Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Baitinger,

Thank you for your years of dedicated service. You will not be forgotten! The rest of us men & women in law enforcement have the torch now. Rest in peace Sir.

Chief DeCotis
Bolton Police Department

January 25, 2011

Sgt. Baitinger, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this time. Thank you for your service to St. Pete.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

January 25, 2011

I would like to express my condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Tom Baitinger. My prayers will be with you all. Officer Jeff Steinmetz

Officer Jeff Steinmetz
City of Springfield Police Division, Ohio

January 25, 2011

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and your courage in the face of evil will stand as an example for all Law Enforcement Officers throughout the world. My heart is heavy today for your family and I know that everyone here at the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office is praying for you, your family and your fellow officers. God Bless you.

Captain Jason LaSart
Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

January 25, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

January 25, 2011

Our hearts go out to the officers family and co-workers.
Please stay close in order to heal
Jeannette shields
Buffalo, NY

Jeannette Shields
WNYC.O.P.S., parent

January 25, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 25, 2011

Such a terrible tragic time for law enforcement. My heart goes out to Tom's wife and all who love and miss him.

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten sir. RIP.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

January 25, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Tom Baitinger, and the St. Petersburg P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Tom Baitinger, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 25, 2011

A few years back I lost to fellow friends and officers. This brings all those feelings back. My prayers are with te families. We are all brothers and we all feel the sarrow. Each day we go out to serve without notice. Untuil we are needed but that is our job. Rest well brothers we will take it from here.

Detective
virginia

January 25, 2011

IT IS HARD TO HEAR ABOUT SGT.BAITINGER MURDER. MY CONDOLENCES GO TO THE FAMILY/FRIENDS OF SGT. BAITINGER. A HERO WHO MAKES THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. R.I.P BROTHER WE TAKE IT FROM HERE.

K-9 POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOD CANINE UNIT, BOSTON MA.

January 25, 2011

This has been such a bad week for the law enforcement family. To Sgt Baitinger's family: my prayers are with you now & in the days/years ahead of you because the road you are just beginning is a rough one. It's obvious that Tom was passionate about his work or he wouldn't have been where he was yesterday. He was trying to proctect his "brothers". There are many police survivors in Florida who will reach out to you in person & many more of us who will have our arms around you in spirit.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

January 25, 2011

This has been such a bad week for the law enforcement family. To Sgt Baitinger's family: my prayers are with you now & in the days/years ahead of you because the road you are just beginning is a rough one. It's obvious that Tom was passionate about his work or he wouldn't have been where he was yesterday. He was trying to proctect his "brothers". There are many police survivors in Florida who will reach out to you in person & many more of us who will have our arms around you in spirit.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace, sir; your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 25, 2011

Prayers to Sergeant Baitinger's family, friends as well as the entire St. Petersburg Police Department. RIP.

Emily
NE

January 25, 2011

On behalf of the 6,160 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Baitinger’s family as well as the members of the St. Petersburg Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 25, 2011

Sgt Baitinger, Rest in Peace as you have given the ultimate price for keeping your community safe. You may now watch down on all of your fellow officers and guide them to be safe. I know the feeling of loosing a fellow officer and I wish your family, and fellow officers the strength that will be needed to make it through.

Deputy Doug Peterson
Clark County Sheriff's Office Ohio

January 25, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 25, 2011

RIP! Please let the families deal with this tragedy in due time and let the prayers from the officers' brothers and sisters comfort them during this horrible time. Godspeed you.

Sgt. Chris Smith
Highlands County SO

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace Sergeant Baitinger!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

January 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-worker's of this Fallen Officer. Thank you for your Dedication, Service and Protection. You will always be remembered as a HERO. Rest In Peace Sir.

Diane Waynant Murray
Sister of Fallen Officer Inspector Brian Waynant EOW 3/1/10

January 25, 2011

My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Baitinger as she is facing this very difficult time, there are no words to ease the pain in your heart. We will never forget the sacrifice that your husband made to protect the citizens of Florida. HEROES do live forever, and Sgt. Baitinger you sir are a hero...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

January 25, 2011

How sad it is to learn almost everyday that another hero is gone, because the scum of the world cannot obey the law.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you Sgt. Baitinger for the sacrifice that you made, putting your life on the line to make it a better place.
I appreciate you, I admire you, I respect you. you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace now my friend. I live my dream of being a police officer through you and all law officers. I love you all!! Thank you for your service to protect and serve.

Kristy from West Virginia
someone who loves & respects law officers

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

January 25, 2011