Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your dedicated service Sgt. Baitinger, rest in peace brother! May GOD be with your family, friends, and co-workers in this time of sorrow.

Trooper A Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol

January 27, 2011

To the family, friends and colleages of Sergeant Baitinger there are no words that can ease your pain and loss. Know that his duty and sacrifice will be remembered by all. RIP Sergeant.

Session 50
The Zone 5 Police Academy NY

January 27, 2011

God speed Sgt. Baitlinger!! Thank you for a job well done!! Rest in peace!! We will take it from here!!

Sgt. Mary Beth Lovett
Spring Hill, Tennessee Police Department

January 27, 2011

RIP brother Tom.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

January 26, 2011

I want to personally thank you for all the service you have given at the St. Pete police department. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they struggle through this tough time. I would like you to know that you will never be forgotten. I hope I will never have to deal with this sort of tragety

josh platt
son of a pinellas county deputy

January 26, 2011

God's peace and speed Sergeant Baitinger. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

January 26, 2011

RIP brother.

Anonymous

January 26, 2011

Thank you Sgt. Baitinger and the Baitinger Family for your service.

Anonymous

January 26, 2011

My heart goes out to both of these Police Officer's wives, children and families, I can't even imagine the loss for you, your department and your community, may God help you heal in the days and months to come, your service and dedication will never be forgotten, True Hero's!

WIFE OF K9 OFFICER
RICHMOND HILL, GA

January 26, 2011

Rest in Peace Sgt. Baitinger. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family at this time and always!

Deputy M. Chavez
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

January 26, 2011

May the many memories your family has be a comfort to your them in this time of great sorrow. You will be forever remembered in their hearts and memories. Thank you for your service

Connie
FWC Dispatcher

January 26, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Baitinger. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

January 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother. God bless you.

Detective
Melrose Park

January 26, 2011

Every time I leave my home to go 10-41, I realize, something could go wrong, and that, despite my wishes, I may not come home.

Some people wonder why so many Officers converge on towns across this nation, when an Officer is killed in the Line of Duty. I can simply say, that they come to pay respects to someone who did the job they do, in support of other Officers, as a show of respect to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for a fallen hero whose community has lost a friend. I have attended way too many of these but if you shed a tear for another, it will help cleanse your soul. It is our memories that will get you through the years.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community. An Officer’s family can be filled with worry and though they are strong, they know that their loved one may be placed in harm’s way. Through this, they stand tall, with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

To all Law Enforcement, risking your life for the benefit of others and who are trying to make a difference, may God bless and keep you safe.

RIP Sgt. Tom Baitinger

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office (Indiana)

January 26, 2011

Officer Baitinger,
I am very sad to hear about the loss of another great hero. Your community and this nation are forever in your debt. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten brother.

Sgt Ncye
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 26, 2011

My heart goes out to the members of the St. Petersburg Police and the loved ones of the slain officers. You are in our prayers. Rest in piece Sergeant, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. G. T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

January 26, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt. Baitinger. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. He is now walking the streets of Heaven and will suffer no more. Rest in Peace sir, hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 25, 2011

Tom and I worked together when he was with our department, he was a pleasure to work with, an ideal employee to supervise. He was such an upbeat and happy person who could lift our spirits when we were down. He had an excellent sense of humor and he enjoyed coming to work. Tom may your spirit live on, God bless you and your co-worker as you end your final tour. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of you and your co-worker!

Sergeant Gordon C. Disch
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

January 25, 2011

It was an honor and privilege to work along side you for many years. You were an excellent teacher, a great sergeant, and a good friend. You always came to work with a smile and you knew how to make me laugh. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Chief Scott Newell
Ennis Police Department

January 25, 2011

Dear Lord, law enforcement is not an easy task to do,
Yet, there are many who choose to wear the shield.
They serve each day, to the oaths they swore are true,
Protecting and serving, a safer, better world to build.


Lord now we gather to pay our deepest honor,
To those of ours officers, killed in the line of duty.
It matters not the style of shield they wore,
Only that they served with pride, and honor.


Lord all that matters is that they were one of us,
Serving wherever needed, richest mansion to dirtiest alley.
Confident and proud, highly honored by the peoples trust,
So they carried a shield, mindful of all their sacred duties.


Lord you have called several of ours home to glory,
The race with life for them is now done.
Peace, blessed peace, in safety, forever now with Thee,
Welcome rest, now in heaven for all of eternity.


May time never erase the sacrifices that were made,
May no officer ever fall alone, to lie cold in their grave .
May those of us still serving, remember well the price they paid,
May their memories stand forever as those who went down brave.


Lord give us courage to carry on, to still live and care,
To not be vengeful or bitter, to simply trust Your word it true.
May we always cover with pride the shield we wear,
To honor all fallen officers, whom we now commend to you.

Deputy S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff's Office - CO

January 25, 2011

Thank you for your service....RIP

Deputy
Ohio

January 25, 2011

Sgt. Baitinger thank you for protecting us for so many years. Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Now as you watch down from heaven may you protect your fellow officers as they proceed with the job of protecting your loved ones and all of us in your community. You are a true hero and are now at peace in God's arms. May God comfort and support your dear wife and family.

Anonymous

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt Baitinger, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of Gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace brother

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police

January 25, 2011

Thank you for your service, Sergeant! To your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

UW Band Alum

January 25, 2011