Youth Counselor Ineasie Maxie Baker California Department of the Youth Authority California Friday, August 9, 1996  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Rest in Peace, Ms. Baker. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2009-06-08

Ineasie,

Your work helped countless people and your death hurt countless more. Thank you for caring and attempting to help kids who needed help. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

God Speed Sister.....

Anonymous

2008-09-21

Your were killed by the very people you were trying to help, how awful is that? But I'm sure that you were able to help many young people in your career and for that I say thank you. May God bless your family.

Police Officer Garcia
LAPD
2008-08-09

Counselor Baker,
I did not know you, but from what I have read, you exemplified what it means to be a caring individual. It is with great honor that I re-dedicate myself to my job and career working with troubled youth in this society.
God bless you, Counselor Baker and all you held dear.

E. McBride- Teaching Parent
DCFS- NEVADA
2008-04-08

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-21

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service to law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on the job following in your footsteps.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-05-16

Officer Baker, What a pleasure it was to work "The Toughest Beat in the State" with you. You always had a smile on your face and a sparkle in your eye. You are an example officers that follow in your wake. Rest now and may Heavenly Father be with your family and fellow officers that have been so deeply affected by your senseless death.

You are remembered and missed.

Ret. Officer D. Fay
Calif. Youth Authority
2006-03-03

Your service is an honor to all law enforcement. May god bless you Counselor Baker.

Georgia Officer

2005-09-06

Rest in Peace Ms Baker.

2005-05-30

May we never forget her sacrifice. She will not be forgotten for the time she spent making the world May she rest in Peace..

Officer Debra Mcfall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, pa.
2004-08-09

Ineasie you will be remembered. Your dedication to make a better world was cut short by the very people you were trying to help. God's Blessings to your family, friends and members of the California Youth Authority. 10/11/2003

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
2003-10-11

THIS IS REALLY SAD THIS HAD TO HAPPEN,SHE WASEN'T EVEN A POLICE OFFICER,MAY SHE GO TO HEAVEN AND REST IN PEACE FOREVER GOD-BLESS

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