Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest your soul and grant peace and comfort to those you left behind.

Officer C. Mason
Florida Dept. of Corrections

February 17, 2014

Officer Baker, you died a hero. May you find comfort at the gates of heaven. My prayers are with your family you left behind. I am sure your brothers and sisters in blue will ensure your son is taken care of. God speed.

Captain Jerry Shandrowsky
Anne Arundel County

February 17, 2014

The scary issue is many of these kids are in our public schools attacking teachers and other students.
May the Lord have mercy on the soul of Baker.

Maureen Wrightsan
Retired educator

February 17, 2014

Respect and honor.
Your watch is over.
Rest in peace.

Officer J. Goulding
Hills Cty DOC

February 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss officers. Will be praying for your family and fellow officers. May you rest in peace.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

February 17, 2014

RIP Officer Baker God Bless You and your Family

Leiutenant
Allen County Sheriff'Office Ohio (Rert)

February 17, 2014

May the Grace of God provide comfort, and peace to the family and friends of CO Amanda Baker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt 5:4 reads: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. R.I.P.

Sgt. Howard Giddings

February 17, 2014

r I p dear too sad

co2 terry stringer
az dept of corrections

February 17, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Amanda Baker as well as to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center. Rest in peace Officer Baker, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 17, 2014

Godspeed sister!

Special Agent J. Dixon
DEA Miami

February 17, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with Amanda's family and co-workers. Having retired from Michigan DOC in 2007 after 27 years, I know the dangers CO's face daily. It is unfortunate that our society under scores crimes committed by "juveniles". Enough political correctness and treat law breakers as criminals. Rest in Peace Officer Baker.

Lt. Lowande (Ret)
MDOC

February 17, 2014

Rest in peace my sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

James J. Scanlon (Retired C.P.D.)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

February 17, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, C

February 17, 2014

It is sad that the people who are protecting us are dying from prisoners who just do not care about life. Maybe be he should meet the same fate, juvenile or not. Who is going to explain this to her son? RIP Amanda Baker

EMT
STAC Sodus, NY

February 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Correctional Officer Amanda Baker. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace.


May the son of Officer Baker, know that his Mommy, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in her debt for all she has done for us. Officer Baker. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 17, 2014

The 53rd Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Correctional Officer Amanda Baker.
During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride she embraced when wearing her uniform.

RIP, Officer Baker

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 53. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

February 17, 2014

RIP Officer Baker. I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.

Tina Anderson
Retired Tomball PD

February 17, 2014

TO all fellow Jail Officers or Correction Officers, be safe always.

Jail Officer 3 Richard Anasta
BJMP-DILG Philippines

February 17, 2014

To the family of Amanda Baker I hope you can find peace from this tragedy. My sister was a correctional officer for several years in Westville and was also attacked and survived with God's help. Prayers for her and may she rest in peace!

Anita Stearns

February 17, 2014

Thank you for your service, Officer Baker.

Deputy NC
Stanly County Sheriff's office

February 17, 2014

My sincere condolences to her family friends and other officers and this agency. A Corrections officer works in hells kitchen. I am so sorry for this loss. May God truly comfort this family and friends and learn at this facilty how to improve security. God Bless

Another Corrections Officer in Washington state

Julie Tucker almost 15 years
Benton County Sheriffs Office

February 17, 2014

Thank you for your service. It is a sad day in Law Enforcement when we lose yet another young woman. You will be remembered.

May your family stay strong and know that you are a special person.

Ofc. Rachel Roberts

February 17, 2014

Rest in Peace my sister.

CO Joanne Stubbs
New York State Department of Corrections

February 17, 2014

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Amanda Baker-my deepest sympathy to you all. Your loved one served in a dangerous environment caused by dangerous people. She will be forever remembered and honored in our profession. I hope you will all band together in this time of deep sorrow.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 17, 2014

Condolences to your family and co workers ...words never can express the true depth of sorrow felt for one's loss.....God bless

Lt Christy J Mccune
Crawford County Jail

February 17, 2014