Robert Merle Baker

Message from Joe & Shirley Cislo

Dear Carol
We are so sorry to hear about Bob. We want you to know you are always in our prayers.

A candle was lit by Joe & Shirley Cislo on July 4, 2017 11:15 AM

Message from Sue Hersman

Carol and Ryan, All my love goes out to both of you. Bob was a truly good person and wonderful friend. His attitude was a gift that could make people laugh, smile, or snap to as the case dictated. I'm so sorry for his suffering and will miss knowing he's on this earth. I couldn't make the services Friday but please let me know when the burial will be at Arlington. There are several of us who would like to join you over there. With hugs and love for both of you, Sue

A candle was lit by Nancy O'Sullivan and Judy Baker on June 29, 2017 12:03 PM

A candle was lit by Sue Baker on June 29, 2017 12:02 AM

Message from Sharon and Steve Womack

We will deeply miss our dear long time good friend Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friend Carol, Ryan, Tracy, and all of the family who are grieving the loss of this precious man.

Message from Ryan Barry

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of LCDR Baker. I was a student of his as part of the Annapolis NJROTC program. He was a great teacher, leader, and role model for all of us. LCDR Baker is a big part of why I wanted to be a Naval Officer and setting me up for a bright future. I appreciated all of his life lessons from his sea stories that he'd tell us. He was a great man, he was nothing but a positive influence on the lives of hundreds of young people and had a lasting impact on all of his students. I thank him dearly and I know he will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A candle was lit by Ashley Brown c/o 2008 on June 27, 2017 12:44 PM

A candle was lit by Ashley Brown on June 27, 2017 12:43 PM

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Commander Baker will never be forgotten. I remember being in NJROTC like it was yesterday. From unit inspections to athletic competitions, Commander Baker was always encouraging people to participate. Unlike many teachers, it always seemed as if Commander Baker enjoyed being there and wanted to be there. If he ever had a bad day, none of us knew it. I honestly remember being disappointed to learn that he would would not be teaching the upper 2 years of the NJROTC program. One can only be grateful they had the opportunity to have known someone as respectable as Commander Baker whom a lot could be learned from. He will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest sympathy to his family. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4. - Ashley Brown c/0 2008.

Message from Don Bolyard

I want to express my condolences on the passing of Bob. I graduated with him in the Smithsburg class of 1967. I was serving on the Smithsburg class or 1967 50th reunion committee. He kept us updated on his progress with the radiation and chemo. He will be greatly missed.

Message from Tom Leatherman

My deepest sympathy to Carol and family at the passing of Bob. I will be unable to attend the service as my family and I are vacationing at the Outer Banks, NC. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Message from Lois Baker Sarno

My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss. I am thankful that I got to reconnect with Bob, after many years, the last several summers at the Baker family reunion. What a wonderful, successful life he had in the military. My dad would have been proud of him knowing his long service and commitment to his country.
I pray that God would touch each of you with his comforting hand during this difficult time.
Many blessings.