Police to Build Permanent Garden Honoring Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler

The entrance to the Santa Cruz Police Department will become a memorial for the two officers murdered last February 26, Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler.

The materials and work have been donated.

This is the same location where a spontaneous memorial appeared from the Santa Cruz community, police said. 

The memorial garden will include a fountain and two large exotic jasper boulders with a brass plaque embedded featuring each of the officers. These will be separated from a stone walkway by a 2 foot high raised stone wall. The memorial and garden will also have a bench and landscaped plants. The memorial and garden will be lit for night viewing. 

The police department has worked with local landscape artist Cindy West to design the memorial and garden. Cindy has volunteered her time and talents to this project. Peter Putt of Putt Construction has volunteered to complete electrical wiring. Graniterock has offered to assist in the cost of the boulders. 

The police department is hoping to raise funds for the remainder of the construction and materials costs (which will include a large crane needed to position the boulders). Those wishing to make a contribution can do so through the Santa Cruz Police Officers’ Association. Contributors can write a check to the association or visit their Website at www.santacruzpoa.com 

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