Louisiana State Trooper George Baker was injured and succumbed to injuries sustained on duty during a traffic pursuit last Wednesday. Trooper Baker was an organ donor and will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 28th. He is survived by his wife Heather, their young daughter Harper, his parents, his sisters, and his extended family. Trooper Baker served as a Trooper at Louisiana State Police Troop L since November of 2017.
Governor John Bel Edwards shared these thoughts:
I have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff over all public buildings until sunset on Thursday, May 28, 2020, as an expression of respect for Louisiana Trooper George Baker who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
In his last act of selfless service, Trooper Baker was escorted to donate his organs, so others may live. EOW 05.24.2020 pic.twitter.com/H2oPKOYMbP
— LA State Police (@LAStatePolice) May 25, 2020
