Pietenpol-List: Kevin Purtee accident Operation Axel Launch

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Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Kevin Purtee accident Operation Axel Launch Hello Good People Every once in a while we are given a unique opportunity to demonstrate ourcommitment to one and other. That opportunity has once again presented itself, I am pleased, proud and honored to once again be privileged in bringing this unique opportunity to you. As you are aware well aware by now, our good friend and valued member ofour group, Kevin Purtee was life flighted to the hospital following the crash of his Pietenpol aircamper FBG. Sunday following the Brodhead flyin as Kevin attempted to take off for home. His aircraft developed engine trouble, lost power at or about an altitude of 200=99 AGL. The aircraft plummeted to the ground with Kevin at the controls. He landed nose first into the adjacent cornfield and had to be cut out of his Piet by chainsaw and transported to the Monroe Wisconsin hospital by Life Flight. Shelley has been keeping us informed of his medical condition and progresswhich is very encouraging following the two surgeries. Like everyone else,I have been monitoring his progress and the emails through the board to Shelley offering prayers and assistance. Thank God for his recovery as things could have easily turned for the worst we are fortunate to have Kevin onthe mend. We still have no idea of FBG's condition but I would be certainshe is not as healthy as Kevin=99s and will need extensive surgery to get her back in flying shape. Which brings to the point of this writing, we have no idea as to insurancecoverages for Kevin=99s medical bills and or for FBG will be? I can however, assure you they will be both be high and not fully covered by insurance. Iam asking each one of our members and those of this Pietenpol flying andbuilding family to look into your hearts and wallets for a contribution tothe Kevin & FBG recovery fund. For the next 7 days Ryan Mueller will be accepting the love offerings andgifts for Kevin to help with any residual costs arising from a crash, onethat could have easily taken his life. Ryan will explain how the funds canbe presented and will keep track of all cash, checks, credit card and paypal transfers into a special account on behalf of Kevin. Ryan will keep in confidence the names, amounts and identities of all contributors unless directed to do so by the contributors. Many of you/us old timers have done this once before with great success, Iam hoping we, the collective we, can once again join together in making the magic of the lightning striking again with a successful fund drive onbehalf of Kevin, Shelley and Fat Bottom Girl. Your group representatives include Ryan Mueller a talented and experiencede commerce accountant of former fame, myself (the mouth) a not so talentedand the ever so lovely Dan Helsper who is new to the fund raiser group andnot as good looking as the former but talented and good hearted none theless, the sponsor and driving force behind this movement, thank you Dan. You my friends unfortunately will be subjected to my constant emails asking for your generosity in sharing your resources in the Love gifts for the next 7 days. I will turn the explanation of the mechanics of funds to Ryan who will instruct you on how to make your pledges and contributions to the Operation Axel fund for lack of a better name. I want to thank you all in advance for your contributions and prayers which are both essential and appreciated. Sincerely, John Recine________________________________________________________________________________

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Original Posted By: Jim Boyer