Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP HERO

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

February 27, 2018

SGT MARK J BASERMAN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

MICHAEL D LONG
RETIRED NY STATE POLICE

February 27, 2018

Sgt Baserman, may you Rest In Peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer James Creller
NYSDOCCS Auburn Correctional Facility

February 27, 2018

Wow, my heart sadden to hear this news of an officer who was just doing his duty and the disgrace of an inmate who didnt care about his life. My condolences goes out to the family with strong love.

Ulanda

Citizens
Citizens

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the PDOC during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

February 27, 2018

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Baserman and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Baserman, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

February 27, 2018

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Sergeant Baserman. May God wrap you in His arms and grant you strength, comfort and peace.

Lt. Michael Caldwell, Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.

February 27, 2018

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT MARK J. BASERMAN.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Correctional Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
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 Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
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 our 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.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don’t respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will.
SERGEANT BASERMAN
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Pennsylvania in the State of Pennsylvania 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 my 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.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, “LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW.”
FINAL CALL
Sergeant Baserman status...............Sergeant Baserman status...............Sergeant Baserman status.............. Attention All Units..........Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Correctional Sergeant Mark J. Baserman having served the citizens of Pennsylvania in the State of Pennsylvania 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, 2018

When the Lord was creating CORRECTION OFFICERS, he was into his sixth day of 16 hour overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this order?”

A CORRECTION OFFICER must always bear in mind that rehabilitation is based on self-respect. In the event of rebellious actions or disparaging remarks towards them by inmates they must always maintain a quite firm demeanor.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be able to tolerate the ignorance of some, without losing hope.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER must also be prepared to cover a life-threatening situation, canvass the institution for witnesses, write a perfect report, and testify the next day.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals when it is necessary.

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands… no way!” “It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” said the Lord, “it’s the three pairs of eyes an Officer has to have.” ”Is that on the standard model?” asked the angel.

The Lord nodded and said, “One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before the Officer asks, ‘May I see what’s in there, sir?’ (When the Officer already knows and wishes he’d taken that accounting job.)” The second pair, here in the side of his head for his fellow Officers safety and the third pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “You’ll be all right, when the Officer knows it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve, “rest and work on this tomorrow.” “I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound inmate out of a rebellious intention without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck.” The angel circled the model of the CORRECTIONAL OFFICER very slowly, “Can it think?” the angel asked.

The Lord said “Can it think!” A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can recite departmental rules in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on a tier in less time than it takes five Federal Judges to debate the legality of a cell search… and still it keeps its sense of humor. “This CORRECTIONAL OFFICER also has phenomenal personal control.”

A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, professionally watch over a child abuser not allowing emotions to stand in the way of helping a inmate better himself, comfort a fellow Officers family with a loss, and then read in the daily paper how the department and its Officers are not sensitive to the rights of inmates.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the CORRECTION OFFICER. “There’s a leak,” the angel pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model!” the angel exclaimed.

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “it’s a tear”

“What’s the tear from?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that tattered piece of cloth called the American flag, and for lady justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked somber and said “I didn’t put that tear there.”

Unknown Author

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!!

DSO A. Molinaro
Kenosha County Sheriff's Department

February 27, 2018

Prayers to his family,friends and his coworkers at SCI Somerset.
Rest in Peace.

Krista Patla (Parole Agent 2)
PBPP (SCI Dallas)

February 27, 2018

I was the person that talked Mark into going with the DOC. I feel terrible!! He was also one of my best friends and the best EMS partner I ever had!
We did many projects togethet as three buddies. We lost Gary "Pudgy" Evans three years ago. Now I am left to carry on our legacy.
Rest Easy Brother Mark!!
CO II and former EMT

Sgt. Terry Hoffer (ret.) / Paramedic
PA DOC. / East Hills EMS

February 27, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Baserman. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

February 27, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Children of God.”

Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 27, 2018

Rest in Peace Sergeant Baserman. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

February 27, 2018

Final Salute Sergeant Baserman. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

February 27, 2018

Sergeant Baserman, may our Lord welcome you into His waiting arms, immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy, and grant you eternal peace. Thanks for your service.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 27, 2018

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Marin Co. Sheriff, FL

February 27, 2018

RIP, Sgt Baserman. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace Brother Mark.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

February 27, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 27, 2018

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Mark J. Baserman and the extended law enforcement family of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania.

End of Watch Monday, February 26, 2018.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

February 27, 2018

On behalf of the 1st shift at the Federal Detention center of Los Angeles, we mourn Marks life as a Correctional Sergeant in Pennsylvania. No matter the distance in this great country between agencies when one of us is assaulted, maimed or murdered this distances collapses one just cause and reflection on why we do what we do and what keeps us vigilant. This news is dire and I can only proclaim on behalf of this shift, be prepared to fight the moment that sallyport locks from behind you and keep that mindset for the shift. Be prepared to fight for your partners life and that of your own. These inmates have the propensity of violence and that must be met in return, through your own use of force guidelines, but commit justice because it is JUST US, within these walls... Remember Mark.

Lt. Fitzgerald
Federal Bureau of Prisons

February 27, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 27, 2018