Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Master Trooper James R. Bailey - Indiana State Police

I am so sorry that you had to give the ultimate sacrifice in the heroic performance of your duty.

I truly believe you will be rewarded in heaven

With great honor and deep respect for you, and
peace and comfort to your survivors

Sergeant Fredric E. Oakman
Pennsylvania State Police (retired)

March 5, 2023

I had the pleasure of serving along side Master Trooper Bailey. He was one of a kind and an officer that everyone should strive to be. He’ll be greatly missed in the community. Praying for his family

Deputy (ret)
DeKalb County sheriff’s office

March 5, 2023

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

March 5, 2023

I had the pleasure of knowing Trooper Bailey for the past twenty years. To say everyone who knew him is devastated, would be an understatement. A devoted father and husband, a great friend, and a damn good cop. I can remember him taking chemo treatments and then going to work, because he loved his job so much. Sympathy to his family and friends.

Corporal Joseph Handshoe
Wolcottville Police Department

March 5, 2023

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired 8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

March 5, 2023

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

March 5, 2023

This man gave his life for his community to save others from danger, and he paid the ultimate price.

Condolences to the family and co-workers of Trooper James Bailey. His community and nation are grateful for his service.

Sgt. James Mair
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept (Ret.) and Denver Police Dept (Ret.)

March 5, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Master Trooper James R. Bailey and the extended law enforcement family of Indiana State Police, Indiana.



End of Watch Friday, March 3, 2023.



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

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 5, 2023

It's so hard to keep tract of all the senseless violence. Rest In Peace Trooper Bailey.
God Bless you and your family.

Deputy Juan Romero Sr
Chesterfield County Sheriff Office, VA

March 5, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Master Trooper James R. Bailey. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Indiana State Police, Indiana.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

March 5, 2023

RIP Trooper Bailey. Prayers of comfort and God’s healing to your family and loved ones.
Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas

March 5, 2023

Rest in Paradise Brother Trooper. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

March 4, 2023

May God's hand of peace be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

March 4, 2023

May God grant strength to the Bailey family in the days, weeks and months that follow.
RIP MSTR Trooper

Hennie Dalessio
Daughter of Patrolman Stanley Schall EOW 5/6/64

March 4, 2023

Rest In Peace Trooper Bailey, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God sped as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas brother we have the watch.

TERRY F ZECH OFC RET
Department of Veteran Affairs Police Department Detroit Michigan

March 4, 2023

Never did I think your name would be added to this list. Never did I think talking to you the day before would be the last. This hurts. May you rest in peace my friend.

Steve
Retired PD and Friend

March 4, 2023

Rest in Peace, Master Trooper Bailey. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

March 4, 2023

Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II

Frank Spears. Chaplain
Blue Knights NC II

March 4, 2023

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

March 4, 2023

Master Trooper Bailey was what every law enforcement officer should strive to be. On March 03, 2023, MT Bailey was assisting in moving over traffic as myself and another officer were handling a slide off in the median. We were in a bad location and MT Bailey positioned himself at the crest of the hill to slow traffic down and to get traffic over. MT Bailey was protecting us that day and gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect us. This day marked the worst day of my career, probably my life. I held onto MT Bailey's hand until he was transported. He was an amazing friend, an amazing Trooper, and I will never forget him and his funny memes and texts that always made me laugh. Rest in Peace brother, thank you for protecting us that day, thank you for your service.

Corporal K. Hurley
Auburn Police Department

March 4, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

March 4, 2023

I know his brother Rest In Peace

Lt J D
River view

March 4, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

March 4, 2023

Rest in peace Trooper Bailey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 4, 2023

R.I.P Master Trooper James Bailey

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

March 4, 2023