Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest with the Angels Sgt. Baker. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer bob lester
midland, tex police department

February 27, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT, SERGEANT LORAN "BUTCH" BAKER.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields, or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
Sergeant Baker
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Santa Cruz with Honor, Pride and Distinction.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.........SERVING and PROTECTING your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FINAL CALL
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS....................SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT, SERGEANT LORAN "BUTCH" BAKER HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF SANTA CRUZ IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

February 27, 2013

Sincere condolences to family, friends, and everyone at Santa Cruz PD.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

May both officers rest in peace with all of our fallen comrades.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda Police Dept.

February 27, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

February 27, 2013

You and Detective Butler will never be forgotten. Your service to this community was invaluable, and we will all mourn your loss.

Firefighter Dylan Carls
Boulder Creek Fire Department

February 27, 2013

Sending prayers of great comfort and peace to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Baker and Detective Butler. Thank you for the caring grace and services you provided every day. My heart is heavy and tears are unrelenting. Lord Hear my Prayers!

Citizen/Former CSOII-#421 (1992)
Bend, Oregon

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother. May you be welcomed in God's House!

Lieutenant Brad M. Tate
Bristol Tennessee Police Dept

February 27, 2013

The thin blue line - between good and evil - is never more apparent than when a peace officer, standing watch on that line, refuses to abandon their duty and fights evil too their last breath. Sgt. Baker and Det. Butler gave all that all might live in peace. Heartfelt condolences to their familes and colleagues.

Tam Hodgson - Asst Chief Investigator
Kern County DA - Investigations

February 27, 2013

Your courage and that of your Department will never be forgotten. May you and your partner rest easy knowing you made a difference in this world. God bless your families and those brave enough to put on a badge and step into the arena to protect and serve.

Special Agent in Charge (ret) C.Solano
Ca. Dept of Justice

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace and god bless you

pfc jon pease
cmpd

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Sergeant.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, family and fellow officers of the Santa Cruz Comminuty. RIP Sgt, Baker. May God Bless you for all that you have done to serve and protect your community.

Ann-Marie Harris
Civilian

February 27, 2013

Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace.

Deputy Ralph Riley
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston Texas

February 27, 2013

RIP Sgt. May God Bless your family and department. Our prayers are with you.

Postal Inspector/Team Leader
U.S Postal Inspection Service

February 27, 2013

RIP Butch Baker, you will never be forgotten. God Bless your family. Our prayers are with all of you and the entire SCPD. Stay strong!

Lt. John Hohmann
Scotts Valley Police Department

February 27, 2013

Thank you for your dedicated service to your department and citizens. May God Bless your family and co-workers. My prayers are with all.

Lieutenant Collins
Powder Springs Police, Georgia

February 27, 2013

For all the prayers and thoughts that were given us in our time of need please know my heart is now breaking for all of you. EOW EternallyOnWatch

Margaret Mitchell
Mother-in-law- Fallen Officer Greg Richards EOW 11-29-2009.

February 27, 2013

RIP Sir, thank you for your service. May God provide peace and comfort to your family.

Laura Harms wife of Det. Dwayne Harms
City of Taylor PD, Taylor Texas

February 27, 2013

My deepest condolences to both Sgt. Loran Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler . famlies , friends , and co-workers . May they be in God's great care .

Police Officer Timothy Michael DeLuca
N.Y.P.D.

February 27, 2013

What a tragedy. A true "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det., Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

February 27, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE TO PROTECT.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

February 27, 2013

May God Bless and ease the pain of your loss to your family and coworkers. We will remember your sacrifice and your service. We will keep your family in our prayers. May you rest in peace.

Barbara Blackwell
San Diego (citizen)

February 27, 2013

Once more, our nation mourns the loss of one of her first defenders who now walks the streets of heaven.
May the comfort, peace and strength of God embrace Sgt. Baker's family, colleagues and friends in this grievous time.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace Sargee....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the SCPD during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

February 27, 2013

God Bless Sgt. Baker and his family.

Sgt. Det. Robert M Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police Massachusetts

February 27, 2013