Thomas S. Barker

Zelina - I was shocked to hear about Dr. Barker.

He was very smart and very organized and I always looked forward to my annual meeting with him.

My prayers are with you.

Melissa

Mom - lets have a toast to Tom when you come and vist. Ich bin sicher das der alte Kauz es so haben will.

Zelina,

I am so sad. Tom was such a neat guy. I had my very first doctoral class with Tom, and we became friends throughout our time in the class. I enjoyed keeping in touch with him. He was such a scholar - always thinking beyond what many were thinking. I will miss him, even though we just kept in touch by email and Christmas cards.
I'll be praying for you and the family during this tough time. I can't imagine losing the love of my life. He loved you very much and...

Tom,

I miss you Sir, I'm glad you have no more pain but I miss you terribly. You were skinny as a rail but always a pilar of strength. I admired you, respected you and was humored by you. You completed this family, I will grieve your passing for a very long time. Godspeed Sir.

Zelina,
Thank you for sharing your husband with us - he will always be remembered as a true gentleman and an incredible scholar. His dedication to his country and his studends speaks magnitudes about his drive and desire to better the place where he could be found. For all who knew him and those who didn't, we have lost one of the "Great" ones.

Dr. Barker lived his life with respect and love for humanity. A true dedicator to academia, his presence will be missed by all.

Zelina,
I hope you and Tom's family can begin to know how profoundly he affected the lives of those he worked with at Embry-Riddle. Students who graduated years ago have always asked first about Dr. Barker when we'd meet unexpectedly.

He had many special gifts and one that was always appreciated was the gift of friendship. He stayed in touch with students long after his course was finished, offering them career support and encouraging their continued education.
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Dear Zelina,
I am finishing my Masters degree at Embry-Riddle and was in several of Dr. Barker's classes. He was a great inspiration and mentor to me.
His passing is a loss to me personally and to the educational community as well. He impacted so many students academic careers. He made you reach for your best. I will miss him. He always spoke of you with love, respect and wit.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Jean Thompson

Dr. Barker will be missed by everyone who knew him. He inspired me to be a better instructor.