public servant
Grandmaster
I received this e-mail today:
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 1:26 PM
Subject: Request for Joplin, MO officers
Greetings,
Please see the message below from Missouri State President Ahlbrand.
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with humble heart that I request assistance from our national
membership. Yesterday, Joplin Missouri, suffered what has been described as the single most violent tornado in this country in the last 100 years. The devastation to this town is unbelievable. As of this writing, 116 people are confirmed dead and numerous more are missing. Joplin Missouri Lodge 27 has been severely affected.
The Missouri FOP has members on the ground. Missouri Lodge 27 members are performing far beyond expectations, considering they and their families have suffered greatly.
To date, at least 7 officers have lost everything; their homes and all of
their belongings. I expect that number to rise. Numerous other members
have suffered significant home damage and the loss and/or injury of loved
ones.
I have received telephone calls from numerous states and I apologize for not returning some, but the situation here is very fluid. As I was preparing to respond to the site, the same storm came through St. Louis and took part of my roof off. For those of you who know me, getting on a roof is not my favorite thing to do. I am not built for that.
Much thanks initially to Oklahoma FOP and National Chairman of Trustees Joe Perkins who responded with a command van to serve food and the Arkansas FOP who are rendering assistance. I recently received word from Secretary Yoes that the Louisiana FOP was sending supplies.
I realize it seems that recently we have experienced an unusual number of natural disasters, but if you see fit to help our lodge 27 members, please send anything you can to the Missouri FOP, 715 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101. In the memo portion, write Joplin Disaster Relief. We will ensure the money will go to our affected members.
If you want to send workers or supplies, it is requested that you call the
Joplin Disaster Command Post first at 573-837-4196. Also let me know at
314-452-3752 or email.
Please keep our lodge 27 members and their families in your prayers. I
thank you for all of your support. This is what makes the FOP special.
Fraternally,
Kevin Ahlbrand
Missouri President
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 1:26 PM
Subject: Request for Joplin, MO officers
Greetings,
Please see the message below from Missouri State President Ahlbrand.
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with humble heart that I request assistance from our national
membership. Yesterday, Joplin Missouri, suffered what has been described as the single most violent tornado in this country in the last 100 years. The devastation to this town is unbelievable. As of this writing, 116 people are confirmed dead and numerous more are missing. Joplin Missouri Lodge 27 has been severely affected.
The Missouri FOP has members on the ground. Missouri Lodge 27 members are performing far beyond expectations, considering they and their families have suffered greatly.
To date, at least 7 officers have lost everything; their homes and all of
their belongings. I expect that number to rise. Numerous other members
have suffered significant home damage and the loss and/or injury of loved
ones.
I have received telephone calls from numerous states and I apologize for not returning some, but the situation here is very fluid. As I was preparing to respond to the site, the same storm came through St. Louis and took part of my roof off. For those of you who know me, getting on a roof is not my favorite thing to do. I am not built for that.
Much thanks initially to Oklahoma FOP and National Chairman of Trustees Joe Perkins who responded with a command van to serve food and the Arkansas FOP who are rendering assistance. I recently received word from Secretary Yoes that the Louisiana FOP was sending supplies.
I realize it seems that recently we have experienced an unusual number of natural disasters, but if you see fit to help our lodge 27 members, please send anything you can to the Missouri FOP, 715 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101. In the memo portion, write Joplin Disaster Relief. We will ensure the money will go to our affected members.
If you want to send workers or supplies, it is requested that you call the
Joplin Disaster Command Post first at 573-837-4196. Also let me know at
314-452-3752 or email.
Please keep our lodge 27 members and their families in your prayers. I
thank you for all of your support. This is what makes the FOP special.
Fraternally,
Kevin Ahlbrand
Missouri President
