RIP. Eric Baker died this weekend. Most of us
knew him as Evil E, Evil or just plain E. A lot of the new kids
know him from the messenger who put on the Halloween race while
locked up, in the film “Red Light Go” or the homeless messenger in
“Pedal”. A lot of us knew him as Eric. About 7 years ago he
started asking me to stop calling him “evil”. “I’m not actually
evil so I think I’ll drop the evil and just go by “E”, he said to
me.
A lot of us worried about Eric. Especially after he was not able to messenger anymore. Honestly E didn’t know how to do anything else. He constantly had his demons chasing him. Unfortunately they would actually catch him; (Eric survived a lot of things, homeless, being shot in the head by police, losing a child and much more. Now he has lost his life. We are going to miss you Eric Baker. @cyclehawk, @mikedeelives, @continuumcycles, @bloger.amy, @hodaridepalm, @mightychin, - cccyclery
Eric was born in California to parents Maryanne and Gerald Lon
Baker. He was the oldest of three to his loving siblings, his
brother Django and sister Holly. Eric moved to Chicago, Illinois,
in which his parents spent the majority of his teen years. He
moved to New York City in 1987 where he later met Rebecca with
whom he had children Amanda, Maryanne, Eric and step-daughter
Aislynn. Eric met Stephanie in the early 2000’s with whom he had a
son Eric “Gozzie” Baker.
Eric endured many battles in life and managed
to keep that beautiful smile of his. He had a heart of gold. He
could not see a person or animal in need. He would do everything
in his power to help. He was one of a kind…a loving, genuine, pure
soul.
Goodbye my brother Eric, your journey has
begun. I will see you on the other side, we shall reminisce. Today
you looked bold and beautiful, the strong older brother, the
genius, fearless leader with the big strong heart. I cherish all
our great memories, the laughter and adventures, our family
travels and brotherly, mischievous exploits. Cheers to you Eric
Baker, I wish I was half the man you are, you, who never turned
away a stray animal or a friend in need. Always told it like it
was, with your warm quirky smile, You had the heart of a lion, I
will carry the water for the family, thinking always of you. –
Django Baker
Here's Victor and I hanging with Eric Baker,
AKA Evil E, back in 2000. Eric's died this week. I'll miss him.
Hopefully he made it to Valhalla. Eric was a world famous New York
bike messenger and responsible for some serious TRACK BIKE mayhem
in New York City. #LEGENDSNEVERDIE. There is a memorial bike ride
on Saturday the 29th. meeting by CC Cyclery 530 east 13th street,
at 2 PM. We ride at 3PM We will ride out to his funeral at Riviera
Funeral Home, 10402 Flushing Ave. Flushing, NY 11368. The funeral
service is 4 to 9PM. See you there? – Mike Dee
I am sad to hear that
Eric is no longer with us. I knew Ye Well Brother. Godspeed
- Kevin Bolger
I can't believe it, butlife is like that. The way it is.
Yesterday one of the most authentic person that ever meet in
my life passed away.Eric Baker Aka Evel eff. R.I.P. my friend
ride with All those guys that today. Riding with on the
cosmos!! – Domenico Forte
In tribute to Eric "Evil E" Baker we're
bringing back his pentagram course and flyer to run you kids
back through hell again. Survive the course the fastest and
take your claim of a $500 cash purse. Registration begins Sat
at 6pm at 61st and York, Race begins at 7pm sharp. – Pablo
Airaldi
