Not really sure how to go about this but here goes.
This is info from Cameo & Kate:
Kate has been named next of kin since no relatives were located. Bob's body is at UCSD Hillcrest and requires around $800 to do the cremation. They
will hold his body for 4 months and then cremate/dispose without notice.
Bob's wish was to be cremated and ashes to be spread at Bahia de Los Angeles.
Anyway, what I need is someone to set up a way to raise the needed $$ to make this happen - I don't do Paypal any longer so I'm useless - I will
donate though.
For more info, Cameo said to post his phone number but I don't think that's wise - I will send it via U2U however.woody with a view - 10-25-2013 at 11:21 AM
i'm in.bajadogs - 10-25-2013 at 11:38 AM
me too.DENNIS - 10-25-2013 at 11:43 AM
Count me in for $50 bucks. Just show me the way.elgatoloco - 10-25-2013 at 11:43 AM
Dittowoody with a view - 10-25-2013 at 11:45 AM
4 more and Bob is home again!DENNIS - 10-25-2013 at 11:48 AM
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4 more and Bob is home again!
I need a cold one before I start working on the math, Woody. woody with a view - 10-25-2013 at 11:59 AM
yeah, me too!willardguy - 10-25-2013 at 11:59 AM
there was a question as to rather or not bob was a vet. IF he was the VA will pick up some or all the cost. anyone look into this?55steve - 10-25-2013 at 12:03 PM
I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Heck, I was in the Army for 3 years with one year in Vietnam and I don't qualify...absinvestor - 10-25-2013 at 12:10 PM
I'm in. I didn't know Bob (and sold my place in Baja) but I can't imagine a better place to have one's ashes spread.willardguy - 10-25-2013 at 12:11 PM
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I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Heck, I was in the Army for 3 years with one year in Vietnam and I don't qualify...
left on bad terms?55steve - 10-25-2013 at 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by 55steve
I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Heck, I was in the Army for 3 years with one year in Vietnam and I don't qualify...
left on bad terms?
No, not at all - honorably discharged in 1973. Maybe I'm missing something?willardguy - 10-25-2013 at 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by 55steve
I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Heck, I was in the Army for 3 years with one year in Vietnam and I don't qualify...
left on bad terms?
No, not at all - honorably discharged in 1973. Maybe I'm missing something?
I think you are! you might
want to look at your eligibilities and benefits!
VA Requirements
bajaguy - 10-25-2013 at 12:30 PM
Somebody needs to dig up his service records or DD-214
Heck, I was in the Army for 3 years with one year in Vietnam and I don't qualify...
I believe you're wrong about this. I don't know who told you this, but talk with someone a bit higher on the food-chain........and don't take no for
an answer. The VA responds to the squeaky wheel.55steve - 10-25-2013 at 12:43 PM
Thanks for the VA benefits info - looks like I'm entitled to some goodies!
Now back to the task at hand - Someone please setup a Paypal account so we can get Bob cremated!DENNIS - 10-25-2013 at 12:47 PM
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I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Not necessarily so, but more info is necessary. Does anyone have his 214? if not, his SS# will ID him with the VA.
Wish I was up there to shake the bushes, but I'm not.55steve - 10-25-2013 at 01:17 PM
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I found out this morning that Bob was only in the military for a short time - less than 6 months so he doesn't qualify for VA benefits.
Not necessarily so, but more info is necessary. Does anyone have his 214? if not, his SS# will ID him with the VA.
Wish I was up there to shake the bushes, but I'm not.
Dennis, Bob was originally taken to the VA Hospital and they could find nothing in their records on him. I'm not sure of his condition at that time
but I'm guessing he was coherent and most likely his SSN was looked into.
Cameo & Kate do not do internet so I volunteered to help out - I have only limited info so that's why Cameo told me to give his cell out. If
someone wants to reach him I will send his # via U2U.DENNIS - 10-25-2013 at 03:34 PM
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Dennis, Bob was originally taken to the VA Hospital and they could find nothing in their records on him. I'm not sure of his condition at that time
but I'm guessing he was coherent and most likely his SSN was looked into.
Thanks, Steve. The VA has a way with denial, so I'm not convinced.
Anyway...my hands are tied.jimgrms - 10-25-2013 at 03:46 PM
Every vet is eligible for va care , but there is a priority system Service conected disabilitys ane at the top of the list and it works down
from there and a lot has to do with your income , But you need to jump through the hoops to get your eligibilitymcfez - 10-25-2013 at 03:48 PM
Desertbull in for $100...woody with a view - 10-25-2013 at 04:13 PM
if nobody wants to do the paypal thing i have an account. i'll take it and get it to 55steve when the total reaches $800. i'm in for $50.
if that's okay, let me know.elgatoloco - 10-25-2013 at 06:13 PM
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if nobody wants to do the paypal thing i have an account. i'll take it and get it to 55steve when the total reaches $800. i'm in for $50.
if that's okay, let me know.
Good by me.BajaBlanca - 10-25-2013 at 06:22 PM
Great idea Woody! I want to donate too.55steve - 10-25-2013 at 06:34 PM
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if nobody wants to do the paypal thing i have an account. i'll take it and get it to 55steve when the total reaches $800. i'm in for $50.
if that's okay, let me know.
That's awesome! The $$ are going to go to Kate who lives in San Antonio between TJ & Rosarito. She will arrange the cremation with UCSD.
The plan is to have a get-together at BoLA over the holiday time.DENNIS - 10-25-2013 at 06:38 PM
Sounds good. What now?woody with a view - 10-26-2013 at 06:19 AM
send donations to me at Paypal. make sure you click "sending to friends or family" as the fees are much less. my account is:
info@MasOlas.com
i'll keep a running total here daily.BajaRat - 10-26-2013 at 07:28 AM
Thanks folks, and you Woody for going the extra mile wilderone - 10-26-2013 at 07:41 AM
I think the cremation can be done for a lower price. Would be prudent to check around.woody with a view - 10-26-2013 at 09:02 AM
in addition to my $50 there is currently:
$100DENNIS - 10-26-2013 at 09:10 AM
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info@MasOlas.com
Woody....seems to be a problem with the address above. I cut 'n pasted it in, but it was rejected.woody with a view - 10-26-2013 at 10:39 AM
you need to go to www.paypal.com and click on send money. paste info@masolas.com into the recipient box and that should do it.DENNIS - 10-26-2013 at 10:51 AM
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you need to go to www.paypal.com and click on send money. paste info@masolas.com into the recipient box and that should do it.
Done. Thanks, Woody.absinvestor - 10-26-2013 at 11:23 AM
Just send mine. Let me know if you have any problems. Ron55steve - 10-26-2013 at 12:24 PM
I want to thank you all for helping with this! I spoke with Cameo this morning and he relayed the info to Kate.
I sent $50 today. Thanks again Woody for setting this up!
[Edited on 10-26-2013 by 55steve]DENNIS - 10-26-2013 at 01:39 PM
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right now we're up to $441.55 plus $50 each from 55Steve and me.
paypal is taking $8.45 so far....
That's only enough to get Bob warmed up a bit. Maybe after Happy Hour, others will pony up. tripledigitken - 10-26-2013 at 01:54 PM
I'm in. Now I can go to Happy Hour!!!racingron - 10-26-2013 at 04:05 PM
$60 on the way through my son's account.
[Edited on 10-26-2013 by racingron]55steve - 10-26-2013 at 09:00 PM
Almost there! A big thanks to all who have contributed so far!woody with a view - 10-27-2013 at 07:31 AM
right now we're up to $688.34 plus $50 each from 55Steve and me.
paypal is taking $11.66 so far....
looks like we're almost there! anyone good for the final $12?
Beach Bob will be coming home soon. Thanks to all those who helped get this done.
It is done! Bob will be going home soon!
woody with a view - 10-27-2013 at 08:49 AM
The goal has been reached!
Thanks to each one of you who contributed.libby - 10-27-2013 at 09:00 AM
We're having a Celebration of Life here in BOLA this afternoon...wishing Bob was here, but he soon shall be, thanks to Katie and Cameo and all you
wonderful Nomads...Cheers!Ateo - 10-27-2013 at 09:11 AM
