Fallen St. Petersburg police Sgt. Thomas Baitinger was among the police officers honored in Washington D.C. this week. Baitinger's wife, Paige Baitinger, accepted her late husband's medal on his behalf.
This week five St Petersburg police officers were honored by the federal government. They were selected for their heroic actions in January 2011 during the incident in which Sgt Tom Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz were shot and killed. All received the Public Safety Medal of Valor which is one of the highest awards that a first responder can receive. Baitinger’s widow, Patti accepted his award for her late husband. For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a comment, please access the links below:
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02/20/2013 – St. Pete officers awarded national Medal of Valor at White House
02/20/2013 – St. Petersburg officers honored with Medal of Honor
02/07/2013 - Two officers with St. Petersburg police named state officers of the year
Congratulations to those Officers. My father was with the S.P.P.D for 18 years. Many memories of those times. Well done Gentlemen!!!