Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thinking of you my friend.. like it was yesterday.

Former Deputy
MCSD

September 11, 2014

Hey Jason I never got the chance to meet you in person but, Gigner told me a lot about and how good of an officer you were. I have attended the charity run that your parents set up for the past three years and ran it last year. From all the stories that Gignger told me about you, you were truelly an amazing guy.

Ronnie Blankenship

May 31, 2014

Heyyyy, today I was searching again in internet for you as I did several times on facebook to get contact, just to say hello and hows life going since so many years went by...I am shocked and sooo sad reading what happened to you Jason! I cant stop crying and believe at all...looking at the old pictures when we visited Indianapolis from school 1993 from Germany, and my diary noticed: I fell soo in love with Jason♥
I remember you were so proud showing us your father as policeman I also have a photo...excuse me I dont know anything about you the years after our penfrienship, did you have your own family? I am so proud what you achived but its so hard to realize you are gone...hope we will see again one day, I love remembering you, you were special! Best wishes, also to your family

Andrea
guest student as teenager

November 2, 2013

Jason,

With the passing of another officer it made me reflect on you. Times passes so quickly but you will never be forgotten. I remember working part time with you at North Central and we would laugh and joke around all night. You had a great passion for Law Enforcement. Miss you brother! Rest in Peace!!

Friend
Former MCSD

September 20, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

September 17, 2013

I was only a young IPD Explorer on that night 12 years ago, but I remember it like yesterday. Guys shuffling out of class to head to the area of 32nd/Keystone.

My life ended up taking me out of law enforcement, but I never forgot you or that night. So today, I say thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice, that you for your determination to get the bad guys off the street.

We Remember you Jason.

Pilot
United Air Lines

September 17, 2013

Left a flower on your grave today. It's hard to believe it has been 12 years Jason. Rest In Peace brother.

Sgt. Brian A. McEwen
Indpls. Metro. Police Dept.

September 17, 2013

12 years ago today, the Thin Blue Line got a little bit thinner.

Officer Baker, we have not forgotten, and your sacrifice was not in vein. Thank you for your service.

Rest easy brother.

D/S Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)

September 17, 2013

“He was a warrior. He was a true warrior. He was taking on fire. There was not an ounce of fear in him, and he still chased and fought to the end. Jason, we will miss you.” ~Chaplain Kassel~

And that we do my friend..... We miss you.
Never forgotten!

A friend
"Retired" MCSD

September 16, 2013

I am currently attending the IMPD Leadership Academy. I had the privilege of sitting in class and hearing your friends and family talk about how great of a young man you were. Listened to your voice on the radio that night, even though you were taking rounds from a long rifle you were calm and steadfast. Your father is defiantly proud of his son. Your dad seems like a fine man, I don’t know him but I know he loves you and loves the profession of law enforcement and is trying to make us better by bearing his soul about your incident. I came across this quote while writing my paper on your incident “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” George Eliot. You will never be forgotten.

IMPD

September 8, 2013

RIP peace Hero! You are not forgotten!

Former Sheriff's Deputy
Marion Co. Sheriff's Dept., Indianapolis, IN

April 26, 2013

We went on runs together, did traffic stops together, you had the sense of a blood hound. When my trainee called me and told you were being shot at I left my home to come where you were. But i like so many arrived to late. Your dad did my oral interview. We still miss ya bro.

Friend
Former Dep.

March 25, 2013

For some reason, the recent loss of two Indianapolis medics brings me right back to 2001 when you were killed. Maybe it's their young faces that remind me of you. Maybe it's their youth and promise that reminds me of you. Maybe it's their passion for the jobs and making the world a better, safer place.

You were such a great kid. I miss you.

Friend

February 23, 2013

Jason,
I got to know your father unfortunately because of what happened to you. A nicer man/officer you can not meet. He raised you well. And you..... you had the heart of a lion to handle that final call.

Kerry Forestal USM S/IN
MCSD/IMPD/USMS

February 15, 2013

I remember...... I remember a young man full of promise and love for his community and department. I remember a warrior who engaged in his final battle without fear or hesitation. You were a man that defined what strength and courage truly are. You were a man who believed in integrity and through your actions lived a life of honor. For that Jason, you will always be my hero..... You will NEVER be forgotten.

Olivia
Marion County at heart

September 17, 2012

Left a flower on your grave today. It's hard to believe it has been 11 years Jason. Rest In Peace brother.

Sgt. Brian A. McEwen
Indpls. Metro. Police Dept.

September 17, 2012

Thinking of you and your family/friends and your "family" in Blue and Brown, today.....God Bless you.

Co-worker
Communications (former)--MCSD

September 17, 2012

JASON, I REMEBER THIS DAY AS IT WAS YESTERDAY. MY ILEA CLASS 01-148 HAD JUST RETURNED FROM LIBERTY AND ADVISED OF YOUR CHASE. WE WORKED TOGETHER ON THE MCSD. YOU ARE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO AND IT WAS AN HONOR TO KNOW YOU AT MCSD.

PATROLMAN CURTIS JOHNSON
MCSD/IMPD

September 16, 2012

Thank you for your dedication and sevice Sir, RIP brother

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

August 22, 2012

It's hard to believe that so much time has passed since the last time I saw your face. I often think about where you would be and the direction your life would have gone in. It's hard not to think about when you wanted to apply in New Orleans and how fate brought us to here and now. You're missed Jason. I just wanted you to know that and to never worry that you'll be forgotten. Do me a favor and tell Dave I said "hello, I miss him and love him." You'll never be forgotten and you'll always be close to my heart....

Olivia
MCSD at heart

June 11, 2012

I wanted to leave something on your page for a long time I just never knew what to say. I remember meeting you at the World Police and Fire Games I was a volunteer and you walked me to my car. We talked as we walked and I told my husband was a police officer and came from a police family you told me your dad was a police officer too. I was shocked a few weeks later when I saw your face on the news. That night after talking to you I knew you wanted to be a police officer for the right reasons it was in your blood. I was not able to get off work to go to your church service but I was able to make to the grave side service. I can still remember it like it was yesterday standing there at Crown Hill. After the service I was stopped at a light near the grave yard and I looked over at the other car and it was your dad and he had the sadest eyes I have ever seen. You are a hero.

Police Wife
Citzen

April 30, 2012

My wife's grandfather was a Marion County Deputy Sheriff, Frank F. Woolling which we were unaware of until cleaning up her parents house after their deaths. I myself served with the Phoenix Police Department 1971-2007 and lost personal friends and co-workers during that time period. Only those within the profession can truly understand the passion to serve and go to work each day knowing that the ultimate price may have to be paid. I salute you deputy Baker and I truly believe that kindred spirits of a like mind will meet again in the future. Good rest my brother.

Sergeant R.L. Whiteman
Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix Az.

April 17, 2012

Never forgotten..... Merry Christmas Jason.

Olivia

December 26, 2011

Jason I am at college now working for justice through chemistry and you have been my friend since grade school and I find your loss difficult to bear. Now more than ever?

I wish I could have been there to back you up. The department was never the same, the world my world is a darker place without you my friend. God Bless you and I will be in touch. You spirit is always with me.

Highest Regards and I miss your humor.

what words will convey what those men did, took and why sorry Jason we should have been there, I should have been there.

I love buddy and I will see you soon my friend.

Christopher

USI
friend

October 26, 2011

I still remember when you were a snot nose cadet. And of course when you had my back as a Control Op. Then when you got hired as a Deputy and your dreams came true. Funny as i'm thinking of you I remember the last time we worked together which was DUI patrol. You and I shared the same passion to get them off the road! I remember you getting on the radio (because you beat me getting the first DUI of the night) (brat) Anyway, you said "Control, I need a wagon for a adult female and 9 car seats" How not funny for the kids but the way you said it PRICELESS!!!!!!

Miss you my brother!

Retired Det Connie Etter
MCSD/IMPD

September 18, 2011