[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 46 (Monday, April 5, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S3631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN JAMES E. BAUGH

 Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to the 
life of a distinguished Hoosier public servant, Captain James E. Baugh 
of Greencastle, who lost his life in the line of duty on January 2, 
2004.
  Living a life of selfless public service, Captain Baugh held 
positions in both emergency medical services and law enforcement 
throughout his distinguished career. A veteran who served our country 
in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1966, Captain Baugh went 
on to serve on the Greencastle Police Department before becoming a 
deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department in 1971. He had 
previously served as Chief Deputy before becoming Putman County Sheriff 
in 1975. Captain Baugh held the honor of being the longest serving 
deputy, devoting 32 years of service to the department.
  Captain Baugh's dedication to law enforcement and commitment to 
Putnam County was exemplified by his lifelong efforts to improve his 
marksmanship and educate fellow officers through his work at the 
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. He was also an avid photographer, 
sportsman, gunsmith, and youth leader.
  Captain James Baugh was a dedicated member of the Greencastle 
Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lauralee Perry Baugh; 
sons, Jason E. and Jerrod E. Baugh; daughter-in-law, Tara Baugh; 
sisters Eileen Bryant, Helen Hansel Poynter, Barbara Shepard and 
Mildred Buttram; and a granddaughter, Gayle Evelyn Baugh.
  The citizens of Putnam County and the State of Indiana were well-
served by Captain Baugh's life of noble service. It is my sad duty to 
enter his name into the official record of the United States Senate for 
his dedication to public service, as well as his profound commitment to 
protecting community members.
  When I think about the daily sacrifices and risks that our law 
enforcement officers take each day, and the unfortunate pain that comes 
with the loss of our heroes, I hope families like Captain Baugh's can 
find comfort in the words of the prophet Isaiah who said, ``He will 
swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from 
off all faces.''
  May God grant strength and peace to those who mourn, and may God 
bless the United States of America.

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