OB,
I thank you for the effort you people are engaged in to ship the remains
back to Gambia but I have one thing you stated below which I think should be
given a second thought. And that is paying for an escort's round trip air
fare. I would suggest, if that money is available, to be sent to the family
to assist in other matters. May his soul rest in peace.
Ebou Secka
>From: obsilla <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Update on yesterday's obituary announcement - Bubacarr Kassama
> (deceased)
>Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 02:17:49 -0400
>
>Gambia-L Community and Friends of The Gambia,
>
>As promised yesterday found below is the resolution agreed at the meeting
>of Gambian Association of Cincinnati on July 10, 2000 in a bid to
>dispatch/send the deceased's body to The Gambia in the shortest possible
>time.
>
>After consultation with the funeral homes and airline companies, the total
>cost for this mission is around the region of US$8000.00. This includes
>the escort's airfare for a round trip.
>
>Accordingly, Gambians in Cincinnati have levied a minimum contribution of
>US$150.00 to be paid atleast by Friday July 14. This is in addition to
>whatever amount the Association will contribute towards the total bill.
>
>In this connection, an adhoc account has been set up under the guidance of
>his uncle to manage the funds. The details of which is thus:
>
>BENEFICIARY-BUBACARR KASSAMA (DECEASED)
>C/O KEBBA S CEESAY
>PROVIDENT BANK
>WALNUT HILLS FINANCIAL CENTER
>2501 GILBERT AVE., 904L
>CINCINNATI, OH 45206.
>USA
>
>Hence, we are soliciting donations towards this noble endeavour from all
>the Gambian Associations/Organisations around the world, Individuals and
>Friends and well-wishers of The Gambia. All such donations in the form of
>checks(ques) and/or money orders should be sent to the above address.
>
>For security purposes and by the dictates of conventional wisdom we have
>decided to withheld both the routing and account numbers to this memorial
>fund to avoid undue tampering. Nonetheless, organisations and individuals
>who wish to conduct a bank to bank transaction/transfer may contact me in
>private at [log in to unmask] to obtain these numbers. In the same vein,
>people who wish to verify the legitimacy or otherwise of the said fund may
>direct all such enquiries to (513) 281-1734 or send faxes to (513)
>475-5935.
>
>Finally, the last time I checked my mails, the response to this sad and
>unfortunate news was overwhelming. Indeed the true spirit of Gambian-ness
>was shown. In this regard, on behalf of the family, friends and Gambians
>in Cincinnati we say a big thank you to all those who sent in and plan to
>send in their condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in
>peace and may God bless us all.
>
>Good night/morning as the case may be.
>
>On behalf of The Gambian Association of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
>
>
>..............................
>OB Silla.
>
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