Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Jake, here it is that time of the year again. Sometimes it is hard to believe that it's been19 years since that horrible night. Then there are times when it just feels like yesterday. I'll be joining Southeast middle shift on Dietz St to honor your memory. I'm so thankful that the supervisors have the officers go there every year. Even if most of them didn't get the chance to know you, it's still nice to see them there. I still miss you ... I think of you everyday. Just know I'll never forget you, I'm so happy that we were friends Jake.

LuAnn Pipes
A Friend

August 18, 2023

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 18, 2022

I have been particularly thinking of Officer Laird since Officer Seara Burton was shot in Richmond. Prayers for all who love them both.

REM

August 18, 2022

Hi Jake, I know it's been awhile since I've been on here. That doesn't mean I've stopped thinking about you. I can't believe it's been 18 years since you left us. I'll never forget that horrible phone call I received at 2:23 am saying you were gone. I miss our fun conversations, and the goofy things we said on the radio ... like Street Sweeper. I'll never stop missing you ... you were one of a kind. R. I. P. My friend
LuAnn

LuAnn Pipes
IMPD

August 18, 2022

Thinking of you so much lately and wishing I could talk to you.
When is the pain of a broken heart going to end?
Thank you for the memories Laird❤️

xoxoxo
USMC

November 25, 2021

I still miss you and think of you. I am dedicating stage 144 of the Great American Relay to you.

Detective Nicole Bockting
Friend and Classmate Indianapolis Police Department

September 20, 2021

I think I'll miss you forever, like the stars miss the sun in the morning skies.

LuAnn Pipes
Friend

August 18, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 18, 2021

i love you uncle jakey

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family

March 25, 2021

i love you uncle jakey

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family

March 25, 2021

SSgt. Laird was my recruiter in Ft. Wayne, IN. Semper Fi Devildog

Sgt. Romine
USMC

February 24, 2021

Today is my son's 14th birthday. I revealed to him for the first time why he has the middle name Jacob. Thank you for your service.

Former LEO in Indiana
Plainfield PD

October 3, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 19, 2020

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 18, 2020

Hey bud it's me again. Today I will visit you by your plaque on Diets St, I go there every now and then just to pay my respects. You were a terrific friend, we had some great conversations. I knew if I ask your opinion, that you would give it to me straight ... cause that was just the kind of person you were. I miss you everyday and you will never be forgotten. RIP my friend

LuAnn
Friend

August 18, 2020

i miss you a lot. you’ll always mean the world to me. i didn’t know you for long, but i am forever impacted by you. thank you for everything ❤️❤️

carolyn
family friend

May 28, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Laird.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 5, 2020

Hi there,

Me again, wanted to say Happy Birthday ..... I know if you were here today, you would be eating a lot of fun stuff.

Miss you always and forever
LuAnn

LuAnn
Friend

September 17, 2019

Hi buddy. Hard to believe it's been 15 years since you were taken. I went down to Dietz at today with Southeast Middle shift to remember and honor you. Even though most who were there weren't even on the department when this happen, they were there. Just know you cross a lot of people's minds everyday. And especially mine. Your a great friend and I will always miss you. But never forget you. R. I. P. sweetie

LuAnn Pipes
Friend

August 19, 2019

RIP from the State of Florida

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

August 18, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 17, 2019

I am the daughter of Leon Essig he was also shot and he still goes to the laird outing every year. I want to thank you for all that you did and suffered through. Gone but never forgotten

Essig
Daughter of a fellow officer

August 7, 2019

Semper Fi Marine
Though you left us many years ago I still cried tears today.
We all know that we Marines guard the gates in heaven and I know you will be there to open the gate for me. Please look over these earth angles , the first responders who are still here...

Trooper JB (Ret)disabled on duty 1992
Florida Highway Patrol /Sgt USMC

December 15, 2018

Never forget. Not forgoten.

Brian M. Alvey
High School Friend

August 19, 2018

Hey you ..... Been awhile since I have been on here. Just know that you are in my thoughts. I'm always seeing or hearing something that makes me smile and even laugh out loud, because it reminds me of what a terrific friend you were. How funny you were, and I knew if I had a problem ... I could come to you and you would tell me the way it was .... never pulled any punches. You will always be missed and never forgotten ...

LuAnn Pipes
Friend

August 17, 2018