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J ILLIG
September 3, 2021
I knew Gunnery Sgt Baum when I was just 8 years old. He was a good friend of one of my older brothers and showed up one time on Christmas Eve, to have dinner with my family. Even as a child, I could tell his personality demanded attention, but in a way that said, "you need to listen to this man.. he has knowledge". I am proud to have met him, and to have had a crush on him at that young age! I shared my Christmas sticker book with him, and I remember he had nodded approvingly, amusingly, and said, 'don't ever lose that'. My mother still has the sticker book. I still have the memory.
I know my little story is trite compared to Gunnery Sgt Baum's heroism and blood given for our country, but I felt the need to put my thoughts to words and tell his family, friends, and fellow Marines, the pride I feel to have met him back then.... I witnessed a legendary person. My condolences to all of you who knew him and fought alongside him. Semper Fi!!!
Cheryl Hersperger
May 30, 2021
Gunnery Sergeant Baum was leading my son Anthony L. Ferrante, a fellow Marine and others on May 3rd when they came under attack. Anthony was with Gunnery Sergeant Baum when he was killed by mortar fire in the Anbar Province. Anthony recalled Gunny Baum's heroism and fine leadership to me after his return from Iraq. Anthony and I would like to thank Gunny Baum and his family on this Memorial Day for his service and fine leadership. My son and I will always remember him and honor his name and service to the Marine Core. He lead with fierce honor and dignity. Semper Fi.
Sgt. Anthony L. Ferrante and Cheryl L Hersperger (Originally from Erie, Pa.) Mother of Anthony.
Cates
May 2, 2019
Still not forgotten
Mark McAndrew
May 1, 2019
Ron,
It is coming up on fifteen years since you gave the ultimate sacrifice you are truly missed and thought of often. You are a hero and a great Marine. Those of us who knew you in Brunswick I am sure will lift one to you this Friday. Semper Fi Brother see you sooner or later but Warriors will always live on as long as we are not forgotten.
Doc Mac
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GARY BEST
April 20, 2019
RIP my brother. We will meet again at the warriors table in Valhalla.
SEMPER Fi
A Brother Cates
April 18, 2019
I have not forgotten you. I have 2 sons. One served in the Corps as well. One gave me a grand son. Thank you. I will never not think of you.
Shad Cates
May 3, 2017
Not forgotten bro
May 28, 2016
I read of you today, May 29, 2016. I'm going through SERE training and after online research that provided your name, I felt compelled to look for you here on "In Remembrance, Legacy". I'm a civilian living and working overseas in Japan as a contractor at MCAS Iwakuni and as Memorial Day approaches I want to THANK YOU for your service and our FREEDOM. Freedom is not FREE! God Bless you!
Shad Cates
May 4, 2015
Thinking of you brother. Never forgotten
May 3, 2015
Still remembered. Semper Fi, Ron
Charlie Gili
December 31, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Baum Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan 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 Ronald E. Baum US Marine Gunnery Sergeant. 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 strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2013
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
It has truly been my honor to sign Ronald'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 Ronald will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
May 20, 2012
Today our family learned about Ron Baum. He sounded like such a great guy. Thinking of his children who lost their Dad 9 years ago.
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2012
May 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
Always remembering Ronald. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 28, 2011
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
Please accept my remembrance of Ronald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Ryan Alstat
September 14, 2010
I just heard the news from Brian. I never had the privilege to meet GySgt Ronald Baum but I worked for SSgt Brian Baum for several years. The stories that SSgt would tell of him and his brother were fantastic. My highest respects go out to the Baum family. Semper Fi
Sgt Alstat
USMC Med Ret
Shad Cates
May 30, 2010
I drank a beer and thought about you on the 3rd I would like Rons kids to know we still think of him too. No words can convey the deep honor I feel for having met and served with him.
Shad Cates. USMC
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
Remembering Ronald 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
Kenna Larra
October 12, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Woody
May 24, 2009
Ron,
I just wanted people to know that we still think of you. I remember those cookouts in the DLI beer garden. That was a great duty station mostly because of the NCOs. During my time as an NCO, I tried my best to always remember the things you, Gardner, Sig, and Bullard talked about. I always tried to be as good a leader as you guys were. I remember the talk we had when I picked up CPL about what it meant to be a leader. You were the best, and I used a version of that talk with every young NCO I ever served with.
I also remember how proud you were when you picked up SGT. I heard you were a great SNCO as well. No big surprise there. God bless you and your family. I am proud to have served with you.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2009
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum:
Ronald 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
Shad Cates
September 18, 2008
I served with Ron when he was staioned in Hi. 3rd Bat #rd Mar Div 86 to 89. I cannot explain just how cool of a guy is. My heart is broken up over America's loss of such a man. Damn.
R Collis
July 31, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt Baum. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Gunnery Sgt Baum knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Gunnery Sgt Baum!
maggie selzer
July 22, 2008
To the Friends and Family of Sgt. Baum,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave young men like Sgt. Baum.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Sgt. Baum to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
The Neal family
May 24, 2008
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Baum,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
the Buck family
May 21, 2008
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
Mark McAndrew
May 7, 2008
Ron,
It has been four years now and you are truly missed. You were a hero and a great Marine. It would be fun if you could be here now because the Penguins and the Flyers are in the East Finals I miss our battles about who is the best. Cindy if you read this you are a hero along with the children I hope you know we think of you and Ron a bunch.
Semper Fi
Doc Mac SERE Brunswick.
In Memory of Ronald ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 3, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Ronald, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
March 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Gunnery Sgt Baum!
August 9, 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 you and 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)
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Gunnery Sgt Baum and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
sl
June 15, 2007
How sorry I am for this loss. May he rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing.
Garnet Jenkins
May 3, 2007
It is an honor to pay tribute to Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Marine's Courage, Dedication and Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Ronald Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Baum family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Alberta Marczak
April 16, 2007
I am an American living in the Middle East. I am deeply saddened by your loss, and offer you my prayers. Please let us all pray as well for peace! With much love from Bahrain.
Kristie Walls
October 25, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of such a great man. My husband proudly served with Gunny Baum in Iraq. He was there with him moments before he made the ultimate sacrifice. Words could never express the love and admiration that my husband and the men that served with your husband had and still to this day have for him. He was a wonderful man and a great leader.
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
November 30, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Baum family in the loss of your dear husband/father and hero Ron. I did not know your husband/father, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 50 yrs.) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Neena Hallock
July 9, 2005
I am the mother of a Marine who has served in Iraq. Please know that your sacrifice was not in vain. Because of brave men like your husband so many others have come home unharmed. May God Bless Your Families
Gary Best
April 23, 2005
This is for you Gunny, my Marine Brother. I don't know how it could be said any better than this by William Shakespear.
"Old men forget, but we'll remember what things we did that day. Then shall our names be as household words. This story shall the vereran teach his son, from this day to the ending of the world! But we shall be remembered, We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.
And men who were not there shall think themselves accursed and hide their heads, whilst any speaks that fought with us, in our noble cause!
God bless you Gunney, and keep those streets up their safe for us when our time comes.
This is from the bible, but I don't remember which chapter;
"No greater love hath man than to lay down his life for another."
Sgt. Gary E. Best (inactive)
2027095
USMC 1962-1966
RVN 1965-1966 2/7
ROBERT MAUGHAN
April 16, 2005
TO GUNNERY SGT. BAUMS FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Michael & Lynnmarie Bennett
April 13, 2005
To The Ronald E. Baum Family:
We offer our support, prayers, love and appreciation to you on the loss of your precious loved one, Ronald. Our 20 year old son David is a United States Marine who was seriously injured recently. As Marine Parents we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers and we will never forget your loved one's courageous service and unselfish sacrifice for our Country and for Freedom. Semper Fidelis.
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