 | Patrolman Larry K. Baggett
Owensboro Police Department
Kentucky
Monday, October 26, 1987 |
officer baggett i thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice. i was a rookie when you passed away and very sad that i didnt get to talk to you more than i did.to mr baggett family i pary for you and hope thing a re better now. im trying to get a shrine set up at opd for our fallen officers. if you have some pics and info on mr baggett call opd leave ur no. with dispatch and they will give it to me. thank you and sorry for your loss. OFFICER BRUCE BURNS
Owensboro Police Dept
2009-11-04
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya Anonymous
2009-10-26
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-27
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-24
God Bless you Officer Baggett as you sleep in Gods love and Peace. You are not forgotten Thank you for all you dedication and hard work in protecting the citizens of Kentucky
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO
2005-12-30
You are not forgotten, Ofc. Baggett. Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ
2005-07-21
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