J. Clifford Baxter

Dear Baxter's, I'll never forget the first night J.C. played and sang at the the Mucky Duck. All of you were so proud of him. I asked Cliff to play something with his son. Although a very accomplished guitarist and J.C.'s true music mentor, he declined, saying, "This is J.C.'s night, I don't want to take anything away from him." Your family was so proud of your son and it blessed me. Please know your husband, Carol, and your father, J.C. and Lauren, loved, and still loves you, so much. My...

To the Baxter family:
I did not know Clifford but I feel so unfortunate to have not. Sounds like he was a very fine gentlemen. Do not let what happened to him change your mind of what a strong man he was.

Dear Carol, J.C. & Lauren,

News of your tragic loss has impacted me grievously. Please know that my prayers for you will be constant. May God give you the strength to simply live one minute at a time. May He give you the strength to draw upon the love and support of your precious friends and family. You are not alone.

Love,

Donna Atkins

Dear Carol, J. C. and Lauren:

I had the great pleasure of mentoring and working with Cliff in his early years in New York. He was one of the finest, and certainly one of the smartest and most interesting, I have encountered in many years. He was a very bright light and I will remember and think of him for the rest of my life. God bless you all.

To The Baxter Family:

Our thoughts & prayers are with you during your loss. May God bless you and keep you strong.

Truth shall reign and outshine evil. The light will shine and expose those who hide in darkness. All is not as it appears. The spirit lives on and will redeem itself. Prayers for strength and faith I dedicate to the family.

Sincerely,
John Alphonse

To the family of Mr. Baxter:

As You Live Through This...

Difficult things can cause us to ask, "Why did this happen?" But if we're trusting in Christ we never need to ask, "How could He let this happen?" God may never reveal all His reasons to us, but He has revealed His character to us. His character assures us that He never makes mistakes, is never uncaring, and that He never separates Himself from our need.

May your heart and your faith stay fixed upon...

My deepest sympathies on your loss. I was in school with Cliff at Plattsburgh State for the short time he was there. We lived in the same dorm and took several business classes together. His drive and concern for helping me be a better student and businessman are lessons I have never forgot. I am saddened at the news but glad to hear that his energy and concerns I saw many years ago were carried through his life.