Donation info for USS Cole

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I posted this in this thread but I think this is important enough to merit its own thread–not to mention that I didn’t want to keep bumping it. The Navy web site has information about a fund that has been set up to assist the victims and families of the USS Cole.
Anyone interested in making a donation should make checks payable to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, or simply NMCRS, and include “For USS COLE” in the lower left corner of the check (the memo).

 Mail all donations to:
 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
 801 North Randolph Street, Suite 1228
 Arlington, VA 22203-1978
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Thank you very much, Geobabe.
And here’s a link directly to the page with the donation info on it.
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/news/news_stories/donations.html

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I’m gonna bump this once and if nobody else posts to this thread, I’ll assume no one else is interested and let it sink.

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I wouldn’t assume no one is interested, Geobabe. I’m sure there are at least some people that have noted the information or linked to the page without comment here.

Thanks for posting it, BTW. A worthy cause if ever there was one. I know that Bluesmans office, as well as several offices where he works are also disseminating this information. I really wish the media were emphasizing it more. The debt that all Americans owe to these people and their families is incalculable.

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If someone could bump this when it gets too far down the page, that would be great. I just hate to keep bumping my own thread, it makes me feel silly. :slight_smile:

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Don’t feel silly. I used the info and sent a donation, just didn’t mention it.

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Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter

Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Richard Costelow

Mess Management Specialist Seaman Lakeina Monique Francis

Information Systems Technician Timothy Lee Gauna

Signalman Seaman Cherone Louis Gunn

Seaman James Rodrick McDaniels

Engineman Second Class Marc Ian Nieto

Electronics Warfare Technician Second Class Ronald Scott Owens

Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer

Engineman Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett

Fireman Patrick Howard Roy

Electronics Warfare Technician First Class Kevin Shawn Rux

Mess Management Specialist Third Class Ronchester Manangan Santiago

Operations Specialist Second Class Timothy Lamont Saunders

Fireman Gary Graham Swenchonis, Jr.

Ensign Andrew Triplett

Seaman Craig Bryan Wibberley
Thank you. Rest in Peace.

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Thank you sweetie for starting this thread.

My heart goes out to the victims and their families. This is my worst nightmare…can’t type anymore, hits too close to home, you know.

Again, thank you.

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OK, one last bump from me in case anyone hasn’t seen it yet.

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I’ll bump it again and also relate that I’ve heard things are not so great for those still on the ship. I think the ship lacks some basics (for example, has only limited electricity) so crew have been sleeping on the decks. It’s hot there, and the repair work is grim. They’ve been cautious about any food from local vendors so they’ve been relying on stuff brought in from other US ships in the area.

So… keep them in your thoughts

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http://www.unitedway.com/local.cfm?id=50330&zip=23320

This is a link for the USS Cole Relief Fund through the United Way of SHR (Norfolk). I’m posting this one because you can call with a credit card or donate online if it is more convenient. You just need to specify that it is for the Cole.

Thanks,
Sarah