Flowers For Sue and Family

I sent a donation on paypal. Let me know if you don't get it Jana.

I like the idea of donating to the Humane Society in his name. I think that would be fitting in this instance.

I'll find my way to paypal and get a donation in.

I can hardly believe it. I remembered my paypal password.

This from one of the many articles regarding his passing....

Bill and his wife Nancy are passionate about animal rights issues. They worked extensively with the Minnesota Humane Society, the Fund for Animals and other organizations.

Thanks for volunteering Me2!

thanks for setting this thread up cm.

this is the first time Ive been able to be near a computer in a few days. I'll check my paypal tomorrow mikey. ty.

I saw Sue last night and she was a complete mess. She is in shock even though she knew it was coming. I watched Jason be right there to hold her and comfort and support her when she most needed him. He has grown since we knew his shy computer self so many years ago. She is lucky to have him and all of the Cooler right now. Sue has mentioned to me how heartfelt she feels twords the amazing support of people in the Cooler who have called or egramed or emailed or even went to visit her.

I like this group effort instead of doing things individually, I really admire the Cooler Crew and I'm very grateful and proud to call you all my friends. I've seen alot of kinds words and thoughtful actions when they have been most needed over the years and literally it brings tears to my eyes (like right now).

I think the Humane Society, or anything regaurding animals, is a good idea for them. Sue gets her love for saving animals from her dad BIG TIME!!!! The stories I could tell!

I'm not good with buying flowers to have them sent but I'll do my best. I've asked for the Linders discount (I think it's 25% off) and having an arrangement made....don't these run about $50-75? I don't do this often.... any ideas on how much should be spend on them and then the rest of the $$ can go twords the Humane Society?? what do you think? I'll do whatever you guys think. If there is only enough $$ for flowers than so be it. I will be donating $$ as well.

If anyone else can figure out the Humane Society thing? I'd appreciate it. Some of you know that I begin a full time job in the morning and at the moment I also plan to stay with the historical society so my time is more limited than ever. I don't know how long it takes or how to make the donation in Bill's name or get a certificate to give Sue and Jase. thanks.

I believe the donation can be made directly and then ask them about a certificate or a statement from the organization.

Our contribution should be in your paypal email as well, me2.

I was there that night with me2 (comforting a friend: priceless; car involved in a hit and run: $TBD) and the thing that struck me was how much Sue (who wasn't in good shape) looked like her dad.

I'll contribute to the pot today.

I don't watch the news much but happened to be at a hotel with my mom when I woke up today and she had the news on and I heard the news. My deepest sympathy's go out to Sue and her Family as I know how hard this time is for them, as I went through it a year ago this month myself. I'll be donating money for what ever you guys decide to do with it.

I sent some too. Thanks for setting this all up :smile:

I nominated Me2 as my hero in the hero thread because of this post.
me2, "Flowers For Sue and Family" #7, 2 Mar 2008 8:50 pm

She always steps up to help no matter how full her plate already is. Jana is a true friend! We had to edit my post in the hero thread because Sue and Jason dont have access here and we didn't want to blow our cover. (thanks for catching that CM)

And kudos to whoever got the picture for the top of this thread... it is a beautiful capture :smile: (even Ares) :wink:

I do love rocks...... you goofs

:smile:

thanks

Personally, I think letting the Humane Society send the letter is the better choice. There will be flowers there from the CC already, and it gives people more time to donate for the memorial. Things are so hectic at a funeral anyway, it might be nice to get that letter later and not while you're still wondering what the heck just happened.

I agree.

When my dad died, we had asked for donations in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society. It was really nice getting that letter later.

medhunter called me earlier to let me know he sent $ to my paypal

thanksjess

you got my $$ right?

just checked - yes- LA Mommy - got it. thank you. :smile:

and OT TOO!

I have to say that I found out that Icesis went out to Sues and spent all day yesterday helping her with the picture boards.

I'm sorry If I already posted that, it was on my mind that she had given her time while trying to finish college papers. I never want to forget or miss anyones efforts. Of all people, my mom is gonna pick up the flowers from Linders and bring them to Excelsior (she is attending the wake too). There are angels among us all the time. I'm not really the hero here...its a team effort.

I'll be there around 6.

I sent money via PayPal also. I didn't know I had to tell you to look for it, so sorry if it wasn't accounted for.

We made it to the visitation this evening, but won't be able to make it tomorrow. I'll be in a training until 4.

I went tonight I won't be able to make it to the service tomorrow. Jana, RB, Mystical Music, Icesis, 3M were all there. Sue seemed to be holding her own but I think it's adrenaline more than anything keeping her going.

It was very nice. Flowers and pictures and videos everywhere. Me2, Icesis, and their mom and me went out to eat with Sue, Jason and the kids afterwards.

I saw LA Mommy, Red bear and his better 1/2, Mystical and hubby (with cute baby) there.

I heard that Terry V was there ,Camo Terry as well as Mr and Mrs Zephy.

I'm probly missing someone here. Sorry if I missed anyone.

sounds like a weird date.

it was a beautiful gathering last night but emotional for Sue and Nancy.

What a beautiful service! I'm watching the WCCO stream, but it cut out after Jim Marshall spoke and now we're watching Esme Murphy and Darcy Pohland behind the scenes. They are practicing for the news broadcast I guess.

Back to the stream with Don Stolz.

Does anyone have pictures of the flowers that were sent? I haven't seen anything on them yet, but then again I haven't been able to spend a lot of time on here either...

Wow :smile: Very nice!

Thanks CM

Those are very nice flowers. Thanks for posting that.

If there is anyone who still wants to add to the Humane Society Fund than please let me know soon. I want to give everything left over to cm so he can make the donation. Don't quote me on it but I think we're up to $100 so far for the HS (besides me and 1 other that I know of still donating) -- thanks.

There was fresh cut white hydrangea in there too that I loved.

I was tempted to steal the stems because it was so pretty.

Anybody watch the tribute to Bill on cco on Saturday night? Just wondering how it was.

I watched about 15 mins of it...wanted to watch the whole thing...was upset that I had to turn it off...

what I saw was very good....cept your new G.F. (Amelia Santaniello) eye's are goofy...looked like she was looking at a weird spot that made her eyes seem stange...

Probably thinking about me and her puffy shirts...

Maybe the puffy shirts are supposed to be a visual distraction if she's got something wrong with her eyes?

her career is over if she keeps looking down and to the left..like at the camera man's shoes.

I was hoping you DVR'd it. Please don't delete it.

I was outvoted last night and had to watch a movie with the girls.

I watched it at Sue's house it was nice and the commercials even were fitting. Many commercials about different cancers

me2, I hope I'm not too late in sending you my donation, but I just read through this thread and wanted to be a part of something so thoughtful, going towards a worthy cause. Awesome job to everybody that worked together on this.

perfect 40below!

I'm planning on seeing cm this weekend to get him the donations.

He doesn't know that yet though -

and fyi- nice noodles on Davids hunt

Thanks!