Thomas Hunt
Situation
History and Chronology
Page 1
Updated
July 21, 2009 5:33 AM +0800 Philippine Time
June 20, 2009 2:33 PM -0700 Arizona Time
History and Chronology
Page 1
Updated
July 21, 2009 5:33 AM +0800 Philippine Time
June 20, 2009 2:33 PM -0700 Arizona Time
The beginning of the Thomas Hunt Situation. From March 6, 2009, when a doctor at the Cagayan de Oro, Polymedic General Hospital approached another Expat, Bob, and told him of an american that has been in the hospital and has not had any visitors for a month. This is prior to Albert Dermott & Janelaze Hunt's (a.k.a. Janelaze Songcurya, Jane Hunt, Jane Laze Hunt) involvement.
Albert Dermott & Janelaze Hunt did not become involved with helping Mr. Hunt until after this website was created and Stephanie Wilken of the Yuma Sun newspaper contacted Janelaze Hunt and Albert on April 8th, 2009, prior to the Yuma Sun story about Thomas Hunt's plight, which appeared in the Yuma Sun on April 11th, 2009
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1 March 6 - April 8 |
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2 April 9 - April 15 |
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3 April 16 - April 25 |
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4 April 26 - April 30 |
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5 May 1 - Now |
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Expat needs support
Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:47pm +0800
From: Bob "REP8NT"
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I was informed tonight that there is a Expat in Polymedic hospital on Velez St., CDO, who could use some support in the form of visitors, as he has no family here. His name is Thomas Hunt, 72 years old, and sometimes not cognizant. Was told his Filipina wife is in the U.S. and he is here alone and, would appreciate some visitors. He is on the eighth floor.
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Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 7:57pm +0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Hi Bob!
Sorry to have missed this post but anyway I will try to bring this matter tomorrow during our monthly meeting and we will do what is needed to be done to assist him.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 7:58pm +0800
From: Stephen Dodge
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Thanks Bob for the info on Mr. Hunt. I was over in Divisoria on Monday on some other business and dropped by to see him.
FYI, he is on the 7th floor NOT the 8th. He appears to be somewhat depressed probably from being there and separated from his wife. Didn't have too much to say but I hope he appreciated having a visitor.
We should all show this man some kind of support not only because he's a fellow ex-pat, but because if it was not for the goodness of God, we could be there in his place. I don't think anyone wants to end up in the hospital with no family support when we get old, so if it isn't asking too much, drop by and see him if you are in the area. Who knows, God might reward you for your effort.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 3:41pm +0800
From: Glenn Pritchard
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
If a stranger comevisit would it help? Does he haveany one to get his medicine or any thing he wants from out side?If not could we get someone to try to take of him.
I'm thinking if I get in that position I would love some one to help me.I plan to try go visit him and see for myself.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 9:15pm +0800
From: Kenneth Stewart
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Your reply is absolutely correct... A friendly visit is nothing compared to a person who would give actual support... God Bless You..... Ken
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 9:02pm +0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
We came to visit him this afternoon. The guy who was watching him told us that the doctor requested that she needs to talk to somebody about the situation of Mr. Hunt.
Together with fellow Expats' ladies (Laila and Janetb) we went to doctor's office but she was not yet around. I left them my number.
Laila and I will go back tomorrow morning to bring him some fruits/food. We could see that he is happy to see us and told him our husbands are Expats of CDO and that if there's anything we can do for him. WE WILL.
I will update you guys of his doctor's advise. He needs more than support... He needs help, we can obviously see it.
In behalf of Expats' Ladies Charities,
Daisy J. Cline
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:04pm +0800
From: Mike
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Daisy,
I called into see him this afternoon.He had what I took to be a member of his wifes family with him and asleeping mat for another person as well. So it would seem he does have some company.
Am not sure what his needs are as he was not over talkative.He does seem withdrawn, perhaps just very shy.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Expat needs support
Date: Thu,12 Mar 2009 10:53pm +0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Yes Mike, his wife's cousin are with him but the one guy their this afternoon is the one who told us that the doctor wanted to talk with "anybody" maybe from expat CDO.
We ask Mr Hunt if he would like us to do it and he said, "Yes I will be glad. I want to go home to the United States"
He is been more than a month in the hospital according to the watcher.... We will keep you updated after we will talk
with his doctor!!!!! So we guess it right that you are the one who visited him before we arrived.??
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:33am +0800
From: Lee Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
My wife, Daisy Cline visited with Mr Hunt today and also spoke with his doctor. I am not a superstitious person by nature but after hearing this newsI did wonder.
As it turns out, Mr Hunt is somewhere between a deep hole and the other D. He has a brain tumor and the hospital can do nothing more for him . Which would explain why he is sometimes not always cognizant .
His problems grow worse daily because the hospital wants him to leave but will not release him because he can not pay his bill which is currently 100,000 pesosplus.He does receive a ss deposit from America at the end of each month in the amount of roughly 50,000p.
But this is where things get a little sticky. His 30 yr old Filipina wife is currently in Virginia, USA, and unemployed. She has an atm card with which she withdraws his funds and sends to the Philipines in care of her relatives on his
behalf.
To date only about 15,000p of his bill has been paid despite him having received at least 100,000 since his hospital stay of Jan 25. His mother - in - law told Daisy that the money is being spent for his medications.
Since no one knows his in - laws there is no way to know how much of their version is true. Daisy does say that the few times she has been there someone is always with him as family .
It gets worse because he is overstayed on his visa extensions and his doctor says he must have a nurse to accompany him back to the states. Apparently his round-trip ticket to the states is still good until June but obviously he would have to buy another round-trip ticket for a nurse.
Daisy was able to connect with someone at the US Embassy in Manilla and she gave them a phone number for an in -law andI presume the doctor. The embassy spokesperson told Daisy they would send by email to Daisy Monday what Mr Hunt needs to do .
Daisy did step forward as the liason for the Expat Ladies Charities Group and offered to assist him regarding the embassy. Though the embassy will not loan money apparently because Mr Hunt needs medical evacuation they did offer Daisy some hope.
I don't thinkI have ever met this man as he has only been here since May of this year, but thenI have trouble remembering someone by nameI met last month. :-)
This is not about money from the expats because this man is to deep in the hole financially. But there are other ways we as expats can contribute whether in prayer or visit. Some have already done so andI plan to do so.
The one thing that moved me about Daisy's visit was when she held his hand and asked himwhat he wanted.
" To go home " and when she asked him if he would like American to visit he just smiled and cried .
So if any of you guys and gals have time just drop by for a minute. He probably won't know the difference in your nationality but if you are a kano it's just as good.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 1:05am +0800
From: Mike Farrell
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Tell the doctor, hospital, and Embassy that if/when he dies, they will have a body on their hands to deal with.
The problem is that if the hospital DOES release him, they will just leave him sitting on the steps to the hospital.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 1:57am +0800
From: Tom Keyes
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Why doesn't his Filipina wife get her ass over here toassist him? She should stop the ATM payments toher family for the purpose of buying a roundtrip ticket. She knows the way, and if she's unemployed, she has the time.
If he dies, the pipeline to the family may stop altogether. That's a fairly good justification for temporarily halting the familypayments to lend a hand.
I'm in Manila living near the Embassy if there's anything I can do from here.
Upsetting scenario.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 2:08am +0800
From: Mike Belter
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I have a crap load of air miles collecting dust. Not sure if any would get a ticket out of here, or what not, but any nurse would have to have visa forUS or be from the US.
I agree with Tom what the hell is his wife doing there and not coming here. Maybe its a visa thing (the two year wait) But most bets would be off once he passes. Weird tale.
--------Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:39am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Lee and Daisy:
Is Virginia, Thomas Hunts home or where he wants to return?
Would it be helpful if someone in the US could contact the wife? I would think that his in-laws can provide her contact information (name, phone number, home address or e-mail address). Although we are in California, my wife or I would be happy to contact her and try to be of any assistance we can from here.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri,13 Mar 2009 11:58am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Mike:
The two year period does not restrict one from returning to their country. My wife was issued a conditional green card (2 years) when she first arrived in the US in 2006. Our immigration attorney (here in the US) advised that one with a conditional (2 year Green Card) should not remain out of the country for more than 90 consecutive days at a time. My wife returns to CDO 1-2 times each year. This year she received he Non-conditional Green Card without any issue.
If she is in the US legally with a temporary (conditional 2 year Green Card) then there is no legal reason why she can not return to assist him. Even if he were to pass away, she would still be eligible to obtain her permanent (Non conditional) Green Card or citizenship. I agree with you and Tom, that she should get her ass to CDO to assist him and take him back to the US. Perhaps it is the cost of the RT air fare for her that is preventing her return.
We have cashed in our Mabuhay Miles for my wife and I to return to CDO in May. If you have the miles for a RT flight from Virginia to CDO, my wife and I are willing to assist to coordinate things here with her, you and the airlines.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 3:28pm +0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
While waiting for the emailfrom the US Embassy on Monday, I am thinking,I would like his wife to know that her husband wanted her to came to PI and bring him back to the US.
To test his memory, I told him that my husband said Hi, and wishing him to get well soon.... after few minutes we said goodbye and to our surprise, he said, "Please tell him I said Hi, okey?"
Tthat's whenI told him.... "I will call the US Embassy for you Mr Hunt.Because if they could not help you with your medical bills then the less they could do is to help you go back to US."
And he replied....... "Thannnnnk youuuu very much".
We will keep you updated on the reply of the US Embassy and I will know first hand on how they will response on this matter.
Tom & Alice, I will give you his wife's email address the moment I have it.
Yes, he really will love to have visitors....!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sat,14 Mar 2009 12:40am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Daisy:
If you have a phone number for the wife, we can call her and speak with her as many times as needed to get things squared away. If you only have an e-mail address, we will take that and go from there. If you have a home address for her in Virginia, USA, this also would be helpful. Please also provide me with her full name.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:30pm +0800
From: Thomas Reid
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I think the answer as to why she does not come to assist him is that she has no job and sends his money to the Philippines. If you can consider that not everyone has a surplus bank account then it just might not be possible for her to buy a ticket or to assist in any other way.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:55am +0800
From: Tom Keyes
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I agree, Tom. That's why sheshould divert the funds being sent toher family for "medication" toward the purchase of a ticket. I fly from Maryland each year to the Phils, andP50,000would nearly cover it both ways from Virginia. Maybe she's stuck therefor another reason.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 1:00am +0800
From: Mike Belter
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Round trip from lafayette LA to manila on japan airways is 980 USD with tax. If someone gets ahold of her to find out the deal Let me know.I can donate my air miles. Maybe its enough she can pick him up and get him back to US.
Another question is does he still have family elsewhere?
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 7:16pm +0800
From: Bennie
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
2 centavos from d "utter" side of the tracks...of CDO..
Tom....and Tom..... ..
It is my understanding .... this bride in the USA..... is awaiting her green card... which is due in June... If she leaves before then.... well she is back to "ground zero"..
Also...50K.... is what this man CLEARS a month.(his pension).... and.. sorry, not sure what this "bride" could accomplish... other than give mental support. I also hear that she calls regularly..... and.. is very sad about the situation..... its a bad situation... especially.. if he has a touch of altimers (CRS is what i have, and of course.. I didn't spell the word correctly). lol
If that ever becomes my situation.... PRAY that one of my friends will sorta make sure I have access to some pills.. that.. I simply ease off to sleep with...
wow....very very depressing.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Tue 17 Mar 2009 1:16am +0800
From: Tom Keyes
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I'll be down to CDO for Easter. If he's still there, I'll visit him. I sure hope he's not.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Mon,16 Mar 2009 3:02pm -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I do understand what you are saying.
In regards to the wife, I am more than willing to talk with her and be of whatever assistance I can. If she is awaiting her Green Card (restricted or non restricted) if she were to return to the PI to assist her husband, she would not have to re-start the process. If she is awaiting her initial interview they typically only give you a 7-10 day advance notice of the appointment (depending upon the State). These can be rescheduled but it does delay the process.
I agree that her funds are probably limited and this may be an issue for her to return to assist her husband or to hire an immigration attorney and obtain the real scoop. If I can speak with her, I would be happy to contact the Immigration Attorney who we have used and have him clarify things.
If the wife did return to CDO she would certainly help the spirits of her husband and could accompany him to the US rather than a Nurse. If I were in his position and desired to return to the US, I would prefer my wife to come to assist me. In my opinion, the green card can wait and her husband needs her now. If I didnt care to return to the US, I agree with you that I would prefer to slip off in the same manner you suggested. Actually, I would prefer to do it that way in the US also rather than to see my wife and family suffer along with me for a prolonged period of time.
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Wed 18 Mar 2009 12:06am +0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I have just received the form from the US Embassy for Mr Hunt to fill so that they could start to assist him. I will bring this to him tomorrow morning.
Here's an excerpt of the email:
Thank you for your text messages.
I am providing you a copy of the Privacy Act Waiver form for Mr. Hunt. Please advise him to complete this form and return it our office. This would enable us to contact his wife in the United States to discuss his situation and wishes.
Thank you for your assistance.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Tue 17 Mar 2009 9:14am -0700
From: Willam Lewis
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Bennie and all,
Everything Tom Landry wrote is correct, to add further:
There is no "due date" time associated with getting a green card whether it is conditional or permanent. It's arrival depends on many factors such as the case load at the USCIS service center, completeness of the applcation, etc. Further, 10 year green cards are considered "low priority".
Typical wait times from date of application are 6 months to a year with an "in person" interview thrown in somewhere along the line.
If she's here on a CR-1 visa (where one gets a 2 year conditional green card) and waiting for the permanent card, she can travel on the letter from USCIS which gives her a year's extension. If she's a K-1 (fiancee) visa she can get an
emergency "advance parol" to leave and return. If she's on a K-3 visa, she can come and go for 2 years after arrival. After the 2 years she can get the "advance parol".
If she's had her green card interview already, she can leave and have a "trusted friend" receive her mail and send her the green card upon its' arrival (DON'T change address or "forward").
This CAN be handled! ---if we knew her visa type and status of the process....
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Tue 17 Mar 2009 10:52am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Daisy:
I sent two e-mails to Mrs. Hunt and I received two return messages that my e-mail was not delivered to the address you provided me. Can you please validate the e-mail address provided and see if you can obtain a phone number.
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Subject: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri 27 Mar 2009 9:07am +0800
From: Lee Cline
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Just a quick update on Mr Hunt's situation
Despite the fact that both the Expats' Ladies Charities organization as well as at least two other members of this forum have offered assistance to Mr. Hunt's wife regarding her husbands dilemma not much has changed.
The US Embassy did send someone here to CDO to check on Mr Hunt's case firsthand . My wife Daisy did speak to that Embassy spokesperson by phone yesterday . According to the spokesperson there is really nothing the Embassy can do to assist Mr Hunt because he has " family " caring for him ..
That would be his wife's family of course where in a large part of the problem seems to exist but i will just leave it at that . The wife in the US can not be pressured to assist her husband because she is legally in the US and i presume because he is not in the US.
In the end it appears about the only people the Embassy can help are those that are completely destitute without any family or financial means available to them . There has been some agreement to pay Mr Hunt's hospital bills direct to the hospital so hopefully that will transpire . Apparently there is no follow up on that available however.
And so it is . Perhaps there is a lesson here for expats to ponder when making choices that could effect their long - term well - being.
Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:53 pm -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
I was able to track down and speak to a cousin of Thomas Hunt.
Chuck Hunt and his wife advised us that his wife Janelaze (Lacey) as they call her never spent much time with Thomas after she arrived in the US. They and his church in Yuma, assisted Thomas with money to bring her to the US. They further stated that she spent all of his money and put him into a position where he lost his home in Yuma Arizona. They further stated that they and his friends tried to discourage him from going to CDO last year by himself and have not heard from him since they said goodbye to him last year. They stated that immediately after he departed to CDO that she left the area. They said that they had no idea where she went and hope that they never see her again. They said that Thomas never lived in Virginia and have no idea why Janelaze is there.
It is my understanding that Thomas has no blood related children of his own and is the eldest child with six younger sisters. Unfortunately, Thomas' sisters have married and have not stayed in touch. They further advised me that they feel that Janelaze just took Thomas for a ride, is still using his SS, feel that she should be deported and Thomas should be returned to the US. They said that they have no money to assist him as they provided him with about $8,000.00 and are now too old to care for him.
Very sad! I shall still try to find his sisters and see if they can help bring him back to the US as he desires.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri 27 Mar 2009 1:24am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Lee and Ron,
I agree with you that this is an experience and lesson that expats should ponder along with the land ownership issue when making long term decisions about residence in the PI.
Adventurers/Foreigners are often targeted for one thing or another in different countries around the world. We have to expect this and be cautious when abroad . I do believe that there are good and bad people in every part of our world. This isn't about religion either, but again about currency, greed and power.
I do believe that we do need to assist one another to become aware of the potential challenges. Awareness, preparation and being alert is the key. When we drop our guard we become vulnerable.
Love is a great, healthy and positive aspect in anyone's life. However, with love in some cases one can become very vulnerable and see only what they want to see. Many of us have tried to talk a guy out of marrying someone that we strongly felt was just out for the currency, increasing their personnel power and moving abroad. Love can put blinders on people and they just have to go down that road. We all make mistakes in life (young and old) and grow from them. I believe that It is just a little more painful and sometimes harder to recover at an older age.
I really feel sorry for Thomas Hunt, who shall turn 72 on March 29th. I understand that he was a very religious man back in Yuma Arizona. Perhaps if you have the time you can all go visit him for few minutes. It would be great for him to meet with the Expats as well as the wives.
If I were in his position I would appreciate assistance from fellow ex-pats. This man has been here almost 1 year and in the hospital for over two months. He is a diabetic with a brain/memory issue. He couldn't remember his wife's name and apparently isn't always cognizant. This puts him in a very vulnerable situation. I now believe that the wife has basically abandoned him here in CDO. When he left from Yuma Arizona she told him she would join him after receiving her non conditional Green Card. His cousin said Thomas never thought it would take her this long and expected her to join him within 6 weeks after his arrival in CDO. Well, she then moved to Fairfax Virginia. Tom's cousin said tom never lived in Virginia and doesn't know anyone there. Apparently the wife did as she has been there for nearly one year.
I personally feel that Tom is an American Citizen, who desires to go back to the US, the doctor recommend that he return ASAP for further evaluation and treatment. In the US he can obtain proper evaluations' of his conditions and can be provided treatment in a State hospital. He no longer has a home in the US, but the US is home. I can not just sit back and just pray for this man. I don't think it would be right for him or any expat to die here in this manner, be buried in a paupers grave and his wife continue to use his SS and live her life in Fairfax, Virginia (legally or illegally).
I am asking that all American Expats go to his hospital to visit him for a few minutes and then contact the US Embassy to insist that they do intervene and assist him to return to the US. If we do this together, we may be able to help him.
I have sent an e-mail to the US Embassy to the lady that Daisy was working with. I also posted a blog on the US Ambassador's Blog Page. If we all do this then they may assist him!
One for All and all for one!
Tom
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My letter:
I am writing this on behalf of Thomas Hunt, US Citizen and US Navy veteran from Yuma, AZ. He is in a hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines with a brain tumor. He went from Yuma to the Philippines last May and the plan was for his wife to join him as soon as she received her 10 year green card. He has been advised by his doctors to return to the USA for evaluation and treatment. Preventing him from doing so is a lack of funds as well as the need for someone to accompany him as he is not always lucid and cognizant.
Mr. Hunt is 72 years of age and receives about $1,000/month Social Security deposited to a US account. The hospital won't release him until his bill (over $2,000) is paid.
His Filipina wife, Janelaze Hunt evidently left Yuma and is residing somewhere in Virginia and hoping to receive her unconditional "green card" soon. She is receiving and spending his SS payments via ATM card. She has no plans to return to the Philippines for him, due to a variety of "reasons" best known only to her. She has refused assistance from folks for her airfare to go back to the Philippines, a green card being her top priority, even though she could do so without jeopardizing the issuance of the 10 year card as she is in receipt of an extension of her 2 year conditional residence.
Let's just say she has essentially abandoned him and in my opinion should be deported because the basis (marriage to a US Citizen) of her pending permanent green card is no longer valid due to her abandonment and the misappropriation of his SS checks. She has been sending Mr. Hunt's funds to support her family in the Philippines and at the discretion of her family, to procure medicines for him.
I am aware that the US Embassy in Manila has been apprised of the situation and visited Mr. Hunt. The contact person at the Embassy is apparently a Ms. Cairo. The Embassy has apparently stated they will not return Mr. Hunt to the US as he is technically not "destitute" and because he has someone to "care" for him (the wife's family) in the Philippines. The Embassy has also apparently indicated that they may be willing to directly pay his hospital bill, but I am not aware that this has been done. Even if done, he still needs to be returned to the US for treatment.
Several US citizens, being made aware of Mr. Hunt's situation, are attempting to find his 6 sisters who might be able to help. The problem is that they have all married and we don't know their married names. Mr. Hunt apparently has no children. Mr. Hunt is not always lucid and able to provide this information. He recently could not recall his wife's name. He is greatly in need of your help.
I am requesting that you have the Embassy intercede further in ths case. It is unacceptable for the Embassy to let him die in the Philippines and be buried in a pauper's grave when he is entitled to Medicare and Medicaid which might be able to help him.
Please give this matter your most urgent attention.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/My shot in the dark suggestion
Date: Fri 27 Mar 2009 6:31pm +0800
From: Jerry Lynch
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Perhaps in a lucid moment he could sign a one-time only PoA so the ATM card in the US could be cancelled. That would at least ensure that someone actually in The Philippines could have the access for bill payment purposes.
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Subject: Re: Lee's Post RE: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri, 27 Ma r2009 9:53pm +0800
From: Kenneth Stewart
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Tom... Your plan concerning Thomas Hunt is an admirable one and just might have some effect. Could you please post the email address of the lady at the Embassy Daisy was working with and also the U.S. Ambassadores blog address. Thanks... Ken
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Subject: Re: Lee's Post RE: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:25am -0700
From: William Lewis
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
It appears from the time frames posted that his wife's permanent green card has been in her possession for several months or more and that Tom is likely right, she has abandoned him in CDO.
I'm too young to be familier with the mechanisms of SS check deposits, but it seems that someone in CDO who could use some good karma should assist Mr. Hunt to get his checks deposited with a bank account that only he or a trusted person in the PH has access to - if that is even possible given his condition?
Tom, can you post the email and blog links you are referring to so the rest of us can join your efforts?
Lastly, email CC's could be sent to the congressman who represents Yuma's district plus AZ's US senators. I don't know if they would be any more help than the Embassy, but their inquiries couldn't hurt his cause...
Very sad situation... a BIG thank you to you folks getting involved!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Lee's Post RE: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 1:10pm -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
William:
The wife told us that she has not received her permanent Green Card and that she recently received another extension. If you are familiar with the process, extensions are made on an annual basis. There is no question that with an extension that she can work and travel in/out of the US. If she really loved this man she would return to CDO to assist him no matter what her situation.
Hopefully together we can assist this man!
The following is the information requested:
US Embassy info:
Phone: (632) 301-2000, ext. 2246 or 2567.
E-mail: ACS InfoManila ACSInfoManila@state.gov
Website: http://manila.usembassy.gov/
United States Senator John McCain's Phoenix office is located at 5353 North 16th Street Suite 105 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The phone number is (602) 952-2410
The fax number is (602) 952-8702.
More information is available online at: http://www.mccain.senate.gov
United States Senator Jon Kyl's Phoenix office is located at 2200 East Camelback, Suite 120 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The phone number is (602) 840-1891.
The fax number is (602) 957-6838.
More information is available online at: http://www.kyl.senate.gov
Thanks much!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/My shot in the dark suggestion
Date: Sat, 28 Mar2009 7:35am -0600
From: C T
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Jerry,
Very good advice, cancel that card so he can at least accumulate some much needed funds for his needs.
Perhaps, if he can become lucid, he can create an online banking option. He may, very well, have this option now.
It is most urgent that his so-called wife be taken out of the loop.
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Subject: comment regarding Mr Hunt
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 9:17pm +0800
From: Greeta Madrigal
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Hi guys..
Been reading the post regularly, butthis my comment.,
yes, it is a lessonf or those who decided to stay here for good., life here is easy if you got money but hard when you're sick and helpless or no one can be trusted. Just my thought. I feel so sorry for Mr.Hunt.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/My shot in the dark suggestion
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:09pm +0800
From: Mike Belter
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Given what is knownI am afraid best anyone could do would be to notify INS and SS upon his passing and try to stop the cash flow. That said if Mr Hunt can get back to the US where would he go or stay... straight to a hospital or hospice?
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/My shot in the dark suggestion
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:24 am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Jerry and CT:
This is a great suggestion. However, as Thomas Hunt can not do this by himself, I really recommend that as many of the Ex-Pats in CDO get together and go to visit him with Daisy and Lee. Show our solidarity to assist him to return to the US and assure him that we have his best interest at heart and shall do everything in our power to return him to the US.
For us to assist him, he will need to sign a Privacy Act Statement and authorize others to assist him in returning to the US. A Power of Attorney may also be necessary to accomplish what you are suggesting.
I understand as of yesterday that Mr. Hunt may be a Vet (US Navy), if this is the case then we can get the VA involved and assist him. However, we will need to obtain a copy of his DD214 to prove his service and Honorable Discharge. If we can obtain this then we can assure him of free VA Hospitalization in the US. We also need to know from him where he wants to return in the US. He was a resident of Yuma Arizona, but his wife moved to Virginia after he went to the PI/CDI last year. I assume that he would want to return to Yuma, Arizona or perhaps wherever his sisters are located.
I am still trying to locate his sisters to get them involved in assisting Mr. Hunt to return to the US.
Although the Privacy Act Document is required to speak on behalf of Thomas Hunt, it would be great if everyone sent e-mails to Ms.Cairo at the US Embassy (Daisys) contact, the US Ambassador to Manila and to the Arizona Senators.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/My shot in the dark suggestion
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:29 am -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
Mike:
At this point it doesnt appear that there is any other option other than for Thomas Hunt to be hospitalized in the US, if we can return him. At east he will be back in the US, will have a proper medical evaluation and treatment at no cost. Hopefully, we can return him to Yuma Arizona where he did have friends from his church. I am still trying to locate his sisters. We have to keep in mind that his hospital bill in CDO continues to raise.
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Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt Update/The real problem
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 8:24pm +0800
From: Jerry Lynch
To: Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro@yahoogroups.com
That is admirable what you have offered to do. The real problem, as I see it, is that the woman is a wife in ATM status only. She does not care about Tom, just herself & her Philippine relatives if she is even sending them money as has been reported. Virginia is a big place to just go looking for someone who does not want found. He should just cancel the card & at least have the funds for whatever care he can find here in The Philippines. I rather imagine she will be right on the horn the first SS payday when the card does not work.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:29:23 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
We all appreciate the concern and efforts to return Thomas Hunt back to the US.
The questions that you asked are questions that we are just answering.
A number of ex-pats and their wives have been visiting Thomas Hunt in the hospital after the situation was brought to the groups attention 3-4 weeks ago. You mentioned Lee, so is it a safe assumption that you know him?
A wife in the CDO-Ex-Pats Group has spoken to Janelaze as well as my wife and I. However, she has not returned our calls, e-mails or texts for 8-9 days now.
I have just made contact with a cousin, two sister's and a step son of Thomas. We are just bringing each other up to speed as they had not heard from Thomas since he departed last year. His step son spoke with him briefly back in early January before his hospitalization, but Thomas could not remember his step-son and was not making sense and speaking gibberish. Apparently the wife (Janelaze) called the step-son and advised he was not doing good and arranged for them to speak. Apparently shortly after that time, Thomas was hospitalized and the step-son was not aware of this until I spoke with him last night. It is their desire to have Thomas return for hospitalization to Phoenix where they can assist and visit him. This way his cousins, step-son and church family can assist and spend time with him.
We are just now getting his family involved and trying to obtain a copy of his DD Form 214, then assist him to apply for VA benefits and obtain the VA's assistance in returning him to Arizona, hospitalized so that his medical conditions can be further evaluated and begin appropriate treatment.
After speaking to the family of Thomas, they stated that since Janelaze arrived in 2006 she spent money recklessly and traveled to a number of states visiting friends and left Thomas in Yuma. It is my understanding that to accommodate the excessive spending Thomas re-financed his home of many years a couple of times and sold vehicles and equipment. Apparently he had adjustable rate loans that after about one year he could no longer afford and lost his home.
As they were almost out of money. Thomas had retired and wanted to resettle in CDO. He went there by himself look for a property or home. I understand that he planned to buy a house and that he would have assistance from his wife and her family. As the story goes, the wife was just awaiting her non conditional Green Card and then was to soon join him in CDO. It is our understanding that after Thomas departed Yuma for CDO his wife left the Yuma area. They did not know where she was until just recently.
Thomas spent a period of Time in a hotel in CDO and then moved into the home of Janealze's family. In January he was hospitalized and has been in the Polymedic Hospital in CDO until now.
The issues at hand are to pay off the hospital bill that was 125,000 pesos last week and raising. The hospital will not release him until the bill is paid off or until it is paid down significantly and a promissory note is given for the balance. We then need to find a Registered nurse or perhaps
two to escort him from CDO to Manila and then the flight to the US (LAX) and then to Phoenix and get him admitted to the VA Hospital in Phoenix. He does have PI visa issues (apparently expired) as well as with his return ticket to the US. Lee, his wife and a few other wives are visiting Thomas and
trying to obtain his documentation and laptop from the mother-in-law. They shall validate his passport, visa, plane ticket and also look for his DD Form 214.
Tasks at hand:
1) Obtain the DD Form 214, have Thomas complete the VA paperwork for benefits and get this submitted and coordinated with the VA in the PI and In Phoenix. We will also have him join the American Legion and see if they can be of assistance.
2) Need to obtain a new form from the US embassy for Privacy Act Authorization for the step-son and a limited other 1-2 people to assist with the documentation. These forms must be signed and provided to the US Embassy. These same forms can then be provided to the VA, American Legion and the two Arizona Senators.
3) Need to obtain a Power of Attorney for the Step-son to open a new bank for Thomas' Social Security account so that the step-son can control the monthly SS and send money directly to the hospital to pay down the bill or manage his other needs.
4) His wife Janelaze said last week that she would send $1,800.00 from his SS and 2008 Tax Return. However, this still has not arrived. We will probably need to have a fund raiser to raise all or the balance of the funds to clear his hospital bill.
5) Will need to validate Thomas' plane ticket or buy him a one way ticket from CDO to Phoenix. We will also need to buy hopefully just one RT ticket for the RN who has a US visa to escort him to the VA hospital in Phoenix to meet there with his step son. The family can take over from there. Perhaps we can get the US Embassy, The VA and American Legion and possibly SOS to assist with these tickets, but I guess it may require another fund raiser for the flight and expenses to get Thomas and the RN to a VA Hospital in Phoenix.
Although the step son will take the lead for Thomas, he has never traveled, and does not typically deal with the Government organizations, he will need our assistance to accomplish all of these efforts. I shall be in communications with step-son and Lee on a daily basis. Therefore, it is a team effort shall require a team effort to get Thomas back to Phoenix.
We hope to get these efforts going today and tomorrow to obtain the necessary Privacy Act release, Power of Attorney and obtaining the DD Form 214. Once these documents are completed the step-son and Lee's wife will have to coordinate the execution of the documents. This will allow the step
son to work directly with the US embassy with our assistance as well as the VA, American Legion, SOS and the two US Senators in Phoenix. As these efforts are taking place it would be wise to begin a fund raising on his behalf and try to find a registered Nurse with a US Visa big/strong enough
to assist Thomas to return.
I have provided the Step son with the different websites and forms necessary to request a new DD Form 214 in the event that Thomas does not have one in his possession. I have also provided him with the links to the VA, provided the application form and also the link and addresses for the Local American Legion Posts in Phoenix.
If we can assist in getting all of these things going in parallel, we improve the chance of getting Thomas back home in Phoenix ASAP. From a legal standpoint, I believe that the step son shall have to approach these organizations with the Privacy Act release and Power of Attorney. I promised
the step son that we would assist him in every way we can.
At this point we have Lee and his wife communicating with Thomas, the family of Janelaze and the Embassy. Mike Belter is looking into options for Air Fare/Ticket or possible and evacuation from SOS. I am working with the step son and other family members.
I know that William has written letter to the US Embassy as well as both state Senators. If other do the same it will sure keep Thomas Hunts name in front of the right people, but we will probably need the Step Son's documentation to these groups.
I do feel that we are on the right track at this point and just need to execute to the plan.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [MAG-ANAK] Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:09:51 -0000
From: William Lewis
Elmer,
Yes, it's quite true and very sad. I have a very close friend who has visited Thomas Hunt at the Polymedic hospital there in CDO and he has verified the situation.
A couple of people have been able to get through to Janelaze via Yahoo messenger and telephone, however she is now avoiding all communications.
Thomas went to CDO after his house was foreclosed on in Yuma. He and Janelaze were to retire there on his SS and he thought it would only be a few weeks until she joined him. He had the idea to find a place for them to live in advance. As to why his wife wanted him to go to CDO without her, I can only speculate, but her immediate move to Virginia after he left for the PH leads me to believe she had a secret 'love' interest there, but that's just my speculation.
In the last 24 hours, 2 sisters and a step-son have been found and they all want Mr. Hunt to return to Phoenix for treatment ASAP.
There are a boatload of hurdles for this to happen, among them at least one registered nurse would have to accompany him, that means visas unless a nurse with a visa already in hand can be found.
Everyone -
Please encourage the Embassy to take a more active interest with your emails and the AZ Senators to make inquiries with the Embassy.
To those who have already done so, I really appreciate your efforts!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 8:45:18 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Greetings All:
Wow, what a community you have established! I am Ted Hammon, Thomas Hunt's step son in Phoenix, AZ. I am overwhelmed by the interest, response, concern, and impact that each of you have stepped up in regards to my step-father. I don't think I could find any words to express my gratitude. Thank you.
As I have mentioned to Mr. Landry, I will do as much as I possibly can here in the Phoenix area to help and coordinate, but as I mentioned, my resources are very limited, and my knowledge of even where to begin is greatly lacking. I would be thrilled to honor my stepfather's desire and wishes to return him home to Arizona. After my mother passed away, 20+ years ago, I have remained in touch with Tommy, although it wasn't as regular as either of us hoped to be. We would normally talk by phone or email at least once a month. I know so little information on him I am not sure how to begin to find it out. I know he served in the Navy. I would begin the DD214 form request, but I don't have a clue as to find 90% of the information that is needed. I don't have his SS#, not sure where he was born, haven't kept up to date with much of his family (most the blood relatives that I knew or had anything to do with have passed away).
I am more than will to do as much leg work, and request from a step-son ability that they will allow. In those regards I am open to suggestions and directions that any of you might have to help in the end goal of getting Tommy back to Arizona.
Again, I am just overwhelmed at all of you and your assistance, and willingness to assist in this adventure. Thank you all.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:41:24 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
I really do not know the details of the bank account or who's names are on the account. We just know that Thomas is not receiving his monthly SSA payments. Apparently Janelaze is accessing the account, but how much money she is sending to her family via Western union is not known. All we know is that his hospital bill continues to rise and that since mid January only 13,000 pesos has been paid towards the bill. I also know that his in-laws are paying for his insulin.
We do agree with you that it would be great to ensure that only Thomas or his step-son is accessing the monthly SSA payment and to stop Janelaze from accessing his account.
Thomas has been asleep when visited recently (past week) by the Ex-pats in CDO. The family of Janelaze has not been too cooperative/informative and I do not think that we have asked for his account information as none of us know him and only the Ex-pats and their wives in CDO have just met him since our involvement. We had been focused on getting Janelaze to return to CDO to
bring him back to the US. After that failed I started searching for his relatives. Now that I have found his relatives, I am just bringing them up to speed and trying to get them involved with the efforts to return Thomas to the US.
I will keep you posted on any information we receive and ask his son-in-law what he wants to do regarding Janelaze and her access to his SSA benefits.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Thomas Hunt]
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:22:46 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Greetings Mr. Zink:
Since replying to Mr. Landry's last post, I have been able to acquire my stepfather's SS#. I was also given two possible addresses for Janelaze. Last I spoke with her (Friday 3/27/09) she told me again she was in Virgina. If that be the case than the address I received is: ---- ---- -----, -------, VA.
There is other info I need to track down on my stepfather that I don't know or can't remember. Such as his birth city. I believe it was in Kansas, as we visited his grandmother there one summer, just can't remember which city. I do ok in internet searches but not half as good some who have learned to do so well on the computer. Most of my computer time is spent in excel and project management.
Our firm does bank with the same bank that my stepfather uses, so I may ask our designated banker would have suggestions for me.
Again, I appreciate any info, assistance that any of those of you that want to be involved can share.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [MAG-ANAK] Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:45:19 -0000
From: William
Mike,
Yes, helping Mr. Hunt get control of his SS was an early goal of the efforts to help him. I'm attaching the latest information on the plan to do just that along with the other efforts, see #3 under Tasks at Hand. This attachment is from Tom Landry who is heading up the US side (Lee and Daisy Cline in CDO) helping Mr. Hunt.
To those who have written me off line to say they have contacted the AZ senators and Embassy, I want to Thank you for responding to my requests.
The following email is a portion of a response Tom Landry sent to one of the good folks here at mag-Anak who offered assistance: (Same as message above: Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:29:23 -0700)
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Subject: Re: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:41:12 -0700
From: Tom Landry
I have been able to reach the step-son of Thomas Hunt as well as a few other family members. They really want Thomas returned to the Phoenix Arizona (close to them) ASAP.
The step-son has just obtained and completed a Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney documents. However, we must get these to Daisy/Lee to have them signed by Thomas Hunt along with the privacy Act Release Document from the US Embassy.
It is my understanding that Thomas Hunt has not been awake the last few times that he has had visitors. Daisy sent me a text yesterday morning stating that she does not know if Thomas Hunt can sign his name any longer, therefore timing is really of the essence.
I understand that Daisy and Lee's computer crashed. Does anyone know how I can coordinate getting these documents to Daisy today. I am working with Thomas (Tommy) Hunt's step-son (Ted) to get these documents sent out today via fax or scanned and e-mailed.
Please let me know if any of you are willing to assist to get these to Daisy/Lee or take them to the hospital and have Tommy hunt sign these documents. Once they are signed we shall need to provide these to the US Embassy as well as Ted (Tommy's Step-son) so that he can provide these to the VA, the Arizona Senators and get their involvement to return Tommy Hunt to the US before it is too late.
Please advise ASAP.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:32:27 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
Thanks much.
Tommy's family certainly appreciates all efforts. We are aware of the visa issue and plane ticket. If a travel agent would assist with the Visa renewal and perhaps try to get PAL to re-instate his return ticket and do this for free then this is great. If not we will worry about the visa and fees until
we get to that point.
Time is of the essence so I did not want to use Fed-Ex or LBC for these documents. I have spoken to Daisy a few minutes ago and she will go to an Internet Cafe; and download the Power of Attorneys and take them to the hospital today for Tommy to sign.
I have given up on Janelaze and am concentrating my efforts working with Tommy's step-son and relatives on getting Tommy out of the hospital and returned to the US ASAP. Tommy's step son is trying to get the SSA's document to take control of Tommy's monthly benefits. However, any information that you may have now or are able to obtain on Janelaze should be provided to the
step-son Ted. I can assure you that he and his family's focus at this time is to get Tommy to a VA Hospital in Phoenix Arizona for further evaluation and treatment for now. I would think that down the road they will have an interest in following up with the situation with Janelaze.
Regards
Tom
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tom & William
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:04:36 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
The other sister and step-son really want to focus on returning Tommy to the US ASAP. while he is still alive.
When I spoke with Daisy a little bit ago she advised me that the family of Janelaze stated that they only received 25,000 pesos and not the $1,800.00 ($1,050.00 from SS and $800.00 from his tax return). This 25,000 pesos will primarily go towards his insulin. As today is April 1st, I would think that SS should have issued his payment today.
I'll keep you posted
Thanks much and God Bless!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tom & William
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:18:49 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
I hope that you received my e-mail with Daisy's mobile and Alan and Daisy's e-mail. Daisy's system is still down but she did go to an Internet Cafe his morning.
I spoke with her and she is on her way to the hospital.
I just got off the phone with Ted and he said that he was communicating with you, provided you with some information and very happy that you are assisting.
He and his family are very appreciative of the efforts to assist.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tom & William
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:41:58 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
I wish that I would have had your involvement when I started looking for Thomas (Tommy) Hunt's relatives.. This was a first for me. I can say it was a little frustrating until I located the youngest 1/2 sister of Thomas and finally his step-son Ted.
We would really like to see Janelaze turnout to be a good wife for Tommy, but no matter what, we hope that the truth does surface from your efforts. We did believe her and felt sorry for her also, at first. However, her actions or follow-up didn't go along with the words. You may have read the posting where Daisy said when chatting once she heard Janelaze arguing with a male (assumed American Guy). On another chat heard continuous knocking from another chatter. The last two times my wife and I were chatting with her she said that she needed to chat with her family.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tommy Hunt & Janelaze
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 05:44:05 -0800
From: Daisy Cline
Hi Elmer and Maiza!
At last we are back in the world now. Glad to hear from you. I onlycontact Janelaze though her yahoo messenger. it seems that all the communications we give to her fails to reach her. Is she smart enough torealize it? She seemed to me a very scared woman. She will not trustanybody. The last time we chatted she told she gonna send to CDO 1800dollars but her mother told me she only sent 25 thousand pesos. last week. They hospital bills is rising everyday although at this point there is no question him checking out because he seemed to be getting worst everyday.
Talking to Ted this afternoon is very emotional because we can just see tears in his eyes and no words...when he was about to say something it was then that Ted's phone went off. The family of Jane Laze is really taking good care of him but there finances will not allow them to give him the best. I don't know really whom to believe among them but I just base my judgment on how they take care of Mr Hunt. Apparently she was able to let them believe that she is struggling there in the US and is living with some people in the Church. I think they mention, she lives in Fairfax, Virginia at Macy's.
But contrary to her statement to her family, in a couple of times we talk via voice chat I'm sure they people/person she live with is a guy. I've heard him talk and they even seemed to argue on something...that's when she turn off the voice chat because of her bad signal. I asked her who was that, she don't reply!
Anyway, even if she seemed to be a lost soul, one thing I am certain, Mr Hunt really cares for her. Just by mentioning her name will make him happy or sad...this the reason that I and some expats' ladies here really wish for her to come to CDO. If Jane Laze will be here then even if he will not go back to US, I think his medical condition will improve. We will think about all the consequences of her actions later. Or with enough funds, we could provide him here in CDO the best medical attention. I think the hospital administration is annoyed with them because Jane Laze' mother keep on giving them promises.
I do have his Privacy Act waiver for me but even this i am hesitant to use because the family of Jane Laze is really taking care of him and the stand of the US Embassy is just to let the family act in his behalf being his next of kin here in the Philippines. But they are also turn between their loyalty to her. ...I will make my best shot on this will send email to US and the Arizona Senator and furnishing them a copy of the waiver? I will cc all concerned!
CHEERS for Thom Hunt.!!!
Alan and Daisy
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: mr hunt
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:02:48 -0800
From: Daisy Cline
Hi Ted!
You know just when he was about to talk to you this afternoon you phone went dead....anyway here's the video and please if you wish please save it in your end because we will be deleting this soon...we just want to let you guys see for yourself his condition so that at least you will an idea on how he is right now...
hope this will keep us working, either bringing him back to US to bringing him to St Luke's..but we need to solve his financial obligation in the hospital....we need to have him in a better health condition..the woman feeding him is the sister of Jane Laze.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYglBlTk9iE&feature=email
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVDfS2kOx8&feature=email
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: FW: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] Re: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:42:57 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Ted:
I am happy that you were able to speak to Daisy and Tommy last night. I understand that he was trying to speak with you as you were disconnected. I am sure that you have seen the video's of the ladies with Tommy taken yesterday during your call.
I am not sure if you are now checking the CDO-Ex-Pats yahoo groups postings. The following reflects a response to my posting yesterday before I was able to speak to Daisy and provide her with your documents.
I would think that Tommy would have received a monthly Social Security Administration payment on April 1st. Janelaze also mentioned a couple weeks ago that Tommy's 2008 Tax return was received or would be sent. At this point it may be a good idea for you to work with Daisy to obtain Tommy's banking information (Name, Address and Account Number), a copy of his ATM Card. The bank that he is using may have an affiliation with a Philippine Bank and Daisy may be able to take Tommy's Passport, ATM Card and the US Embassy document into the local affiliate Philippine Bank and be able to withdraw money for him to buy his insulin and make payments towards the hospital bill. If Daisy is able to do this for Tommy, then it would be a good idea try to cancel the ATM Card that Janelaze is utilizing. However, you must keep in mind that although Janelaze only sent 25,000 pesos for Tommy, that without this money they would not have money to buy his insulin.
Perhaps if you are provided with the appropriate information and documentation that you can go to his bank and withdraw money yourself and send this directly to the Polymedic Hospital or Daisy. I know that Daisy provided this information to Janelaze and can provide it to you.
Daisy and Jeaneth:
Perhaps you can try to obtain this above mentioned banking information as well as Mr. Hunt's PIN number for his ATM card and provide this to Ted.
If you are able to obtain the documents of Mr. Hunt for Ted and if Ted needs any of these original documents or ATM card, I would be happy to provide you with my Fed-Ex Number so that you can send these to Ted.
Please keep us posted and let me know if there is anything that we can do to assist you with these efforts!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Your Step Father, Tommy
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:55:00 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Elmer;
I'll do the best I can to answer the questions. I'll do that in the body of your main text, so see below for the details...
Hope you canHope you can decipher what I inserted below..
Thanks
Ted
> wrote:
> Ted,
>
> I watched the videos of Tommy. It is so very sad to see him like that and brings tears to my eyes.. I wish I could find a way to do more for him... and it seems like there has to be anther way... some way.. to get him out of CDO and either up to St. Luke's in Manila... or flown back to a hospital in Phoenix or Yuma.
>
> Ted... what religion is Tommy? Christian, Baptist background. What congregation was he a member of? Valley Baptist Church in Yuma, AZ
>
> Did he serve in the military? Yes, he is a US Navy Veteran. What Branch... when and where? Late 50's early 60's from what I understand. I know he was in Alaska at one time. Was he in the Korean or Viet Nam wars? Don't really know. Might he have been a pilot? No, I believe he was a machinist. (he made a really cool steam motor once!)
>
> Also, what is wrong with him? He is a type I diabetic (insulin dependent) They are also saying he has a brain tumor now. How long has he been in the hospital... what date did he go in? Best I can tell he has been in the hospital since mid January of this year. What is his diagnosis? Unsure. I mean, what is the name of the condition or disease that has caused him to be in the hospital, and for so long, and that would what seems to have caused him to loose some awareness or remembrance of people? Could it be in addition to that that he is suffering from a "broken heart"
>
> Sorry for asking so much, but I would like to write something up... and would like to provide people information about this good man, Tommy. He has to be a good man.. Here he is, with all he has been though and all that Janelaze has done... and at the sound of her voice or the mention of her name.. . he either smiles or gets teary-eyed.. That is love... and it is too bad Janelaze does not appreciate and reciprocate that love.
>
> Do you know what religion Janelyn is? She says she is a Christian. I guess they meet via a Christian Online dating service. Also... do you know what year they were married? I don't have the actual dates but it was only a couple of years ago. Do you know approximately what date Tommy went to the Philippines last year? I believe he moved over there after his retirement. I would have to look up an email to see when he last sent me pictures from his retirement party.
>
> Thankyou Ted, I have to run now.. but I will be back later..
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tommy Hunt & Janelaze
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:11:52 -0800
From: Daisy Cline
Hello Elmer!
He was admitted to the hospital last January 28. He could have check out after a week had they been able to pay the hospital bills amounting to 35K...until days just went and went. The money his wife is sending is only the his SS money because now she is the one who withdraw and sent it through her mom. The 1000K dollars would surely be enough because it is from there where they took their needs and his medicine...
Jane Laze maybe is thinking that Mr Hunt should also support her family because they are also serving him... I don't know but that's how it looks to me and to some other expats' ladies here.
He had a serious diabetic condition....his sugar rise up and down anytime. Above all in his brain's scan the doctor saw a brain tumor, the reason why most of the times he is out of his self..cant remember anything. His doctor really recommended that he will be treated in the US. 3 weeks ago, he can still walk to the comfort room and eat by himself and was even able to write and sign the Privacy Act waiver for me and his wife. He really said then that all he wanted to is for his wife to come back to Philippines and bring him back to US. I even think that this is what made his condition worst because he knew that we are trying to help him get Janelaze back to her but still we failed. Because before I update him about Tom Landry's offer to help Janelaze about her immigration and also the free round trip ticket that will be given by Mike Belter... He was happy about that but maybe he can't handle anymore his frustrations that's why his health is not improving....I don't know.
Will be going back there later this afternoon....
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tommy Hunt & Janelaze
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:17:40 -0800
From: Daisy Cline
all the emails I just sent to Janelaze failed...I don't know why. She can receive it before but she never bothered to reply me through it but only to my YM...
On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Daisy Cline wrote:
That was more than 2 weeks ago...I'm sure it was the guy and Jane LAze who were arguing and when I asked her about it she just said she to cut our voice chat because of bad signal. She is working in Macey's Department Store and living in Fairfax Virginia according to her. She said she went to a Baptist Church and there's a missionary couple who sort of adopted her there...
On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Elmer Zink wrote:
Daisy,
Just a few more questions...
When you say that when chatting with her online you heard her arguing with a guy, how long ago was that? How long ago? One week? 2 weeks? a month? I am just trying to figure out if she may have moved... and may not be with the guy. Whether they were just a couple living together or married... maybe they had a fight and broke up?
Also, when Janelaze says she lives at Macy's.... does she mean the name of the place in where she lives is Macy's.... or does she mean the name of the people are Macy?..... or does she mean that she lives very close to the big Macy's department store?
And, what religion is Lacey?
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Your Step Father, Tommy
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:43:38 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Elmer;
Believe he has only been in CDO no more than just a year. He retired late. Been in the hospital since about Jan. this year. They say he has a brain tumor along with the diabetes.
Ted
---- Elmer Zink wrote:
> Ted,
>
> Thanks for the information.. Has Tommy been there in CDO for a year or 5 years? I thought it was about a year, but is it longer... like 5 years? Just wondering since he is 72 now and most people I know have retired at 65.. though as far as I know people don't have to retire at 65.
>
> He has been in the hospital all this time and they do not know what is wrong with him? Other than the fact he is a diabetic? Wow... he really does need to get back here to the United States to excellent health care at a good US hospital.
>
From:Ted Hammon Date:April 2, 2009 22:28:56 -0700
To: Eilskov, Eric C (Manila Embassy)
Subject: Thomas J. Hunt
Greetings Eric Eilskov,
I am Ted Hammon, the step son of Thomas J Hunt.
I know that Tom Landry and Daisy Cline have been in touch with you and Rose Cairo in regards to my step father. Mrs Cline is working to assist my step father with signing the paperwork that we believe I would need to act on his behalf.
It is admirable that his wife's family still comes to take care of him, but I believe they are tired. In January of this year I called their home after finding that my step father's health was not doing well. I attempted to talk with him, but his ability to talk and mental faculties were not well. I could however here those in the home continually try to encourage him to tell me that he wants to come home. I could hear in their voices that he was becoming a burden on them. Why their daughter/sister Janelaze is not in the Philippine with him, instead of Virginia, USA, I don't really know.
I need the help of the US Embassy to assist me in getting my step father back to the states so that he can receive the care of the VA medical facilities he deserves as an USA Vet.
What do I need to do, to get this process underway? Who do I need to contact?
I was able to view a video of my step father from Mrs. Cline and her wonderful friends who are going way beyond the call of good samaritans. They are truly a God send.
Please advise as to what I can do to get this matter underway.
Thank you for your time and attention in this very grave matter
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas J. Hunt
Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 06:08:06 -0800
From: Daisy Cline
To: Eilskov, Eric C (Manila Embassy)
Dear Mr Eric Eilskov,
Greetings!
Today I've been to the hospital with my dear friend Laila McCrea and we stayed with Mr Hunt for more than 2 hours. There, we witnessed how the mother and sister of Jane Laze took care of him. Without a doubt, he is a family member to them, the Filipino way. Her mother, Linda, was even again called to the office of the billing section because of his rising bills. The last time me and Jane Laze were talking she told me she gonna send 1800 dollars. The 800 dollars coming from her tax refund and the 1000 dollars from Mr Hunt's SS for March. Her mother told me Jane Laze sent the SS money of Mr Hunt every last week of the month. I am a bit skeptical on this because as far as know SS money usually arrive every first week of the month. Not only that, she just sent 37,000pesos here. to Linda. It is with this reason that I told them that if in any case, Jane Laze will call them, they should tell her not to get a single centavo from the SS Chase Bank Account of Mr Hunt because the hospital through her mother is now directed by the US Embassy to collect the total amount of Mr Hunt's monthly pension. This account has 2 ATM cards, one for Lane Laze and one for Mr Hunt. I am sorry for this but believe me this is also hard for me because just like Jane Laze I am a wife of a US citizen and it is beyond me to comprehend how she managed to treat her husband and her family like this. Some of the expats' wives here in CDO are trying our very best to assist her, Mr. Landry is offering her an immigration lawyer and giving her call cards to call us here in the Phil., Mike Belter a round trip ticket, Elmer is trying to reach her just so that he could help her. And many more who want to do more but dos not know where to start because the wife is nowhere to be found or refuse to be found!
I am not sure for certain when would God will take him to His Kingdom but for sure, Mr Hunt is bothered with his hospital bills, longing for his wife to come back to PI and bring him back to US. Today, when I asked him if he would still want to go back home to US, all I see is a pleading eyes of a child, longing for his mother to buy for him his favorite toy. Although he looks happy today but his eyes will give him away. Please Sir, understand that the only word you can hear from him "Ok" I'm ok" "Yah" . However, today when he spoke with Mr, Ted Hammon, upon hearing his step son's voice, the first thing he said was, "Are you ok?" Just don't know if Ted hears it, that was a very unselfish word from a man who does not even know if he is ok or not.
While I understand the limitations of your office to help Mr Hunt, I know that as a government recognized non-stock, non profit, organization we can do more, Please let me know if I could be of help to Mr Hunt as a non government organization, not as Daisy Cline.
By the way, if you want to know about our Charity organization, please click this...
Very truly yours.
DAISY J. CLINE
President
Expats' Ladies Charities, Inc
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Janelaze Songcuya]
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:29:49 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
Were she and Tommy formally married?? They may be married and she just doesn't use him name. It is obvious she is with this other guy, but some of the other guys live in LA, Florida and Virginia. I was told that she did make some trips on her own to these places when Tommy was in Yuma.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Your Step Father, Tommy
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:32:40 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
To: Tom Landry, Daisy Cline
Tom & Daisy;
I just received a second call from Janelaze this morning. She tells me that Tom needs to be transfered to the ICU for internal bleeding, and that she needs to "borrow" $500 as a downpayment to the hospital for them to transfer him. She tells me that the bank account was down to $33.
I find that strange since SS makes the direct deposits normally either by the first of the month or no later than the 3rd of the month. She gave me her sisters name and address in CDO so that I could western union her the money. (Sorry and sad to admit, but I can't pull that from my family budget at this time, so doubt that will happen from my end.)
Anyway, her sisters info is, Aurea Songcuya,211 Consolacion Street, Cagayan de Oro City, PI, 9000.
Sad to admit, but I don't have any faith in what she is saying. It may be true that Tom needs further care, but I will need to hear that from another source. I really don't think she cares aboutabout Tom or his health. If she does than she using someone elsehere in the states also. I have to wonder if she is fully honestwith her parents and sister as to how she is living her..
Daisy, can you update me on what the doctors are saying? I'll try to give them a call tonight when it is a good time zone to call there.
Thanks all.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 21:20:09 -0700
From: Daisy Cline
Hello Guys!
I didn't use my cellfone and just open it awhile ago after I read Ted's Tom's email.
I have 2 text messages from Aurea asking for HELP around 11pm last night....... They need money for ICU for Mr. Hunt. Then around 8am today, she is asking for type A blood donor, this one I could easily help because I am regular blood donor to Red Cross. I will just get Red Cross Cards in the Christian Church where I belong..
Please guys, please send any amount to Aurea Songcuya, 211 Consolacion Street, Cagayan de Oro City, PI, 9000. This is Jane LAze sister and I know we could trust her. Our celfone number is 09204388883 and 09226778169.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:07:12 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Daisy:
I do not recommend sending any money to the sister of Jane Laze. We will try to assist and send money to you or someone we can be assured will get money to the hospital or for Tom. Do you have an account with BPI? If so we can transfer a little money from our account to yours to assist Mr. Hunt. If not, please provide us with your information to send a Western Union to you or Alan.
We can also try to contact the red Cross tomorrow here in the states. Alicia shall try to reach a cousin of hers that is a priest. Perhaps the Catholic Church can be of assistance. We shall check with our church here tomorrow.
What is the cause of the internal bleeding?
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 03:00:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mike Belter
I agree... Something not right with the money train here. From where I sit it looks like any money being sent isn't going for his care... I would like to think that I am wrong on this but my gut feeling is i am sadly right. I just arrived in CDO and I am blood type A+ and can donate if needed I will have to check my bank info and see if there is any I can donate to the cause as well.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Fwd: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 07:08:28 -0700
From: Daisy Cline
Yes Mike he really need type A- blood. PLEASE COME TO RED CROSS SOONEST!!! They are still looking for blood a- until now!!!! If you could read this email now, we will not wait until tomorrow.. I will meet you in Red Cross or Polymedic..this is my number 09204388883/ 09226778169
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] In need of type A- for Mr Hunt
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:24:48 -0000
From: daisy
Please help us in our search for type a- for Mr Thomas Hunt. He is now in the ICU of Polymedic Hospital Cagayan de Oro City...We've been searching since this morning but to no avail....Please, your blood might save him!!!!!!God bless us all!
Contact me at 09204388883 or 09226778169
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:45:43 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Daisy:
We sent money (only $100.00) via Western Union to Alicia's mom in CDO. I wish we could send more, but times are difficult for us also. Alicia's mom (Gorgonia Salarda) shall call you and make arrangements to bring you the money today.
Please advise of the current medical condition of Tom.
Have they stabilized his recent internal bleeding?
What is the cause of the Internal Bleeding?
Can you obtain a copy of his Hospital/Medical Records and send them to us/Ted?? A doctor here would like to see the diagnosis and know whatever treatments they have done since his hospitalization Brian Surgery, Chemotherapy, etc.. And what treatment the current attending physician recommends.
Did the family of Jane Laze bring in Tom's documents for you to review?
Things/documents that are needed:
-DD Form 214
-Copy of his Social Security Administration Documents.
-Copy of any Medical Insurance documents such as Medicare or AARP.
-Copy of his Arizona Driver's License.
-Copy of his Passport with the Visa Stamp page reflecting when he arrived and the expiration of his Visa.
-Copy of his PAL plane ticket and any purchase receipt for the ticket.
Were you able to have Tom sign the Power of Attorney?
If Tom is NOT able to sign the Power of Attorney:
I do NOT know what else we can do for him if these documents do NOT get signed. If I were there, bring a Notary Public and two witnesses into the hospital (perhaps a Minister or Priest) with Tom, and request that his in-laws step out for a moment. I would sign the best signature of Tom Hunt as possible (after looking at his other signatures), have two witnesses sign the documents and then have a Notary Public to sign-off on each document. This should allow Ted to get involved and assist Tom. The only ones who may dispute his signature or ability to sign would be Jane Laze or her family members.
Ted:
Today, I have contacted the American Red Cross, the US State Department, Catholic Charities and Department of Veteran's Affairs. Despite my calls, I have not been able to obtain any real tangible assistance. The US State Department referred me to their web-site http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis target="_blank">
There is a listing of AIR AMBULANCE/MED-EVAC.
*I noticed one that is located in Tempe that you may want to call: *MedAire: 480-333-3700
I did contact Air Rescue International: They are willing to assist, but NOT for Free:
I spoke to a Director there, explained the situation and she said that someone will call me back tomorrow with information regarding a Med-Evac flight as well as on commercial airlines. They stated that you should try to reach his previous physician in Yuma and see if he is willing to assist. Also obtain any old medical records that may be available. See if there was previously any diagnosis for a
Brain Tumor.
1. Find out what medical insurance Tom may have. Medicare, AARP, etc...
2. Obtain Medical for him, by contacting Medi-Cal directly andprovide them with his DOB and SSN.
3. Contact his former church and see if they are willing to assist.Perhaps you can have them assist with a fund raiser to assist Tom.Perhaps there is a doctor or a medical group affiliated with thechurch willing to provide care for him when her returns or perhapsto assist him to return.
I shall keep you posted on anything I hear back from the Catholic Charities Organization.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:51:16 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Tom Hunt is really in need of assistance!
His condition is getting worse. He started to hemorrhage (from the mouth and nose) and has internal bleeding as of yesterday. He is in URGENT need of A Negative blood donations. Apparently the Red Cross in CDO does not have any A Negative blood available. If you do have A Negative Blood type it is requested that you immediately contact Daisy Cline at 09204388883. She shall help coordinate the blood donation(s) with the Red Cross and Polymedic General Hospital.
Apparently the hospital was reluctant to move Tom into the Intensive Care Unit without some payment towards his bill. His wife has abandoned him and he really doesn't have any family that can assist. His step-son (Ted) is involved and trying to assist. He is trying to work with the US Embassy and many other organizations including Tom's old church in Yuma Arizona. He is going to try have the church do a fund raiser for Tom. We are trying to have Tom returned to the US for further medical evaluations and treatment (possibly Brain Surgery and Chemotherapy) . However, we may be running out of time. Tom Hunt's condition must be stabilized before he could return to the US.
In an effort to assist Tom Hunt, my wife and I were able to send $100.00and have this delivered to Daisy.
It is requested that members of this Ex-Pats group join together and assist with his Diabetes Insulin and the hospital bills. If you can assist this man in need it would be greatly appreciated. All donations should be coordinated with Daisy Cline.
I know that if I were in his condition, I would appreciate the assistance of others. Who knows, perhaps someday we will need the assistance of others.
Please consider to "Pay it Forward" and assist this man.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09; Tom Hunt update 4/6/09 9:40pm AZ time
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:02:10 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Greetings All;
Tom, Thanks for the calling cards! I just spoke with Tommy's (that is what I have always called him, I guess for others it would be Tom) Nurse. She did give me number or ext. at least to his primary doctor. I guess he has three, a cardiologist, a Neurologist and then the primary. Their main goal at this time is to get his diabetes under control, his numbers as of a half ago was like 323. If anyone know that is astronomically high for a type I diabetic (insulin dependent). Much high at it can put you in a coma from what I understand. Normal range is 60 to 120. I am a type II diabetic, (non-insulin dependent). Most of mine is controlled by oral meds and diet.
She also did say they are treating for a brain tumor. Basically they are giving him medicine to help reduce the swelling of the brain. His neurologist is not recommending any invasive surgery at this time. Guess they need to get the swelling down.
That is what I know at this time. The nurse did tell me that Janelaze's mother and sister where there. I still have to wonder if they know how she is living over here? It is commendable that they still visit and take care of him. But have to wonder how much of his SS is actually making it to him, or being used Janelaze's parents and her child.
Well, that is what I know at this point. Daisy, thank you so much for being there, on the ground as they would say. Thank you for the encouragement you can provide to Tommy. Tom, Thanks for the endless and relentless pursuit of contacts, and relaying of info for everyone. Elmer, thanks for all the info and encouragement you have shared.
Time for me to turn in as my work day begins early here. By the way, I do have a yahoo account, I am "tdhammon78", I am glad to log on as much as my kids allow me to, and as much as I can steal away time at work, so if you want to add me in, I am glad to accept.
Thanks again all.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Tom Hunt
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:08:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: Keith Smith
Elmer
Keith Smith here, I have been following Tom Hunts plight, do u know if he has any service connected disabilities? If so he can get
assistance from the VA clinic in Manila.
I am in the process of sending emails to both the Arizona senators, I am from Kansas so I am going to contact the Kansas senators also and see what assistance they can be. I also had a thought do not know if it would go anywhere but maybe contacting the Dept of the Navy could do some good since Tom was in the Navy maybe that could expedite any records that he might need Has anyone considered contacting any of the major news net works such as Fox, ABC, etc. I will try and do my part to assist this man in his plight,
Keith and Linda Smith
Lapu Lapu City
------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas J. Hunt
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:47:34 -0700
From: Daisy Cline
Hi Tom!
Sorry I was not able to do what you have asked me to do.. They are all so busy about where to get blood, buy medicines...as of this time Linda, the mother of jane Laze is still looking for the medicine because it is not available. I came their to meet Bernard Freisenhaus, a German Expat living in Xavier Estates. He will be back tomorrow morning to Red Cross office for the Blood Extraction.
Anyway, I am quite sure guys from Living in Cebu forum will give give some donations... I would prefer it to be address to Aurea but I could not find her complete name here... I thought Ted write it somewhere...to be able to follow whatever amount we may raise in the forum please join this forum,
http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=10636&pid=90262&st=0&#entry90262
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Expats-in-Cagayan-de-Oro] Re: Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:43:59 -0000
From: daisy
Tom and Alice,
Thanks for the CASH donation of 100 dollars. Aurea, the sister was teary eyed when she received it...thanks for your parents too Alice for bringing the money to Polymedic Hospital this morning.
Our God is BIG and HE is in CONTROL!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas J. Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:52:14 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Daisy:
I have contacted the Red Cross here in the US. They said that the hospital should send a request to the Philippine Red Cross for
assistance. They should be able to coordinate with other Red Cross Blood Banks in Mindanao, Cebu and Manila to obtain the A Negative blood that Mr. Hunt desperately needs.
The American Red Cross also said that the US Embassy in Manila should be able to provide assistance for blood and medication. I really do not understand why the American Embassy is not providing any assistance. Personally, I am outraged that the US Embassy is not assisting one of their own citizens and Veteran of the US Navy in desperate need.
I am happy that you did receive the money we sent and hope that this will at least assist a little in getting Mr. Hunt the medication and treatment he needs. Today, I did receive an e-mail from a Disabled US Vet (Gene Murphy) who now resides in Agusan del Sur, Bayugan City, 8502 , Philippines. He is willing to donate what he can from his limited funds to assist Mr. Hunt once this has been established.
Eric Eilskov:
We are pleading with you and the American Embassy in Manila to assist Mr. Thomas Hunt in any way that you can provide assistance. If you can not assist Mr. Hunt in returning to the US, can you not at least assist to provide Mr. Hunt with the blood (A negative), medication and perhaps assist with his hospital bills. Perhaps you should make a trip yourself to CDO to check on his condition.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Desperate for Assistance
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:01:14 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Ted:
I just got off the phone with the people from Angel Flight. They advised me that they only have small planes and fly domestically. They do not do overseas missions as their planes are not pressurized. They also advised that they do not know of any charity organization that does provide a free Med Evac service.
Tom
On 4/7/09 11:07 AM, "Tom Landry" wrote:
Dear Angel Flight Representative:
I am trying to assist a fellow American Vet who has beenhospitalized in the Southern Philippine Islands return to to the USfor further medical evaluation and treatment. Thomas J. Hunt, a 73year old diabetic has been hospitalized in the Polymedic GeneralHospital in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines (North West Mindanao)since mid January. He has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and the doctors there say that he needs to be transported back to the US fortreatment.
When I first became one month ago, involved Mr. Hunt was able to situpright and the doctors said that he would need a nurse to accompanyhim back to the US. Since this time his condition has deterioratedand in the past two days was moved back into ICU. My understandingis that he has internal bleeding and are trying to stabilize him.
I have contacted other groups and was advised that it would costabout $50,000 to return Mr. Hunt to Phoenix Arizona by stretcher ona commercial aircraft and over $100,000 for a private med-evac.The American Red Cross provided me with the name of your group andwe are hopeful that you might be able to assist Mr. Hunt.
I am part of a small Ex-Pats organization in the city of Cagayan deOro that is trying to raise money for Mr. Hunt's insulin and hospital bills and trying to make arrangements for his return toPhoenix Arizona before it is too late. Mr Hunt is retired, receivingSS benefits, but unable to access his account. He honorably servedin the US Navy, but apparently never applied for VA benefits. His step-son (Ted Hammon) is now involved and I am working to assist himreturn his Mr. Hunt to a VA Hospital or State Hospital in Phoenix sothat they family can be close and assist him.
Please let us know if there is anything that you can do to assistMr. Hunt in returning to the US.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:46:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jack Dodson
Elmer,
I would like to help Thomas Hunt with a $25 donation. Are you collecting checks? I can make a second donation later this summer if needed.
Thanks for doing this. It's nice that you are willing to help someone who has been taken advantage of by his filipina wife.
Pagpalain ka sana,
Jack and Juramie
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: FW: Janelaze Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:50:17 -0700
From: Tom Landry
I just got off the Phone with Air Rescue Service here in California. They advised me that they could provide an Air med evac private jet to fly to Cagayan de Oro City, fly Tom Hunt to Manila and then to LA and then to Phoenix. They can provide this service in 48 hours. However, the cost would be $137,209.00.
They have also coordinated a possible flight with Philippine Airlines but it will take 14 days to fully arrange for the accommodations of a Nurse Paramedic to fly with Mr. Hunt on a stretcher on a commercial flight. The cost of this service would be between $37,000 - $40,000.
It really depends upon Mr. Hunts condition and medical needs, if he is able to sit for a 15 hour trip to the US and then to Arizona.
I pray that you and the Yuma Sun are really willing to assist Mr. Hunt in this time of need and are not just writing a negative article about an elder American being taken advantage by a young foreign lady. As I said to you when we spoke there are thousands of Americans who have married Filipina ladies and other nationals who are very happily married. Like most things in life, it is the negative stories that get printed. One thing you should understand that in Asia and many other parts of the world it is very common for a lady to marry an older man. You should also know that the Philippines is a great place to retire and there are Asians. (Japanese, Koreans,Taiwanese) and Westerners from all over the world that are retiring in the Philippines.
Please do advise if the Yuma Sun is willing to join us in our efforts to assist Mr. Hunt in fund raising for his medical care and returning him to Phoenix.
Please do provide us with the article that you write.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Janelaze Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:21:22 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Hopefully with everyone's involvement there will be a happy ending to the story that demonstrates that people of the Philippines and America united together to assist a fellow man in need and were able to return him to Phoenix for further medical evaluation and the best medical treatment possible; after he was abandoned by his wife and now perhaps our great country.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Janelaze Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:11 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Elmer:
You are correct. She could have returned to the Philippines at any time to assist her husband. She said that she couldn't bring him back to the US until she received the non restrictive (10 year) Green Card. However, Janelaze told Alicia and I that she received a Green Card extension on March 13th. Therefore, she is authorized to work and travel in and back to the US.
The USCIS issues the conditional (2 year) visa in effort to validate the reasons for the Visa and then 3 months prior to the expiration of the Visa one must then again apply for the non conditional visa. I am sure that your wife, like my wife Alicia had no problems going through this process. My wife has been in the US about 8 months less than Janelaze and she received her non conditional Green Card in late January. I believe that Janelaze arrived in the Us in December 2005 and my came to the Us with me in July 2006.
There are many reasons why the USCIS could be holding up the issuance of the non conditional Green Card. The issue of lying about her child from another man could be a factor, demonstrating that she and Thomas reside together and are married for love and not just a Green Card could be another factor. However, they will give one the benefit of the doubt and issue and extension to provide the necessary time to assemble the documentation they have requested in support of her request for the non conditional Visa.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: FW: AIRescue International -- Medical Transport: Cagayan de Oro, PHILIPPINES to Phoenix, CA/USA
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:55:15 -0700
From: Tom Landry
The following is the information that I was provided by AirRescue in California to bring Thomas Hunt back to Phoenix. I am just praying that perhaps we can have a fund raisers not only with the CDO-Ex-Pats-Group, but also the Baptist Church In Yuma which Thomaswas very much associated, and perhaps the Yuma Sun would assist in fund raising or can ask other charity groups to assist in bringing Thomas Hunt back to the US for treatment in Phoenix where his family and friends can be of further assistance to him.
God Bless!
Tom and Alicia Landry
------ Forwarded Message
From: David Percelay
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:37:21 -0700
To: Tom Landry
Subject: AIRescue International -- Medical Transport: Cagayan de Oro, PHILIPPINES to Phoenix, CA/USA
Dear Mr. Landry:
As promised, I am memorializing the information provided to you earlier this afternoon in connection with the patient transport.
Dr. Vogler indicated that we would provide two alternative ways to accomplish the transport.
The first approach, which is would provide the quickest way to repatriate the patient to Phoenix, would use AIRescue's two-person
medical flight team aboard a medicalized jet. While re-fueling stops would be required en route, we would need to pre-position flight crews to avoid the need for an overnight stop on the return flight with the patient aboard. This is a standard procedure.
The second alternative, which could take-up to 14 days for the airline to arrange (though our experience is 7-10 days with other airlines), would be a commercial airline stretcher transport, using AIRescue's medical flight teams. The logistics require the airline to identify eight open and co-located seats in the correct part of the aircraft, the removal of the seats and the installation of a medical stretcher system on both the aircraft from Cagayan de Oro to Manila, and the connecting flight from Manila to LAX.
AIRescue's quote for the medicalized jet is USD $137,209.00. This includes bedside to bedside transportation, and a two-person medical team (as you know, Dr. Vogler has not done a medical intake on the patient, so we have made an interim assumption that a flight physician would not be required). The quote includes all ground ambulances.
As I indicated by phone, the commercial stretcher transport quote would range from $37-$40 thousand. Frankly, we feel it is best for you to use the $40 thousand figure at this time, with which Dr. Vogler feels more comfortable, particularly given the manner in which airfares vary on a continuous basis. We are told the patient is not currently on a ventilator. Should that occur, the airline will assess a relatively nominal, added fee for the cost of medical oxygen on both of the patient's flight segments. The amount of medical oxygen needed will be based on the patient's requirements, the duration of the flight and a reasonable reserve. This quote also includes a bedside to bedside transport, all ground ambulances and a medicalized aircraft which will transport the patient from LAX to Phoenix, AZ. Based on our conversation, the price reflects the transport of a US Citizen holding a US passport (the authorities in the Philippines require a return ticket in the event the patient holds a local passport). We also assume, and the quote reflects. that the patient will be traveling alone.
As discussed, we will need to ascertain the patient is stable for transport; the hospital bill will need to be paid before he is released;
and AIRescue will need to confirm that an appropriate medical facility in Phoenix, and an attending physician, will accept the patient at the time of arrival, and that a suitable bed will be available for the patient (in the Neuro ICU, as an example). In addition, if the patient is not alert and oriented, competent to sign the necessary consent and release forms, his wife, or someone with demonstrable power-of-attorney, should be identified to act as his proxy.
The quotes for both the medicalized jet and the commercial stretcher transport are based on the wiring the funds and confirmation of receipt in advance of confirming either alternative mode of transport.
I hope this provides you with the information you need. Please do not hesitate to follow-up with additional questions. AIRescue's telephone number is (818)994-0911.
We join you in your prayers for the patient.
With kindest regards,
David Percelay
AIRescue (818)994-0911
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tom Hunt emails
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:30:25 -0700
From: Pam Doerr Valley Baptist Church, Yuma, AZ
Yes, Elmer,
Pastor Glenn and Roger & Pam did receive your e-mails. Can you tell me if you notified our local paper here in Yuma regarding Tom?
Thanks
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:35:41 -0700
From: Daisy Cline
Hi Elmer!
it will be a lot expensive for our donors to individually remit to the Philippines.... how about if you just collect it later send to PI? or
anyone of you guys, please just accept it. I will be having a centralize posting in Living in Cebu forum....
http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=10636&st=25&#entry90294
Today Kaloy and Nalyn send 50 dollars thru xoom in my name.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:50:09 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Daisy:
I have spoken to a local Chase Bank and found out what I need to do to open a an account for Thomas Hunt for contributions to collect contributions. I have also contacted Wells Fargo bank here for the same. Wells Fargo is associated with BPI in the Philippines and this is how we typically send money..
I am on the phone again with Chase to see if they have an affiliate bank in the PI.
-----Original Message-----
From: ACS InfoManila [mailto:ACSInfoManila@state.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 19:30 -700
To: Ted Hammon
Subject: Thomas Hunt
Dear Mr. Hammon:
Thank you for your email regarding the medical situation of your step-father, Mr. Thomas Hunt. As you know, American Citizen Services and Social Security representatives recently traveled to Cagayan de Oro to assess your step-father's situation. While we were saddened by his condition, we were heartened to see that his wife's family appeared to truly care about him and were endeavoring to take good care of him. Unfortunately, medical services provided in the Philippines often do not match those available in the United States.
It appears from your email that you are interested in pursuing a medical repatriation. If that is the case, I would advise that you first speak with Mr. Hunt's wife and next-of-kin. If you both agree that a medical evacuation is desirable, you should then consult with his Philippine physicians to determine whether his condition is stable enough for such lengthy travel. Mr. Hunt's physicians can advise you as to what type of medical evacuation is appropriate (commercial airlines vs. private ambulance company), as well as what type of equipment and attending medical personnel might be necessary. In addition to speaking with commercial airlines, you might also want to contact private air ambulance companies. The Department of State provides a list of such companies on its website
( http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1470.html#companies). Unfortunately, medical evacuations are very expensive and can easily cost more than $50,000.
Please note that the Embassy cannot provide funds for private medical care or medical evacuations. This is the responsibility of American citizens traveling abroad.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Linda Daetwyler
Consul of the
United States of America
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:16:52 -0700
From: Tom Landry
Daisy:
We went to Wells Fargo Bank and tried to open a Fiduciary or some type of donation account for Thomas Hunt. I advised them of Mr. Hunt's situation and said that you (Daisy Cline) would be the recipient. He provided me with a couple documents for a Cash-Cash Remittance Account, I signed them and he said that it was taken care of that anyone could deposit money into the account and that this money would be sent to BPI and that you could receive this money at any BPI Bank. He said that when you establish an account at BPI that he will then add your new account number (for Thomas Hunt).
I knew that we were the last people in the bank and they were waiting for us to leave. When we got home I reviewed the documents that he gave me so that I could provide everyone with this information. It appears to me that they did not open up a new account but just a new Remittance Account to my existing accounts. Apparently the person that I was working with at the bank didn't really understand or perhaps he just wanted to go home.
The Remittance Account is for remittance to:
Daisy Cline
1630 Bontong
Cagayan de Oro City
Misamis Oriental
Please do advise if you were able to establish a new account for Thomas Hunt at BPI and provide us with the Bank Account Number. If for some reason you can not establish a new account for Thomas, you can obtain the donations in cash form directly from BPI. I shall go back to the Bank tomorrow and try to get this squared away.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE:Tom Hunt update 4/6/09 9:40pm AZ time
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:07:43 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
I really don't have an answer for any of your questions. The nurse really didn't talk about money. I think the sister could answer more accurately about whether or not Tom is getting all the medication he needs.
-----Original Message-----
From: Elmer Zink [mailto:elmer@zinkhome.net]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:24 PM
To: Ted Hammon
Subject: Re: Call from Janelaza, Sunday 4/5/09; Tom Hunt update 4/6/09 9:40pm AZ time
Ted,
What are they not doing for lack of money? Are they holding anything back for lack of money? Is the hospital doing all of this without money.. Is he getting enough insulin? Are they doing all they can right now, regardless of money, to care for Tommy, and just add it all to his bill?
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: Thomas J. Hunt
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:07:43 -0700
From: Ted Hammon
Keith:
I do not recall my step father having or discussing any service disabilities. I did get a return call from the VA today, and the gentleman didn't sound too promising of any help (of course I don't have a whole lot of faith in any government agency to provide the help you need unless you are and illegal or already living on welfare). He sent me a form to complete and fax back so he can begin to trace Tommy's history. He also mentioned something having to be registered by 2003 for the VA to do anything.
I'll return the form with as much info as I have. Ironic that you are from Kansas. Tommy was born in Kansas. Kimble I believe, in 1937.
Thanks All
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:04:09 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Ted Hammon
Ted:
Unfortunately, I believe that from a legal standpoint they are correct. Apparently they have been in touch with Jane Laze. I would think that if they were not in touch with Jane laze and it appeared that she had abandoned him, then they would honor your wishes. As she is his wife and next of kin, from their standpoint they only can assist her. Who knows what she may have told the Embassy. Jane Laze is in complete control.
I also would not rely on the family of Jane Laze to obtain Tommy's signature on the Power of Attorney. As much as they appear to be assisting Tommy, it is not in there benefit to have him returned to the US. I am sure that they are in contact with Jane Laze. Therefore, Jane Laze knows exactly what is being done to assist them.
Without the signed Power of Attorney, I suggest you should proceed with civil legal action against Jane Laze and try to have Family Court intervene. A court could issue a restraining order (if so requested) against her and have them issue you Power of Attorney. You may be able to do this yourself in court without an attorney, but for sure an attorney would be beneficial.
It appears to me that it is time to involve the other relatives (Law Enforcement), authorities, SS etc.. to demonstrate her actions and that perhaps a crime has been and is being committed and to cut off the SS funds.
On 4/7/09 11:11 PM, "Ted Hammon" <td.hammon@cox.net> wrote: FYI, reply from the embassy
-----Original Message-----
*From:* ACS InfoManila [mailto:ACSInfoManila@state.gov]
*Sent:* Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:30 PM
*To:* td.hammon@cox.net
*Subject:* Thomas Hunt
------Original Message ------
From: Tom Landry
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:41:52 -0700
To: Mike Belter
Subject: Re: Thomas Hunt
Mike:
Great information!
My understanding was that Ted was looking into contacting the doctor to obtain his medical record. I am not sure if he has had a chance to do so. Will look into this!
Thanks!
Tom
On 4/8/09 12:35 AM, "Mike Belter" <mikebelter@yahoo.com> wrote:
Anyone know if he has a regular doctor in the US? If we can get a copy of his transcripts the doctor may be able to get a medical power of attorney for him and make the calls as far as getting him out of the country. Last I checked medical power of attorney trumped a relatives decision.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: FW: Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:48:43 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Ted Hammon
Ted:
Please read Mike's e-mail below as he just replied.
Did you have chance to look into locating Tommy's doctor or obtaining his medical records? What Mike stated makes good sense. Chuck or Dottie Hunt may know who Tommy's doctor was in Yuma.
Please let Elmer and I know how we can assist you.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 04:06:07 -0700
From: Daisy Cline
Hi Tom and Alice,
Yes we were able to open the account in the name of:
Expats' Ladies Charities, Inc.
Savings Account# 009323-0175-03
BPI Cogon Branch
9000 Cagayan de Oro City
However due to so many holidays I am appealing that at the moment let it be sent to Western Union or Xoom for his day to day medicine. Linda and Aurea were already asked by the hospital staff to sign a waiver if ever they could not provide the daily prescription amounting to more than 12K a day. There is a medicine that shocked them because it cost 7K each. I ask Aurea to photocopy all prescription for the me so that I could scan it and email to everyone WHO ARE after the well being of Mr Hunt. Please
send cash donations to
Aurea Songcuya, 211 Consolacion Street, Cagayan de Oro City, PI, 9000.
The blood will at last be given to him tonight at 11pm....the processing fee will be paid at 1500 pesos tonight too. Somebody from living in Cebu donated 50 dollars I have given it to Aurea and Linda. It is 2,341 pesos. Another bag of blood is also available from Cebu as confirmed by Red Cross Cebu. WHAT IS NEEDED RIGHT NOW IS CASH FOR THE MEDICINE!!!!! THIS IS FIRST AND FOREMOST SHOULD BE OUR CONCERNED. I asked Linda not to signed anything except for a promisory that we gonna pay the bills of Mr Hunt soon. Nothing else!!!!!!!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:00:17 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Daisy Cline
Daisy:
Thanks much for opening this account. Alicia and I will go back to the bank today to try to open an account to receive funds for Thomas. We shall do what we can from our end to send money to your organization.
You or any lady within your organization should *Not sign *anything for the hospital that obligates payment for medicine or his hospital bill. We can not guarantee that we will receive the necessary funds.
Why would the hospital require a waiver to be signed by the in-laws of Thomas Hunt if they can not provide the daily medication? Is it because the in-laws have not been providing Thomas with the Medication that has been required?
What is the present condition of Thomas Hunt?
What medications have been prescribed for him?
What is the cost for each of the medications required on a daily basis and how long will he require these medications?
The reality is that Thomas would be much better off in the US where he would receive a proper evaluation, treatment and that his Social Security and Medical/Medicare would pay for his needs.
To All:
It appears that the US Embassy is in communication with Tom's wife Jane Laze. It was stated in a recent e-mail that if Ted or Tom's other family members want to return Tom to the US that he needs to coordinate this with Jane Laze who is considered his next of kin. It is apparent to all but the US Embassy, that Jane Laze has abandoned her husband in the Philippines. It also appears that Jane Laze is aware of all of the efforts by you and others to assist Thomas Hunt and she just intends to continue to use his money to support she and her family in the Philippines.
She said that she has been receiving his Social Security Payments and received his 2008 Tax Return, but has not sent this money
to assist him. It appears to many that Jane Laze just wants Thomas to die in the Philippines so she can continue to collect his Social Security to support herself,her 6 year olddaughter(sill in Philippines), and her family in the Philippines. The family of Jane Laze has still not provided Daisy with Thomas Hunt's documentation that was requested and would be of great benefit to Ted Hammon to further assist his father Thomas. I feel that Jane Laze has been controlling Thomas, his destiny with life, the US Embassy and now all of us. I can not in good faith send money to the family of Jane Laze as I have no confidence that they will utilize the money for Thomas. I will send any and all donations received directly to the Ladies Charity Organization Account.
I sincerely hope that the conduct and actions of Jane Laze Hunt are brought to the attention of US Law enforcement, USCIS, Social Security and that she be held accountable for her actions!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Assisting Thomas Cline
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:04:53 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Ted Hammon
Ted:
I have sent the Governor of Arizona and e-mail on her web site and provided t her office with your name and contact information.
The following is the contact information so that perhaps you can call her office today along with the Arizona Senators.
The full mailing address is:
The Honorable Jan Brewer
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Telephone (602) 542-4331
Toll Free 1-(800) 253-0883
Fax (602) 542-1381
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Assistance for Thomas Hunt
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:54:07 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Daisy Cline
Daisy:
We have established a Cash-Cash Remittance Account with the Wells Fargo Bank to accept donations to assist Mr. Thomas Hunt with hisexpenses for Medication, Hospital and god willing to return him tothe US for proper medical evaluation and treatment.
People must make a cash contribution/deposit into this account. Theycan make a deposit in any Wells Fargo Bank in the US. They will thenbe provided with a confirmation number for their deposit. The moneydeposited will automatically be remitted to the BPI account that youestablished within hours.
Daisy Cline
Expats' Ladies Charities, Inc.
Savings Account# 009323-0175-03
BPI Cogon Branch
9000 Cagayan de Oro City
People who make deposits should send you an e-mail with theconfirmation number that they received and the amount of their
donation. This would alert you that funds have been remitted to youraccount.
Daisy Cline's E-mail: daisycline@gmail.com
The following is the bank account information:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
4850 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: 949-552-2049
Account Name: Thomas and Alicia Landry
Account #: 9776474578
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Assistance for Thomas Hunt-Please help this Man!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:32:06 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To:
Thomas J Hunt (72), a resident of Yuma Arizona, citizen of the USAand a US Navy Veteran has been hospitalized in Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines since mid January 2009. Thomas Hunt is a diabetic whowas also recently diagnosed with a Brain Tumor.
His condition has recently gotten worse with regards to his BloodSugar level and well as internal bleeding and bleeding from from hismouth and nose. He has now been moved into the Intensive Care Unit.Their main goal at this time is to get his diabetes under control ashis Blood Sugar Level is 323 with a normal range being 60 to 120.This is very high for a Type I diabetic (insulin dependant) andcan put you one in a coma. They are also trying to stop his bleedingand obtain and provide him with A Negative Blood which is scarce inthe Philippines.
I am part of a small Ex-Pats organization in the city of Cagayan deOro, Philippines that is trying to assist Mr. Hunt and his family inArizona with providing Thomas Hunt the medication and medical carethat he desperately requires and the ultimate goal is to stabilizeMr. Hunt and make arrangements to return him to Phoenix Arizona(via Med Evac) for further medical evaluation and proper medicaltreatment at a VA Hospital or State Hospital in Phoenix so that hisfamily and friends can be close and assist him.
We have contacted and are trying to obtain assistance from the USEmbassy in Manila, Veterans Administration, Social Security, Medical/Medicare, the US State Department, Red Cross of America, RedCross of the Philippines, both US Senators of Arizona, The Governor.
The following are video's taken with Thomas Hunt last week, on April 2nd, when he was still somewhat conscious:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYglBlTk9iE&feature=email
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVDfS2kOx8&feature=email
Current Costs:
1. The current hospital bill is about 200,000 pesos(approximately $4,275.00) and increasing daily.
2. The daily prescriptions/medication is more than 12,000 pesos(approximately $260.00) a day
3. The processing fee for Blood donations is 1,500 pesos(approximately $32.00)
Med-Evac Costs to return Mr. Hunt from Cagayan de Oro City toPhoenix Arizona quoted by AirRescue (California):
1) AIRescue's quote for the medicalized jet is USD $137,209. Thisincludes bedside to bedside transportation, and a two-person medicalteam (as you know, Dr. Vogler has not done a medical intake on thepatient, so we have made an interim assumption that a flightphysician would not be required). The quote includes all groundambulances.
2) The commercial stretcher transport quote would range from $37-$40thousand. Frankly, we feel it is best for you to use the $40
thousand figure at this time, with which Dr. Vogler feels morecomfortable -- particularly given the manner in which airfares vary on
a continuous basis.
Location of Thomas Hunt:
Cagayan de Oro Polymedic General Hospital - Don Apolinar Velez St.,Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines 9000
Donations:
We have established a fund raiser on behalf of Mr. Thomas J. Huntto ensure that he is be provided with the necessary medications,medical treatment, hospital expenses and God willing to return himto Phoenix Arizona for proper medical evaluation and treatment.
There are a few different ways to donate funds to assist Thomas Hunt:
With the Easter Holly Week upon us (Thursday and Friday are Holidaysin the Philippines)
Immediate contributions are requested to be sent via Western Unionor Xoom.com:
These contributions should be sent to the attention of:
Aurea Songcuya, 211 Consolacion Street, Cagayan de Oro City, PI, 9000.
1) Donations can be sent via Xoom.com
The following are promotion codes so that the transaction is free.
YourFreeXoom
genfrexfer
genhalfexter2
sendandsave
HELPJAMAICA
2) Donations can also be sent via Western Union for about $12.00 pertransaction
NOTE: If donations are made by either means identified in 1 or 2above, it is requested that contributors then send an e-mail toDaisy Cline to advise her of the amount of the contribution as wellas the means and confirmation numbers of the transaction:
Daisy Cline's E-mail: daisycline@gmail.com (Please "CC"td.hammon@cox.net)
3) If you are located in the Philippine Islands you can go directlyto a BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) Bank Location and make acash deposit to the following account:
Daisy Cline
Expats' Ladies Charities, Inc.
Savings Account# 009323-0175-03
BPI Cogon Branch
9000 Cagayan de Oro City
http://www.welcometothephilippines.com/forum/index.php
4) If you are in the US, you can also go to any Wells Fargo Banklocation and deposit cash in the following account:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
4850 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: 949-552-2049
Account Name: Thomas and Alicia Landry
Account #: 9776474578
The above Wells Fargo Bank account is a Cash-Cash Remittance Accountso the money donated/deposited will automatically be remitted to theBPI account for Daisy Cline and the Expat's Ladies Charities, Inc.
People who make deposits to the above bank accounts are alsorequested to send an e-mail to Daisy Cline with the confirmation
number received for the donation/deposit, the amount of theirdonation, name and contact information.
Daisy Cline's E-mail: daisycline@gmail.com (Please "CC" td.hammon@cox.net and tomlandry@sbcglobal.net)
A web site has been establishedbehalf of Thomas Hunt,
http://zinkhome.net/tomhunt/tomhunt.html
God knows that if we were in the position of this gentlemen, wewould certainly appreciate the assistance of fellow Americans and
Vets to assist in this time of need.
Any donation/contribution of any value would be greatly appreciated!!
If you know of a charity Med Evac Group that would assist for lessthan the quotes received or for free or any other charityorganization that would assist this man, please advise.
Please feel free to pass this request along!!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Thomas Hunt Update
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:37:28 -0700
From: Tom Landry
To: Ted Hammon
I chatted with Daisy this afternoon and wanted to give you an update.
Daisy is going to the hospital to make sure that the blood donatedyesterday was provided to Mr. Hunt and shall also go to the Red Cross to see if they received the blood donation from Cebu.
Although Thomas was moved from his room to ICU, he is treated as an outpatient because of his medical bills (presently around 200,000 pesos). They required payment of $500.00 to provide meds and treatment in the ICU. This means no medicine and not treatments. Apparently every day they page the family of Jane Laze to go to the billing office and they avoid going there as they have no money to pay. The money that they have received has apparently all gone to medication.
The medicine prescribed by the doctors must be purchased outside the hospital. Apparently this is what Jane Laze mother has been trying to do. This is also why the hospital wants Jane Laze family to sign a release of liability/waiver that the hospital is not responsible for not providing medicine and treatment.
Daisy is not aware of the specific medicine that is being prescribed for his treatment. However, Linda (mother of Jane Laze) was asked to make copies of the prescriptions and receipts for payment of the meds. Linda also stated than in addition to the diabetes, the brain tumor, internal bleeding and pneumonia, he apparently is suffering from "Hospital Virus Syndrome" and the medication for this is what costs 7,000 pesos per day. The other medication (including insulin 3 times daily) is another 5,000 pesos per day for a total of 12,000 pesos per day.
It was stated that if provided the proper medication and treatment that his condition could be stabilized in 7 days.
Daisy did clarify that two weeks ago Jane Laze sent 37,000 pesos and 20,000 pesos last Saturday.
Apparently yesterday Tom was awake, seemed to recognize everyone and was able to speak a little. No one tried to have him sign the Power of Attorney documents, because Daisy was looking for medicine and then went to the Red Cross and Linda was also canvassing CDO for lower priced medicine. Daisy said that she does not know what medicine Linda was able to obtain as she only had 3,000 pesos (9,000 pesos short for the day). They also have no further funds for medication and do not know what will happen between today and next Monday.
An Ex-Pat by the name of Max Shauffner shall go to the hospital today and try to obtain Tom's medical records. Daisy and Max will also try to obtain Tom's personal documents later from Linda's home and scan and e-mail all records to Ted.
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Contact People
Daisy and Alan Cline, friends of Mr. Hunt, and the contact person in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines;
cell phone: 920-438-8883 & 922-677-8169; email: daisycline@gmail.com; Allan(Lee) Cline email: clinealan44@gmail.com
Ted Hammon, 602-380-1759, Mr. Hunt'sstepson in Phoenix; email: td.hammon@cox.net
Tom Landry, friend of Mr. Hunt,who lives in California; Home: 949-559-6096 Mobile: 949-293-9675
email: tomlandry@sbcglobal.net
Mike Belter, Mike is another friend, who lives in Cagayan de Oro; Mike's cell phone: 927-930-7306 email: mikebelter@yahoo.com
Elmer Zink, Compiler of this webpage. And deeply concerned for Mr. Hunt's health and well-being.email: elmer@zinkhome.net
Note:
1.)To phone the Philippines 011-63 has to be dialed in front of the 10 digit cell phone number (011-63-xxx-xxx-xxxx).
2.) The Philippines is 15 hours ahead of US Pacific Time & 12 hours ahead of US Eastern time.
EZ