Michael E.Baker

"Debbie, I was deeply sadden to hear of Mike's death. I will light a candle for you and your sons and keep you in my prayers."

"Maxine, Dave and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss of Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers!"

"So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers reach out to all of you at this time. Jerry Donahue"

"Debbie and boys-What a tragic thing you have been faced with. Mike was a very nice guy and many of us will always remember him. I worked in Schuyler with him for quite awhile and car-pooled with him as well as other friends. I got some of those friends together and ordered a plant for the service I hope it shows the sympathy we feel for you in your time of loss and sadness. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely."

"Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Toni"

"Dear Deb--it's so hard to find the right words,but hugging you at the Hospital,was all the comfort I could give you at that time.By now, maybe,your mind is clearer,but how do you carry the load.I've had you and Nick on my mind.Your heart and Nicks recovery.I feel he is recovering well and you both have gotten stronger.I do hope so and wish, you,Nick and Ryan--Mikes Parents and yours,much strenghth in the next weeks.I will see you on Tuesday,to give you guys another hug.So many friends will support all of you and help you in any way we can.You will feel it and it comes with much compassion,for you and your heavy hearts.Take comfort with family and friends.All will help you walk through this difficult time.My thoughts and warmth are with you---Love Elke D."

""To My Dearest Family" Some things I'd like to say, but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on I need you here so badly as part of My big plan there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you you wouldn't understand But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over I am closer to you now than I ever was before And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free remember you're not going you are coming here to me And I will always love you from that land way up above Will be in touch again soon P.S. God sends His Love Author Unknown"

"Deb, Nick and Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. No one can truly comprehend the grief that you feel, but may knowing that others are thinking of you help give you comfort and strength."

"Debbie, Nick & Ryan -- Just want to let you know that we are thinking and praying for you. Words cannot express our sorrow. Mike was a great guy and such a hard worker. We could always count on him to just jump in and get things done on the Relay track! He will be missed. May God give you comfort to get you through the darkest times. You have so many wonderful memories to hang on to. God bless you."

"Deb and Family , Sharon and I are so very sorry for your loss. Mike and i were old high school friends , played softball against each other for many years , although we have lost touch over the years , i always considered Mike a Friend . It was a pleasure to know your husband and dad and he was one of the "Genuine nice guys" ."

"i do not have the words to express my sorrow for your family and the relief that nick is recovering. i feel honored to know your family and to have known mike. i will miss him. my prayers include mike and your family"

"we are so very sorry and sad to hear about mike he was a great guy and will be missed dearly brent was very fond of him and we want deb and family to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you"

"Dear Deb,Ryan,Nick,Maxine & families Where do we start, Mike WAS truely "ONE OF THE NICE GUYS"!! I can't imagine what all of you are going through right now. Please know how much we've thought of all of you & wish there were something we could do!! Your all in our thoughts & prayers and in my heart I know Lis is showing him the way! May God keep all of you safe and give you comfort. Sending our deepest sympathies and love! Scott, Sherri, Holly, Korri and Kole"

"Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many."