My Brother Died, We need some help...

[UtahApocalypse]

Hey All I found out this morning that my brother passed away working in Alaska. His family all live in Michigan. My dad and I have no money and I am asking as a friend if any of you can help us to make the funeral. We are not sure the exact date, it will likely be next week. I know this is not much the right place for this but we are desperate to find a way there. I have priced greyhound to be $353.65 round trip for me (adult) and our father (senior)

I set-up a chip-in: http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

[hillertexas]

So sorry to hear about that, D.

When you get a chip-in set up (i don't know how to do it) PM me and I will send you $20.

[Nirvikalpa]

I would help you out. My deepest condolences to your family.

You need to sign up for PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_registration-run) - it's free. However, this might take 3-4 days for your bank account information to propagate through their system. Do you have a family friend that has a paypal that you can trust will give you the money? Does your father have a paypal account? If so, you can use their email to make a chipin (http://www.chipin.com/) (it's required you have a paypal account to make a chipin), or you can make your own paypal account.

[SnappleLlama]

Count me in for a paypal donation...so sorry :(

[jacmicwag]

Sure man - I'm good for $20 too. Just let us know how to get it to you.

[itshappening]

sorry to hear this im sure people will help if you can get it setup..........

[Nirvikalpa]

Bump. It the midst of the Barr vs. Baldwin vs. Nader vs God knows who else, let's not forget our family needs us now, like this man does.

[moostraks]

You are slipping down the page so I'll *bump*. Hope you figure out how to do a chip in so we can help. Sorry about your loss...

[yongrel]

Setting up a Chipin is relatively straightforward.

First, you need to set up a paypal account. This will take about 15 minutes.

Here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_registration-run

Once you've set that up, you provide Chipin with the info for your paypal account, and money chipped in will go there.

Chipin is here:
http://www.chipin.com/

Chipin will then provide you with a link to a page where people can donate.

My condolences.

[dannno]

My friend just got a round-trip plane ticket from California to Denver for $200... it's probably cheaper to fly.


Edit: NM, that was the pricing for two people.. I guess $150 isn't that bad.


I found some for $187, not sure if that will help you ultimately save on meals and hotels for the bus drive or whatever..

http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-detroit/salt-lake-city-intl/

[Menthol Patch]

I don't have the money to contribute. I'm sorry. I'm barely able to buy groceries these days.

However, I hope that those who can contribute do so.

[newyearsrevolution08]

sorry for your loss.

[UtahApocalypse]

Thank you all for the support. this is completely unexpected. My Dad and I actually were at the hospital for my Dad having a check-up on one of his many ailments when we received the call from my brothers wife.

I found out how to setup paypal, link it to my dad's bank, and created a chip-in. I set the goal at $400 as that will get us there and back. If there is extra it will go to a very nice flower arrangement for the funeral. Again I thank all of you as friends nationwide.

http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

(P.S. if any of you are in Muskeagon Michigan area maybe we can meet and take my mind off things for a hour)

[Mark]

So sorry for your loss UA. I know that must be horribly rough news to hear so unexpectedly. Prayers and thoughts for your family.

I've got paypal and chipin accounts that could be used if necessary.

Does anyone know if/how someone can purchase airline/bus/train tickets for someone else?

We/someone could do the chipin now, and purchase tickets with a credit card now, and that would speed things up a bit (not having to wait for the transfer of funds and bank account approval).

I'd definitely check airline and train ticket prices too - a place to start == http://www.Cheaptickets.com

[Mark]

Thank you all for the support. this is completely unexpected. My Dad and I actually were at the hospital for my Dad having a check-up on one of his many ailments when we received the call from my brothers wife.

I found out how to setup paypal, link it to my dad's bank, and created a chip-in. I set the goal at $400 as that will get us there and back. If there is extra it will go to a very nice flower arrangement for the funeral. Again I thank all of you as friends nationwide.

http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

(P.S. if any of you are in Muskeagon Michigan area maybe we can meet and take my mind off things for a hour)


I see you have paypal/chipin now- but still, it takes a some time to approve a bank account and transfer the funds.
I don't know, it might be better to go with accounts that are already established in order to save time.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Our condolances, :(

[hillertexas]

Your contribution to "Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan" has been processed via PayPal:

ChipIn Event Title: Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan.
Contribution Amount: $20.00
Contribution Date: September 11, 2008 1:44 PM CDT

[Trigonx]

bump

[mavtek]

I sent you $20.

[LittleLightShining]

I'm so sorry, UA.

[Bryan]

I'm sorry to hear this. I put $20 in for you and your dad.

[Menthol Patch]

Lets keep this thread bumped up.

[LibertyEagle]

I'm not sure if they still have the same policy, but airlines used to have a drastically reduced rate for families of the deceased to attend a funeral. Buses might do the same thing. It might be worth checking.

Sorry sorry about your brother. :(

[Nirvikalpa]

Paid By: Nikki
For: Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan.
Method: PayPal (nikkisaurus@gmail.com)
Total: $20.00

[angelatc]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[amy31416]

My sincere condolences as well.

[Ninja Homer]

Thank you all for the support. this is completely unexpected. My Dad and I actually were at the hospital for my Dad having a check-up on one of his many ailments when we received the call from my brothers wife.

I found out how to setup paypal, link it to my dad's bank, and created a chip-in. I set the goal at $400 as that will get us there and back. If there is extra it will go to a very nice flower arrangement for the funeral. Again I thank all of you as friends nationwide.

http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

(P.S. if any of you are in Muskeagon Michigan area maybe we can meet and take my mind off things for a hour)

Sorry for your loss.

Just so you know, it may take up to 5 days to get it set up so you can get money out of paypal through your bank. However, it should make it easier to get somebody to front the money for you if you need it sooner than that, when you can prove you have funds in paypal.

[ValidusCustodiae]

Peace be with you in this time of loss.

[Archie]

So sorry to hear that about your brother. My Condelences to you and your family and I hope all of you guys can have some peace and mind over this hard time your going through. I'm sorry I cant help ya out got no paypal or other Internet type accounts, I pay almost everything with C N C ( Coins n Cash" but It looks like many other great folks here on RPF forums are coming through for you in the awesome way of private charity for there fellow brothers and sisters.

[angelatc]

*bump*

[UtahApocalypse]

I am so grateful to those that have been able to donate so far. I noticed that some even from Texas, including areas expecting Ike shortly have given. That is just more then my eyes could take dry.

My brother was the biggest teddy bear of a man. If you ever watched American Chopper my brother was just like Paul Sr. He could scare the death out of any man at the bar, but in reality would hardly hurt anything. He just was remarried in 2006 and now has 6 children total. they are all wonderful kids. He worked hard in Alaska at a goldmine, though every dime went to taking care of his family and giving them a good life.

Terry Talbot - Brother, Son, Father, Friend
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/Utah4RonPaul/Family/Kelli-Terry2.jpg

Again thank you all for showing that communities can come together and help eachother in times of need.

http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

[rpfan2008]

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[hillertexas]

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[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I no longer have paypal and I do not even have $2 to give you right now but if you PM me your address, I can send you some silver coins I have tucked away that you could probably pawn for a few bucks.

[dawnbt]

Hugs and prayers coming your way Utah!

[dawnbt]

I only have $5 in my account (unemployed) but it's yours. Sorry, it isn't more.

[hillertexas]

bump

[Kludge]

????! There are Talbots at my family's (Hansen) reunion in Michigan.

Chipping in... Well wishes.

[afmatt]

$ Sent - God bless.

[dawnbt]

bump

[apc3161]

good luck, sent $5.

[UtahApocalypse]

My Dad is truly amazed that this Revolution is now coming together to help us in our time of need. I tried explaining to him in the past how free markets and community efforts work better the socialist government bureaucracies. I think the way you all are helping us is proving to him that good people, can do good things. Thank you all again, and bump.

[DXDoug]

Sorry about your brother. Bless you and your family, and i hope yall can make it.

[itshappening]

Please contribute :

http://damontalbot.chipin.com/
http://damontalbot.chipin.com/
http://damontalbot.chipin.com/

*bump*

[voytechs]

God be with you through these tough times - chipped in like everyone else.

[Forefall]

Bump

[Nirvikalpa]

*bump* :)

[kaleidoscope eyes]

Hey, my heart goes out to you, I can't imagine losing my sibling suddenly. :(
I'm glad to help.

Thanks Beth!
You contributed $20.00 to Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan.

Payment Details
Save or print this page for your records9/11/2008
Receipt ID f514a4272ac3b84b
Paid By: Beth
For: Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan.
Method: PayPal
Total: $20.00

[kaleidoscope eyes]

bump

[newyearsrevolution08]

bump

[hopeforamerica]

So sorry, chipped in what I could.

[pepperpete1]

I am so sorry for your loss. Where in Michigan is his family located? We have some meet up groups here that may be able to help out.

[ClayTrainor]

Sorry about your loss bro, my heart goes out to you.

[Highland]

Bless you guys. We were good for -10...

Bump...we can work together guys and make it happen for this Ron Paul Family....

[ClayTrainor]

Just sent $10 your way man,

Good luck, and Much love to your bro :)

[Arklatex]

Hang tuff man!

[UtahApocalypse]

Damon Talbot,

Your ChipIn Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan. has reached its goal of $500.00! To date, you have raised $595.00.

Thank You!! You all may never know what this will mean to my father and I. Each and everyone of you have a place in my heart. We should be going to Michigan next week, we are waiting for final details on the funeral date. You all mean so much to me, and my Dad. Thank you again is all i can say.

[m72mc]

hope all goes well

Power of LOVE.

Sorry for your loss. Stay calm.

[kathy88]

Bump

[angelatc]

Damon Talbot,

Your ChipIn Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan. has reached its goal of $500.00! To date, you have raised $595.00.

Thank You!! You all may never know what this will mean to my father and I. Each and everyone of you have a place in my heart. We should be going to Michigan next week, we are waiting for final details on the funeral date. You all mean so much to me, and my Dad. Thank you again is all i can say.

I am so happy that we were able to help you. I can't imagine what you must be going through.

[Knut Schreiber]

Damon Talbot,

Your ChipIn Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan. has reached its goal of $500.00! To date, you have raised $595.00.

Thank You!! You all may never know what this will mean to my father and I. Each and everyone of you have a place in my heart. We should be going to Michigan next week, we are waiting for final details on the funeral date. You all mean so much to me, and my Dad. Thank you again is all i can say.

This revolution rocks! Good example that you don't need government to help each other out.

I wish you, your dad and the family of your brother all the best to go through this hard time.

[MelissaWV]

It's late to add this, but my condolences. I am glad people pulled together to help you out, and in the fog of grief sometimes it's the anonymous acts of kindness that touch us most deeply. We "know" each other on these boards, but people could just have clicked a tab and gone back to arguing over something instead of helping. It's easier to turn away on here than anywhere else. People didn't. They helped you out in a basic, human time of need.

Never let it be said there is no kindness!

[afmatt]

Damon Talbot,

Your ChipIn Travel for my father and I to my brother's funeral in michigan. has reached its goal of $500.00! To date, you have raised $595.00.

Thank You!! You all may never know what this will mean to my father and I. Each and everyone of you have a place in my heart. We should be going to Michigan next week, we are waiting for final details on the funeral date. You all mean so much to me, and my Dad. Thank you again is all i can say.

Our pleasure. Good luck and God Bless.

[m72mc]

right now I´m crying

cause I got the notion my sister died as comparison...

and I had 2 relatives die this year..

I am really sry for you and even more for your father.. that really seems hard...

[Pete]

Wow, I had it in mind to help with your chip-in and it's done before I knew it was up. Nice work, everyone who contributed.

Damon, please accept my condolences on losing your brother.

[ShowMeLiberty]

My sincere sympathy, UA. I know how difficult it is to lose a sibling.

[A. Havnes]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know my words don't mean much, but I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. I'll send up a prayer for you and your family.

[dawnbt]

I'm so glad you reached your goal. God bless you and your family.

[UtahApocalypse]

Today I feel that I have payed back what you all payed forward. I know that the money donated today was not all mine, and I don't take credit for getting every donor as it was a corroborative effort. Do know this though..... the way all of you got me and my father to my dad's funeral stuck with me all this time. it feels great to feel i have done something that helps the causes, and efforts of this community.

[PatriotOne]

My eyes just teared up...damn you Utah!

[heavenlyboy34]

I can't donate at the moment, but I wanted to send my condolences to the OP.

[low preference guy]

I can't donate at the moment, but I wanted to send my condolences to the OP.

I don't think the OP needs donations anymore. Check out the date.

[Chester Copperpot]

this is the first time ive ever seen this thread.

[malkusm]

Today I feel that I have payed back what you all payed forward. I know that the money donated today was not all mine, and I don't take credit for getting every donor as it was a corroborative effort. Do know this though..... the way all of you got me and my father to my dad's funeral stuck with me all this time. it feels great to feel i have done something that helps the causes, and efforts of this community.

+rep ... this whole thread is the picture of voluntary, positive action that we need to hold up to everyone who doubts that the world can people are good and can take care of each other. :)

[robertwerden]

This is what being a American is all about. If everyone helped each other voluntarily, like you all just helped UA, our country would be a better place. Makes me feel good to be part of such a great group of people.