A long term close friend and former AOL associate passed away in early January. All of us that were close to Paul Baker are still reeling from the news.
I just saw Paul in late November at a Capitals game. He looked and sounded great. He made me smile and he made my day. He laughed and joked with my son, daughter and other friends in the owner’s box. He was “just Paul being Paul.”
His loss is a great blow to many of us. He was a great and loyal friend. He was a terrific executive and lawyer. He was a heck of a great guy! He is missed. Go to Facebook and look up RIP PAUL BAKER to see some wonderful photos of Paul at his best.
Many friends have asked that I pass on the information on his funeral and related services so here they are:
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
9902 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: (703) 425-9702
The church service will be Saturday, January 16, at 11AM.
St. Andrew the Apostle
6720 Union Mill Road
Clifton, Virginia 20124
Phone: (703) 817-1770
Such a loss. Be strong. Love one another and carry on…
Paul Baker hired me to join the legal department at AOL in 1999. In fact, Paul took me to a Capitals game to close the deal to get me to join AOL. My heart is broken about Paul’s passing. I am glad that I got a chance to know him and that he was able to impact my life in a very positive way. He was fun, vibrant, and just a great person. May God’s peace be with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Ted,
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful tribute to our wonderful Paul. Your words are so true. We are so appreciative of the love and support we are receiving at this sad time. We thank God for every moment we had with Paul and will continue to celebrate him every day. We know that he is in the glorious hands of God. We also know he cherished his friendship with you and spoke so fondly of you more times than we can remember. God Bless you – Pete and Cathy Baker