Chief Elmer Jessie Baumgardner

Photo of Chief Elmer Jessie Baumgardner
End of Watch: Tue, Sep 14th, 1948
Date of Incident: Tue, Sep 14th, 1948
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 52
Jessica Yates
Baumgardner Foundation (IN)
Indianapolis, IN
January 7th, 2019 1:32am
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Such a Honor to be named after a Hero who scarified so much for his Family.  Grandpa your always remembered , you served with the Harlan County Police dept with Ambrose Metcalfe before taking the position of Chief of Evarts. We look at pictures and hold your Hat and Badge Dear to our hearts.  This journey that I’ve traveled to get to know you has been a blessing and a wonderful journey . Your sacrifice and dedication will never go un noticed we love you and we will see you again.  You would be so proud of all your kids and grandkids and great grandkids . May you rest easy Grandpa B ...Heroes Live Forever. Mathew 5:9

Tonya Robinson
October 29th, 2013 4:40pm
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Although I never had the chance to meet my Grandpa, I've heard alot of stories about him. I love you Grandpa and I know your still watching over all of us.