Cpl. Zachary D. Baker
Cpl. Zachary D. Baker
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Zachary D. Baker Obituary
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Charlie Gili
October 17, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Baker Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Zachary D. Baker US Army Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Christina Baker
September 25, 2013
I've honestly never seen this until today. Next Monday would be your birthday my love, 31. How odd that is to me. I love you so much and miss you more than you know. You will always be my hero babe. Love your Tina
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary D. Baker:
It has truly been my honor to sign Zachary's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Zachary will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
May 26, 2012
May 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary D. Baker:
Always remembering Zachary. "Some gave all."
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May 11, 2012
As time approaches the fifth anniversary of the loss of Zachary, please know that there are those out here who have not forgotten about the legacy and service he gave for his country.
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
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary D. Baker:
Please accept my remembrance of Zachary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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.
zachary blaker
December 31, 2010
i just did a search for my name and this came up. i am sorry for your loss and he is my new hero.
Peggy Childers
May 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary D. Baker:
Remembering Zachary 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
Elaine Simmons
August 26, 2009
My name is Elaine Simmons and I am coordinating an In Honor and Remembrance ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers. It will be held in Jacksonville, Arkansas on September 12,2009 and we would be honored if someone from the family would be able to attend. Please reply to [email protected]
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Zachary D. Baker:
Zachary 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
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
June 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Baker!
Christine Van Meter
June 18, 2008
I can not believe its been over a year since everyone said goodbye to you. Christna's Zacko! She misses you so much and i do my best to be here for her, with me here at hood and her in arkansas. you will never be forgotten and your sacrifice was not in vain. My husband thinks about you often especially since he is on his 3rd tour over there. He will always be honored that he was able to escort you. Hooah on us from heaven, brave soldier.
In Memory of Zachary ~ (Debra Estep)
May 28, 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 Zachary, but I am remembering
his service. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
the Buck family
May 15, 2008
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary D. 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.
Ron Howard
October 2, 2007
What's going on bro never really had a chance to talk to you since we graduated oct 4th 2004 from knox Gulf 6-15 miss you man but we will see you again.
August 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Baker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 4, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Glen
June 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Ronn Massie
June 20, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Zachary.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Zachary for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Annmaree Kibby
June 16, 2007
Mrs. Baker, I have been thinking of you and your family for days. I was notified of Zachary's death as a courtesy from my boss. She knew that I had met with you and wanted to let me know what had happened. It just broke my heart as you were such a sweet young lady. I am so very sorry for your loss and was not sure how to convey that to you. I decided to look to the internet and found this site. I hope that you are able to find peace, love and comfort in your memories. I am so very sorry for your loss.
God Bless you,
Annmaree Kibby
I am the leasing consultant that assigned you into housing at Fort Hood.
Tom Gugliuzza
June 11, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Baker family in the loss of Zachary. I did not know Zachary, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Zachary you are my 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~
Joyce Mennis
June 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss of Zachary. I've kind of adopted the 6-9 Cav. from Ft. Hood as my connection to this war. To the other families that have signed this quest book that have lost a loved one or have someone serving, my heart breaks for you and you are all in my prayers.
gary Allain
June 9, 2007
Cpl. Zachary D. Baker
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
MAJ Todd Napier
June 5, 2007
Sir,Ma'am, Family and friends,
I commanded C Troop, 1-7 CAV during OIF 2 with your son, and later A Troop, 6-9 CAV before they left for OIF 4. Your son was a good soldier. A terrible loss. God bless you, those who serve, and Zachary.
June 4, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Linda Flannery
June 2, 2007
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Baker. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and know that all of America shares in your sorrow. My flag flies in his honor.
Garnet Jenkins
June 2, 2007
The price Cpl. Zachary D. Baker and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier.
May Zachary rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Baker family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Zachary's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Cline
May 31, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
debbi rivers
May 31, 2007
I know the pain you are feeling right now though I don't know this soldier I too am a mother of another fallen soldier SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III who was killed on November 12, 2006 in Samarra, Iraq. I want to offer you to contact me as only another person who has endured the same can possibly understand your grief today. May God Bless you with HIS healing love and comfort at this time.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 30, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
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