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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my condolence goes out to you and family i don’t know how i could handle a tragedy like yours keep praying while i pray for you

- mazie

Posted 09/26/08 06:16 PM

I am so so so sorry. I cannot even imagine. I am the mother of three boys 23,20 and 13 and this is my worst nightmare. I have often thougt about what I would do if I had that knock on the door. My heart breaks for you and You will be in my prayers. I’m so sorry. I know those words will not bring your son back, but I mean them from the bottom of my heart.

- Anonymous

Posted 09/26/08 06:30 PM

I lost a daughter and a 18 moth ols grandson in a plane crash but a least they are togther. All my heart and prayers go out to yoy God bless you.

- susie

Posted 09/26/08 06:35 PM

sincere condolences loosing a loved one is so tramatic but to loose 2 in a month is horrendous. God be with you and your family through this trying time.

- julie

Posted 09/26/08 06:43 PM

Wow, what a tragedy. My heart aches for her and the rest of the victim’s families, along with the survivors.

- Mariann

Posted 09/26/08 06:51 PM

I have been reading a lot of stories on this terrible crash, but this is the first article that I read about Chris’ brother dying. Sooo sad for the parents and family. This should be a top story on this incident. God bless all involved.

- COCO

Posted 09/26/08 06:53 PM

Its times like these when people should pull together and remember the good times. Think of all the pleasant memories that you thought of on your way to work, or at your lunch break. Its these memories that will keep your son alive forever.

- Davis

Posted 09/26/08 06:55 PM

Suzy You think Prada & your cell phone that can be replaceable how can you say that you can relate to that? So you can replace your parent, your siblings or your beloved one when their lives are lost unexpectedly & suddenly? I’m sure you won’t know what hit you until something like this really happens to you. I know one day when time comes I will have to deal & find supports to help coping and grieving process. Until then ~

- Xena

Posted 09/26/08 07:02 PM

Oh my-my heart goes out to this family- i lost a sister when i was 16(she was 10)it tore my Mother up and us as well-in 1981 i lost my 6 yr old daughter to a heart condition-six months later my oldest brother died-in 2003 my brother Barry died—my Mother has lost 3 of her 8 children and our family has held strong by our faith in God and love for each other-it is never easy and there are times when it seems as tho the pain will never dull-but with time and a family & friends support it does ease up-it never goes away totally but being there for each other -remembering the good times(and bad)will always keep their memory alive and comfort you-May God be with you dear Mother in your time of sorrow-hold close to those you cherish and you will get thru it together-GOD BLESS YOU-i have to go now and cry

- dianne

Posted 09/26/08 07:09 PM

In all my imagination I can not fathom what this poor family is doing to cope with this. I see many of you that are mentioning loosing children of your own, and I can understand this. I lost my son three years ago and every day I die a little more because of it. It just isn’t right that a parent outlives their children. At least that is how I feel about it. My call came in the middle of the night also. Strange how these calls always come at odd hours. All of you that have lost children too, bless you and know that my heart goes out to you.

- Mickey

Posted 09/26/08 07:10 PM

it does hurt i lost a girlfriend a little more than 2 years ago. i still feel like it happened yesterday when she was murdered by her ex boyfriend, i still hate life but we keep hangin in the world, we are surviors united we stand, in this screwed up world.

- blaine

Posted 09/26/08 07:20 PM

My most deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family who are suffering such a terrible loss. I have hope in the scriptures that there is going to be a resurrection of our dead loved ones. “And God is going to wipe all tears, death and pain from all our eyes.” as Revelation 21:3,4 states. May God comfort you in this time of need.

- Charlda

Posted 09/26/08 07:32 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with that family. She must be a strong woman to lose 2 of her 3 boys so close together and even be able to attempt to keep herself together. She has a wonderful reminder of her oldest in his little boy, so the oldest left a legacy. God Bless your family! I know I held my two a little tighter today after reading this!!

- Raquel

Posted 09/26/08 07:45 PM

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry for both of your losses! I too, have gone throught a loss where you were awoken at an early time. My dad, was killed in a helicopter crash on the gulf of Mexico. I am keeping you in my prayers. GOD bless you!

- Sorrow for your

Posted 09/26/08 08:00 PM

She should keep memoirs and write a book on how to cope with such tragedy so that others may be so brave and strong!

- Vanessa

Posted 09/26/08 08:02 PM

Our precious 39 year old daughter was murdered on April 21, 2007, a victim of domestic violence. We have yet to find her body..I cannot imagine losing two children, much less a month apart..it’s too hard to imagine. God bless this family.

- Connie

Posted 09/26/08 08:07 PM

I can’t imagine the sorrow of losing two children in a short time. Parents are not supposed to bury their children. My heart goes out to this whole family—-you are all in my prayers. I feel certain Chris knew how much he was loved. Linda, you sound like an amazing, strong, woman, and I wish you and your family peace now so you can grieve and build a new life.

- Kori

Posted 09/26/08 08:09 PM

For Linda, only the one’s who have lost a child knows the pain we go through. My heart cries for you and your family, I lost a son at the age of 22 by a accident also, but to have two children die in a month’s time shatters my mimd, can’t even go there. I pray that in time and with the grace of God and strong family support you will begin to heal. It is a long road to go and healing is slow. Please look up the wonderful help group Compassionate Friends. It has helped my husband and myself so much. Give it a chance.

- Beverly

Posted 09/26/08 08:12 PM

I wish words could help this mother feel better, and help her get through this awful pain. But, I do pray that she knows Jesus and knows that he will never leave her or her Husband. God bless, my prayers are with you. I also thank God you all the kind people that are trying to reach you. And are sharing their heart with you. While sending their prayers. April

- April

Posted 09/26/08 08:15 PM

God bless Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for sharing their love, and everything they do on a daily basis with their three beautiful children and then to also share all with Mad, Pax and Shirah. Also, thank you so-o-o-o-o very much for what you are accomplishing in New Orleans. As an Attorney-at-Law and a Public Library Director I thank you for the all-around cultural experiences, as well as the educational opportunities, your SIX CHILREN will come to benefit giving them a SOLID foundation as they turn 17, 18, leaving HOME for the universities or their PASSION!!!!!!!

- Janet Hawkins Guydon

Posted 09/26/08 08:18 PM