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55steve
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Beach Bob - need help
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.
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woody with a view
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i'm in.
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bajadogs
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me too.
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DENNIS
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Count me in for $50 bucks. Just show me the way.
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Ditto
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woody with a view
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4 more and Bob is home again!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
4 more and Bob is home again! |
I need a cold one before I start working on the math, Woody. 
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woody with a view
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yeah, me too!
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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?
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55steve
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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...
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absinvestor
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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.
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willardguy
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| Quote: | 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?
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55steve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | 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?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | 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! 
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VA Requirements
Somebody needs to dig up his service records or DD-214
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42324.pdf
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
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.
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55steve
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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!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | 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.
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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.
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55steve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | 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.
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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.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
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.
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Thanks, Steve. The VA has a way with denial, so I'm not convinced.
Anyway...my hands are tied.
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