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October 2013

October 1, 2013

Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association:

Please accept this donation to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund in memory of Capt. Jeffrey K. Johnson. I am a colleague of Dr. Robin Johnson.

Sincerely,

Mary Doyle Rabot
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Hi Andy,

Please accept this small token to the Widows and Orphans Fund in memory of Captain Matt McKnight. He is very special to the Squire family and John considered him another son and was so proud of him. John and Matt had a very special friendship.
Captain McKnight was a stellar firefighter and held a very special place in John’s heart. John would have been extremely proud of his success on the fire department. We extend our deepest condolences to the McKnight family. The LAFD lost a dedicated member of their family. Captain McKnight and John are together again “on scene and in charge.”

Sincerely,

The Squire family
Newbury Park, CA

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Dear Andy and LAFRA,

My family and I want to sincerely thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for the beautiful floral arrangements you had delivered to my husband, Larry Munden’s celebration of life memorial service on August 23, 2013. I could just picture him looking down on all of us that day with a huge smile on his face – happy he got his “going away” party after all, and your gorgeous flowers helped to make his celebration a little more bright.
I especially want to thank you, Andy, for all your help, support and guidance during a very difficult time. You took care of everything for me when I needed help and I am so very grateful for all you’ve done. Larry and I have been blessed to have LAFRA in our lives since 1970, knowing there is help just a phone call away. Bless you all!
On behalf of my family, please accept the enclosed donation to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund in memory of my dear husband Larry Munden, engineer retired, and wonderful father who we love and miss so much.

With sincere gratitude,

Gwen Munden
Arroyo Grande, CA

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Dear LAFRA,
Please accept this donation to the WODFF in memory of Catherine “Katie” Naegle. My wife Betty and I spent many happy hours with her and Bob at Jazz Festivals and snow skiing over the years.
To know her was a great experience. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Sincerely,

Dan Downen
Woodland Hills, CA

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Relief Association:

Please accept this donation in memory of Pasquale Buono. We will miss our husband, father and grandfather.
Thank you for the remembrance at his service as they were greatly appreciated! He was so proud to have been an L.A. fireman.

Thank you,

The Buono family
La Canada, CA

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Dear Andy,

This is a donation for the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund in memory of my brother Heinz plus a big thank you for all who do so much for all of us.

Sincerely,

Werner Wahlers
Oxnard, CA

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Dear LAFRA,

The enclosed donation is in memory of my brother, retired LAFD Captain Richard D. “Dick” Seden who passed on July 9, 2013.

Thank you very much,

Ron Seden
Lieutenant, retired – San Diego Police Dept.

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LA Firemen’s Relief Assn.

Please accept this donation towards the LAFD Widows and Orphans Fund. This is in memory of Ilse Kwasigroch, a proud mother and grandmother of James and Scott Kwasigroch, LAFD

Thank you,

Shannon Fowler and Bill Stone (Monrovia FD, retired)
Antelope Valley, CA

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Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund

On behalf of the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighter Foundation and IAFF Local 1974, please find enclosed a check to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund in memory of Captain Matthew McKnight.
The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit charity founded in the wake of a career ending injury to Fire Capt. Scott Walsh on a structure fire on May 1, 2006. The foundation’s mission is to assist injured and fallen firefighters, police officers and first responders and their families, as well as numerous national and local charities.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McKnight family and the members of the Los Angeles Fire Department for your loss.

Sincerely,

Jim Artman
Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters

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Dear Pauline,

Enclosed is a check for the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund in memory of our dear friend Ethel Vanderhagen, loving wife of Captain Robert Vanderhagen.

Sincerely,

Richard and Lorraine Garner
Oak Park, CA

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LAFRA – WODFF

Enclosed is a check in memory of Della Crenshaw, widow of Bill Crenshaw who passed away June, 2011, one month before my husband, Gene Olson. Our “group” is shrinking as we get older. We started with nine couples many years ago. We enjoyed camping and get-togethers at each other’s homes. Now we have fond memories to enjoy.

Sincerely,

Marty Olson
Yucca Valley, CA

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