Guys, this is for your info and also so that any that would like to can contribute some help to this shipmate. If you do want to make a donation, please make it out to LIB and send it to Bob Bowman and note that it is for Rich Dressel. Also as always if you need to have a taxable donation, then still send it to Bob, but write the check to USSVCF. Putting Rich's name on the note will make sure that it goes to the Brotherhood Fund to add to what the Brotherhood Fund is already doing to support this shipmate. LIB Member and USSVCF Executive Director, John Peters has already worked with our CF Treasurer, John Andersen to make sure a check is on the way from the Brotherhood Fund, but more contributions can always be sent. Thanks, Info as shown on the E-Board pages and reported by our National Chaplain who is also the Base Commander of Rich's base, is below. Bill A "Rich Dressel" fund drive seems appropriate in the Brotherhood Fund so shipmates may send funds to the USSVCF via the USSVI Office designated for this fund. (NOTE FROM ART FOLLOWS) John, Rich is a member of USSVI Capitol base and currently undergoing treatment at Roswell Parks Cancer Institute in Buffalo , NY . His physical condition has deteriorated over the last week to the point of requiring 24 hour monitoring. Rich’s wife has sent out an email requesting assistance in taking care of Rich. I have been in contact with Nancy and scheduled to travel to Buffalo on Sunday June 28, 2009 to assist her in taking care of Rich for a week. USSVI Capitol Base has opened a Brotherhood Fund for Rich Dressel. The purpose of the fund is to provide some financial relief in the form of a monetary donation to Rich and Nancy Dressel. A "Rich Dressel" fund drive seems appropriate in the Brotherhood Fund so shipmates may send funds to the USSVCF via the USSVI Office designated for this fund. (NOTE FROM ART FOLLOWS) John, Rich is a member of USSVI Capitol base and currently undergoing treatment at Roswell Parks Cancer Institute in Buffalo , NY . His physical condition has deteriorated over the last week to the point of requiring 24 hour monitoring. Rich’s wife has sent out an email requesting assistance in taking care of Rich. I have been in contact with Nancy and scheduled to travel to Buffalo on Sunday June 28, 2009 to assist her in taking care of Rich for a week. USSVI Capitol Base has opened a Brotherhood Fund for Rich Dressel. The purpose of the fund is to provide some financial relief in the form of a monetary donation to Rich and Nancy Dressel. | 
Shipmate back east needs help
