Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You were always smooth in tense situations. A calming voice. We served together at Fort Riley KS. In 1981. You are truly one of a kind.

SFC Henry Scott Block US Army Retired
Army buddy

August 1, 2024

Michael,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 26, 2023

Hello, Micheal...
it’s Aryiel , your best friend/grand daughter. i just wanted to say that i’m now in 7th grade. When you died I had to go to a counselor for the remaining year. anyways, Mom got a new house and i love it. After you passed, a few years later uncle hammer had a son named Brandon Rae Watkins, and then Benjamin. I’m sure you’d love them if you were here. I miss you a lot :( i can’t wait to see you again, soon. this year it’s a world wide pandemic taking over, i hate it, school is online now. But if you were to be here i’d give you a huge hug❤️

Aryiel Mccaskill
grand daughter

October 16, 2020

Pop,

Not a day goes by that you are not on mind. Everything you told me makes so much sense now. I just wish you were here for me to be able to tell you in the physical. I love you Pop.

Michael Clifton Baskett II
Son

December 16, 2019

Sorry I never had a chance to say goodbye. Your death could have been prevented if certain people had done what they were supposed to. Thanks for the laughs and warm greetings. May you rest in eternal peace

Khalifa
BOP RETIRED

June 21, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 13, 2018

Mike,

I thought about you today and came across this remembrance page in your Honor.
Miss you much and it is fitting for you to be remembered so fondly for your Service and
true Heroic Nature.
Love You and Miss You !!

Wesley Waldron
Cousin

March 29, 2018

I have just been notified that I will be riding for Michael Baskett in the Law Enforcement United: Road to Hope bicycle ride in May. I look forward to representing him, his family and friends, as well as his agency.

Officer Stanley Deckert
St. Petersburg Police Department

April 8, 2015

I was just informed that I will be riding for Michael Baskett during this years (2015) Road to Hope bicycle ride. I am honored and look forward to representing him, his family, and his agency

Officer Stanley Deckert
St. Petersburg Police Department

April 8, 2015

To my old Army buddy; I salute you. As I remember, you were always a super trooper (hero) in all of your endeavors. Old soldiers never die they just serve eternally in their heavenly homes. RIP

SFC (retired) Ernest DeBrew
Northrop Grumman (123rd Maint) Nurberg Germany 77-79

February 17, 2015

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace.

Dennis Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 22, 2014

Supervisor Baskett, I was bestowed an award at the North Carolina Association of Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Academy for Academic Achievement at the academy that was awarded in your name. I would like to thank you for your service to our country both through your service in the United States Army and as a LEO. You are truly an inspiration to us all.

Lt Kenny Lowe
Law Enforcement Explorer

September 18, 2014

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

May 6, 2014

R.I.P Brother You are not forgotten!

SOS Rodriguez
Federal Bureau of Prisons

May 2, 2014

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Michael died.

To Michael's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Supervisor Baskett gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 26, 2013.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 2, 2014

Michael,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as an LEO but also when you served in the U.S. Army as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 1, 2014

R.I.P. Supervisor Baskett. May your family be embraced by God's healing strength, comfort and peace.

Chaplain Jerry Steele

January 25, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Supervisor Michael Clifton Baskett. Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of United States will not be forgotten.
R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

January 15, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. You gave your life to save the life of another; this is the greatest sacrifice that anyone can make.

Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the Sons of God.
Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 14, 2014

Officer Baskett,
You truely protected others up until your last moments. Thanks for your service in doing a job that would be so difficult to do. May your family find peace through the support of others & may God wrap his arms around them & carry them through the days ahead.

Denise
Survivor of fallen Trooper & sister of former NC Corrections Officer

January 14, 2014

Thank you for your service Supervisor Baskett. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL

January 10, 2014

Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice Supervisor Baskett. Always a Hero!

W. Viers
sister of MO State Troop Fred Guthrie Jr. and K-9 Reed
EOW 080111

W.Viers
sister of MO State Trooper Fred Guthrie Jr

January 10, 2014

May the Lord comfort and bless his family.

Cpl. R.Colwell
Greenville SC PD

January 9, 2014

YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A HERO TO YOUR FAMILY UNCLE MICHAEL. THANK YOU FOR MAKING US LAUGH AND SHINING YOUR LIGHT ON US! WE WILL MISS YOU FOR SO MANY REASONS AND MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE PLAN GOD HAD FOR YOU BUT I AM SURE YOU WALKED WITH HIM IN LIFE AND YOU ARE DOING SO NOW IN HEAVEN. LOVE YOU MORE THAN I CAN EXPRESS IN CHARACTERS ON THIS PAGE!! XOXO :)

ALWAYS IN MY HEART,

YOUR NIECE,

OMARA

Omara Harris, Esq.
Niece

January 8, 2014

Expressing deepest sympathy, and hoping you find comfort in knowing we care and are near in thought.

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 8, 2014