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| April 12,
2021
CURRENT RETIREES ON THE SICK LIST |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizom.net
Last Thursday, April 7th, (Ret. Capt) Arnie
Fisher underwent a quadruple by-pass at Stoney Brook
Hospital. I was speaking with him last night for a while and
he sounded very good, and his spirits seemed high. He is
experiencing some pain. Arnie, being Arnie, before we ended
our conversation, told me a joke, and it was a good one too.
If you would like to give him a call, I am sure he would be
glad to hear from you. His phone number is
631-928-6182.
From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com
Ret. Sgt. George Young informs us that he received a call from
Ret. P.O. Bill Velasco.
Bill requested that we
inform the members that he was traveling to SC and will be getting a
kidney transplant.
He asked for our prayers of support.
My Pop, Ret. P.O. Carl Williams, is recovering
from the surgery and is now in a rehabilitation center in Queens. He
fell and broke his hip and arm. They offered about 4 compassion
visits that Keisha and I have used up already, so he's now
adjusting to not getting visits until they open them up again. It
would mean the world if you all had a little time to ring him and
give him a little cheering up.
Monday Wed and Friday after
5:30pm is good and any other day after 1 pm. He gets dialysis on M,W
& F.
(678) 675-8644
He has an iPhone.
Stay
safe
Charles
From Charles McCray as received from
Richard A. Saunders cwousa@cfl.rr.com
William Caraway was admitted to Lakeland
Regional Hospital 2 weeks ago for foot and leg issues via ambulance.
The issues have now been elevated to sepsis infection to the leg and
foot. He is now in a crisis situation and has been transferred
to the critical care unit.
Request that we all pray for
his recovery.
Our prayers and best wishes go out to
Bill, Carl and William, that they may fully recover from
their surgeries and return to good health. |
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| March 9,
2021
SICK DESK UPDATES |
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From Charles McCray cemcray@aol.com
McKINLEY REAVES-BEY McKinley's
wife Hopie informs us that our many prayers have helped
McKinley tremendously. She sends her thanks
and updates us as
follows. Reaves-Bey has been in Methodiist Hospital for a little
over a month. While being treated for his condition of internal
bleeding, he was diagnosed with Covid-19. He has responded well to
all treatments, he is jolly and very much ready to get out of there.
Hopie is expecting him to be discharged soon. She asks for your
continued prayers.
She can be reached at 718 857-3059
Stay safe,
Charles
From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
ED CLAIR
Ed is
supposed to go into the hospital sometime this week to have spine
surgery, please keep him in your prayers. Ed’s address is
Jaialaied@aol.com |
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| February 21,
2021 SICK DESK UPDATES - RET. POs
McKINLEY REAVES-BEY AND DANNY McGOWAN |
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From Charles McCray cemccray@aol.com
Ret. P.O. Mckinley Reaves-Bey has been in
Methodist hospital for the past two weeks.
He is suffering from
internal bleeding resulting from radiation treatments, and has
undergone three transfusions.
His wife. Hopie, says he is resting
well and is still himself. (We know what that means)
Hopie
informs me that calls to her for updates are welcome. She can be
reached at (718) 857-3059.
Stay safe
Charles
Danny McGowan called me and said his chemo treatments are
completed and he is feeling great. He wishes to thank all who prayed
for him, called or sent emails and so happy to be in this Transit
Family. |
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| February 11,
2021 PRAYERS
REQUEST - ALAN BERKOWITZ, JIMMY NUNEZ, JOE SULLIVAN |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
SICK DESK - JOE SULLIVAN
Joe Sullivan is at Belle Air Largo FL
Rehab and would love to hear from guys. 727437
4718. Prayers are requested.
SICK DESK UPDATE ALAN BERKOWITZ
I spoke to Alan and he didn’t sound good. He is
in a lot of pain. He was supposed to go into the hospital a
week ago last Friday but that had to be cancelled due to the fact
his blood count was low. He went in the following Monday and
had a pacemaker inserted and a lead put onto his
defibrillator. He also had to have rectal surgery due to
bleeding hemorrhoids which he said they bandaged them. He must
go back next Monday for more surgery. He has a leaky valve,
which they may have to replace or clamp. He requests prayers and
asks that you hold off on phone calls. He thanks everyone for
their prays and Many emails which he hasn’t gotten around to
answer. Alan’s email is berky4@aol.com
SICK DESK UPDATE JIMMY
NUNEZ
UPDATE: 2/14/21
Also
received from Lenny. Jimmy is at home taking it step by step.
Requests no phone calls. Prayers always
welcome..
I have been informed by Lenny
Hershkovitz that Jimmy is up out of bed walking with a walker, and
he is talking and eating. He thanks everyone for the prayers
that were sent his way. He expects to be getting out of
hospital this Thursday. He can’t receive any phone
calls. You can email him at nunez22770@optonline.net.
Keep the prayers coming.
Our prayers and best wishes go out to Alan & Jimmy for
their recoveries |
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| January 30,
2021 PRAYERS
REQUEST - RET. LT. FRANK McGUINESS |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
Retired Lt. Frank McGuinness, retired in 1994
from TPD and is a Deacon in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. His
son, James, came on the job in 2009 and has worked in the Transit
Bureau since then. He is currently assigned to District
1.
James just underwent a liver transplant at New York
Presbyterian Hospital. I am calling on all our Transit Police
Prayer Warriors for prayers for James. Frank’s e-mail address is:
fmcguinness@drvc.org
Our prayers and best wishes go out to Frank for a full
recovery back to good health. |
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| January 19,
2021 SICK
DESK UPDATES - JERRY DOWLING, JIMMY NUNEZ, DANNY MC
GOWAN |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
JERRY DOWLING
I just spoke with Jerry this morning and he
informed me that he just got out of the hospital the night before
last. He said he is feeling great and is glad to be
home. He has been in the hospital with COVID since January 3rd
and has been on oxygen, which he still is on and will be on for
maybe another week or two. He wants to that all the many
people that had called him and prayed for him. He is very
grateful. He requests that you hold off on calling him being
that he is on oxygen he has a difficult time talking. He said
you can email him at lvnlg924@bellsouth.net
SICK DESK UPDATE JIMMY NUNEZ. PRAYERS STILL
NEEDED
I was informed by Lenny Hershkovitz that Jimmy
has improved a bit. They are weening him off the ventilator and I
believe they have him on a cpac machine also. He has been sedated
since he was admitted to the hospital with COVID. Please keep
him in your prayers.
UPDATE - DANNY McGOWAN
Danny called me last night to tell us that his
last scan revealed no signs of cancer, thank God. He will continue
with his chemo treatments but he and Emily are very happy with this
good news.
We wish him well with further
recovery.
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| January 12,
2021
SICK DESK UPDATES |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
JIMMY
NUNEZ
I received a voice mail from Lenny Hershkovitz that
Jimmy was taken of the respirator and put on a ventilator. Please
keep Jimmy in your prayers. At the family’s request, please do
not call his home as his wife and daughter are quarantining and are
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January 7,
2021
SICK DESK CALL TO PRAYERS
From Lou Hollander
keystonecop1@verizon.net
SICK DESK - JIM
NUNEZ
I have been informed by Lenny
Hershkovitz LennyHersh@gmail.com that
Jimmy was admitted to the hospital on December 30th with COVID.
I’ve been led to believe Jimmy was in serious condition and put
on a respirator, not a ventilator. Jimmy’s daughter has covid also
but is quarantined at home.
Jimmy’s wife, Gloria, got her
test results back yesterday and is positive and is also being
quarantined at home. Prayers are requested for Jimmy and his
family.
Get well wishes can be emailed to
Jimmy nunez22770@optonline.net or
snail mail Ten Cambridge Dr, Cambridge NJ 08527
Jimmy’s family requests that you
refrain from calling his home. Thank you.
Our
prayers go out to Jimmy, his wife, and their family, that he will
overcome this illness and get back to good health.
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| December 22,
2020
UPDATE ON DANNY McGOWAN |
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I recently spoke to Danny McGowan, asking
how he is feeling with his chemo treatments. He said that after his
3rd treatment, he is feeling great and looks forward to recovering
his health. He thanks all who have contacted him and offered their
prayers and support.
We wish Danny and Emily
well. |
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| December 12,
2020
SICK DESK CALL TO PRAYERS |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
WIFE OF LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT.
BOB MCGUIRE
Calling on all Transit Police Prayer
warriors. Bob’s wife, Kathleen, has serious multiple health
issues and is hospitalized and in the need of prayers. Please keep
her in you daily prayers. Bob’s email is npbobkat68@gmail.com
Our prayers and best wishes go out to
Kathleen and Bob that she will overcome her illness and return to
good health. |
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| November 26,
2020
UPDATE ON DANNY McGOWAN |
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We received the following email from Danny
McGowan dan3135@optonline.net He
has also received many phone calls from fellow retirees asking about
his condition.
To President Mike Lanning and the entire Board
of the NYC Retired Transit Police Officers Association:
Thank you for the letters and the phone calls
that I received. I cannot tell you the feeling I have knowing that a
lot of our members are asking about me and my condition.
I
had my 1st chemo of six on 11/2/20, it was like a walk in the park.
Some side effects but I got over it. 2nd chemo was 11/23. Same
situation, I felt so good I visited the Bowling League. Great to see
alot of friends. My diet is getting better, and I am enjoying alot
of meals.Since June I lost 27 lbs and I lost my hair, which I am
told will come back. My head is clear, my body is getting
stronger.
Thank you all very much for your prayers and
concern for me. This treatment will end 2/15/21. I do want to attend
a meeting at the FOP and Antuns when normal returns and when I am
well. I intend to beat this cancer. I have very caring and
knowledgeable Drs in my corner.
Always, Dan McGowan
Let it
be never forgotten "TRANSIT! IT IS THE BEST"
Our
prayers and best wishes go out to Danny and his wife, Emily, that he
will overcome this cancer and return to good
health. |
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| November 4,
2020
PRAYER REQUEST FOR FELLOW MEMBER |
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PRAYER REQUEST - RET. P.O.
DANNY McGOWAN
Our Lifetime Member, Ret. PO Danny
McGowan, was recently diagnosed with a re-occurrence of
lymphoma cancer. Several years ago, he had gone through successful
treatment for a cancer illness and was doing well until he started
feeling a lump under his arm which led to his current prognosis. He
has started chemo and radiation and his doctors feel confident that
Danny will pull through again.
We ask all our fellow Transit Family members to
remember Danny and his wife, Emily, in their prayers and that he
will overcome this disease and regain his full health.
You can contact Danny by email at dan3135@optonline.net or
phone at 516-802-3295.
Our prayers and best wishes go out
to Danny and Emily that he will overcome this
illness. |
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| October 31,
2020
UPDATE FOR GAMON STEWART |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
I want to thank everyone who prayed for Gamon.
On October 3 at 3:13 AM, I received a call from the nursing home.
Gamon was unresponsive. We all went to the hospital, where he was
placed on a respirator. The Dr. told us we can say our goodbyes; he
would not make it through the night . He was gasping for air.
It
would be a matter of hours and he would be gone. Sunday morning, I
called the hospital and told the Dr it was ok, take him off, let him
go. Four hours later, the Dr. called back to say he’s breathing on
his own. He has ever since breathing on his own, talking and eating
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Thanks so much to all his Transit family. Please continue to
pray for us
Gamon’s wife Beverley’s email is bsgsret10@aol.com. Please
keep Gamon and Beverley in your prayers. Prayers
work!
We're happy to hear the good news on his
progress with hopes for his full recovery. |
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| October 27,
2020 SICK DESK UPDATES -
MIKE LANNING, BILL CARAWAY and EDDIE VETTER |
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UPDATE ON PRESIDENT MIKE
LANNING
We are happy to report that Mike came from the
rehab facility yesterday, October 26th. He is feeling very good but
will still have rehab sessions at home over the next few weeks. Mike
said he had received many phone calls from fellow members and
retirees and welcomes anyone to call him at 516-946-2932 or email at
mikedor2@aol.com
Welcome home Mike and all the best for your
full recovery.
SICK DESK UPDATE BILL
CARAWAY
From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Richie
Saunders cwousa@cfl.rr.com
Hey Louie
William (aka Bill) Caraway is now home. He can
be reached on his landline:1.863.858.1958 (Primary) or Cell:
1.863.2255.2874
Happy to hear you are home, Bill. All the
best for your full recovery
SICK DECK UPDATE EDDIE VETTER
AND A THANK YOU I received the
email below from Peggy, Eddies wife, this morning and this afternoon
I called Eddie and spoke with him for quite a while. What a
difference from the last time we spoke. His spirits were high,
and he has no pain in the back of his head. He has a good
appetite. He thanks all for their prayers and calls and would love
for people to keep in touch with him. His phone number is
347-672-6328
If you recall in my last email regarding
Eddie, I mentioned he had two tumors on his brain that they wanted
to operate on. Peggy nixed that idea. They asked them if
they wanted to try the procedure Stereotactic Radio Surgery. This is
fairly new, and they elected to try it. I suggest, as I did,
click on the link and read about it and it has a short video.
I hope you never have to use it, but it is good to know about.
I was impressed. Please continue praying for
Eddie
Hi Lou, I Just wanted to say thanks to you and
all the other amazing Transit family for all the love, prayers and
support sent Eddie's way. He is doing better now. On Wednesday
he had a procedure called Stereotactic Radio Surgery.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/stereotactic-radiosurgery/about/pac-20384526
It's truly miraculous. This proton beam therapy is fairly
new and we were very lucky that he was able to be treated so
quickly. Orlando Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in
central Florida that is equipped to do this knifeless, painless
surgery. It was done as an outpatient procedure and took less than
an hour. When they were done, his mind was clearer and the veil of
confusion was lifted. It shrinks the Brain tumors and keeps them
from growing, without damaging the surrounding tissue. I've
included a link so that everyone can know about this amazing new
treatment. He still has some battles to fight and you know he will.
But for now, we are hopeful and grateful for this answer to our
prayers. Thank you all. Sincerely, Peggy Vetter.
Stereotactic radiosurgery - Mayo
Clinic
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses many precisely
focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other problems in the
brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the
body.
www.mayoclinic.org
Very happy to hear this good news and we
wish Eddie & Peggy the best for his
recovery. |
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| October 23,
2020
UPDATE ON RET. SGT. DAVE KOLMAN |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
SICK DESK UPDATE DAVE
KOLMAN Just to let everyone know
I’m finally back home (917-622-4027) where I hope to continue my
recovery.
You can contact Dave by EMAIL kingkole@optonline.net
Our prayers and best wishes to Dave that he
may return to good health very soon. |
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| October 18,
2020
UPDATE FOR RON CONKLIN |
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Ron Conklin called me the
other day and tells me he is feeling well and with his ongoing
rehab, on the road to full recovery. He misses his FOP meetings and
seeing fellow retirees. His email address is doowopcopron@gmail.com
We all wish Mike and Ronnie our best wishes
and prayers for a quick return to good health.. |
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October 9,
2020
RET. P.O. GAMMON STEWART SERIOUSLY ILL |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Charlie McCray cemccray@aol.com
Dear Members and Friends
Most of us know of the many strokes suffered by
Gammon Stewart and the many years his wife, Beverly
Stewart, has been there right by his side.
Beverly has been
informed by Gammon's doctor that the end is near. Beverly is in need
of, and very much deserves, our love and support.
Let's show her we care. She can be reached at
bsgsret10@aol.com.
Stay safe.
Charles
Our prayers and
best wishes go out to Gammon, Beverly and their
family. |
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| October 7,
2020
UPDATE FOR VITO DI SPIGNA |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
I was informed by Vito the other
day that he has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma. He will
begin Chemo treatment tomorrow at Sloan Kettering in NYC. Vito
request prayers and also if you have ever been diagnosed with this
disease, he would be very appreciative if you can call him.
His cell number is 845-325-9875.
Lou is a Lifetime Member of this association
and we offer him our prayers and best wishes for a recovery from
this terrible illness. |
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| September 21,
2020
UPDATE ON TOM GILLESPIE |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
SICK DESK TOM
GILLESPIE
Tom just recently had surgery on his carotid
artery which he told me was pretty much clogged. He feels that
might have been the cause of the stroke he had. As far as the
stroke, he is doing fine. He also had a stress test which went
well. You can email well wishes to him at tomg2217@verizon.net
We wish Tom well after his surgery and we offer our
condolences on the death of his son, Kevin. |
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| September 3,
2020
SICK DESK UPDATES |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
SICK DESK UPDATE DENNIS
BOOTLE
Thanks Louie.
I am in recovery 5 more weeks
thank GOD for being in shape. The hip bone had been cracked awhile.
Then it just decided to break. My bone density is great; who knows
what I did. Without a doubt, the most pain I have ever felt. I
was home alone, crawled around for 5 hours, kept passing out. I
finally got to my bed with the phone on it. Using my good leg and
upper body strength, it took me awhile to get on the bed and use the
phone. That was at 2am. Passed out.Called my partner He is a
Sergeant with LCSO; no answer; finally called 911. Got to the
hospital at 4:35 am. They didn’t operate till Thursday. I was on
drugs. OMG how CAN anyone GET HOOKED ON that shit is beyond me.
Tuesday or Wednesday, not sure, got phone call and talked for a
while. I thought it was another friend and then he started talking
cop stuff. Finally, I said who is this? It was Joe Lopiparo who
I hadn’t spoken to in years. This kind of injury affects your
entire body including your brain. Doctor say it takes 6 weeks before
you get back to normal; that is if you are in good health. My
physical training etc. I am 3 to 4 weeks ahead of most people who
get this. I am thankful but it’s tough to do basic stuff like a
shower, move around with a walker, pain and lousy sleep. PS I have a
gun mounted in a pouch on my walker. “JUST IN CASE”
Thanks again
Dennis
SICK DESK UPDATE RON
CONKLIN
I received this information From Deo Fasolino
deofazz621@gmail.com
Lou, Ron had triple by pass on Thursday. All
went well. He should be out of ICU by Monday or Tuesday. Stay well
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Get well wishes can be sent to him at the following
address: 27 Osprey Circle, Palm Coast, FL. 32137. His email
address is doowopcopron@gmail.com
I spoke to Ron last week. He had a small
setback while in rehab and was placed back in ICU.
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| August 22,
2020
SICK DESK TOMMY LORIGAN
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
Tommy Lorigan is hospitalized
on L.I. at Stonybrook Hospital with an infection from a recent
surgery. You can give him a call at 631-972-8792.
Our
prayers and best wishes to Tom that he will recover and return to
good health. |
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| August 15,
2020
RANDY STOEVER ON SICK LIST |
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From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net
Hi Lou, I just had kidney surgery today
(8/13). My 8th kidney surgery over the last 25 years. I am trying to
heal and rest. I hope all is well with you. Thank you always for the
emails about our me.
Sincerely,
Randy Stoever
The
last email I sent out about Randy he was battling the covid-19 virus
for quite a while. I am assuming he has that behind him
now. He is now facing this problem now. Please keep
Randy in your prayers. If you would like to send him best
wishes his email address is Ranstoever@aol.com -
Lou
Our prayers and best wishes go out to Randy
that he may overcome his illnesses and return to good
health. |
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