Craig Pope

[richard]

For those of you who knew and those who didn't: Craig died last week
without family or funds. His body has been refrigerated in Santiago
and he needs to be buried. Johnny Gonzalez and I have contacted the
American Embassy which has no funding to bury him. We are asking
contributions. A simple box burial will cost about 7000 pesos.
Please contribute what you can afford. Collections will be taken by
Johnny in Cabarate, at the Britannia Pub, Sosua, and at Sam's Bar in
Puerto Plata. This is short notice, but he should be buried ASAP. If
you have questions, you may call me at 586-7267 or Johnny at 265-
4870.Sincerely, Joanne

[BushBaby]

Thanks for posting this Richard & I have left a pledge with Sam's bar to start things off.

How do the North American group on here feel about this treatment of one of their own? If this were a British Citizen & the British Embassy treated him/her in this manner, I would be straight on to the sleaziest newspapers in the UK with the story. RD $7,000 is just a couple of lunches or trips to the tennis club for the Embassy coffers!!! Not much to pay for allowing a man a decent farewell to his life!! I wonder if Bill Kirkman of 'Monied' Sea Horse Ranch knows that the Embassy have taken this miserly stance? - Grahame

[Texas Bill]

Does anyone know if Craig was a Veteran or not??

The VA provides a US$200 toward burial costs for ALL veterans. His/her serial number(SSAN) would have to be known. I'm not all that familiar with all the other requirements, but it might be worth looking into by interested parties.
The initial contact would be CRISTIAN OLIVERA, American Citizens Service Center, phon 731-4348/4371, SSA at 731-6629, S/Sgt Ramerez at 731-4220 (I believe he's in the Military Attache's Office). Go through the man's personal effects and try to find out if he was a Vet or not.

Texas Bill

[ricktoronto]

They bury them here outright. Not fancy but not $200 either. Still the $200 is more than the RD$7000 you need so I hope it comes through.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by richard

For those of you who knew and those who didn't: Craig died last week
without family or funds. His body has been refrigerated in Santiago
and he needs to be buried. Johnny Gonzalez and I have contacted the
American Embassy which has no funding to bury him. We are asking
contributions. A simple box burial will cost about 7000 pesos.
Please contribute what you can afford. Collections will be taken by
Johnny in Cabarate, at the Britannia Pub, Sosua, and at Sam's Bar in
Puerto Plata. This is short notice, but he should be buried ASAP. If
you have questions, you may call me at 586-7267 or Johnny at 265-
4870.Sincerely, Joanne

Is this Richard or Joanne?
If Craig is a friend, why wouldn't you spring for the 7,000 pesos?
Heck, if one of my friends died and all that was needed was 7,000 pesos to bury him, I wouldn't think twice. Done deal, here's the cash.
Is your friend not worth the 7 thou?

[richard]

This is Rchard. I didn't on't kow Craig.

[Larry]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Is this Richard or Joanne?
If Craig is a friend, why wouldn't you spring for the 7,000 pesos?
Heck, if one of my friends died and all that was needed was 7,000 pesos to bury him, I wouldn't think twice. Done deal, here's the cash.
Is your friend not worth the 7 thou?

No kidding. What are you hoping for, 100 people to pledge 70 pesos each? How pathetic. Hopefully someone who knew him will have the decency to pay the 7000 pesos.

Larry

[Escott]

Originally Posted by richard

This is Rchard. I didn't on't kow Craig.

Why are you posting this here then?

[Escott]

Originally Posted by BushBaby

Thanks for posting this Richard & I have left a pledge with Sam's bar to start things off.

How do the North American group on here feel about this treatment of one of their own? If this were a British Citizen & the British Embassy treated him/her in this manner, I would be straight on to the sleaziest newspapers in the UK with the story. RD $7,000 is just a couple of lunches or trips to the tennis club for the Embassy coffers!!! Not much to pay for allowing a man a decent farewell to his life!! I wonder if Bill Kirkman of 'Monied' Sea Horse Ranch knows that the Embassy have taken this miserly stance? - Grahame

If I was family and Penny LESS at the time I die I wouldn't give a **** what happens to my old rotten skin and bones.

If you wonder what Bill Kirkman would say or know, just give him a call. I am sure he cares about what GRAHAME BUSH thinks! Hee

[Escott]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Is this Richard or Joanne?
If Craig is a friend, why wouldn't you spring for the 7,000 pesos?
Heck, if one of my friends died and all that was needed was 7,000 pesos to bury him, I wouldn't think twice. Done deal, here's the cash.
Is your friend not worth the 7 thou?

Hey, don't worry, Larry and I will chip in to bury your Rotting arse!