Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Detective Butler and Sgt. Baker family's.

Recreation Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

February 27, 2013

To the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Elizabeth Butler and Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker-I would just like you to know that Law Enforcement Officers from across the country are saddened (sickened actually) by this tragedy. Your loved ones served bravely in a dangerous occupation. They will be forever honored in our profession. My condolences and concern to all of you so affected by this.

Sgt Scott Bodah
Syacuse, New York Police Dept.

February 27, 2013

Thank you for your dedication. Everytime an officer is killed I wonder how one human being can kill another one. Thank god for people who put their lifes on the line to keep me and my family safe.

Michael Thompson
concerned citizen

February 27, 2013

RIP my fellow Sister in Blue

Detective Don Vine #5896
Retired Phoenix PD

February 27, 2013

RIP Detective Butler and Sgt. Baker. You gave your lives protecting some of the most vulnerable victims in our society, and you're ultimate sacrifice will be remembered and honored. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. May the words of many offer them comfort in this dark time.

Detective Leah Meyer
Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Office, WI

February 27, 2013

We thank you for your service sister. God bless the Butler family, prayers & peace. EOW here... forever in our hearts.

J. Lopez
Bureau of Prisons

February 27, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 27, 2013

My wife is an LA County Sheriff Deputy, I know the challenge of woman Officers/Deputies, however they are mostly aggressive to ensure they are vigilant and as I'm sure Elizabeth was. We both mourn for Santa Cruz Police Officers and their families. We love visiting Santa Cruz, now we will make every attempt to thank any Santa Cruz Police Officer we see.
Ironically we were visiting this site to mourn Correctional Officer Williams when the terrible news of this tragedy was added to ODMP.

Justice was served upon the suspect rightfully and we are proud of the professionalism Santa Cruz Officers bestow.

Michael Fitzgerald
Husband of Deputy

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace blue sister.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

February 27, 2013

I, like this hero, am a sexual assault investigator and know the emotional toll of her work. She has witnessed and been exposed to more human depravity than any person should have to endure, yet she fought the good fight and gave her life for the community she served and more importantly.....for the victims of sexual violence.....thank you sister for your sacrifice. God bless her family....especially her children. May you have favorable winds and following seas.

Detective James Marsh
Haywood County Sheriff's Office NC

February 27, 2013

Detective Elizabeth Butler rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Elizabeth will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. STAN PHILLIPS, USA Ret
Retired Walnut Grove Mississippi Police

February 27, 2013

On behalf of the Criminal Justice capstone class of 2013 Heald College Modesto, CA. We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Detective Elizabeth Butler. We would like to thank Officer Butler for her bravery while serving the Law Enforcement Communities. We as soon to be Law Enforcement Officers, will make it our goal to represent those respected fallen Officers like Detective Elizabeth Butler. Again thank you and God bless.

Heald College Modesto, CA class of 2013

February 27, 2013

Your tour here has been completed with honor, bravery, dignity and integrity and you now serve in Gods kingdom with all of our heroic and loving brothers and sisters. Those left behind will keep your name and honor alive in memory for years to come. Rest in peace brother, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired Det.
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

February 27, 2013

Ma'am I am so sorry that your friends and family have to go through this horrific ride. Please know that they will be watched over by your "blue" family.

Enjoy your time on the golden highway!

Heather D
Ross County Deputy Sheriff

February 27, 2013

You and yours are in our prayers Sergeant Baker. God Speed

Tom Speakman
Citizen

February 27, 2013

You and yours are in our prayers. Rest in Peace Sergeant Baker. God Speed

Tom Speakman
Citizen

February 27, 2013

A police officer should be remembered not by how she died, but how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Santa Cruz Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister.

Anonymous

February 27, 2013

R.I.P. SISTER Butler!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 27, 2013

For Detective Elizabeth Butler and Sergeant Loren Baker and their families......

Seasons drift so quickly
Beneath the single sky
A lesson in the making
All things must come to die.

Therein lies the silence
The journey beyond the breath
To flowers in the forest
We've now become in death.

But speak of the glint of the eye
Reflected in Damascus Blade
For those who saw freedom & honor
And in battle their lives they gave.

So take heart men and women of Valor
Know your deeds will endure the night
Live on as flowers in the forest
Live on, within God's light.

Rest in Peace, your tour of duty is done, others will carry on your work.........

Sgt. John A. Kilpatrick (Retired)
Pima County Sheriff's Dept, Tucson, Arizona

February 27, 2013

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DET BUTLER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DET BUTLER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 27, 2013

Detective Elizabeth Butler, during your tour of duty you served your community and city with dignity and honor, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Detective Butler, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Santa Cruz Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas young lady.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

February 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Elizabeth Butler. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Santa Cruz, California will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace .


May the children of Detective Butler, know that their Mother, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in her debt for all she has done for us. Detective Butler. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Detective Butler's family and her Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace Detective Butler, may God bless your family and fellow department members.

The Men and Women of the
Niagara Falls, NY Police Department

February 27, 2013

REST IN PEACE AND GODSPEED.

DISPATCHER/CAROL KARL
BELTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 27, 2013