THOMAS F. BAKER Jr.

I think of you often Charm and greatly lament your passing. Your practical wisdom will never be replaced. Till we meet again...

I'm saddened to find that Tom 'Charm' has passed. I sent several messages to him, unanswered, where I searched him out to discover his passing. Tom and I tag teamed the Forums on Trip Advisor and I came to enjoy his enthusiasm for life, despite his circumstance. My condolences to his beloved Bev and son. His wisdom and knowledge of travel and special places where he so generously shared his experience on the various Forums on Trip Advisor will be so terribly missed!

Tom, Charm as I knew him on the OCF forums, was one of the people who helped me the most during my own struggle with oral cancer. His straightforward way of broaching the most difficult of subjects was so helpful to me, and I'm sure, many others. I am so very saddened that he is gone.

Bev, I am so sorry for the loss of Charm. I did not really correspond with him myself on OFC but I always looked for his posts. He came across as such a vibrant person with great character. He put such energy into helping us newer H&N cancer sufferers and he has been a fantastic inspiration as well source of knowledge. He will not be forgotten. I am glad that is now at peace from pain and I hope your memories will help you through your pain. My thoughts are with you.

He touched all of us at OCF, he will not be forgotten!

Semper-Fi Bob Whyte

Dear Bev, I was so honored to meet you and Charm at the David Nasto Memorial walk last year, it was a highlight of the day for me. He was an amazing person and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son at this sad time. This will keep me fighting and spreading awareness for as long as I can. I hope we can meet again....Sincerely Susan Lauria

I only knew Tom as Charm on the OCF forums. He was one of the greats, the real thing whose no-nonsense guidance and sense of humor helped more of us than he probably knew. There's a huge void in our world now. And one not likely to be filled. Tom was a hero.

Dear Bev,
I'm so very sorry about your loss. Tom truly made a difference for so many of us from the OCF family. His wisdom, humor and, above all, his passion will be sorely missed.