Travis' Assistant Dies in Crash

Travis Barker's assistant -- featured on the reality show "Meet the Barkers" -- was one of the four people who died in last night's plane crash in Columbia, SC.
Travis Barker and Chris Baker
Chris Baker, 29, died along with the pilot Sarah Lemmon, co-pilot James Bland and Charles Still, who was Travis' bodyguard. Barker and DJ AM are still in a burn center in Augusta, GA in critical condition.

Gavin Degraw's father has told a local paper in SC Degraw was not on the plane and is still in Columbia.

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46.

Guess the tatted guy did curb his god . kind of arrogant to put on your shirt dude. sorry about your luck tho.

Posted at 12:31AM on Sep 21st 2008 by Resident Genius

47. I live down the street from were the plane crashed and it was terrible. I've been sad all day about it. I hope AM and Travis have a full recovery. My prayers are with them and the people that were on that plane. Why would they go to Owens field??? Plenty of accidents have happened there. Planes go down all the time there. Did no one tell them how dangerous that airport was?

-Ann

Posted at 1:01AM on Sep 21st 2008 by Ann

48. First and foremost I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of all the passengers who were on board that fatal plane crash. My heart goes out to all of you and I'm deeply sorry for your loss. They may not be here in body, but they will always be with you in spirit!
A little message to Travis Barker and his family. Travis Barker is by far one of the most talented musicians of our time. He is an outstanding and amazing drummer! To see him perform live would send chills up your spine. I wish you only the very best in hopes that you get well real soon. When you're ready, I know that you'll be better than ever! That sort of born talent just does not go away. Luv ya!
If you're going to take the time to comment on a story, then why don't you take the time to read the story? Get your facts straight. Then you won't be so obligated to waste space asking dumb questions such as, is Travis BARKER related to Chris BAKER. Would you stop it, for crying out loud!
One more thing...... To all you jerks that have nothing else to do on a Saturday night other than post mean and senseless things (IE. #3). If you don't have anything nice to say, save it and don't say anything at all. In other words, keep your trap shut you retard!!!
Again I'm sorry to all the victims of this terrible tragedy.

Posted at 1:10AM on Sep 23rd 2008 by Erica

49. R.I.P.

Posted at 3:40AM on Sep 21st 2008 by Armen

50. R.I.P.

Posted at 4:21AM on Sep 21st 2008 by MISSM

51. Are you serious that you put a Walmart ad in front of this video??? A friend of mine suffered a loss in this accident.. and you are posting Walmart ads... I'm sorry but that is possibly the most insensitive thing that I have ever seen on this site! Hope you made your money!

Posted at 6:53AM on Sep 21st 2008 by Melissa

52. To the idiot saying it was the woman pilot's fault--you're a a-hole. The plane had mechanical problems, nothing a pilot can do about that, duh!

Posted at 8:17AM on Sep 21st 2008 by nsaustin

53. Ann, you're full of crap! "Planes go down there ALL the time" Yeah right. The authorities even said this was a FIRST.

Posted at 8:20AM on Sep 21st 2008 by nsaustin

54. I went to Junior High & High School with Chris Baker. I heard he just got married and had a baby. Anyone know if this is true? God bless you Chris...you made it so far from the "little" town of Roseville.

Posted at 8:16PM on Sep 21st 2008 by RosevilleCAGirl

55. me and my husband knew chris. he was a good friend of ours! and a very good hearted person! we will miss him in the years to come...... we love and miss you chirs baker...... and the best of wishes go out to his family and loved ones, and also to his wife and children, the best of luck.

Posted at 3:48PM on Oct 1st 2008 by michelle & lupe, friends of chris baker

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