— from SGT Blake Salem Baida —
I, U.S. Army Reserve SGT Blake Salem Baida, have received notification of an immediate mobilization to serve as a Legal NCO. I will be leaving my wife Tonya and our two boys Tanner (14), Trevor (11) on Orcas while serving our country.
I will also be absent from my employer the Orcas Island School District leaving a void in two departments, I want to recognize the sacrifice the school district and my co-workers will make when they support me and my family while I am away.
As I participate in my second career that is of great importance to our community and the nation, I ask for support from the community. Please look after my family and keep me in your prayers.
Supporting our troops when they are called to arms is vital to sustaining our great nation. Please support me by checking in on my family for I know of no other place than Orcas Island that I feel comfortable leaving them alone. I hope to thank you personally when I get home. God Bless America!
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Thank you for serving our country and protecting us Blake. Stay safe. I know your family will miss you, but they couldn’t be in a better place. See you when you return!
Thank you Blake
You will be in our prayers
Hope all goes well. How close is the base to Branson? Maybe you can go to the Titanic Museum or something else fun on your days off. See you when you get back.
Thank you for your dedication and service. I’m sure the community will step in and watch over your family in your absence.
God Bless and God Speed back to your home!
Ken and Karen Speck
Yes God speed and God bless!
Thanks for all you do, sir. Don’t hesitate to let me know how I can assist you and your family during your tour.