Stanford Financial Group Expresses Condolences on the Death of General David ‘Bull’ Baker (Ret. U.S.A.F.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ — The Stanford Financial Group was
saddened to learn that Brigadier General (Ret.) David “Bull” Baker, decorated
United States Air Force veteran and Director of National Security Research in
Stanford’s Policy Research Group, passed away on Friday, January 30. Gen.
Baker was 62.

A leader in cutting-edge technology and aerospace/defense issues, General
Baker specialized in the aerospace and defense sector, geopolitical impacts on
financial markets, technology, as it relates to global information operations
for commercial and military purposes, cyber-terrorism, and National Security
policy and strategy. Gen. Baker joined the policy research team in 1997
following a distinguished 29 year career with the U.S. Air Force (U.S.A.F.).
During the Vietnam conflict, Baker served as a forward air controller in an
O-2 aircraft, courageously flying at low altitude over the jungle, marking
targets for other fighters and bombers. In the spring of 1972, during his 50th
combat mission, Gen. Baker was shot down over Cambodia and held as a prisoner
of war in several Cambodian prison camps. During his captivity, he was shot
twice while trying to escape.

Upon his release in 1973, Gen. Baker reenlisted in the U.S.A.F. and made
history by being the only repatriated Air Force serviceman from the Vietnam
War to fly combat missions in Operation Desert Storm. He is a recipient of
the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished
Flying Crosses, and two Bronze Stars with “V” for Valor.

“ David Baker was an inspiration to all of our company’s employees and his
contributions will be deeply missed,” said Sir Allen Stanford, Chairman and
CEO, Stanford Financial Group. “On behalf of the entire company, we extend
our thoughts and condolences to his family.”

Added Edward Garlich, Managing Director, Stanford Policy Research: “For
the last 11 years, David was an invaluable member of the policy research team
who provided superior analysis and perspective to clients.”

In addition to his exceptional military career, Gen. Baker graduated from
Hofstra University with a BBA, later receiving an MBA from the University of
Hawaii (Beta Gamma Sigma). He was a 1996 graduate of the Johns Hopkins School
of Advanced International Studies and also an alumnus of the College De La
Defense Nationale in Canada, the Defense Institute for Security Assistance
Management and the Air War College.

General Baker is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol, and two sons,
David, Jr. and Christopher.

About Stanford Financial Group

Stanford Financial Group is a privately held global network of
independent, affiliated financial services companies led by Chairman and CEO
Sir Allen Stanford. The first Stanford company was founded by his grandfather,

The Stanford Financial Group of companies provides private and
institutional investors with global expertise in asset allocation strategies,
investment advisory services, award-winning policy and equity research,
international private banking and trust administration, commercial banking,
investment banking, merchant banking, institutional sales and trading, real
estate investment and insurance. Stanford has over $50 billion in assets under
management or advisement. Stanford Financial has made it a priority to invest
in the communities in which it operates across the globe through signature
corporate philanthropy initiatives with nonprofit organizations such as St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital and countless local and national charities
that strengthen communities.

SOURCE Stanford Financial Group