More about Rami Rogriguez from the above site:
Born May 7, 1942, Rami Rodriguez is nothing short of an American hero.
Rami served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army and worked as a medic. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, approximately 11 commendations and medals.
Following his remarkable military career, Rami became active in civics and local leadership. He has been honored by Presidents Reagan, Bush 41 and Bush 43.
Rami married his wife, Robin, in 2000 and has two children, Deborah and Rami, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rami's Situation
Rami was diagnosed with Aphasia, a condition that is brought on by brain lesions and that makes communication difficult. Aphasia causes language disturbance and impairs the individual's ability to speak, write or comprehend things clearly.
Friends and family who have known Rami throughout this ordeal report that he is cognizant, oriented and makes every attempt to communicate with them.
People with Aphasia can often benefit from therapies that include oral and lip reading education. It is not a cognizant disability. It is a language disability.
Rami had previously been trying to end his relationship with his wife, Robin. It is alleged that Robin had been treating Rami with medications for Diabetes, yet Torrance Memorial Hospital confirmed that he had no such condition. At the time he was examined, he had lost more than 20% of his overall body weight.
Medication was promptly halted and Rami's condition quickly improved. He moved in with his sister, Alice, and his demeanor, physical state and outlook all improved dramatically.
His wife's experts diagnosed him with dementia and Alzheimers. His own experts, including his personal internist for over 30 years simply diagnosed Aphasia, and that diagnosis stood until his conservator took him from his sister's home on January 8, 2005.
The Conservator
In October of 2003, Rami was placed into the Conservatorship program in the state of California. His Conservator (or guardian) is Daniel G. Stubbs and the presiding judge is Judge Aviva Bobb. Judge Bob dismissed Rami's attorney, Lisa Fisher, claiming she was too emotionally involved in his case.
Attorney Fisher was actively seeking to overturn a previous ruling appointing Stubbs as Rami's conservator. Her contention was that Stubbs was not properly executing his duties as conservator and was endangering Rami by doing so.
Since appointed, Stubbs has allegedly placed Rami on antipsychotic medication and has failed to protect Rami's property. By giving his wife total control of Rami's property, Stubbs had given her the opportunity she needed to attempt liquidating Rami's property.
The Convservator has refused to interview Rami's friends and blood relatives, his internist or his speech pathologist to determine what Rami wants for himself.
Rami Being Confined and Neglected
Rami has been isolated from all family and friends, and Stubbs has refused to allow him to go forward with a dissolution of marriage.
Rami has been allowed to see his attorney only once through this, at which time he cried and told her he wanted to live with his sister, Alice and appeal Stubb's appointment. Attorney Fisher filed a declaration to that effect. Rami said he was frightened of Robin and what she may do to him again and that Robin and Stubbs had him signing papers that he did not know what they were for.
Detective Curt Henderson, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was allowed to meet with Rami once. In a Declaration filed with the court, Henderson stated Rami told him he was afraid of Robin - he begged Henderson's help in leaving Robin.
On March 14, 2005, Judge Aviva Bob denied the request for Detective Henderson to speak.
Since Stubbs took Rami from Alice's home on January 8, 2005 he has not seen any family or friends and nobody knows what his medical condition is at this time.
What Can be Done?
Your help is needed now. Please check out what you can do to assist Rami's Rangers in protecting his life and well-being here.
PING -- I gave you credit for finding this information.
They are also looking for legal advice.
They are in the Los Angeles area.
Fay Franklin
Volunteer Coordinator
info@ramisrangers.com
310-938-2982
P.S. Accept the fact that you are currently losing the battle. and losing badly. You must do something that you might consider drastic to win and save this man's life.
For inspiration, rent "The Untouchables." Watch it again. Watch the Sean Connery character and how he develops Costner.
Consider it a "training film."
But a judge has already ruled on this. Since judges are incapable of error, for even their errors are law, and therefore right, we should just move along and pay no attention to the slow murder of another useless eater./extreme sarc
Didn't the 'WPPFF' tell us that this wouldn't happen? That the government should stay out of 'family' issues? Maybe they can explain how the judiciary is not part of the government. And maybe they can explain why Rami improves when unneccessary medicines are removed.
The whole thing sickens. This isn't what we fought for. Not by any stretch.
BTTT
How about contacting some Veterans Organizations and pinging some of the vets on FR?????
He is a veteran. Thought some might be interested, or even interested to help. He is in CA, in the LA area.
"Rami served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army and worked as a medic. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, approximately 11 commendations and medals.
Following his remarkable military career, Rami became active in civics and local leadership. He has been honored by Presidents Reagan, Bush 41 and Bush 43."
If they kill itty bitty babies, why not Vietnam Vets with medals?
Ping - don't know about another Terri Schiavo -- but wife had him on 17 drugs he did not need to be on...
Ping -- Vietnam Vet in trouble ping
Do you know any Veterans who might be willing to help?
PING!!!!!!!!
The bottom line in all of these "Schiavo-like" tragedies is this: Beware of who one marries, for a bad choice could kill you prematurely!!!!! I don't think the American people can understand though: they will continue to make the same mistakes.
bttt
I think protective agencies have more teeth than they do in Florida, or I hope so anyway. Prayers are being said for Rami also.
Keep me posted, ping me, whatever.
Has anyone started a Defense Fund?
If so, let me know where to send a check.
We "Brothers" will NEVER forsake another, in a time of need.
Thank you for posting. Another life to save.
There have been some excellent suggestions here. I especially like the suggestions for getting veterans groups involved.