I am informed by Ret. P.O. Ray Dall, adall1@comcast.net  District 1, that his brother Ret. Det. Bobby Dall is in Bayonet Point Health and Rehab in Hudson Florida.  Ray informs me that Bobby has cancer throughout his body and that the doctors say he may have a couple of weeks.  I believe they have him heavily sedated.  Phone calls or visitations would not be recommended.  Ray request that we keep Bobby in prayer.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Transit family who have reached out to me during this troubling period. I want to reassure all that I am doing well & the prognosis on my finger surgery is a lot more positive than it was a week ago. As for the A-fib; my cardiologist has me on a monitor which I wear 24/7 & also on medication. Hopefully, he can get it under control. He did tell me that nobody dies from A-fib. ( that's encouraging ). Once again, thank you all for your concern & encouragement. Things like this just show how close a family we are. I'll try to keep you informed as I learn  anything new.

Pat Fiorito rito302@bellsouth.net

Hi Lou:

I should have sent this to you sooner, but... I just didn’t.  Al had back surgery in February and he is still recuperating.  Then he had knee surgery in June and is recuperating from that also.  It’s been a bad winter for us.  If any of the guys want to contact him, his email is cappermt@gmail.com or can call him at 516 753-4190.  We look forward to seeing you next year at the reunion.
Mella Pelliccia

Retired PO Pat Fiorito had an unfortunate accident this past weekend.  He was doing some yard work and got his 2 fingers caught in a hedge trimmer. His middle and index finger were affected.  They had to perform surgery and were able to save the fingers.  There is a chance that he may lose the tip of the middle finger.  While he was in surgery, he went into a-fib, irregular heart beat, which the doctors are now concerned about.  He has to see a cardiologist tomorrow where hopefully he will find out what is happening in this area.  I spoke with Pat this afternoon and he sounded very good, his spirits were high and very confident that all will turn out well. 
Pat would love to hear from you his phone # is 704-827-2335 and email address is rito302@bellsouth.net

Our best wishes to Al and Pat for a speedy recovery back to good health.

I received a sad message from Chris Kollmeier regarding Carl Bocker:

"Hi Mike,
I was contacted by Carl Bocker's brother in law who tells me that Carl (Firearms, CROB, OCCB) is very ill with cancer and is going through chemo. He retired about 10 years ago and has lost touch with guys from the job. I was hoping you could help put out the word with some guys from that generation and if anyone wanted to give him a call it would give him a boost... His number is 631-513-9870.  Thanks, Chris"

Hard to imagine someone as popular as Carl going through this illness alone. I hope those of us who have shared some "soup" and laughs with Carl in the past reach out and help him through this.

Mike Fanning

I just received a phone call from Beverly Stewart that Gamon underwent Open Heart surgery on Wednesday, June 16th.
He is in ICU at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Beverly will notify us when Gamon can receive phone calls or visitors. The doctors sent her home to rest.

Today, June 20th, Beverly called and said that he was able to take a few steps yesterday. Gamon is in LIJ room 649,  phone #718 430-5613.

--
Gil

Our best wishes go out to Gamon for a quick recovery from surgery and back to good health.

When I sent out this notice yesterday I had the wrong phone number. Richie was released from the hospital this afternoon and is now at home.  His home telephone # is 407-518-9957 and his email address is cwousa@cfl.rr.com  He would love hearing from you.

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Richie for a full recovery back to good health.- Tony

We received the following from Lou Hollander:

Ret. P.O. Artie Runnions is at home recuperating after major heart surgery.  I spoke with Artie this morning and he says he is coming along well on the road to recovery.  He is in good spirits and would like to hear from some of the guys and gals.  Arties phone number is 386-446-4065, email address arunnions@cfl.rr.com
 

 SICK DESK UPDATE BARRY HORNEY

This information received from Barry’s daughter Andrea barwin41@cfl.rr.com Andrea will see that Barry gets all emails that are sent to him

My father was discharged from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville this afternoon.  He is now "located" at the Grand Oaks Rehabilitation Facility in Palm Coast, FL.   He is in room 211 and may be reached at (386) 246-1270 (direct line).   He is also allowed to have visitors; no restrictions.

He is feeling a bit more comfortable, but still, at this time, unable to stand/walk. Hopefully, as he begins physical therapy, he'll be "on his feet" again soon with minimal (or ideally) no assistance.  He is in good spirits and appreciates all of the e-mails, phone calls and thought and prayers from everyone.  It means a great deal to my mom, sister and I, too!  Thank you.

As always, will keep you posted of his progress.

God Bless,
Andrea

We received the following from Lou Hollander:

Paul Trioano is home from the hospital after having his lung removed.  He has quite a bit of pain, but still would love to get some phone calls.  His phone number is 386-961-9328.

Bill Kearney is on his way to Vegas, not to hit the casinos or do a few shows, but to have a knee replacement.  See email below from his wife Amy,  Bill's e-mail address is tpdalways@aol.com

We will be having Bill's knee replacement surgery here in Vegas on March 26, 2010.  It will be a three night stay in the hospital followed by three weeks on crutches or a  walker.  He can fly back to New York in two months and in six  months, he will be completely healed.

Say a prayer for all to go well.
Thank you.

See you soon,

Love, Amy xoxo

FEBRU                                     RET. P.O. PAUL TROIANO
                                               RET. SGT. STANLEY McDONALD
                                                   RET. P.O. BOB CACCHIOLI

Ret. PO Paul Troiano, craftyandcheep@aol.com  will be going into Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville to have the remainder of his right lung removed.  A number of years ago Paul had to have a portion of his lung removed  

Below is an email received from Olive McDonald, wife of Ret Sgt Stanley McDonald Stanleigh28@aol.com

Hello everyone,

I am doing a little cut and paste here to try and cover all of Stanley's buddies. As you know, he had foot surgery Tuesday of last week and that went well.  He had some pain but he is almost pain free in that area now.
On Thursday morning the 28th, he suffered a serious stroke but it is not life threatening according to the neurologist. He was diagnosed with "expressive aphasia." The stroke was located at the rear left lobe of the brain. There is no disfigurement or paralysis but he has difficulty getting the words out. He knows what he wants to say, but sometimes it comes out different. Sometimes he gets it out right. 
He left the hospital in Titusville on Tuesday of this week and was transferred to a rehab hospital in Melbourne which is about 45 minutes away.  All the reports about Health South Sea Pines have been good and so far he is progressing very well. This morning, we said the Lord's Prayer together and he did not hesitate or stutter from beginning to end.   
Sea Pines is an aggressive rehab hospital and he should be there 2-3 weeks.  He is doing Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. 

He is on blood thinners now with the aim of him not getting another stoke. I know some of you have already heard about this and I am sorry about the delay in getting this out, but it has been hectic.  I have been staying with him overnights and I look forward to when he can come home and recuperate in a familiar setting. 

He has a very sharp mind and it is working, just that he can't always get out what he wants to say.
PLEASE remember us in your prayers and I don't know when he will be able to get on the Internet again but you can send him a card if you wish at 3615 Miriam Drive, Titusville, Fl 32796, and if I don't get to reply to each person individually, I can assure you that your prayers and wishes are dear to us and we thank you.
God Bless.

Olive
(Stanley's wife)

I am informed by Ret. Sgt Richie Pra, richardpra@comcast.net  that former P.O. Bob Cacchioli is in hospice in the Ocala area and would like to get some phone calls from the guys he worked with in 5 & 1. He has been in there a couple of weeks and it doesn't look too good.  His cell phone number is 516-589-2711

Our prayers and best wishes go out to these members and fellow officers.

Information has been received that (Ret. P.O.) Bill Caraway was hospitalized at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.  Bill was at home recuperating from an earlier surgical procedure for an aneurysm in his leg when he began experiencing extreme weakness and low blood pressure. He was admitted to Lakeland Medical Center where he was undergoing tests and treatment. He was released late Saturday night.  

Bill's home tel. # is (863) 858-1958. He would welcome a call from his friends and former co-workers.

Information received from Claude Andre Pierre.

Gene Robinson

From Lou: I had spoken with Bill earlier this afternoon and he was very up-spirited and sounded great.  He appreciates the calls he has received and is looking forward to hearing from more of his friends.

 I am informed that retired PO Jerry Cox had a defibrillator put in last Thursday morning. Everything went well. The procedure took 3 hours to do.  He went home on Friday afternoon. Jerry claims he has discomfort on the left side and will take 4-6 weeks to be back to the way he was before the operation.

People can email him at exgoalexcdirector@gmail.com.  He would love to hear from you

Rest up, Jerry, and we'll see you at the meetings.- Tony