R.I.P.
Chris Baker's Final Photo

TMZ has obtained a photo of Chris Baker just moments before he boarded the Learjet that crashed on takeoff.

Baker sent the cell phone photo at 11:22 ET, 31 minutes before the plane crashed. Baker e-mailed the photo to a friend with the text, "Go hard on the block."

Baker, Travis Barker's assistant, was one of the four people who died in the crash. The video of the jet was shot by Baker before he boarded.



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UMMMMMMM didnt ABC Columbia News AIR this video FIRST????

Stay off TMZ ass!!!

YES its sad.... i would be horrified if after this happened to me i find out my plea for help was made public.... thank the police dept as it says courtesy of "____ 5 poice dept"

You entertain me TMZ..... for the good and the bad.


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Posted at 6:51PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by JEnJEn

32. So the "friend" he sent it to has posted it on the internet? Nice. Everybody has to get desperate attention I guess.

Posted at 6:53PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Twigz

33. It's bad enough TMZ is milking this tragedy and without research or concern for the victims and their families but to spread your name across the last photo of this young man is too much. What does the side of the curb look like from your view in the gutter?

Posted at 6:53PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Charliesmom

34. GET SOME CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!! His family hasn't laid him to rest! Please grow a heart you soul-less bast*rds! Again Get some CLASS!

Posted at 6:56PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by howdisgusting

35. life on earth is nothing more than a prelude to eternal life the Lord has granted for his people.

be happy they are in Heaven with the Lord enjoying eternal joy and happiness.

God Bless.

Posted at 6:59PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by infidel

36. TMZ, shame you guys! Was this photo and caption really necessary? Out of respect for the late Mr. Baker and his family you really should have known better.

Posted at 7:04PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Illinois person

37. OMG, now everyone is complaining about THIS video being too disturbing? Shut up already. Stop acting like "the families" all check TMZ nonstop for footage to get upset over. What you're calling for is censorship and it's getting annoying.

Posted at 7:06PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Marty

38. TMZ please take it off! Let the family grieve and try and heal after all they have been though! I’m sure none of the loved ones appreciate letting all of America see and hear the death of Chris and other passengers for entertainment, what if it was your family!!! My prayers are with the family and friends.

Posted at 7:07PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Jo Mama

39. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way, TMZ PLEASE TAKE THIS POST DOWN. You've crossed the line of journalism. You've posted the story and updated us on their conditions. I believe that's all we should be entitled to know.

Please Show that You All Still Have Souls Left

Posted at 4:07PM on Sep 23rd 2008 by Tai

40. I am really confused. TMZ has an R.I.P section where you can look at all the people that have passed away that have been covered by TMZ in the past, and people weren't angry about those. Most people used the comment section as a place to give their condolences to the victims families and friends. I really don't understand why this is so different. Why are you all so angry this time? If informing you of someone's death bothers you so much how come you never stood up and said anything before? They have entire TV shows dedicated to crazy accidents and peoples final moments, why not give them a call? The media reports deaths every single day, they talk about it in detail so please lets not act like this situation is different because there are celebrities involved. If this were regular kids with regular lives you would sit down and watch the 10 o'clock news and I guarantee you wouldn't be so outraged and disgusted. Rather than flipping out use your energy constructively and show the families of these victims the support they need.

Posted at 7:12PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by confused

41.
seems like this episode should be far more

appropriately labeled as truly down syndrome;








Posted at 7:14PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by david berkowitz

42. bless his soul

Posted at 7:15PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by hollywood resident

43. oh shut up Jo Mama and Illinois idiot, howdisgusting, Charliesmom, you're all a bunch of tools. Stop talking about "the families" as if you know them personally. You don't. You're just so overly sensitive moron who can't deal with real news.

Posted at 7:15PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Censorship Sucks

44. That's not a Learjet 60 he is standing in front of, it's a Hawker.

Posted at 7:18PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by J Fox

45. shamless, creepy and low. oh, wait its TMZ.

Posted at 8:05AM on Sep 23rd 2008 by MP

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