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Comment by Kaye S. on September 15, 2011 at 5:35pm

REYNOLDS UPDATE (9/15/11):

I just finished speaking with the church and funeral has been set for

MONDAY, SEPT 19 at 2:00pm

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 307 Elm Street - Pittsburg, TX  75686

903-856-3411

They are still working on the arrangements for a meal after the service.  The secretary will call me tomorrow letting me know if/how we can help.

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I also spoke with Sean's uncle.  He was at work and unable to talk, but promised to call me back this evening or tomorrow.  He did say that there was insurance and Sean will have some financial stability.  There IS a place where monetary contributions can be sent, but he did not have that information with him.  I'll get that when he calls me.

He did say that Sean is still in shock.  He also told me his OWN son is a sailor, who is crushed by this because he has no brothers, so Sean and Joachim were like his brothers, "living" at each other's houses as close cousins do.  His son is upset because (not being "immediate" family) he must return to ship in two days, unable to be at the funeral.

He also wants to assure everyone that Sean has a strong, supportive family and will be shepherded through the overwhelming months (years?) ahead of him.  He was grateful to hear of everyone's prayers and sympathies.

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Please hold onto any checks or donations for just a little while longer, until we know the best place to send them.  I know we want to show him how loved he is, but we also want to make this time as easy for him as possible.  Thank you again for letting me help with this, and for your compassionate hearts.

Fondly, Kaye Smith

Comment by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours) on September 15, 2011 at 2:18pm

Does anyone know if Sean has other family and if so where?  I sent him and card with a little cash in it...  I did not have much to send..  I normally dont send case in the us mail but I have a feeling it will get to him!  If he is Navy Federal Credit Union then it will be hard for him to make any deposits until he gets back to base...  so Id say checks that he could cash (perhaps at his parents bank) or postal money orders that he can take to his locl post office and cash..  Hard to know what to do..  =0(

Comment by Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on September 15, 2011 at 1:51pm

Hello texas Ladies!!

Colten's Mom - that's wonderful the dontations you & your church members have collected thus far!

Texas is a proud State that stands behind their own! But I would further say that now a member of the Navy family that when an individual needs help, love or support (emotionally or fiancially) all their needs will be met by this wonderful extended family we have ALL become! AMEN and GOd Bless you all :-)

Comment by soonergirl99 12/159~5/6/11~Big E on September 15, 2011 at 12:13pm

I found information regarding Sean's girlfriend, Courtney Griffin.

 

Christmas Eve

 

Courtney Obit

 

How much sadness and loss can one person endure, especially within a 9 month time span?  My heart aches for Sean.  I can't even imagine what he is going through.

 

I continue to pray that Sean feels the presence and grace of God during this very difficult time.

Comment by momof2sailors on September 15, 2011 at 11:59am

I agree. No thank you is necessary. Sean just needs to know he is loved. And what is being done is being done out of love.

Comment by Kimberly on September 15, 2011 at 11:55am

I don't think a Thank You note is necessary either

Comment by Brenda72 on September 15, 2011 at 11:02am

That sounds like fun to go to San Antonio...wish I could go....lol

I don't think it is tacky to say don't worry about sending thanks....we all just want him to know we care about him and he is OUR son too!

If he wants to he can send to our board or somebody and include us as a group.

I just feel sooo bad and sad for him...I just want to hug him and tell him it will be ok and we all love him as OURS.

Comment by teach2(ship 11 div 200) on September 15, 2011 at 10:42am

You know- I just thought of something else! I do not want the poor boy or his family (hopefully he has other relatives around him- does anyone know??) to be overwhelmed with thank you notes. Should we say to please not worry about sending thanks? Is that tacky? Sorry. You guys are my sounding board. I just don't want to cause any discomfort for him at all.....

Comment by HC Mom (Mayport, FL) on September 15, 2011 at 10:37am

I was just going to send a check but if someone has a better suggestion please let us know.  That's a good question.

Comment by teach2(ship 11 div 200) on September 15, 2011 at 10:35am

Just thinking- should I send cash or a check- or do I need to get a money order?

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