From: Charles Ross [mailto:mdr@gvtc.com]
Subject: SAPD ( Retired ) Dave Putnam, Owner of Alamo City Gold and Silver
 
Guys, I just got off the phone with David Putnam, owner of Alamo City Gold and Silver. He has been battling Covid 19 himself and has been in the hospital for 8 days. He is now released and Covid negative. 
 
As you know, Dave has made " End Of Watch " Pendants (Badges) for many years for Officers who have given their lives in the Line of Duty. This includes Officers dying from Covid 19. There have been over a 100 Officers who have died from this disease nationwide. That's NOT counting the officers who have died from gunshot, motor vehicles, etc. The Pendants are given to the next of kin with an accompanying letter thanking them for the service and sacrifice of their loved one.
 
He is over a 100 Pendants behind. He, again, is asking for donations to help offset the cost of the pendants. Each pendant is approximately $130.00 each. He pays for this out of his pocket. He has set up a GoFundMe account. You can access this Fund by going SADiamonds.com. There is a GoFundMe attachment.
 
Dave is asking for any donations you can spare. Even $5.00 would help. 
 
I told him maybe he is taking on too much, but this is something he starting doing years ago, and he doesn't want to stop. This is Dear to his Heart.  I'm asking as a friend, if you can afford to help in ANY AMOUNT, please do.
 
Thanks, Mike Ross

From: Robert Farley
Subject: Snoga’s Lunch
 
Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 pm, we will meet at Snoga’s. Wear a mask or sit away from the crowd, are still invited with that option available.
The address is 2567 Goliad Rd and they take cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards, with the exception of American Express.
 
Robert Farley

From: Billy Anders
Subject: Latest Book
 
"Murder at Toltec Gorge" is a new book I've written. It's historical fiction, set in 1927. Best source is Amazon, and there are several reviews posted.
It draws on some experiences while at SAPD.  Profits are used for charity work.  Hope you'll check it out... Thanks! 
 
Just click on this link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=murder+at+toltec+gorge&crid=FPGD68ZK3TVR&sprefix=murder+at+toltec+%2Caps%2C177&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_17

From: Cris Vieyra
Subject: VietNam War Commemoration Ceremony - CANCELLED
 
March 29, 2020 is National VietNam War Veterans Day.
The Ceremony for Sunday, March 29, 2020 post 2059 in Kirby,Texas, Has been cancelled.  
 
Thanks Cris Vieyra jr.
Commander, VFW Post 8397
 
 

From: Charles Ross [mailto:mdr@gvtc.com]
Subject: Update on Our Grandson McCoy Shadrock
First off, thank all of you for your constant prayers and inquiries concerning our Grandson's FIGHT with cancer. He is presently starting another 5 day treatment with Chemo. We did get an Update from the Doctor. The TUMOR has shrunk to half its' original size.
After this particular cycle, he will go to MD Anderson in Houston to see if any surgery is required.
Your Prayers are much appreciated. We Love all of you.
GOD is Good.

Ralph “Guero” Romero (Old Lupita’s Café on Navarro St)
Ralph passed away on Monday, Nov 11, 2019. Many of the old timers were regulars at the Café.

Ralph was a great supporter of our Police community.
Many hours studying for promotional exams and just getting out of the heat and cold weather were spent at the Café.

Viewing: November 23, 2019 from 0900am – 400pm. Rosary: 200pm at M.E. Rodriguez Funeral Home, 511 Guadalupe St. San Antonio, TX 78207. Call 210.226.6111

From: Harold Schott (shooter2@lavernia.net)
Subject: Calvin “Gene” Wilkerson
Would like to see if anyone has contact information for former officer (1970-80's) Calvin "Gene" Wilkerson.
He worked with us on the east side for a while then went to the dispatcher's office. I don't think he retired and have not heard anything about him in decades.