Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in eternal peace my Brother. Prayers to your family and fellow CO's

Larry B. Weaver, Retired Refuge Officer
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

February 28, 2018

R.I.P. Brother

CO Richard Avery
Ontario County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2018

R.I.P Brother

CO Richard Avery
Ontario County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2018

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Sgt. Mark Baserman's family. May Mark's soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless his family.

First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

February 27, 2018

Most people never consider the courage, and heroism required of those that keep society safe from inside the walls of a correctional facility. My sincere condolences to Sgt Baserman’s family. You have lost an American hero. I wish you all the best.

Rick Smith Deputy Warden, Retired
Michigan DOC

February 27, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family and coworkers.

Special Agent Rob Stubbs
Special Investigations, Tennessee Department of Revenue

February 27, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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

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

February 27, 2018

Thank you Sergeant Baserman for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Pennsylvania. 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...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 27, 2018

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Baserman. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow Officers of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections during this very difficult time.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General CID

February 27, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother .

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 27, 2018

The Durham County Sheriff's Office and Detention Services Division sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Sgt. Mark Baserman {Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania}

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort. Being ever mindful of the pride she embraced when wearing his uniform. R.I.P., Sgt. Baserman

Respectfully Submitted,
Security Captains
Alicia McKinney and Jermaine Russell
Durham County Sheriff's Office, Durham, NC
Michael D. Andrews, Sheriff
Colonel Anthony Prignano, Detention Services Director

Capt. Alicia McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

February 27, 2018

On behalf of the Albany Police Academy Session 2 we would like to send our condolences to the Baserman family and the entire Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Rest in Peace Sergeant Baserman.

Recruit Togias
Albany Police Department

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

February 27, 2018

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

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

February 27, 2018

So sad and so aggrevating tbat tbis happened. I applaud you, Sarge, for doing your job the best that could be done. As we unfortunately know, we have the odds stacked against us. You braved your post and stood watch when few understand what we do. May God be with your family and with your fellow officers.

Sgt William Maloney
sci-albion

February 27, 2018

RIP Brother, you’ll never be forgotten

Deputy Sheriff (Detentions) S. Lund
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado

February 27, 2018

My condolences to the family of this slain officer. We must be visual with this type of work and always keep eyes open.

Sgt C. Williams
Kentucky Corrections Institution Women

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace Sgt. Baserman. Thank you for your service.

Police Chief Gerald Hagen
Gallitzin Borough Police, Cambria Co. Pennsylvania

February 27, 2018

The uniforms may change , but the loss never does. A "Brother" has left us and we all feel it.

"When something happens to one of us,It is felt by all of us."

Each day , so many get up put on that uniform, knowing that they may not come home. Yet they do so with honor, integrity and pride.

This is at the core of each of us. Those that are "Brothers" each day sadly we read about another who watch ends. Each day we feel that hurt.

Losing Sgt Baseman, is a pain felt in every agency , by every man and woman who protects us.

Sgt Baseman stood on that thin blue line with that honor, integrity and pride. He paid the ultimate price, while keeping the wolf at bay. Rest easy Sgt. Those of us here stand in your place. Until we meet again sir, well done, you'll be missed.

"Remind those few who Ill of us they speak, that we are the only thing that separates the evil from the weak"

A Brother
Thin Blue Line, fellow sheepdog

February 27, 2018

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sergeant, Mark J. Baserman, in the line of duty. A corrections officer position is a very dangerous job and the men and women who perform this duty are very important on what they do. Corrections Sergeant Baserman, with his bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 27, 2018

Rest In Heaven now SGT. Baserman. A beautiful place where there is no more pain, no tears and no more darkness. Thank you for your courage to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Sharon Rush
TX Citizen Who Cares

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department

February 27, 2018

Rest in peace Sergeant Mark Baserman.
Thank you for your service.

Condolences to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 27, 2018

RIP, Sargent. May god be with you.

Field training officer Samuel Steinmetz
Venice Police Department

February 27, 2018

It is not how these officers died that made them heroes it is how they look lived..

Former Volunteer FF/Chaplain David Duffa
Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Rescue Squad Inc..

February 27, 2018