Officer Down Memorial Page

I wanted to leave something on your page for a long time I just never knew what to say. I remember meeting you at the World Police and Fire Games I was a volunteer and you walked me to my car. We talked as we walked and I told my husband was a police officer and came from a police family you told me your dad was a police officer too. I was shocked a few weeks later when I saw your face on the news. That night after talking to you I knew you wanted to be a police officer for the right reasons it was in your blood. I was not able to get off work to go to your church service but I was able to make to the grave side service. I can still remember it like it was yesterday standing there at Crown Hill. After the service I was stopped at a light near the grave yard and I looked over at the other car and it was your dad and he had the sadest eyes I have ever seen. You are a hero.

Police Wife
Citzen
April 30, 2012

My wife's grandfather was a Marion County Deputy Sheriff, Frank F. Woolling which we were unaware of until cleaning up her parents house after their deaths. I myself served with the Phoenix Police Department 1971-2007 and lost personal friends and co-workers during that time period. Only those within the profession can truly understand the passion to serve and go to work each day knowing that the ultimate price may have to be paid. I salute you deputy Baker and I truly believe that kindred spirits of a like mind will meet again in the future. Good rest my brother.

Sergeant R.L. Whiteman
Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix Az.
April 17, 2012

Jason,

I've never met you, but I've come to your wall here a thousand times...
I've never left a reflection for you until now. I was just a young man when you were murdered. I was a criminal justice major at IUPUI and I'd met your father a time or two in passing.
Funny...I'm shaking as I write this and I can barely type...plain and simple, I wanted my law enforcement career to uphold the standards you set.
I've come up in the short time I've been on the job. Frankly, I've done my best to keep your company. Now...my father a retired Postal Inspector and my Brother in Law are wearing the Marion County Brown.
My father told me once "evil flourishes when good men rest." It saddens me everytime I goto work knowing your gone and still more a decade later there is work to be done!
Jason, although I never knew you, or met you, I've always felt a special connection to you. I've modeled myself after you. Please know long after this website is gone, your legacy, fight, and determination to combat evil will never rest and neither will mine.
It’s a downright awful thing to ask, but please keep my family safe…your family the Marion County Sheriff’s Department!
Excuse me I’m Catholic, we always end these thing in a prayer…
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from the side of Christ, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within thy wounds hide me
Permit me not to be separated from thee
From the wicked foe defend me
At the hour of my death call me
And bid me come to thee
That with thy saints I may praise thee
For ever and ever. Amen.

Ryan Petry, Special Agent
USPS-OIG
March 29, 2012

Never forgotten..... Merry Christmas Jason.

Olivia
December 26, 2011

Jason I am at college now working for justice through chemistry and you have been my friend since grade school and I find your loss difficult to bear. Now more than ever?

I wish I could have been there to back you up. The department was never the same, the world my world is a darker place without you my friend. God Bless you and I will be in touch. You spirit is always with me.

Highest Regards and I miss your humor.

what words will convey what those men did, took and why sorry Jason we should have been there, I should have been there.

I love buddy and I will see you soon my friend.

Christopher

USI
friend
October 26, 2011

I still remember when you were a snot nose cadet. And of course when you had my back as a Control Op. Then when you got hired as a Deputy and your dreams came true. Funny as i'm thinking of you I remember the last time we worked together which was DUI patrol. You and I shared the same passion to get them off the road! I remember you getting on the radio (because you beat me getting the first DUI of the night) (brat) Anyway, you said "Control, I need a wagon for a adult female and 9 car seats" How not funny for the kids but the way you said it PRICELESS!!!!!!

Miss you my brother!

Retired Det Connie Etter
MCSD/IMPD
September 18, 2011

Jason -

I cannot believe that it has been 10 years since we lost you. I remember the evening like it was yesterday; I remember taking those last runs with you that night. We talked about the evening you were taken a few weeks ago during our Leadership Academy. Your father and sister were there to speak with us. They both look good, but boy, your lil sis is all grown up now. She looks just like you Jason. I wish that you were still here, I wonder where you be on this IMPD. We will visit you tomorrow and lay a flower down on your grave, as we do every year in September. You are missed and never forgotten.

Sgt. Brian A. McEwen
IMPD/MCSD
September 17, 2011

It's hard to believe it's been 10yrs because it still hurts like it was yesterday. You never know how much someone means to you until they are torn from your life. I think about you everyday bro......you still make me smile. Work has never been the same since that horrible night and it never will be. My son now carries your middle name as his not only to honor you but it was given to him because I want him to be as honorable and wonderful a man as you were in life and death. I will miss you always and I will v=never forget you. Until we meet again....

Ptl Paul Ziliak (formerly Deputy)
IMPD (formerly MCSD)
September 17, 2011

No matter how much time passes Jason, you will never be forgotten. I find it so difficult to believe that it's been 10 years since you were taken from us. Our words spoken, laughter and even a few tears shared between friends, I'll always hold close to my heart.

You're my hero Jason and not a single day passes when I'm not grateful for the time we shared. Rest well my friend and know that your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!

Olivia Bays
IMPD/Marion Co. at heart
September 17, 2011

Jason, 10 years have come and gone. I think about you often but more this time of year. You are missed by many. I will visit your monument tomorrow, I will attend your scholarship event on the 25th. I will keep you in my thoughts and in my heart. You are a true hero and are never forgotten. See ya later.

Sgt Jan Kistler
Marion Co Sheriff's Office
September 16, 2011

I truly miss our long talks and just hanging out with you Jason. I still find it hard to type on this page, because I miss you so much, and it still hurts not having you around.

Brian Jones
Friend
July 17, 2011

Friend,

I'm sitting here reflecting on the fact, this year will be ten years since I last saw you. It's harder to believe that I will be celebrating my ten years on the department this year as you know. Life seems to go by too fast. Many years have gone by when I got that call, that horrible night from dad. It is a memory that will always seem fresh in my mind. Over the years there have many times I wish I could have called you up to say , " you won't believe this..!", or to play our usual weekend poker games, or have you tell me some of your corny jokes, ha. Oh the stories and memories we both have on each other makes me laugh often. It never gets any easier to lose such a good friend. I saw your dad at David's funeral in February. He's looking well and as always, his words and smile were comforting at such a difficult time for our IMPD family. No doubt, you and David are cutting up jokes, knowing you both. Months and years may go by Jason, but you are always on my mind. A great man, great cop and most importantly still a great friend. Talk to you soon, love ya buddy.

PTL Jason Cottey
Indianapolis Metro Police Dept
April 15, 2011

Another Christmas without hearing the flight of santa Claus. So missed in so many ways.

Anonymous
December 21, 2010

Happy Birthday

Anonymous
September 25, 2010

Hey Jason. Well, it's hard to believe that it's been 9 years partner. I think about you often, particularly during September. Please know that you are never forgotten brother.

Officer Brian A. McEwen
MCSD/IMPD
September 17, 2010

So many people have remembered you today... I'll never forget you Jason, you'll always be me. September 17th is a day that will be etched in my heart forever. Today I honor your sacrifice, your life and your friendship. You're so loved and missed by so many. The impact of your sacrifice has been felt by people who never met you, but are greatful that they had a hero to keep them safe and to protect them from harms way. I pray for your family today and that they remain strong knowing that although another year has passed, you have not; nor will you ever be forgotten! I love you very much friend.... You are missed!

Olivia
IMPD/MCSD at heart
September 17, 2010

Remembering your sacrifice always but especially today. Never forgotten.

Anonymous
September 17, 2010

Never forgotten - Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
September 17, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal
July 29, 2010

Happy Birthday Jason........

Anonymous
September 25, 2009

Honoring you and praying for your family on your EOW anniversary.

Thank you for your service. Rest easy, Hero...

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 17, 2009

Never Forgotten

Anonymous
September 17, 2009

I'm taken back to the day before this tragic event to where I was greeted by you at your apartment. I recall watching you in your garage cleaning out your squad car and making jokes about all of the stuffed animals you had strategically placed in your trunk. Looking back on it all, your words from that day have carried with me and in so many ways have even haunted me. I recall you saying as you removed old, unused items from your car "It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate over the years." What hurts the most though is remembering that you told me that "Tomorrow you won't even recognize this car." You were right Jason, that next day I didn't recognize your car anymore. There was no way for any of us, including you to predict the future or to know what was about to occur on that horrible day- September 17th, 2001.... All that I know is that this was a day that changed all of us forever. Please know that you are missed and loved just as much today as the day you were taken from us. Your brothers and sisters of the former MCSD remember your name and the legacy you left behind. I made a promise not only to you, but to your family that you will never be forgotten! I stand by those words and want for you to know that you are remembered today.... God Speed Jason.

Olivia
IMPD/former MCSD
September 17, 2009

Hey brother, it has been a while now that you have been away from us, going on 8 years now later this year. It was nice knowing you in the period that I did between seeing ya on the street a time or two when i worked at HCSO and through friends up here at dispatch where I still am at as well. Thanks for getting to my brother so fast in his time of need in that week before this tragedy of yours. You meant a lot to my brother and when he was hit by the car on duty, you were there extremely fast to help him out. I was working in dispatch that terrible and sad night and definately miss you bro but I will see you again someday when the time comes. For now I will do my duty here the best that I can as a firefighter, police officer, and dispatcher. Thanks for being a great person and we will see you down the road bro.

Benny Craig
Friend
May 18, 2009

I DID NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT YOU AND ABOUT THAT HORRIBLE NIGHT IN SEPT. I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT YOU WHERE AS GOOD AS IT GOT WHEN IT CAME TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND A FRIEND. THE WAY YOU FOUGHT ON THAT NIGHT IS AN INSPERATION TO ME AS A YOUNG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HUSBAND, AND FATHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD SPEED BROTHER.

Anonymous
May 6, 2009