Petty Officer Matthew Harold Baker, United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Government

Petty Officer Matthew Harold Baker

United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, August 24, 1990

Matthew Harold Baker

Petty Officer Matthew Baker, Lieutenant Duane Stenbak, Lieutenant Craig Lerner, and Lieutenant Paul Perlt were killed in an airplane accident while conducting a drug surveillance operation in the Caribbean.

The Grumman E2C Hawkeye experienced a wing fire and crashed as the pilot attempted to land at U.S. Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

Petty Officer Baker had served with the United States Coast Guard for seven years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Location Puerto Rico

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2013