My Buddy Joe got shot

LiL"Comet" · 09-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the update HOPE everything turns out great!!!

stevetheupsguy · 09-19-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonertoo

http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/sep/1...8217t-fit-the/
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/sep/1...on-all-counts/
I went and talked to him after his victory dinner today. He said it has been rough on his Mom, but not him. He was happy.
He is also excited about the prospect of being able to use his computer again. I told him what I had found out, and his face lit up and he had a big ole smile on his face.
Im working on it...............

Very nice, June.

dilligaf · 09-22-2008, 07:54 AM

That is soooo cool, June. WoooHooo!!!!!!!!

toonertoo · 09-23-2008, 06:18 PM

The trial is over for the family.
Joe says the rest.
http://www.wfmj.com/Global/category.asp?C=80913
http://www.wytv.com/news/local/29642399.html
Go to guilty on all counts or helms and Gilbert to see the videos.

trplnkl · 09-24-2008, 02:33 AM

50 years each...MAW sentence....2nd best news out of this nightmare. 1st best is that Joe is still alive.

dilligaf · 09-24-2008, 06:35 AM

I second that thought TRPL.

That is great news, 50 yrs each. They deserve every day of it.

stevetheupsguy · 09-24-2008, 06:48 AM

And justice is served!!! Hey June, when you talk to Joe let him know there's a bunch of us cheering for him.

dilligaf · 09-24-2008, 06:54 AM

In fact June, when Joe gets set up with his computer why not have him come in and visit our little family here. I would love to say hi.

toonertoo · 10-26-2008, 11:10 AM

I found a guy who looks like he can give Joe what he needs to run a computer. I have done exhaustive searches and he is the one who came to the top.
http://assistivetechnologies.com/

I have set up a fund at joescomputerfund@yahoo.com. To donate through paypal.

Everyone is tight on money right now, I know. To set up a bank account I have to hire a lawyer, I may do it but for now, its rolling and I want to get it done by Christmas. So if anyone is so inclined you can donate here.
Every penny will be accounted for with nothing going to anything but Joes computer or his family.
Don Dalton has already consulted with Joe via phone, and we are setting up the consult so he will get exactly what he needs to gain back quality to his life.
Have a great day.

stevetheupsguy · 10-26-2008, 11:24 AM

Very nice to hear, June.

LiL"Comet" · 10-26-2008, 08:09 PM

So glad to hear the good news Tooner!!!

WONDERFUL good luck best wishes I know you will accomplish this goal!!!! God bless

chev · 10-28-2008, 07:58 AM

oops double post. don't know how the heck I did that.

chev · 10-28-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonertoo

I found a guy who looks like he can give Joe what he needs to run a computer. I have done exhaustive searches and he is the one who came to the top.
http://assistivetechnologies.com/

I have set up a fund at joescomputerfund@yahoo.com. To donate through paypal.

Everyone is tight on money right now, I know. To set up a bank account I have to hire a lawyer, I may do it but for now, its rolling and I want to get it done by Christmas. So if anyone is so inclined you can donate here.
Every penny will be accounted for with nothing going to anything but Joes computer or his family.
Don Dalton has already consulted with Joe via phone, and we are setting up the consult so he will get exactly what he needs to gain back quality to his life.
Have a great day.

How are you doing with the fund raising? I sooooo want to donate but am barely making ends meet right now.

Might be able to squeeze a few out of next weeks check. I wonder if UPS would be interested in a nice donation. I have my doubts, but they have been known to surprise me.

It would be a nice public relations story for them.
Give Joe our best.

toonertoo · 10-28-2008, 07:05 PM

I think I am doing great so far, Brown cafe friends have been great. I finally got a customer on my route, well known to the area, to accept payments at his place of business, so I can send a letter out and give two ways to give. Going through a bank fund is what I wanted to do, but its too intrusive. I dont want to involve Joe and his ss# etc, in it. I just want to do it.

I do have a name to write to at UPS, I have been almost guaranteed that they would contribute, even though it isnt a gift matching transaction.

I know things are tight. I know everyone would give if they could. For those that can't at this time, or ever, just send good thoughts his way

.
I have some things to list on ebay, I can use toward it and may even have a vehicle to sell for someone else.

It may take a little time, but it will get done. If I lived in the area, I could probably get a spag dinner together but I dont. And getting done at 8 and home at 9 has only left me the evenings to work on it which is why it has taken this long.

Thanks for all your support, financially and suportively (is that a word?)
This has affected me in a way, I never thought was possible. And Im just his delivery driver.

joescomputerfund@yahoo.com
Ill keep you all posted.

chev · 12-03-2008, 05:38 AM

How is Joe, Tooner?

dilligaf · 12-03-2008, 06:25 AM

Thanks Chev, I've been wondering too, and kept forgeting to ask.

toonertoo · 12-03-2008, 06:12 PM

I have not seen Joe this week.
My fundraising, outside of my friends here, a few on the route, and one at work, are the only ones who have cared to donate. Im trying to find someone closer to train him to save money. I have a computer company who has donated their time to keep it updated. I guess I will have to go on the radio which is not something I wanted to do, as I thought I could get it done with just the local businesses. But even KFC has not responded, which is shocking to me.
I heard, have not confirmed that it just keeps getting worse. His son who is mentally challenged, had to be put in a home for Joes protection. And he was not there the last time I was there, so Im guessing it is true. He could not understand why his Daddy couldnt hug him or play with him, and he became abusive. Joe could not protect himself. So Joe or the boy had to go. If Joe went the family would have no support system. So Merry Freaking Christmas at that house. One senseless act has hurt so many people. Joe always tells me to be safe, and he worries about me, now that will humble you quick and in a hurry.
So if I do not seem to be able to pull this thing together rest assured that you will all get refunds, but I have not given up yet.

Just the latest.
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/dec/0...ecent-rash-of/
Podcast for those who wish to listen about the crime problem who put Joe in a chair.
http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/182...TLE=Dan_Rivers

dilligaf · 12-03-2008, 07:50 PM

You sound a little frazzled tonite. Don't worry June, it will all turn out right. Just be patient. Why don't you want to do the radio thing?

705red · 12-03-2008, 07:54 PM

Tooner, i dont have a paypal account set up, is there any way to open a po box to send checks?

For some reason i have missed this thread and im so sorry to hear all of this, thats why you messaged me about the computer guy here. How is that working out?

toonertoo · 12-03-2008, 08:09 PM

I have checked the guy out and he checks out, but the cost of him coming here is the biggest boundary. but I wanted someone to teach him so it would be frustration free. And this guy looks great. If I cannot raise enough then I have been contacting my congressman and senator who actually came to our building, but must be on vacation

as they said they would contact me and have not. I thought the bureau of rehab and vocational services may have someone in the area who could train him, I thought they could put me in contact. Without having alot of Joes sensitive financial info etc, and access to his social worker, its really hard to get anything done for him, that he may be eligible for, and anything through the government works slow if at all.
I dont mean to sound frazzled. Ive had things goin on and getting home at 9pm as a rule hasnt helped.

I do not have a po box or a bank account as that required more sensitive info. I do have a business adress of someone in the area, a well respected business to send payments to. Since most people dont know me by name. Ill pm it to anyone who wants it.

I really didnt want to do the radio thing as in my own personal opinion, and I could be wrong, Joe is proud, and although without all the benefits people have had for him I dont know how they would have survived. I think he would rather not have me on the radio asking for more help.
If I lived in the area, I could have a spaghetti benefit or something, but I dont.
ill keep writing my letters to people and keep hoping some major large business will come through. It will work out, just takes more time than I wanted it to.