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Nate Baker

Columbia, SC and Richmond, VA

March 19, 2004 - April 2, 2025

Mar 19, 2004 - Apr 2, 2025

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Meg LaBorne

I’ve been trying to think of one specific time I could share about Nate that I cherished. But there is so many. Nate was one of a kind. I’ve never met someone that was so selfless, loving, and kind. We met in high school through friends and lacrosse. It was always good to know that there was another lacrosse goalie I could bond with. He was an amazing player and so hard working. Nate and I started to become closer outside of lacrosse through friendships and relationships. The times we shared were some of the most fun times ever. I remember our trips to Mexican restaurants, the friend group sleepovers, the trip to Wintergreen, and the trips to the river. Nate was the funniest person in the room always, and never failed to make anyone he met laugh. He taught me to be patient, kind, and to have fun. I wish we could go on more trips, have more hangouts, and even have some of our lacrosse friends shoot on us. He was taken too soon but I know he is in a better place and is looking down on everyone. I will always remember everything you have taught me and done for me. Until we meet again, Nate. Thank you for being you. 🩷

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Michael Albanese

Michael Brodziak

Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Shikha Kocherlakota

Emily brought a few friends including myself down to the lake last summer, and after a long day of tubing and swimming, we had finally settled down. Nate had asked me if I was interested in USC and I said I was, and he followed by sharing hilarious memories and stories he had made his last couple of years at USC. I remember laughing for hours! Nate was always Emily’s cool older brother who truly brought light to any room he was in. From all the lake trips, USC visits, and simply just seeing him around the Baker house, Nate’s personality shined through in every single one of his conversations and relationships. Nate was such a bright soul, and I am so grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing such an amazing person.

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Shikha Kocherlakota

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Will Schwab

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Sophie Howell

I was so fortunate to have gotten close with Nate early on in high school. He truly was a one-of-a-kind human. I remember I was so excited to get new speakers installed in my car but couldn’t figure out where to go to get it done. Nate, the handyman he is, kindly offered to install my speakers for me. He spent all day installing them while we sat outside of my house and paid zero attention to our Zoom classes and just laughed about stupid stuff. It took multiple hours, but he was still so willing to do it for me and had a smile the whole time. That really was the kind of guy he was. From driving around together to making him come to Target with me to waste my money on stupid stuff, Nate was always the best company, and I am so blessed to have gotten the chance to get to know him. You could truly tell him anything.

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Will Schwab

Meg LaBorne

Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Will Schwab

2021, Power Lines

Quarry Walks

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Meg LaBorne

Deaton Owens

Sara Dietz

Sebastian Brodziak

Meg LaBorne

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Sara Dietz

Will Schwab

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Sara Dietz

Will Schwab

2024

Christmas Eve

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Michael Albanese

Sara Dietz

Molly King

Dan Baker

Meg LaBorne

Our trip to the mountains freshman year of college

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Sara Dietz

Molly King

Dan Baker

Jack Turnbow

2024, Breakers

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Sara Dietz

Jared Lugones

This is how being around Nate always felt. A true bright light in every single room he walked in to.

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Benjamin Marchese

When I was thinking back to my favorite moment with Nate, I started to think about all the time I spent with him, and all the times we would interact with each other. I cannot remember a single negative experience I ever had with him. He would walk up, always smiling, always happy to see you, ready to hear about whatever is going on in your life. You would talk to him and you could tell he truly wanted to be having this conversation, and responded as if he really cared about it, because he did. He was never not himself, was always optimistic, and was an incredible energy to be present around. He was truly a remarkable person, and we are all blessed to have met him and to have been lucky enough to call him a friend. The worst happens to the best people because it takes the best people to create an everlasting impact. Nate Baker was the best people. He was the best of us, was a role model to us all, and his impact will never be forgotten. You will forever be within our thoughts and prayers, and I personally can’t wait to see you again, walking up to me smiling, ready to catch up on the time we’ve missed out together. Rest easy.

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Andrew Kreiser

Love you bake, I’ll forever remember the role model you were to me, until we meet again ❤️🫶

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Emily Grace Baker

Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

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Renee Kreiser

August 22, 2016- Topsail Beach, NC August 22, 2016- Topsail Beach, NC August 22, 2016- Topsail Beach, NC

Greg Cowart

Cowart Baker Foy 3x3

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Pat Agnellini

2022

Always the best person to be around. Love you Nate

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

cassidy watts

2015, Glen Allen, VA, USA

when we were young, we had seen videos of people running at each other full speed with yoga balls on their chests, so we tried it. i remember i flew backwards when we collided and i fell and hit my head on the ground. my birthday was a few days prior, so Dan came up and asked how old i was, and i gave the wrong answer since my birthday was so recent. i think we were all worried i had a concussion, but i remember this all like it happened yesterday so i don’t think i did! i’ll miss those fun times.

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Sara Dietz

Dan Baker

Jan McNally

Brooks Cowart

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Deaton Owens

2021

Quarry walk with Nate

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Emily Grace Baker

Will Schwab

Sara Dietz

Otman Atfi

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Lily Beverley

Nate was my person and the world to me for a long time. Although our story ended, I’m forever grateful we had one to share. Nate didn’t have a flaw. He showed me how to truly be loved, the first person to know me better than myself. I’ll cherish every memory with him whether it was sitting at the Baker’s all day watching movies, hanging out in the garage while he fixed up his motorcycle or any other project he was always working on, or even just driving around in his truck while he sang every song at the top of his lungs. Nate made the simplest things feel fulfilling. He had a way of connecting with anyone he came in contact with. He was one of a kind, and it was a blessing to be loved by him. I’ll forever miss him.

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Amanda Krug

Will Schwab

Meg LaBorne

Sara Dietz

Anna Byrne

Wendy Miller

Noelle Caminiti

Elena Sorkin

Dan Baker

Jan McNally

Michael Brodziak

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Anna Byrne

I am so happy you both got to experience each others love ❤️ I love you lily I am so happy you both got to experience each others love ❤️ I love you lily I am so happy you both got to experience each others... Read more

Adam Astacio

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Adam Astacio

Nate’s 21st

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Sara Dietz

Rachel Kramen

2022, Deep Run High School, Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA, USA

Senior Prom

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Sara Dietz

Wendy Miller

neha amberkar

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