MAJOR DARREN BALDWIN LEGACY FOUNDATION
In loving memory of a son, brother, friend, soldier, husband, and American hero
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I, send me.”
Isaiah 6:8
Major Darren Ryan Baldwin was born in Chicago, IL
and raised in Worthington, Ohio. He attended Thomas Worthington High School during his freshman and sophomore years and graduated from Worthington Kilbourne High School in 1993.
He attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1998, and began his career as a Field Artillery Officer in Germany, serving in Kosovo with Task Force Falcon. He later completed Special Forces training at Fort Bragg, NC, and became a Green Beret officer in 2003.
Major Baldwin deployed three times to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, suffering traumatic brain injuries during his second deployment in 2005. After his final deployment, he served as aide-de-camp to the U.S. Army Special Forces Commanding General and then as Commander of a Special Mission Unit.
Major Baldwin received numerous honors, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, and several campaign and service medals.
Major Baldwin's combat injuries led to irreversible neurotrauma, severely impacting his daily life. Despite these challenges, he remained an inspiration to those around him as a beacon of hope no matter how hard the challenge.
Major Baldwin passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021, with his wife Bianca by his side.
THE MAJOR DARREN R. BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP
To carry forward Major Baldwin’s legacy, Darren’s family founded the Major Darren Baldwin Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that awards annual scholarships to eligible seniors at Worthington District High Schools. The scholarship aims to motivate each graduating class to follow Major Baldwin’s example by excelling academically, participating in sports, building strong peer relationships, and taking on leadership responsibilities that reflect the values of a dedicated young patriotic citizen in our great nation.
