Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can't believe it's been 7 years since you left us. Still that night and the last thing I ever said to you stick in my mind and will always haunt me. You are greatly missed but I hope you are looking down on us and smiling.

Shawn
Friend

August 18, 2011

7 years seems so long since you were taken. I still remember our conversations, your jokes, our fun. I miss you so very much. My little boy told me he wanted to be a HERO when he grows up. I then explained to him who Jake Laird is and how you are a Hero. He asks to see your pictures and is curious about your memorial sticker on my truck. I love telling people how blessed I am to have known you. Rest easy, Jake. I will see you again one day.. XoXo

melissa
friend

August 18, 2011

Jake, My dear friend I have missed you so much. Not a day that goes by that I dont think about the way you touched not only my life but almost everyone around you. It is so hard to believe that so much time has gone by but you are still always in my thoughts.

Lynnette Vega
Impd(former)

August 18, 2011

Another sad "anniversary". God Bless.

Indy Remembers

August 17, 2011

Jake,

It's hard to believe that is has been 7 years since your were taken away. I miss you as much today as I did back then. A day doesn't go by that I don't think about you. You touched my life in a way no one ever did before and never will again. Just know that I will never forget you, miss you sweetie.

Love LuAnn

LuAnn

August 17, 2011

Jake,

There still isn't a day that passes that I don't think about that night and day. I will always remind people of the sacrifice that you gave to ensure the safety of the community and fellow officers. You are an amazing person. Since this day life has taken many challenges and has given me many blessings, I married and have given birth to 2 beautiful daughters. I have seen pictures of your daughter, she is beautiful and I know you are so proud of her looking down from heaven. Jake you will live on in our hearts. To, Jakes friends and family: although I never met Jake when he was alive, I know from the stories that my dad has told me and friends and family of his that i have met, that he was an amazing man. I want you to know that I am always thinking of him and will continue to tell others and remind them that he is a true hero. God Bless you all, I pray that God wraps his arms around all who loved Jake and who were effected by Aug. 18th and helps them to continue to heal and find peace in their hearts and souls.

Erin Garvey
Tim Conley's Daughter

August 17, 2011

Hello sweetie! I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I have been thinking about you. I have good days and bad days... Today is not a good day! My heart actually hurts thinking about you! I will always ask why even though I know it's not for me to ask... I love you! Always and forever babe... Always and forever!

Anonymous

March 30, 2011

Jake, your amazing father took me to lunch today. I thanked him for raising the finest man I've ever met. Knowing you were the happiest times of my life. You chose me to be in your life, and buddy I will never forget the way you make me feel. I think of you and smile, however, there is a hole in my heart that never will heal. You'll always be a part of me. I miss you Jake.

melissa
friend

February 22, 2011

Someone close to you stopped at my son's page and left a nice tribute and I wanted to return to your page and do the same. My son left behind 3 children, two were close to the age of your daughter when he was killed in 2004. They remember many things about their Dad and I do everything I can to tell them stories about their father from the time he was a child up to adulthood and the things he did. I have a hard time sometimes because his youngest son is a clone of his father. Same smile, physical movement, facial expressions etc. It's like seeing him all over again as a child. I ask that everyone that knew Jacob, keep his memory alive and stay close to his loved ones, especially his daughter. Jake, continue to watch over all of your loved ones and close friends, protect them from harm. You will never be forgotten as love of someone lives forever.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 13, 2011

Like many others in Indy right now with Officer Moores death... I have been thinking about you! I saw your mom on the news the other day... I haven't talked to her in years. I think about her and Mike alot and pray they are doing well. I'm glad you will be sitting by the pearly gates waiting for Officer Moore to arrive. I love and miss you. Always and forever Jake... Always and forever!

Anonymous

January 28, 2011

Hi Jake, just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you alot the last couple of days............officer Moores death has brought back bad memories of losing you. I'm glad that he has someone to welcome him home. I miss you dearly and think of you often!!!! Love you soup!


Dana

Anonymous

January 27, 2011

Jake...I know its been a while that I have written on here, but there is never a day that passes that I dont think about you. I miss you so much. The past few days have been like reliving the nightmare of your death. I feel the pain that Officer Moore's family is enduring. I dont understand why you had to be taken from us so soon! Jake I love you and miss you so much, I am awaiting the day I get to see you again!
No words can describe how much the whole family misses you!
Love you always! <3 Amy

Amy

January 26, 2011

Unfortunately Officer Laird you are about to be joined with one of your IMPD officers shot by a *$#@*)$ that was released by the DOC in error.

Pave his way for him. You'll all be in our prayers.

Anonymous

January 25, 2011

I just wanted to stop by today and tell you that I was thinking of you today and I love and miss you so very much! Always and forever babe! Always and forever!

Anonymous

December 30, 2010

Merry Christmas Sweetie !!!!

LuAnn

December 25, 2010

I know I am a few hours late. But I just watned to stop by and say "Happy Turkey Day" !!

Your Friend Always ... Just me :)

LuAnn

November 26, 2010

Jake,
I still cant believe your gone, I often wake up hoping this is all a really bad dream.
I miss and love you very much.
I will see you again one day, untill then keep watching over us.
xoxoxoxo

11

October 24, 2010

Hey Jake, Just wanted to let you know I have not forgotten about you. Time sure does fly by...Thanks again for everything...

Deputy
MCSO, Illinois

October 18, 2010

I just wanted to stop by the website today. There was another indiana police officer taken from us. He was also a Marine. I can help but think about you today. I miss and love you!

Anonymous

October 5, 2010

Happy Birthday! I woke up this morning wishing I can call you to wish you a happy birthday... To see what you would have liked to have done today... I'd give anything to have one last day... Just one. I should be happy that you are up in heaven... I'm just still really sad... I guess God wanted you up there more . I am trying to find solace in that.... Happy birthday babe! I love and miss you so very much!! Forever and always!

Anonymous

September 17, 2010

Happy Birthday, Sweetie,

I hope all of the angels are singing "Happy Birthday" to you today.

I love you,

Mom

Debbie Laird
Mom

September 17, 2010

Happy Birthday Sweetie !!!

LuAnn

September 17, 2010

Although I never met you, I know and love three people who did. Six years later, I still have stash of what I call "Jake stickers". This year on August 18th, I drove home a new car, and made sure we placed your sticker on it so that Indianapolis will never forget that horrible day.

Thank you Jake for your service to our country and our city. Thank you and all of our fine officers.

You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

August 20, 2010

Hey babe... its been 6years and it hasn't really gotten easier... it just has gotten different. Today, I have tried to reflect on your life and be happy and humbled that you loved me. You are truely missed! I think about you everyday... when things are going bad I think about what you would say and usually you are right :) I didn't want today to go by without telling you that I love you and miss you!

Anonymous

August 18, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and also to your Country, you are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 18, 2010