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JOHN BAKER Obituary
Master Sgt. JOHN F. BAKER, JR.
A funeral service for Master Sgt. John Franklin Baker Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 66, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Ft. Myer Memorial Chapel, Arlington National Cemetery. Interment with full military honors will take place in Arlington National Cemetery also. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family in Columbia.Master Sgt. Baker, husband of Mrs. Donnell Brazil Baker, died Friday, January 20, 2012. For his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson. In addition, the highly decorated veteran was awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Memorials may be made to Medal of Honor Society, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Please sign the online guest book atwww.dunbarfunerals.com
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charles eggleston
April 16, 2012
Every man dies. but Not every man really lives and John really lived his life to the fullest. a great patriot that will be missed by all.
Charles Eggleston
STATE COMMANDER FOR THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MARYLAND.
Chaplain Richard Reuer
April 13, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” –Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please email me your address to where the card be mailed. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
Jonah
April 13, 2012
May you be comforted in knowing that Our Heavenly Father knows the pain we feel when a dear loved one dies. He has promised to bring back to life all those in the grave. May you have peace.
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