Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, September 25, 1798
Reflections for Superintendent Hilary Baker
Supt. Baker,
Please forgive my previous reflection left for you where I got your End of Watch anniversary wrong. On today, the 225th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia and our Country as well when you served with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War fighting the British for our Nation's Independance.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 25, 2023
Supt. Baker,
On today, the 200th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War fighting the British.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 25, 2023
Much like the peace officers of America in 2020/2021, who have continued to serve every day during COVID—many of them dying as a result of their duty to others—Superintendent Baker stayed at his post, and in doing so, gave his life to carry out his duties during an epidemic. Thank you for your service to your community, state, and country.
Commander Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office
April 20, 2021
Rest in peace Superintendent Baker. A Keystone state hero!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020
Superintendent Baker, on this 222nd anniversary of your untimely departure I’d like to reiterate the previous reflections left for you and say thank you. Your selfless acts and service to the Philadelphia community were a segue for the amazing police department that the Philadelphia Police is and for the amazing men and women who would go onto serve. Rest in peace always sir.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven RizzoDelaware State Police (Retired)
September 25, 2020
Supt. Baker,
Please forgive my previous reflection-I got the number of years wrong. On today, the 222nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 25, 2020
Supt. Baker,
On today, the 122nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of a Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 25, 2020
Superintendent Hilary Baker was a man of true conviction to serve and protect his community. I thank him for his outstanding service to his fellow human beings. Superintendent Baker will never ever be forgotten. RIP.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP
January 13, 2020
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
December 2, 2019
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