DeKalb County ALGENWEB; The Fort Payne Journal, Fort Payne, Alabama; Wednesday, August 12, 1942; Page 8 WITH AIR FORCES Second Lieutenant, John M. Baker is now stationed with the Army Air Forces at Lawson Field, Fort Benning, Ga. Lawson Field established in 1932 is named in honor of the late Captain Walter R. Lawson, a native Georgian and Army Air Corps hero of World War I. Lieutenant Baker attended the Woodlawn High School, Birmingham, Ala.; Auburn College, Auburn, Ala.; State Teachers College, Jacksonville, Ala. In addition he attended the Army Air Force Flying school at Hicks, Randolph, and Brooks Fields. He is the son of Mr. J. H. Baker of Crossville, Ala. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Fort Payne Journal Fort Payne, Alabama Wednesday, May 10, 1943 Page 8 CARD OF THANKS During our hours of greatest sorrow we were strengthened by those who came and seemingly transferred a part of the burden from our hearts to their own. We believe that grief was lessened in the amounts that you grieved with us. For every word of kindness, for every sympathetic act, we offer our sincere appreciation. We pray with those who have, and with others who may in the future have similar experiences, that the lives of Lieut. John M. Baker and his comrades will not have been given in vain. The family. Crossville, Ala. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Fort Payne Journal Fort Payne, Alabama Wednesday, August 4, 1943 Page 6 IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIEUT. JOHN M. BAKER Lieut. John M. Baker of Crossville, was killed in an airplane crash on May the 6th at fort Benning, Ga., where he was stationed in service for his country. Lieut. Baker was a fine young man and had lots of friends who were all grieved at his going. He was football coach at Geraldine before he entered the Service. He was 27 years old and was to be wed to Miss Mary Ellen Webb of Piedmont. He was converted at an early age and had lived a Christian ever since. We feel that Crossville has given up one of the leading boys of our community and that our loss is Heaven's gain. We extend our sympathy to his parents, intended wife and brothers. He was laid to rest in Union Grove Cemetery with Rev. D. S. White of Crossville and the pastor at Piedmont officiating. One the 6th day of May in 1943 Lieut. John M. Baker gave his life That our country might be free. When in that plane he was flying up in the sky - Went crashing to the ground Before he could say good-bye. When the sad news reached our ears that Lieut. Baker was killed in a plane, we had one sweet consolation: That we could meet him again where there will be no more crashes; no burned bodies or no more pain, but all will be joy and happiness with Jesus forever there to reign. He was serving his country at Uncle Sam's demand, to bring back our dear boys on the sea or on the land. We can't know the heartaches but only god in Heaven above, of how his sweet intended wife was indebted to him in love. But she was so strong and brave and fought the battle through, we know she is saying: "I'm coming home some day to you. He was loved by all who knew him But Jesus loved him best And carried him on to Heaven to a home of perfect rest. His life will be a living memory A wonderful gift sent from God As we think of him daily Living beneath the sod. Jesus ascended up to Heaven And prepared a mansion for us there; He's coming again some day And carry us where you are. To a home that's free some sorrow Where planes will crash no more, Then we can see your smiling face On that bright and peaceful shore. Written by a friend, MRS. ANNA TURNER.