Update on Chief Negotiator

Badjoe | 11-11-01 | Joe Phillips

[BADJOE]

This just in from Alwayswatching, Brenda's sister.

Hi Joe,

Noticed the interest this morning and I'm not sure how to post properly so I thought I'd pass on to you the state of things as I know today.The fire dept. has stated conclusively that it was arson but will not elaborate to anyone. Belinda is in the hospital again.This has just been too much for her in addition to her physical problems.She was eager to post a "thank you" to all Freepers;she has just been overwhelmed.Could you post a general expression of her gratitude to all those and explain that she has not forgotten and will contact them as soon as possible.As Herb's sister-in-law,I too am so grateful for all of the interest and help.

Thank you...******

Our prayers are with you and Brenda.

[hammerdown]

Thank you for the update.

[ofMagog]

Miss our crewmate and phishing buddy.
He was of our band of brothers and sisters.

[BADJOE]

Hi Buckeroo. It is good to see you.

Are you on the good boy list again? : )

[Angelique]

Sadness beyond words and now the torment for his spouse...

You are right Waspman, but he knows his friends are helping, and he knows you will lead us in the big sting to get the person who did this.

[CheneyChick]

Thank you for the update, BADJOE.

The fire dept. has stated conclusively that it was arson but will not elaborate to anyone.

Arsonist: another Evildoer added to The List.... This person took away our privilege to thank one of our favorite FReeper veterans today for his service to our country.

Prayers for Belinda....

CC :)

[Magnolia]

Thanks for the update Joe. Please let Belinda know that she remains in our thoughts and prayers. Any further news about Chief's death would be greatly appreciated.

[n-tres-ted]

I was already missing him this morning, even before seeing this report. May your spirit be strong, and your courage unfading.

[who knows what evil?]

Thank you for the update. We will never forget the Chief...let justice be swift and terrible for the one(s) responsible for this act of cowardly murder.

[COB1]

Great minds........
You beat me by a minute, Tonkin, but I like two pics of the CHIEF back to back.
Thanks.

[Buckeroo]

Nope.

But tell Chief that I think the world of her.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Great minds........"

So you got some explaning to do to Chief.
A Sailor got there before a Marine!
Watch out for those lightning bolts that Chief is throwing at the Taliban. LOL

I know Chief is watching over some group of young Marines

[BADJOE]

Will do my friend.

[b4its2late]

Missing the Chief bump! ;-(

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

We Will Never forget Chief
and all of us are always here for you and Belinda

[McGavin999]

I hope they find whoever did this. Actually, I hope WE find him first.

[Texas Mom]

I sure was thinking about him yesterday being the Marine Corps Birthday. I was thinking how he probably would have had a great tribute as he always did.

[COB1]

"I was thinking how he probably would have had a great tribute as he always did."

I can see the CHIEF cutting the Marine Corps Birthday Cake and the angels singing the Marine Corps Hymn.

[Eva]

Thanks for the picture. Herb was the poster who first invited me to FreeRepublic, from the CNN, All Politics Board,back in '98. I never knew what he looked like.

What could have possessed someone to do something this horrible? It is really another attack of terrorism.

[COB1]

"I hope WE find him first."

I'd give a LOT to find him first!

[Principled]

Thanks for the update.

I look forward to the update on catching the "man" that did it.

Prayers are with the family.