 | Deputy City Marshal Charles H. Baker
Houston City Marshal's Office
Texas
Thursday, August 16, 1979 |
August 16, 1979...30 years ago today. We will never forget.
R.I.P Marshal Baker. Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit
2009-08-16
"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
2008-02-13
Marshal Charles H. Baker,
I am proud to let you know that the man that arrested
your killer almost 30 years ago still remembers you today.
I am proud to know him as my instructor at ITT. Your story
hit me in the pit of my stomach and even though I do not know you I appreciate your courage and passion for your job.
Thank You and God Bless. ITT @Norwood, OH student-- Josh
none
2007-04-30
I want you to know how much we miss you and remember you. We will never forget you and your sacrifices to keep us safe.Daddy your only brother misses you greatly and speaks of you with pride and love in is heart and a tear in his eyes.
2006-03-08
Marshal Baker,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. It took 7 more years, but the piece of scum who murdered you finally got his justice.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
2005-08-16
Marshal Baker,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. It took 7 more years, but the piece of scum who murdered you finally got his justice.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
2005-08-16
Charles after all of these years you are still remembered as a hero! God bless you sir. Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.
2005-01-27
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