Sergeant Loran Lee "Butch" Baker, Jr., age 51

Lost to gun violence on February 26, 2013 in Santa Cruz, California.

Sergeant Baker had served with the Santa Cruz Police Department for 28 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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