Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Trooper Baldridge. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Andrew, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Andrew's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Andrew's life was about so much more than the way he died. Andrew will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Trooper Baldridge, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been seven years and a half years but he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 5, 2010

The Dail family of Ocala, Florida sends our deepest condolences to you and sincerest love. We are praying for you and grieving with you. May the LORD carry you and protect and provide for you. Trust Him, rest in Him.

The Dail family, Ocala, FL
in-laws Ofc. Tony Zeppetella eow:6/13/03

July 2, 2010

RIP BROTHER

#1193
DELAWARE STATE POLICE

April 27, 2010

Trooper Baldridge,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Ohio. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 17, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Ohio State Highway Patrol. May peace be with you all as you mourn the loss of Trooper Baldridge. We grieve with you and know that your hero will never be forgotten. To Trooper Baldridge's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

April 13, 2010

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Rest in peace Trooper Baldridge, we will never know the reason of a life taken at such an young age we must just keep the faith.

Anonymous

April 1, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

March 27, 2010

Rest in peace, Trooper Baldridge. Thank you for your service to our community. You will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers.

Kathy Bubb
Ohio Citizen

March 27, 2010

R.I.P. Brother

Anonymous

March 15, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother, May GOD look over your family and the OSP.

Trooper Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)

March 14, 2010

God bless you trooper baldridge....You will always be a hero

Anonymous

February 27, 2010

Brother Andrew,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

RIP Brother.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (ret)
Charles County Sherriff's Office,MD.

February 19, 2010

Andy you were a great person and a one hell of a nice guy. You will be greatly missed. Goodbye and God Bless you Trooper Baldridge.

Ofc. M. Jacoby
Mechanicsburg P.D.

February 16, 2010

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.

February 16, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

February 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 15, 2010

To the parents of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge,
We want you to know that you both are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. So very, very sorry for your loss... everyone that we have talked to that knew your son, has the same description of him, a leader, funny, and a credit to OSP.
John and Rita Risner

John and Rita Risner
Retired OSP Trooper & Parents of Josh Risner

February 14, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 14, 2010

To: The family/friends and co-workers of Trooper Andrew Baldridge: My sincere and deepest sympathies to all of you. Police work has become so incredibly dangerous and sometimes there is tragedy. Particularly to the parents of Trooper Baldridge-my heart and prayers go out to you. Thank you that you had a son willing to take up the front line of public protection.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 11, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

February 11, 2010

Rest in Peace brother god bless your family. You will be missed by all of your brothers and sisters in the OSHP family. (Retired OSHP Lieutenant)

Corporal George Williams
Marco Island, FL Police Department

February 10, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

February 10, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Batavia Patrol Post- 13, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge. Rest in Peace Brother.

Batavia Post 13

OSHP-BATAVIA

February 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baldridge family and all of OSP during this tragic time...

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

February 10, 2010

Ohio looses a great person, while God welcome his son home.

Murphy
n/a

February 10, 2010