Officer Tom Baitinger

Tom, I just found out you died at 6:29 CST. My alarm clock has been going off at 6:29 every morning Monday Through Friday for 12 years. Knowing this now I will think of you every morning I wake up when I hear my alarm.

I spoke to you 6 weeks before you were taken. I told you I always credited you with saving my life one night in the middle of no where when I thought I was done from fighting with a man. You showed up like an Angel. I had no idea I had anyone coming.

You...

I probably only met you once, but I knew your parents. Regardless, there is a bond between law enforcement and a shared sadness between us all at the loss of a comrade. You clearly left a legacy and will not be forgotten. Chief Jerry Jansen (ret), Shorewwod Hills WI Police Dept.

Tommy we shared many a night shift laughing, scared silly and leaning on each other to get through. You are and always will be my bud and I think of you often my friend. Rest easy bro and hopefully we will meet again and have a beer. We all love you brother and miss you very very much. Lt. Mark Brown (ret) City of Madison Police Dept

Tom you are thought about every single day. I pray for your family and especially Paige. I remember the night you told me about meeting her and I will never forget it. You seemed so happy. We met on the steets of St. Pete just after we both got out of the academy. You were more than willing to always help out my Parole/Probation warrants and you and Yongblood were always rite there to assist. We became great friends and worked well together. We did what happened there all the time. We both...

Tom,
I'm sorry that I couldn't do more for you that awful morning. I miss my friend at the confrences. Please forgive and watch over me.
Ray

We the Public have lost a wonderful man
trying to keep us safe. Officers please wear your vests. Please take care of each other. No more half staffed flags.

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM.