Re: UPDATE ON GENE GILLAM

[Bruce Collins]

Hello All!

I'm just getting in from work.

Gene got through to me at around 2:45 this afternoon. He and Anne are okay!
His house substained some minor damage as did his car garage.
I told him of the many inquiries from this site and he wants everyone to know
how much he appreciates all your thoughts and prayers.

Communication is limited to say the least. I had great difficulty hearing from his side, his fading in
and out with the constant crackle in the back ground. It was a very tearful reunion. It was so
good to hear his voice!

Terry.. He wanted you to know that they were fine and he will try to call you soon.

Bob Grunau... He wanted me to pass on that it will be a while before he can get the Axle shafts from
you and hopes you understand.

Gene told me that everything South of I-10 has been wiped out in Gulfport. The damage is indiscribable.
Just the weekend before my wife and I visited him and Anne. They took us to New Orleans and then
we drove the coast, stopping at Trapani's Rest at the Bay of St. Louis for dinner, to Biloxi, MS, seeing all the
Casinos and waterfront, the Beautiful homes and Mansions along the coast.

All that is gone.

I offered him whatever assistance they may need. He said they were fine and that if they need anything they will let me kow.
He is on generator power. His son made it to them last night with 35 Gallons of gas. And you know what Gene did?
He handed it out to his neighbors!!!!!
Gene also asks that we stay away for there is no infrastructure to maintain anyone. That's right! No food, No Water,
No Gas, No hotels, etc Not even a church was spared the damage!!

I'll let everyone know more when I hear again from Gene. He told me he was going to call me again
this evening.

Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Gene and Anne.

Bruce (Collins)
TC#2721



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[LuckyFloridaLin@aol.com]

Dear Cousin Bruce:
I have an extra Home which I was going to put
up for sale. If Gene needs it, he can move in immediately. I just
refurbished it completety. It is ,essentialy, a brand new house. Cathedral ceilings,
all new carpets, 3 bedrooms,family room ,dinnete off the kitchen, living room
,split bedroom plan: 2 guest rooms on one side with Bathroom and Master
Bedroomon the other sidewith a large Bathroom. Also has a large 2 car garage..
Private boating dock close by. Of course fully air conditioned. Perhaps he
might be back in touch again and you can let him know.
Tally Ho!
Thom Collins


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[rick storms]

I'm constantly astounded at the overwhelming generosity of people. It seems
that no matter what the cause, reason, or whatever, when people are in need
other people come to their aid. Thom, this is truly a gift from the heart,
God bless you.

For others who may want to contribute you can do so at:

http://www.redcross.org/

and/or

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/USNSAHome.htm

We wish all the best and our prayers go out to our friends and fellow
citizens in the Gulf Coast.


And then there is the dark side of this disaster. For those who feel you
are being gouged by the oil company you can file a complaint with the
federal department of energy at:

http://gaswatch.energy.gov/

Rick Storms



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Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] UPDATE ON GENE GILLAM

Dear Cousin Bruce:
I have an extra Home which I was going to
put
up for sale. If Gene needs it, he can move in immediately. I just
refurbished it completety. It is ,essentialy, a brand new house. Cathedral
ceilings,
all new carpets, 3 bedrooms,family room ,dinnete off the kitchen, living
room
,split bedroom plan: 2 guest rooms on one side with Bathroom and Master
Bedroomon the other sidewith a large Bathroom. Also has a large 2 car
garage..
Private boating dock close by. Of course fully air conditioned. Perhaps he
might be back in touch again and you can let him know.
Tally Ho!
Thom Collins


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