Plane Crash Victim's Mom Shares Her Pain

Plane Crash Victim's Mom Shares Her Pain

Thursday, September 25, 2008

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Momlogic spoke to Linda Warn, the mother of Travis Barker's assistant Chris Baker, who died in last weekend's tragic plane crash.

When Linda Warn heard a knock on her door at 4:30 early Saturday morning, she knew something was wrong --partially because it was out of the ordinary, but mostly because she got a similar knock only a month earlier when she found out another one of her sons was killed.

When Linda and her husband, Robert, were married 20 years ago, they combined their families. She had nine-year-old Chris and Robert had four-year-old Rob and two-year-old James. All five of them received wedding bands as part of the ceremony that day and officially became one unit.

Last month at around 5 a.m., Linda was awakened by a knock at the door. When she saw the cop at the door through the blinds, she found herself hoping her car had been broken into. But, when she saw his face, she knew something was wrong. She stopped him from speaking and waited for her husband to join them at the door. The policeman explained that their middle son, Rob -- now 24 -- a mild-mannered mechanic had been killed in a motorcycle accident. Linda said, "I felt so bad for the policeman that he had such terrible news to deliver."

Just 31 days later, a knock came in the early morning again. When she looked through the blind this time it was her oldest son's friend. When she saw his face, she immediately knew tragedy had struck for a second time. She opened the door and asked him if it was her two-year-old grandson, Sebastian. When he shook his head no, she asked if it was Chris. He said yes, and then she cried, "No!" He told her about the crash, and they walked inside and turned on CNN. From that point on she was in constant contact with Chris' wife, Jessie, who was talking to Barker's clothing company, Famous Stars and Straps. The news on TV wasn't confirming Chris was dead, but they all knew he was.

How does a mother cope with not one, but two, tragic losses -- so close together?

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sorry for you lost are prays are with you and his family you must be stronge your grandkids are going to need you as of his wife take of your self

- michele

Posted 09/26/08 04:38 PM

sorry for your lost my prays are with you and his family you must be stronge your grandkids are going to need you as of his wife take of your self

- michele

Posted 09/26/08 04:40 PM

Wow how hard it is to lose one family member let alone two. Just when you start the grieving process for your first lost loved one, bam! here is another one to deal with. I know what I am talking about because in Dec of 2006 I lost my dad to colon cancer. He was 64 years old (too young). Six weeks later my only sister was killed in a weather related car accident. She was 46 and had 4 children (the youngest was 19). So to lose your father and sister (also my best friend) in that time frame was unbearable. I could not imagine losing one of my children, let alone two of them no matter how far apart it is. My mother is probably the most incredible person I know.

- Tracey T

Posted 09/26/08 04:43 PM

- G

Posted 09/26/08 04:44 PM

Dear Linda: You are in my prayers. I pray that you will find the love in your heart to go on in this life and cherish your youngest son, your grandson, your friends and family. You are a brave and wonderful soul! I also pray for Travis Barker and Shanna Moekler, DJ AM and all their friends. May God Bless all of you and may he help to heal your wounds! God speed!

- patricia

Posted 09/26/08 04:46 PM

Okay why exactly was her 2 year old son out at 5 in the morning with somebody else? Does anybody find that a sysmbole of bad parenting?

- Calvin

Posted 09/26/08 05:01 PM

As a mother I can only imagine what this poor woman is going through. My heart breaks for her. If anything were to happen to my son, I don’t know if I could go on…I know I wouldn’t want to.

- CARRIE

Posted 09/26/08 05:04 PM

gary, you are the biggest moron on this planet. Having children is the greatest love you will ever know and I guess your parents didn’t love you enough to give you a conscience.

- tina

Posted 09/26/08 05:09 PM

calvin where does it say her two year old son was out at 5 in the morning. It says, she asked if it had something to do with his two year old son.

- tina

Posted 09/26/08 05:11 PM

To Chris and Rob’s parents, believe and trust in GOD, he will give you the strength to survive this tragedy. Remember all of us are only here in this world on borrowed time. God had already prepared a place for your sons and he was ready for them to come home. I don’t know what you are going thru, I can only imagine. Trust God and know that he will make a way. My Prayers are with your family and know that God will uplift the hurt.

- Anonymous

Posted 09/26/08 05:14 PM

My heart goes out in prayers for this family, especially the mother. I lost my sweet Gabby girl last year, October 3, 2007, to a brain tumor. She was almost 18 months old, and the pain is still very fresh. I pray for strength and peace for everyone who has lost a child.

- Randy

Posted 09/26/08 05:15 PM

My 36 year old sister died one month after finding out that she had cancer. My father died 3 weeks later from a heart attack on his 55th birthday. My dog died while I was attending my father’s funeral. My mother became suicidal. It took her several years for her to overcome her depression. I was just numb. You never forget. You learn to cope. Then you learn to live again.

- PB

Posted 09/26/08 05:17 PM

My heart weeps for this family and for those extended families affected by this terrible tragedy. Prayers for each one of you. I hope all of us remember how quickly our loved ones can be taken. They are just on loan to us. Love one another…don’t let anything come between you.

- Judy Shaw

Posted 09/26/08 05:25 PM

At least they won’t have to pay for a cremation

- mike

Posted 09/26/08 05:28 PM

Loosing a loved one is hard but that close is almost unbarible. I know exactly how she feels. I lost my father 4 years ago and 8 weeks later I buried my mother. The pain never goes away it just sorta dulls. I wish you the best.

- Diana

Posted 09/26/08 05:29 PM

i being a mother of three children myself cannot even begin to imagine the pain that this woman is going thru. I have been thru a lot in life, as well has many, and lost a aunt to a murder as well. I recently lost my grandfather unexpectedly as well. My grandmother has said that she misses my grandfather but the loss of a child is unbearable. God bless this woman for her losses and giving her strength to move on.

- mcorona

Posted 09/26/08 05:37 PM

I can totally relate to this, two weeks ago I lost my cell phone in a car fire on PCH and then last week I lost my Prada purse with all the contents, these things cannot be replaced so I totally understand where she is comming from.

- Suzy

Posted 09/26/08 05:44 PM

I’m so tremoundously sorry for her loss. It’s so heartbreakin to loose a child, much worse, 2 so close together. I had experienced the same thing, loosing my day n sister ina year. I look back now and I knew it was sign from God calling me. He has certain things happen to get your attention. I have been saved now for 8 years, and I have so much peace and joy in my life. God Bless you and your family, Linda.

- Laur

Posted 09/26/08 05:59 PM

eight months ago after much trouble in our lives My domestic partner died in a homeless shelter and the coroner would not even let me see him to say goodbye—The first child I had to give away, The agency called me on Mother’s day to tell me she was dead… Death when you love is insurmountable. I shall keep this woman in my prayers!!

- Gita

Posted 09/26/08 06:06 PM

AS a member of the aviation community, I wish to pass along my condolences to the family. This unfortunate accident has affected four families to tragic conclusion. My prayers are with all of them.

- FragranteDelicto

Posted 09/26/08 06:14 PM