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Brian Baker Obituary
Brian was born September 6, 1977 to Greg and Holly Baker in Springville, New York, and graduated from Springville Griffith-Institute High School in 1996. On October 11, 2003 Brian married Amy Roach in Midland. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his friends, and riding motorcycles. Most of all, Brian loved spending time with his family and he will truly be missed by everyone who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Quentin Baker.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Amy Baker and their children, son, Coletin and daughters, Cadence and Emily, all of Midland, TX; parents, Greg and Holly Baker; brothers, Greg and Jesse Baker; sisters, Jenni and Michele Baker, all of Springville, NY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dusty and Barbie Roach of Midland, TX; sister-in-law, Sommer Strong of San Angelo, TX; brother-in-law, Ross Roach of Midland, TX; grandparents, Evelyn Baker of East Concord, NY; John and Helen Spengler of North Collins, NY.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Stonegate Fellowship. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences, please visit www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Baker
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson
BG Jim Balserak
May 24, 2013
My Name is BG Jim Balserak. I was the trauma surgeon who last took care of Brian, 7 Novemember 2004, 447th EMEDS, Sather Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq. I was one of many skilled and caring individuals who tried so hard that day to save Brian. I think of Brian often. I pray that his wife and the children are well. I have searched for years trying to find Amy, his parents...anyone. I have been back to Iraq in 2007, Afghanistan in 2009 and then in 2011. I fly my flag for Brian, and others who have given their ultimate sacrifice for our country on every occasion. I have his picture in my locker at work. He was the first of many servicemen whose wounds I/we could not mend. I will be thinking of him, praying for him, this weekend, and every Veteran's Day, 4th of July and Memorial Day and many other days in between, for the rest of my life. I never had a chance to truly meet or know him, but I miss him. Thank you SPC. Brian Baker for you service and sacrifice. Godspeed.
Rob Preusser
June 2, 2012
Served with Brian in Hawaii. I wish his wife and kids the best for the future. He was a good Soldier. More importantly, he was a good man. RIP Brother Baker.
May 10, 2012
Still remembered after all these years. I hope the girls are doing well.
Peggy Childers
November 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Brian K. Baker:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
November 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Brian K. Baker:
Remembering Brian on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Maryann Cabarga
June 1, 2010
In HONOR & Memory of Spc. Brian K. Baker and his service to our country. Never to be forgotten
Rachael Jackson
May 31, 2010
R.I.P Brian. I only knew you as a child, I just found out that your no longer with us and how you left, I am sorry. And to your family I am sorry.
In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
November 8, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Brian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 6, 2008
To the family of Spc. Brian K. Baker:
Brian gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Maryann C
November 2, 2008
Holly,
I feel honored to have met you, I know that being a Gold Star Mother is a huge weight to carry, but feel proud for the wonderful son that you raised. There are not enough words to thank Brian or his family for the sacrifice he made for his country. Each year I will think of him on November 7 and say a prayer that all is well with his family. I doubt he and Jacob crossed paths before joining our heavenly Father, but perhaps now they've joined forces and will watch over all of us together.
Dusty Roach
October 21, 2008
Brian, we still think of you everyday. Your family honors you every day. Your daughters are beautiful. We miss you.
Clifton Spengler
September 5, 2008
I miss you Brain and I will alway remember the ultimate price you payed for all of us.
the Buck family
May 15, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. Brian K. Baker, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Baker!
July 29, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
July 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Baker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Cheryl Cooper-Ansell
July 5, 2007
Happy 4th of July to the Baker family, Brian is not forgotten, he is our hero. God Bless you
From the family of PFC Charles S. Cooper Jr. (KIA April 29th 2005 in Baghdad)
July 2, 2007
Just to let you know that you are not forgotten. Rest in peace. Wishing strength to the family left behind.
Bill Harszlak
May 28, 2007
Thank you for his service to our country and the sacrifice made.
May you always find comfort in knowing that you and the world have been blessed to have had Brian in your life. May his spirit live forever!
Garnet Jenkins
November 7, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. Brian K. Baker two years ago today.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Brian rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Baker family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
May you find Strength in your Faith,
Comfort in God's Love, and
Peace in knowing this country remembers Brian's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Gary McAllister
September 12, 2006
Amy I served with Brian. He was a good friend of mine. I know he loved you. He will always be in my heart.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 23, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Baker family in the loss of Brian. I did not know Brian, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Brian it has been 17 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Sheila Wells
June 10, 2005
Amy,
Keep your chin up high and raise your daughters to know the true value of life, and exactly how greatful they are to be an American. Make sure they know how Special their daddy is not only to you, your family and them but to the USA for fighting for us. God Bless you and your family.
Scott Maitland
May 30, 2005
As a WNY native and Navy veteran, I send my appreciation for your sacrifice and wishes that your family receives some peace and understanding from the honor you deserve.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
March 27, 2005
TO SPC. BAKER FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
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