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH. I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT ALL TO WELL AND I HOPE WE NEVER HAVE TO HAVE A NIGHT LIKE THAT AGAIN. THANK YOU MR AND MS LAIRD FOR COMMING OUT YESTERDAY. JAKE WATCH OVER THEM AND THE REST OF US OUT HERE.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

September 3, 2011