You all remember Andrew. My childhood friend who grew up into the biggest badass. And as a result of that heroism, he and 18 of his comrades died in the recent fires in Arizona.
Now the city of Prescott is trying to deny paying his family the benefit package promised to them. Because his poor widow doesn’t have enough to deal with after losing her husband and best friend, and is faced with raising their four very young children on her own. No, what she needs is an ugly, drug-out argument with heartless state officials and insurance companies.
I sign a lot of petitions. Really, a LOT. But I very, very rarely mention any of them here. Not this time. Andrew’s father Tom (who I also remember from when I was very young) has started a petition to get Andrew’s family the benefits promised them. That’s only fair.
SO much more should be given to this family. After the loss they suffered… a loss of their main provider, in the line of duty while protecting the state’s land, they absolutely should not have to battle this too.
So please, take a second and sign the petition.
And while you’re at it, get a copy of To The Lost as a print, card or IPhone/Pod/Pad case. 75% of the proceeds go to a fund for the families.
EDIT: As my sweet husband Geoff pointed out, it’s the city of Prescott that refuses to pay Andrew’s widow. The mayor sounds like a peach. To quote the article, he said of Andrew’s widow: “She’s a neat little lady… but money took hold in this situation real fast,” he said. “This is big bucks when it’s all over, big bucks. And money seems to be leading some of the battle over the city’s participation.”
What a swell guy. An amazing man. Does he kick puppies in his spare time too?
Cote of Arms – a semi self portrait with Katie Johnson. I think the love and comfort displayed by the characters in the photo fit well with the aim of the post.
Mythic Pictures 