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VOL. XCIII
SEPTEMBER 2016
NO. 1
CONTENTS
Presidents Message ..........................................................................05
Medals of Merit
Firefighters risk a lot to save a lot .................................................07
Battalion News ...................................................................................09
The Retired Guys ...............................................................................26
LAFD Family Support Group
New alliance for surviving spouses ..................................................27
The Elephant in the Room
Signs and symptoms of suicide .........................................................28
Station Fridge .......................................................................................30
Department in Action ........................................................................31
Memorials ...........................................................................................36
The LAFD Honor Guard
Their dedication makes us proud .......................................................37
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26 September 2016
Im not sure how a song can change
your life, but as far as Im concerned, the only
thing, well maybe two things, which would
change my life: 1. $347.2 BILLON dollars,
or 2. A Capt. IIs pension, retroactive back to
2008. My accountant told me to go with the
Capt. IIs pension.
COWBOY HUMOR
One day a father, on his
way home from work stopped
at a toy store to buy his daughter a birthday present. He
went into the store and asked
the saleslady, How much for
one of those Barbie Dolls in
the display window?
The saleslady answered,
Which one do you mean? We have the Workout Barbie for $9.95, the Shopping Barbie for
$9.95, the Beach Barbie for $9.95 and a Divorced Barbie for $265.95.
The amazed father asked, Why is the
Divorced Barbie $265.95 and the others only
$9.95?
The saleslady rolled her eyes, sighed
and answered, Sir, the Divorced Barbie comes
with Kens truck, Kens house, Kens fishing
boat, Kens furniture, Kens dog and Kens
computer.
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28 September 2016
My dad immediately began treatment
which included taking ribavirin and interferon.
These medications made him feel extremely ill
physically, mentally, and emotionally. During
this time, major changes began to take place in
his life: divorce, inability to work, one parent
household, kids that were beginning college,
and having the daily responsibility of caring for
his elderly mother. Everyday stressors added to
his already overwhelmed mind, body, and soul.
Soon after beginning treatment for
hepatitis C, I noticed that my dad began getting
more and more depressed, frustrated, and angry. Angry at his situation, his family, and just
life in general. At one time, I remember him
...suicide is a
permanent
solution to a
temporary
problem...
saying that he was frustrated by contracting
hepatitis C while on the job. He said, I was
just trying to do good in the world and I get hit
with this. Thanks a lot. In hindsight, I realize
that the anger and depression never went away;
it was actually fueled by the progression of the
disease.
My dad was able to manage the disease for years with new treatment and support.
However, in 2011, his health began to decline
at a rapid pace. He now had cirrhosis of the
liver. His thought processes appeared scattered
and, at times, irrational. He began to take on a
yellow hue (jaundice); and he began to retain a
lot of fluid in his belly (ascites).
Paperwork for a living donor transplant
was started. Blood tests were scheduled to see
which one of my siblings and I were the best
match for the transplant. Doctor appointments
were scheduled to make sure that we were fit
to become a partial liver donor. Seemed like
everything was moving along at a rapid pace,
until one day it all stopped.
I received a message on my cell phone
from my father one evening. He stated, Lyndee Lou, I love you so much, but I want you
to know that I cannot do this anymore. My
husband and I wondered what he was talking
about. Could it be physical and emotional exhaustion from the living donor process? Maybe
he was just tired from having his belly tapped
three times a week due to the ascites. Was it
the depression and frustration that was talking?
Maybe the buildup of toxins in his brain were
causing him to become confused. It certainly
wasnt because he was considering suicide not my dad - he would never commit suicide.
Never an option. I was not able to get ahold of
my dad after that message. He had attempted
suicide and died soon after.
Anytime I tell this story I feel as if
someone sucker punched me. Somedays the
emotions are as real and raw as if it happened
yesterday. On one hand, I felt betrayed. On
the other hand, I had a lot of questions and a
lot of guilt; tremendous guilt. Its the typical
shouldve, wouldve, couldve. If I made a better attempt to contact him after that phone call,
maybe hed still be alive. Why didnt I help him
address his anger and depression? The doctors
were finally ready to yank your diseased liver
dad, why the hell would you take your life
now? I still have unanswered questions to this
day.
It makes sense that having a debilitating disease may increase depression, anxiety,
worry, and anger. When someone is physically
sick, we tend to worry about getting their body
back to normal, but often we fail to help keep
their thoughts and emotions centered and se-
When someone is suicidal, they may display behaviors and have thoughts
that are generally uncharacteristic of them. Sometimes they may just increase existing risky behavior. The risk of suicide may increase after a loss
of a loved one, divorce, or any other trauma or major change. Some of the
suicide warning signs include (but are not limited to):
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30 September 2016
Six LAFD strike teams and Air Operations assisted
at the Sand Fire which ran through the Angeles National
Forest for more than 10 days. 41,432 acres burned and 18
homes were lost. One fatality was reported and more than
20,000 SoCal residents were evacuated from their homes.
September 2016 31
BRUSH FIRE
Sepulveda Basin
Photos by Steve Gentry, Jeff Zimmerman - EPN, Mike Meadows and Greg Doyle
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out in the Sepulveda Basin on July 16, 2016, scorching 10 acres of grass and light brush amid intense afternoon heat.
Companies arrived on scene to find a 1/4 acre of brush on fire, quickly spreading. Helicopters made strategic water drops on the head of the fire, while approximately
100 firefighters, plus LA County camp crews fully extinguished the flames in 1 hour and 27 minutes.
32 September 2016
The LAFD worked with the LA County FD to save a commercial building exposed to fire from the two adjacent buildings.
After a partial roof collapse forced firefighters to transition to
defensive operations, they moved back inside once the bulk of
the flames were knocked down. No injuries reported at the blaze
at 6510 South Crenshaw Blvd on July 26, 2016.
September 2016 33
A fire at a pallet yard in downtown LA on 7/24/16
spread to six buildings, destroying one until firefighters
were able to get a handle on it. Crews battled for two hours
to save five buildings. A one-story commercial containing
baled textiles was a total loss.
PALLET YARD
Los Angeles
34 September 2016
On July 13, 2016, first arriving companies reported an L shaped strip mall well involved with fire in the 5900 block of Monterey Road. Firefighters immediately went defensive as the roof collapsed into the structure. A secondary collapse occurred when a short facade gave way. The bulk of fire was knocked down in over
an hours time by numerous hand lines and wagon batteries, and four ladder pipes. Damage was extensive and one wing was a total loss. There were no reported
injuries, the cause of the pre-dawn major emergency blaze is under investigation.
September 2016 35
MEMBERS
Jim J. Mullen, Paramedic. Appointed June 1, 1968.
Retired on a service pension July 1, 1978 from FS 87.
Passed away June 11, 2016.
Elizabeth Wheatley, Fireman. Appointed August 19, 1947.
Retired on a service pension October 22, 1970 from FS 13.
Passed away July 17, 2016.
Jere D. Souter, Captain I. Appointed March 10, 1962.
Retired on a service pension July 5, 1999 from FS 13.
Passed away July 21, 2016.
William G. Ritsch, Captain. Appointed May 12, 1962.
Retired on a service pension July 3, 1982 from FS 91-B.
Passed away July 21, 2016.
John N. Parkinson, Engineer. Appointed June 16, 1953.
Retired on a disability pension March 9, 1973 from FS 92.
Passed away July 24, 2016.
Francis L. Zitko, Fire Inspector II. Appointed September 24, 1946.
Retired on a service pension April 1, 1968 from Public Relations.
Passed away July 25, 2016.
Hollis B. Williams, Firefighter II. Appointed July 15, 1947.
Retired on a service pension June 1, 1978 from FS 106-C.
Passed away July 25, 2016.
Walter Berger, Apparatus Operator. Appointed February 10, 1968.
Retired on a service pension January 8, 2005 from Supply & Maintenance.
Passed away July 27, 2016.
James H. Cadam, Engineer. Appointed July 23, 1946.
Retired on a service pension June 1, 1972 from FS 1-C.
Passed away July 29, 2016.
Robert D. Looney, Fireman. Appointed June 27, 1959.
Retired on a service pension February 5, 1990 from Arson Unit.
Passed away August 6, 2016.
FAMILY
Janet L. Williams, spouse of Phillip B. Williams, passed away July 10, 2016.
Ardith M. Hartsuyker, spouse of Walter H. Hartsuyker, passed away July 18, 2016.
Marilyn M. Spreeman, spouse of Donald R. Spreeman, passed away July 24, 2016.
Margaret H. Cota, surviving spouse of Theodore J. Cota, passed away August 1, 2016.
Elaine Norman, surviving spouse of Charles H. Norman, passed away August 4, 2016.
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n May 20, 2016, more than 100 members of the LAFD and City family came
out to honor retired A/C Wilfred Bill
Bisson. Special thanks to Chief Terrazas, the
command staff, and the many members who
took time out of their day, and day off to attend.
Chief Bisson has been part of the fire
service and involved in radio communications
since the 1970s. From the days of our original
low-band radio system, to the addition of high
band systems and Digicoms, to the modern
800 Mhz. radio and mobile data system, he has
had a hand in this evolution. His love of radio
and technology was a big part of his career and
also made our members and citizens safer.
After 9-11, we heard a lot about the
need for radio interoperability. But due to Chief
Bissons work, we were way ahead of other
agencies in this area. In the 1990s, we had interoperability with state and federal resources
as well as our local agencies. Next we achieved
interoperability with LAPD, then in the early
2000s we reached our goal of one VHF, UHF
and 800 Mhz. mobile radio per apparatus and
became a leader in the region developing the
first Tactical Interoperable Communications
Plan (TICP). Since then we have been able to
provide portable mutual aid radios to our members as well. Chief Bisson was supportive and
at the fore-front of all of these initiatives.
Chief Bisson developed the LAFD Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), the first
organization to support the Emergency Management Department, then known as the Emergency Operations Organization in the 1990s.
More than 20 members of the ACS came to the
ceremony to honor him. ACS supports CERT
as well as the LAFD at times when additional
communications services are needed.
Chief Bissons vision grew the ACS
program from just a handful to well over 100
active volunteers today. They have facilities
here downtown at the EOC & DOC, at Fire Station 5, at Fire Station 88 and Old Fire Station
77. Hundreds of hours are volunteered each
month due to his vision over 25 years ago.
Chief Bissons wife Marcy is also an
amateur radio operator holding an Advanced
Class license with a call sign of KG6FY.
Marcys claim to fame is that she tested at the
Long Beach FCC office on the last day the FCC
tested Morse code at 13 words per minute. That
exam was much more difficult than the exams
given today.
Due to Chief Bissons radio communications vision and dedication, the Los Angeles
City Council approved Motion # 08-1487. It
is a tribute to Chief Bissons exemplary career
September 2016 41
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his sidekick, Bruce Nelson. He was always ready to help get us what we needed
and make our job easier. He supported our
Task Force in any way he could. He left
way too soon.
Thank you Wally for the kind man
you were.
Jim Kinninger
Wellington, NV
Relief Association:
Do you remember John Boyd? FF/
PM out of 87s? He looked and acted like a
man with the weight of the world crushing
down on his shoulders. One day I asked
Rocky Garza, Whats with Boyd? What
Rock told me changed my whole attitude
towards John.
Johns wife had a major stroke. So
bad that John was not sure she even recognized him. Most of us would have put her
in a home. Not John. He took care of her
every day he was off duty. John took care
of her until death did they part. John only
lived five years past retirement. The stress
and sorrow took its toll. Rest in peace
John. There is a special place in Heaven
for people like you.
Mike Dunn, LAFD retired
Newbury Park, CA
LAFRA:
To the family and friends of Hollis
Williams, my heart goes out to you. As a
one year boot I went to old 73s in 1975
on the B with Frank Reichel as my Capt
II. I worked with Hollis on SOD and vice
versa. I never met a man more humble
but at the same time willing to impart his
knowledge to a new member of the greatest FD in the world. Those days are for-
LAFRA
Thank you for the flag flown over
Fire Station 38. I still remember Dad talking about 38s. He loved being a firefighter and would tell everyone about his
beloved LAFD that and sea stories.
We miss him dearly and appreciate the support and friendships he had all
these years with you all.
Sincerely,
Christeen Welch
Gallatin, TN
Daughter of Ray Abernathy
LAFRA:
I remember Bob [Looney]. I
worked with him in Arson. Good guy
and lots of fun to work with. Always had
a good time but always did his job. Lost
contact after his retirement. Hope all his
retirement years were good. RIP Bob. Im
sure youll be missed.
Your friend,
Terry Depackh
Henderson, NV
LAFRA:
I met Capt Jere Souter when I was
in high school. He was at 47s in El Sereno, where I grew up. Before I was eligible
to take the FD exam and knowing that I
wanted to be a fireman, I would visit Capt
Souter on a regular basis. He was kind,
empathetic and always generous with his
time.
After I was hired in Feb 1980,
Cap Souter was one of the first people I
updated. He was genuinely happy for me
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L to R: Larry Bickly, Steve Ryder, Tom Yost, Steve Dodge and Don Majors
On July 19 22, 2016, the Freemont & Newark Fire Departments hosted
this years Summer games. Special thanks go out to our hosts for running
such a great event, and also thanks going out to John Laur and Leigh
McArthur of the F/P Athletic Association for their assistance. Thanks
guys!
72 players teed it up in beautiful and breezy conditions at Coyote
Creek, (Valley & Tournament Courses), and Wente Vinyard Golf Courses. Your LAFDGC was represented by eight players taking a total of
eight medals!
The following is the list of the LAFDGC winners:
A Flight Team Low Gross: GOLD Paul Gamez/Gerry Malais
B Flight Team Low Gross: GOLD Tony Valdez/Joe Szabados
B Flight Individual Low Gross: GOLD Paul Gamez
B Flight Individual Low Gross: SILVER Gerry Malais
C Flight Individual Gross: GOLD Tony Valdez
C Flight Individual Low Gross: BRONZE Mike Proffit
On a side note: Joe Szabados also competed in the table tennis
tournament where he faced some tough competition and finished just out
the medals, taking 4th place.
Congratulations and thanks for representing the LAFDGC so
well. Next years event will be held down in San Diego. Hope to see
more players there.
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nother LAFD handball doubles tournament has been completed. I want to say
thank you to all of the participants. I
know it was not easy getting your matches in
on time but thanks for making it work.
In the Ds bracket there were many
players out of town so they will make it up at
another time.
In the Cs, we had A/O Tim Gill and FF
Travis Foellmer from FS 66 vs Jim Como and
Mike Mueller from FS 84. These two teams rallied and capitalized on each others mistakes.
At the end it would be the fellas from 66s that
would pull it off.
Next were the Bs, Casey Glynn and
Victor Davila from FS 29 vs Ryon Jones FS
26 and Kuzichev FS 63. The games had great
hustle and camaraderie that showed the love
for the game. In the end Casey and Davila took
the B bracket.
The fastest match went to Alex Garcia
FS 66 and Sergio Guzman FS 50 vs Bernie
Ventura and Freddie Escobar in the Masters Division. Well, due to an injury, Alex and Sergio
took first place.
Now for the main event, Chris Yokohama and Roy Harvey vs Joe Castro and Ryan
Chance. These two teams put on a show for
the crowd. Yok and Harvey played every rally
with a plan and executed the majority of them.
Chance ran down almost everything and Castro
placed shots with excellent precision in both
corners. At the end it would be Harvey and
Yokohama that would stand on top as the #1
doubles players for 2016.
I would like to say thank you for keeping this tradition of handball in our department
alive.
If you are interested in playing in the
LAFD Singles Tournament, contact me, Richard Ramirez, at (562) 965-8277, or Richard.
Ramirez@lacity.org
he Southern California Firemens Golf Association held their 2016 Tahoe Golf Classic on August 1st through the 3rd. The tournament spanned
three courses: Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club, Shaffers Mill Golf Club, and Grays Crossing Golf Club. Many LAFD made the trip north and,
shooting one under par, our own Dale Gant won the tournament.
L to R: Randy Laur, Kelly Faulkner, Barry Hedberg, Ray Peralta, Dale Gant, Jan Lowe,
Greg Gibson, Robert Hernandez, Dave Lowe, Wes Shundo, John Duca, and Terry manning
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52 September 2016
BRUCE R. DODD
KIRK P. BINGHAM from
Captain Gary Pecks Moving Party
Capt. Jones spotted the duplex pumper
across the street from the fire building. Two 3
1/2 lines were laid by the manifold wagon as
the rig was spotted on the streetcar tracks in the
center of Broadway. Truck 3 took a position in
the center of the street, just ahead of Engine 3s
wagon and raised their new 100 foot metal aerial to the roof of the fire building. Later in the
fire, a 2 1/2 inch hand line would be directed
into the upper floors from this ladder, as the fire
spread through to the fifth floor. Truck 3 also
threw their two 35 foot extensions to the original fire floor for access and hand line advancement.
Engine 5, the second manifold wagon
and duplex pumper, under the command of
Capt. Zink, laid two 3 1/2 lines to a position
in line with Engine 3s wagon at the southern
edge of the fire building. As the fire progressed,
both Engine 3 and Engine 5s monitors were
used to great advantage to knock down the fire
on the second, third, fourth and fifth floors, as
recorded for the cover of shot of the November
1939 edition of The Grapevine.
Engine 4 (Capt. Kaplan) and Truck 4
(Capt. Fishburn) spotted heavy smoke coming
from the rear of the fire building. Engine 4 laid
into the rear of the fire with their dual carrier,
reducing their 3 1/2 inch line to two working 2
1/2 inch hand lines. The truck raised their 85
foot wood aerial to the roof of the four story
Trustee Building, immediately south of the
Gray Building. The members of Truck 4 were
credited with saving many lives of the employees of the fire building and exposures who were
trapped on the fire escapes and upper floors.
Despite the aggressive attack by the
first alarm units, the fire spread from the second
floor through to the fifth, or top floor. Three additional engine companies were requested for a
second alarm along with an A/C.
Fire Chief Ralph J. Scott took command of the fire and special called Engine 23
to the Spring Street side of the fire at 2:50 p.m.
because of the heavy fire condition on all floors
at the rear of the building. This was the third
of the manifold/duplex companies carrying a
large diameter hose and a large volume monitor. Engine 23s monitor, however, was not doing the job of knocking the fire down on the
fourth and fifth floors. Chief Scott then special
called Water Tower Truck 24. The hose lines
September 2016 53
Engine 3s Duplex Pump (in cross walk), pumping to Engine 3 (wagon battery in operation). Lower in the photo
is Engine 5 (wagon battery in operation) next to Truck 3.
54 September 2016
Rescue efforts moments before a section of wall collapsed again covering the body of fireman Job Kacl. The
white streaks indicate falling debris. The arrow indicates
the location of the victim.
at both museums. We also want to accommodate the many special events we have going on
now, which means that we need more volunteers. We also have several restoration projects
ongoing throughout the year. Please give us a
call and sign up for a rewarding day at one of
our museums. We especially need help at the
Hollywood Fire Museum at Old 27s. JUST
GIVE US A DAY! is our request. The museum is definitely a work in progress and a
challenge to all who are involved to make it a
world-class location. We are sure it will give
you a sense of pride and accomplishment as a
volunteer. This is your Museum and Memorial.
A place to learn about our heritage and remember those who made the supreme sacrifice. Be
a part of it, and watch it grow as a Hollywood
and San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States, and
worldwide attraction.
The LAFD Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, with a Board of Directors
elected by the LAFDHS membership to set the
course and guide the organization toward completing its goals. We look forward to hearing
from you active and retired members and seeing you at the museum.
Please contact us through our website
www.lafdmuseum.org or call 323 464 2727.
US NAVY FLEET WEEK COMING TO
THE PORT OF LA
We are gearing up for the arrival of the
US Navy for Fleet Week in San Pedro. Old
Fireboat 2 The Ralph J. Scott will be open to
visitors to see our restoration project in progress. The Boat tent will be open from 10 am to
4 pm from Friday Sept. 2nd through Monday
Sept. 5th. We are located north of Fire Station
112 and just west of the Battleship Iowa.
The Hollywood Museum is located in Old Fire Station 27 at 1355 No.
Cahuenga, Hollywood, CA 90028. The
Harbor Museum is located in San Pedro
City Hall at 638 S. Beacon St., San Pedro
CA 90731.
Anyone interested in joining our
great cause by becoming a member, or
volunteering to work, or make a donation
of money or an LAFD item may contact
us by mail:
LAFDHS Museum & Memorial
1355 No. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323 464 2727. But remember we
are currently staffed part time, so leave
a message and we will return your call.
The fax number is 323-464-7401. Our Email is: LAFDHS27@aol.com. Web site
at www.lafdmuseum.org. If you want to
look at some great LAFD history check
www.lafire.com. and check the LAFD
web site for information and events at
www.LAFD.org. We look forward to
hearing from you and seeing you at the
Museum.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society is a non-profit 501 (C) (3)
organization.
PRESERVE, EDUCATE,
MEMORIALIZE
* Fridays from 0800 to 1200 are work days on the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat
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objections.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Cawdrey, Vice President
Andrew Kuljis, Secretary
Trustee Frank Aguirre
Trustee Mark Akahoshi
Trustee Juan Albarran
Trustee Gene Bednarchik
Trustee Steve Berkery
Trustee Tim Freeman
Trustee Rick Godinez
Trustee John Jacobsen
Trustee David Peters
Trustee Steve Ruda
Trustee Chris Stine
Trustee Tyler Tomich
Trustee Joe Vigil
Trustee Steven Domanski Pension
Trustee Tim Larson Pension
Trustee Doak Smith Pension
Todd Layfer - Executive Director
Liberty Unciano ControllerTreasurer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Robert Steinbacher, President
(Excused)
Trustee Mike Sailhamer (Excused)
Trustee Chris Hart (Excused)
Trustee David Ortiz (Excused)
Trustee Craig White (Excused)
GUESTS: David Lowe, Retired
Dennis Mendenhall, Retired
Barry Hedberg, Retired
James Coburn, Retired
Jim Dolan, Asst. Secretary
INVOCATION & Flag Salute
Rick Godinez led the invocation.
Chris Stine led the flag salute.
RATIFICATION OF MINUTES
Jeff Cawdrey entertained a motion
to ratify and dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the
Board of Trustees meeting held
June 1, 2016. David Peters so
moved. Tim Larson seconded.
There was no further discussion or
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the
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
purchasing a foursome of golf
and tee sign for the Craig Alder
Annual Golf Tournament.
The committee recommends and I
so move to approve the purchase
of 200 WODFF Challenge Coins
for $935. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to approve
the purchase of 200 WODFF
Challenge Coins for $935.
The committee recommends and I
so move to approve the purchase
of 250 fire axe key chain/bottle
openers in the amount of $961.
Motion carried to approve the
purchase of 250 fire axe key
chain/bottle openers in the
amount of $961.
The committee recommends and I
so move to approve the proposed
insurance renewals. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve the
proposed insurance renewals.
The committee recommends and
I so move to approve the lease
agreement with a neighboring
company to lease 10 parking
spaces at $150 per month. Todd
Layfer indicated that this income
will help offset the annual leasing
fee that LAFRA pays Edison for
use of the easement behind the
building. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to approve
the lease agreement with the
neighboring company for 10
parking spaces at $150 per
month.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE
REPORT
David Peters presented
following motion.
the
the
James A. Kirkpatrick
Raymond W. Abernathy
William E. Summers
Carlton W. Kennedy
O. Clark Harris, Jr.
Edwin W. Burr, Jr.
Robert H. Lawrason
ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE
Steve Berkery presented
following motions.
the
the
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