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| LeahCanada |
 May 2 2010, 09:31 PM
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Many of you people that have been members for a long time know Cathy Frazier from Nashville (her member name is Gillgrantfan). Well I just found out from Jenny that Cathy lost everything today in the Nashville flood. She lost her housing, her car and all of her clothes and contents of her home. My heart is just breaking for her...she is a very sweet lady with a big heart and I want to do whatever I can to help her out in this horrible time. If any of you are interested in banding together please contact me and we can certainly do what we can to be of any help that we can at this time. The flooding has been like no other in Nashville and the city is under a state of emergency.
My email address is lmallory@cogeco.net if you would like to help. I will get in touch with Cathy as soon as I can and update you all with what I find out. I know that jenny has been in contact so hopefully she has more info as to how cathy is doing. |
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| countrycrazy |
May 2 2010, 10:49 PM
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My heart definately goes out to Cathy and everyone else affected by this flooding! I've been reading the Twitter postings and it seems like the attempted bombing at Times Square yesterday and a soap opera star dying is getting more news than the disaster in Tennessee! I seem to recall something similar happening in New Orleans a few years ago where a lake overflowed after a dam broke and the dang flooding was given top headlines for a month while something similar is now happening in Nashville (although no dam break) and the only news coverage it's getting is local!
-------------------- Valerie
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| LeahCanada |
May 3 2010, 06:35 AM
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I know....it is driving me crazy because all they are talking about is the New York thing and there is no word on the devastation in the south. I have been checking the Tennessean and a friend posted a clip from the Nashville news station....it is unreal!
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| bestamaw |
May 3 2010, 07:38 AM
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OMG - this just makes me sick! My heart sank when I was reading about Cathy!!!!! Please share the info as you hear, Leah, and let's rally to help our friend out!
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| LeahCanada |
May 3 2010, 07:50 AM
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I am going to call her later this morning as I am sure she is exausted and didn't get much sleep. I will definitely keep you all updated and we can come up with a plan to do what we can to help her. I just wish I lived closer to be of more help. I am also worried about maggie and a few other friends that I haven't heard from in town. Alison is fine and wasn't hit thank goodness.
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| bestamaw |
May 3 2010, 09:03 AM
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I'm glad Alison is ok. Hope you can find out about Maggie. Are there any others in the Nashville area?
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| LeahCanada |
May 3 2010, 09:33 AM
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I am not sure....just hoping that everyone has made it to safety and that the govenrment helps those in need.
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| LeahCanada |
May 3 2010, 09:45 AM
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I just talked to cathy and my heart is asbolutely broken for her. She lost EVERYTHING and has no insurance except for her car insurance. She even lost her job because the building was swept away in the flood. She was just happy that she got out and her dogs got out. She is virtually homeless and is living with her landlord for the time being. Her house will have to be guttted and rebuilt and would you believe she was just happy that she got out with her fan club party ticket??? She sounded good but has had such a hard time. I am looking into starting an account for her at the bank she uses in Nashville so that she can get some necessities that she will be needing. I told her we would have big hugs for her at the party next month. I will be keeping in contact with her to make sure she is doing ok and she said she so appreciates any help at all that we are able to give....jut the sweetest lady!! Her parents have passed and she doesn't have any family near so whatever we can do will be so much appreciated.
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| Pam Dalton |
May 3 2010, 09:55 AM
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I've worked with so many people in Cathys situation, my heart breaks for her.
When/if Fema declares Individual Assistance, she can appy for help. I suggest she NOT apply before even though she will hear it's ok to do so. She may qualify for some assistance, I can't really state more than that, every case is different. Tell her to call me if she has questions, extremely important to do the initial application correctly! -------------------- ~Pam~
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| bestamaw |
May 3 2010, 10:31 AM
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Pam- I hope Cathy calls you. She will definitely need your guidance. Why don't you get her number from Leah and you make the call to her. Cathy seems so shy and may not call you for fear of 'bothering' you. I know I would appreciate your guidance in that situation!
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| SandyM |
May 3 2010, 10:41 AM
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Cathy will be in my prayers. Hope we can all pull together and show her our support in some way. Working with her bank in Nashville sounds like an excellent idea. I just can't even imagine what I would be feeling like if I were in her shoes. Just have to thank God that Cathy is okay.....material things can be replaced. Don't mean to minimize that loss because I'm sure there's a lot of sentiment there but I'm just so glad Cathy was not harmed physically.
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| Becky |
May 3 2010, 12:22 PM
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Leah, please let us know what we can do, k? I think I may have some clothes that Cathy can have and am willing to drive up to Nashville with them as soon as things are clear and it's safe to travel up that way. If you speak with Cathy again, see if you can find out her size and I'll see what I have, k? You can email me the info or send it thru FB or a message here on the board.
It would be great if you can get an account set up for her at her bank. We'd love to participate in that as well... -------------------- Becky
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| LeahCanada |
May 3 2010, 12:29 PM
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I have spoken to Cathy's bank and have left her a message that she needs to get in there herself to set up a donation account. Once the account is set up I will get the account number and information and we can start donating whatever we can so that she can start to get the necessities that she needs. Becky I will definitely find out about the clothes....I am sure every bit helps. Pam also came up with a good idea of collecting gift cards for Cathy at the fan club party and giving them to her when we see her. I am working on several other things that will hopefully help her out and cheer her up...bless her heart!
I knew that the Vince Gill Fan Club family would all band together for one of our own....all of you have such amazing hearts.  |
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| Becky |
May 3 2010, 12:34 PM
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That's great, Leah. I love the gift card idea.
-------------------- Becky
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| grissy74 |
May 3 2010, 02:46 PM
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I would like to do whatever I can to help Cathy. She is one of the first people I met from the fan club, and she is such a sweet person. Please keep us posted on the bank account, and anything else she can use. I won't be at the fan club party, but could send somethings to her.
-------------------- Mary Lou ~ A good friend brings out the best in you, and accepts the worst
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| TechnicolourDreams |
May 3 2010, 03:34 PM
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I'm in the UK, but would like to help in any way I can. Thanks Leah for making us aware of Cathy's situation.
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| Alison |
May 3 2010, 05:36 PM
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Thanks Leah for doing all of this. I've been in contact with Maggie and she is ok.
QUOTE(bestamaw @ May 3 2010, 10:03 AM)  I'm glad Alison is ok. Hope you can find out about Maggie. Are there any others in the Nashville area? |
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| Rocklin1 |
May 3 2010, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(Alison @ May 3 2010, 04:36 PM) Thanks Leah for doing all of this. I've been in contact with Maggie and she is ok. Alison how is Vince and Amy i know they have a big event this weekend -------------------- Vince gill is a wonderful singer and a good good heart
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| countrycrazy |
May 3 2010, 07:23 PM
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Pam, was just reading on The Tennessean's website that the Gov. signed the paperwork today to declare a National Disaster for federal assistance so FEMA can come in to help out.
-------------------- Valerie
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| Rocklin1 |
May 4 2010, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(countrycrazy @ May 3 2010, 06:23 PM) Pam, was just reading on The Tennessean's website that the Gov. signed the paperwork today to declare a National Disaster for federal assistance so FEMA can come in to help out. hey all Cathy sent me a text for us to Give her Money email me or pm me if you want my number or pm me with your Cell number if you have text messaging -------------------- Vince gill is a wonderful singer and a good good heart
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