Friday, May 4, 2018
Dear Baker Family,
I was incredibly saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I haven't been in touch and didn't realize he'd been so ill. We met in New York City and had a long distance friendship. He loved to goad me with political barbs, and we would have long talks about life, his growing up times in Tennessee, his service. I enjoyed knowing that he'd be sitting with his dogs, and I could hear the ice cubes tinkling in his glass of J.D.
When I read the note from Gerry Steele, I burst out laughing.....I, too called his jacket pink!!
I am sure that his light is shining down on us all, he was a wonderful man.
Deirdre Walsh
