Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 2nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 4, 2012

I love you and miss you so much Andy. I am looking forward to our family vacation this year in "God's Country" (Lake Cumberland, KY) with all of your close friends and their families. I know it was your spot, but it will not be the same because you are not there. Please be with all of us during that emotional time.

This weekend your family embarked on a very emotional journey to DC to visit the memorial of fallen officers around the country. Sadly your name was added and although it was very emotional it is a great reminder of your passion and love for OSHP.

I thank God everyday I was able to embark on a journey with you and your love will be with me forever. You have truly made me who I am today, and I can't wait until we meet again. God gave me an amazing guardian angel, one that I know will be riding shotgun with me until we meet again <3 Love you heaps Andy, with my whole heart forever and ever!

<3 Paige
May 15, 2011

In just a little more than 3 weeks myself, my spouse, 5 individuals from my dept and one DNR officer will be enbarking on an awesome trip. We are joining approximately 400 other officers and family members in Chesapeake VA and riding to Washington DC to the Police memorial in rememberance of Officer like your son Who gave their lifes in the line of duty to others. We are part of Law Enforcement United and each of us has been given an Officer to Honor and it is my pleasure to be riding for Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge. We are assigned the names randomly and oddly enough I am orignally from Conneaut Ohio approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Sandusky and I am so honored to be riding for him. I have a 20 year old son and can only image the amount of grief you must feel. I am hoping the family will be able to attend the detication of Troopers Andrew Baldridge on the Police Memorial. It would also be an Honor to be able to meet the family if possible. With condolences and deep sypathy I ride for Trooper Baldridge also with great respect and honor for his sacrifice of himself and his family.

Cpl Melissa Buck
Manning SC City Police
April 15, 2011

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police
April 3, 2011

Our families thoughts and prayers are with you, Andrew, your family, friends, and co workers at the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Its unbelieveable that it has been one year already! May you rest in peace and may God give your family, friends, & co workers the guidance and peace that they need to move on. God bless you all!

Kylee Uran
February 5, 2011

The first anniversary of you being called away from duty has arrived. All of your loved ones and close friends are in my thoughs. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 4, 2011

To Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge, his family and his fellow officers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Baldridge’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Baldridge and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
February 4, 2011

Andrew, you are thought of often and missed very much. I wish you were here to brighten everyone's day especially that of your family. It hurts to see how sad they are without you. Tragedy has struck your hometown again. It just reminds everyone of their loss of you too.

Please keep looking out for us down here and help out those in Carey. Yuo will forever be missed. By all of us at Post 17.

Lt
OSHP P-17
July 8, 2010

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Trooper Baldridge. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Andrew, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Andrew's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Andrew's life was about so much more than the way he died. Andrew will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Trooper Baldridge, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been seven years and a half years but he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
July 5, 2010

The Dail family of Ocala, Florida sends our deepest condolences to you and sincerest love. We are praying for you and grieving with you. May the LORD carry you and protect and provide for you. Trust Him, rest in Him.

The Dail family, Ocala, FL
in-laws Ofc. Tony Zeppetella eow:6/13/03
July 2, 2010

RIP BROTHER

#1193
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
April 27, 2010

Trooper Baldridge,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Ohio. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
April 17, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Ohio State Highway Patrol. May peace be with you all as you mourn the loss of Trooper Baldridge. We grieve with you and know that your hero will never be forgotten. To Trooper Baldridge's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
April 13, 2010

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Rest in peace Trooper Baldridge, we will never know the reason of a life taken at such an young age we must just keep the faith.

Anonymous
April 1, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous
March 27, 2010

Rest in peace, Trooper Baldridge. Thank you for your service to our community. You will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers.

Kathy Bubb
Ohio Citizen
March 27, 2010

R.I.P. Brother

Anonymous
March 15, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother, May GOD look over your family and the OSP.

Trooper Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)
March 14, 2010

God bless you trooper baldridge....You will always be a hero

Anonymous
February 27, 2010

Brother Andrew,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

RIP Brother.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (ret)
Charles County Sherriff's Office,MD.
February 19, 2010

Andy you were a great person and a one hell of a nice guy. You will be greatly missed. Goodbye and God Bless you Trooper Baldridge.

Ofc. M. Jacoby
Mechanicsburg P.D.
February 16, 2010

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.
February 16, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
February 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 15, 2010

To the parents of Trooper Andrew C. Baldridge,
We want you to know that you both are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. So very, very sorry for your loss... everyone that we have talked to that knew your son, has the same description of him, a leader, funny, and a credit to OSP.
John and Rita Risner

John and Rita Risner
Retired OSP Trooper & Parents of Josh Risner
February 14, 2010