Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Stanford Financial Group Expresses Condolences on the Death of General David 'Bull' Baker (Ret. U.S.A.F.)

PR Newswire

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stanford Financial Group was saddened to learn that Brigadier General (Ret.) David "Bull" Baker, decorated United States Air Force veteran and Director of National Security Research in Stanford's Policy Research Group, passed away on Friday, January 30. Gen. Baker was 62.

A leader in cutting-edge technology and aerospace/defense issues, General Baker specialized in the aerospace and defense sector, geopolitical impacts on financial markets, technology, as it relates to global information operations for commercial and military purposes, cyber-terrorism, and National Security policy and strategy. Gen. Baker joined the policy research team in 1997 following a distinguished 29 year career with the U.S. Air Force (U.S.A.F.). During the Vietnam conflict, Baker served as a forward air controller in an O-2 aircraft, courageously flying at low altitude over the jungle, marking targets for other fighters and bombers. In the spring of 1972, during his 50th combat mission, Gen. Baker was shot down over Cambodia and held as a prisoner of war in several Cambodian prison camps. During his captivity, he was shot twice while trying to escape.

Upon his release in 1973, Gen. Baker reenlisted in the U.S.A.F. and made history by being the only repatriated Air Force serviceman from the Vietnam War to fly combat missions in Operation Desert Storm. He is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and two Bronze Stars with "V" for Valor.

"David Baker was an inspiration to all of our company's employees and his contributions will be deeply missed," said Sir Allen Stanford, Chairman and CEO, Stanford Financial Group. "On behalf of the entire company, we extend our thoughts and condolences to his family."

Added Edward Garlich, Managing Director, Stanford Policy Research: "For the last 11 years, David was an invaluable member of the policy research team who provided superior analysis and perspective to clients."

In addition to his exceptional military career, Gen. Baker graduated from Hofstra University with a BBA, later receiving an MBA from the University of Hawaii (Beta Gamma Sigma). He was a 1996 graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and also an alumnus of the College De La Defense Nationale in Canada, the Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management and the Air War College.

General Baker is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol, and two sons, David, Jr. and Christopher.

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