Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 27, 2013

Our condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of this officer. It's a very sad day indeed.

Rest in peace brother.....

Officer Brewer-Retired
KPD (Wa State)

February 27, 2013

Gods Speed Brother Baker. We shall honor your bravery and your dedication to the Badge as you fought the fight to keep "Us" safe from "Them". You and Detective Butler stood that line proudly and valiantly. We shall honor and remember your sacrifice and pray for you and your family as you stand watch over the Line with the Lord......Time To Rest Brother....We'll Take It From Here......EOW26FEB13

PTL Dennis J Smith
Northampton Borough Police Department

February 27, 2013

To the family, friends, and Santa Cruz Police Departmet of Sgt Baker. My thoughts and prayers all with you all. May the peace and grace of God be yours now and always.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15;13
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116;15

Patrolman
Cherry Police, Goldsboro, NC

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace Sergeant Baker!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

February 27, 2013

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 27, 2013

When will this madness end? Rest in peace and God Bless everyone still in the field and please take of the families that have to continue on after this terrible tragedy.

Sgt. Jane Randall (Ret)
CHP

February 27, 2013

Your wit, humor, courage, and dedication will always be remembered. I learned from your ability to handle many tasks simultaneously while always bringing a bigger picture perspective and jovial spirit to your job. Thank you for your many years of service. My prayers go out to your family & friends. Santa Cruz will miss you. Rest in peace Butch.

Sgt. Daniel Hedden
Santa Cruz Seaside Company & Beach Boardwalk

February 27, 2013

God bless Sergeant Baker's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service and sacrifice brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

February 27, 2013

thank you for your service. you will be remembered

Patricia Sherwood, ret
Ridley Twp Police Dept

February 27, 2013

Sgt. Baker,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother. I am lifting all who loved and knew you in prayer. I pray God welcomes you home with His arms wide spread. Rest well. Lifting special prayers for your son as reports for duty and carries on.

Lt Dee Morris
Paulding County Sheriff's Office Georgia

February 27, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

SANTA CRUZ P.D., MAY YOUR OFFICERS REST IN PEACE AND MAY THEIR FAMILIES FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD THEY HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret.) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace....My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt Shawn Gilcrease
Alvin Police Department, Texas

February 27, 2013

Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God bless your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in Peace.

D Johnson
Department of Justice

February 27, 2013

May u rest in piece Sgt Baker. You are a true hero who will never be forgotten.

Off. Ronald Porupsky
Pleasant Hills Police

February 27, 2013

A tragic loss for the Santa Cruz PD and community. R.I.P. Sgt Baker. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles PD

February 27, 2013

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY, PD

February 27, 2013

Thank you sergeant Baker for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Santa Cruz, CA. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 27, 2013

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for carrying the flag Sgt. Baker.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

February 27, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Santa Cruz Police Department.

James Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

February 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother. Your fellow Officers will take the watch from here in your memory. My condolences to your Family and the Santa Cruz PD.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

February 27, 2013

Prayers to the family, friends, and department. So sorry for your loss.

Sgt. W. Finnegan
Linwood PD
New Jersey

February 27, 2013

As the wife of a retired police officer, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Baker's family. I pray that they can find a sense of peace in the midst of this tragedy. God bless and keep you at this difficult time.

Kathy Lebron

February 27, 2013