Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would like to offer my prayers to Officer Laird's family and fellow officers. Thank You for a job well done, you will be missed.

Detective Irving Givens 1264
Gary Police Department

August 18, 2004

We wish to express our condolence to the family of Police Office Timothy Laird. It is heart breaking to learn of another death of a fine officer.

May God grant your family strength at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Roseburg, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

August 18, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Laird's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Indianapolis Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Laird, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

August 18, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Timothy, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

August 18, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers my prayers are with you. I know there is nothing that I can say that will help you through this terrible time. The only thing that help me through was knowing that Clint loved his job and loved going to work. I bet that Officer Laird loved his job also, and would not have traded places with anyone.
Officer Laird your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you..
Thank you for your sacrifice, you gave your all...

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O.Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 18, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the Metro Nashville Police Dept. I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Officer Laird's family and his brothers and sisters who served with him. Whereas most of the public he served may view him as a fallen public servant, I will view him as a brother I never met. The thin blue line shall never be broken. God bless you and all those around you.

Officer D. Cage
Metro Nashville PD

August 18, 2004

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

M/Trooper Dave Miller
Indiana State Police Dist. 13

August 18, 2004

Go with God, sir. Your efforts to keep society safe will not be forgotten.

Former Deputy Sheriff
Hanover County (VA) Sheriff's Office

August 18, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Timothy Laird,

We would like you to know that we are so saddened by your loss and the pain you are experiencing. You are in our paryers and we are here to help you in amyway we can. This family of survivors is strong and we will help hold you up when you think you can't. We have walked down the same road you are walking right now and know how dark it seems. But we also know that you will find strengths you never knew you had and we will support you all along the way. Thank you for sharing Timothy with the community, his sacrifice will not be forgotten and neither will yours.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Co- President In COPS / Brother to Brad Matteson EOW 10/5/00 FWPD

August 18, 2004

To the family & friends of Officer Jake Laird,

You have my deepest condolences. Please find comfort in your time of sorrow, knowing his valor and commitment will never be forgotten.

From him you will find the strength and motivation to persevere.

Jason Baugh (son)
PCSD Capt. Jim Baugh
EOW 01.02.04
Heroes Live Forever

Jason Baugh

August 18, 2004

May God be with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Laird. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 18, 2004

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Laird's family, friends and co-workers. May God surround you with a peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 55:22

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

August 18, 2004

We grieve with you over your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

August 18, 2004

Brother, may God bless you. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Officer Laird and to the Indianapolis Police Department, we mourn your loss.

Special Agent
FBI New York

August 18, 2004

The urgent calling of nature longs to be tested, seeks to be challenged beyond itself. The warrior within us beseeches Mars, the god of War, to deliver us to that crucial battlefield that will redeem us into the terrifying immediacy of the moment. We want to face our Goliath so we may be reminded that the warrior David is alive, in us. We pray to the war gods to guide us to the walls of Jerrico so we may dare the steadfastness and strength of our trumpet call. We aspire to be defeated in battle by powers so much greater than ourselves, so that the defeat itself will have made us larger than when we arrived. We long for the encounter that will ultimately empower us with dignity and honor....Be not mistaken: the longing is there and it's terrible and beautiful and tragic.

August 18, 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 18, 2004

My sincere condolences to Officer Laird's Family,Friends,and the Indianapolis Police Department. No matter what color our uniforms are, or what our badges look like, when something happens to one of us, it effects all of us. God speed to the other officer's that were injured.

Sincerely,
Officer Steve Redding #2027

Officer Steve Redding #2027
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

August 18, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the men and women and families of the Indianapolis Police Department. Your heroic actions will not be fogotten.
I visited Indianapolis in August 2003. It is a beautiful city and I remember its law enforcement officers as very professional. God Bless you brothers and sisters. To the family of Brother Laird, I am sorry for what you are having to go through. Timothy was is hero.

Officer
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

August 18, 2004

I never met you but I am proud to have served with you. Rest easy brother we will take it from here

BCOPD

August 18, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of this Officer.May you Rest in peace Officer Laird.

Mother of a Police Officer
Oklahoma

August 18, 2004

God be with you brother, it was a pleasure to serve with you.

Trooper Michael Jones
Indiana State Police, Indianapolis District

August 18, 2004

Officer Laird,

I often check on this site hoping not to find any new names added. I check today and I see yours. I read your memorial and it makes me sick to think we have a low life like this walking around on the street. But, in the end he received justice.
We are called to protect and serve, not to mention everything in between. We have to leave our families not knowing if we will return home.
I am praying for your family and the Indianapolis Police Department. My brothers who were injured, I pray for a fast recovery and for the strength for you to go on. Rest in Peace my Brother..GOD BLESS You All...

Officer
NC

August 18, 2004

It breaks my heart to see another officer on this list. I just don't understand how someone can be so demented to take anothers persons life. Officer Laird may God rap his arms around you and take you to peace.

August 18, 2004

The men and women of the Illinois State Police extend our thoughts and prayers for the family of PO Timothy Laird and the Indianapolis Police Department.

Illinois State Police

August 18, 2004

Officer Laird, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank you for a job well done, you are in my prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, LA.

August 18, 2004