Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 3, 2014

I worked with Mr Baskett for the last 12 years. Mr Baskett was a true professional and one of the nicest people you would ever wish to meet. He took his work very seriously, and made no short cuts. More than anything, I miss the times each week when we had a moment to laugh and that big smile he had from ear to ear. I can still hear his voice as he stepped out of the delivery truck at the back dock, and I have almost imagined seeing his face where I always seen him stand during delivery. We all have an appointment with death, and only God knows when, but for us left behind with memories, it sure makes us miss our friend Mr Baskett.

Cook Foreman, Larry Pendergraft
Fed. Bureau of Prisons

January 3, 2014

Thank you for your time of service. I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor Daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

January 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Supervisor Baskett - 10-42. God bless his family.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY

January 3, 2014

There is no greater love than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends. John 15:13

RIP Brother. You are now with the Lord.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / H S I

January 3, 2014

Rest in peace, brother. You are a hero.

Deputy John Lumpkin
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Tx

January 3, 2014

Rest In Peace CO. Thank you for your service to this Great Country in the US Army. My condolences to your Family and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Sgt Fred Nordt Jr.
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother

Corporal B.P. SULLIVAN
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

January 3, 2014

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget. He has served well both our country and our community.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

January 3, 2014

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 “it’s 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.
12-25-2010
Officer Jim Weaver (11452,) LAPD retired

Sheriff, Jim Weaver (Retired}
Jerome County, Idaho

January 3, 2014

Thank You Supervisor Baskett for the life of the woman that you probably saved by sacfificing yours. Hero's come in all kinds of conditions. God Bless your Family, Friends and fellow workers. Rest in Peace Brother Baskett.

Ed S.
Greatful Citizen

January 3, 2014

A true hero. May he rest in peace.

Kristin
Deputy's Wife

January 3, 2014

A true hero. Bless you brother, your family and the Department of Corrections.

TFC Len Widener
CT State Police

January 3, 2014

Your final action of looking out for another's safety speaks volumes about your character. The fact that not only your colleagues but also the inmates imediatly rushed to your aide speaks volumes about your character. RIP, Sir. Thank you for your service. My condolences to your friends, family, and department in the wake of this unfortunate tragedy.

Citizen

January 3, 2014

Rest in Peace and may your family know you are with the Lord

Retired Chief Deputy
Mahoning County Sheriff Office

January 3, 2014

Rest in peace, Supervisor Baskett. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to our country and to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Federal Bureau of Prisons and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

January 3, 2014

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

January 3, 2014

May God give comfort to your family. friends, and fellow law enforcement men and women. Rest in peace Officer Baskett.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

January 3, 2014

Rest in peac brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the US DOJ during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

January 3, 2014

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

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

January 3, 2014

May God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY Supervisor Baskett. Thank you for your military service and your service with the correctional services. Supervisor Baskett is a true HERO. May you rest easy.

RM

January 3, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 3, 2014

The men and women of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs – CA (AOCDS) wish to express our most sincere condolences to the Baskett family and the personnel of the Federal Medical Center Butner in Butner, North Carolina. Sup. Baskett; your service to the community and our Country will not be forgotten.

Assoc. of OC Deputy Sheriffs - CA

January 3, 2014

May the woman you saved always remember your sacrifice and may you rest in peace as a hero.

Darlene Newton
Story County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2014

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

James P. Waggle
Civilian

January 3, 2014