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Memorial for John Mair

by on Jul. 04, 2009, under Politics, Veteran Pals

The Memorial for John Mair will be held at Abbey Funeral home on North First Ave. on Tuesday July 7th from 4-7pm. Since John had not been rated 100% Disabled for very long, his VA death benefits will not be able to transfer to his wife. In fact his last check went into the bank by way of automatic deposit and will need to be returned. His mortgage payment was taken out of that check, and his wife is now in jeopardy with their new home.
I know that there are many heartfelt stories out there in these trying financial times, yet it seems like such a miscarriage of justice that the man who helped everyone get their claims through is without assistance when it is needed most.
Donations can be directed to Bertha Mair c/o Don Barton at 380 S. Treston Ln. Tucson, Az. 85712.
If someone gets hurt in heaven, I am sure John will be there to pick them up.

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  • winnieo

    People who have not been through the process of filing for VA benefits have few opportunities to see the mountains that must be overcome.  John Mair was a mountaineer for veterans. Losing him is devastating to those of us who knew and loved him. Despite chemo treatments and dim prospects, John continued to assist veterans after retirement, and up to the week before he passed.
    Peace be with his wife and family. Enjoy the view, John, from the mountaintop.

  • http://www.ryngargulinski.com Rynski

    “If someone gets hurt in heaven, I am sure John will be there to pick them up.”
    What a sweet quote. thanks for the tribute.

  • http://N/A Michael C

    If possible, somehow contact the \Fisher Family Veteran’s Trust,\ who assists Veterans and their Families.   I saw and heard them on the Don Imus Show on RFD TV, on Direct TV and they have assisted many Vets and their Families and could possible help this fallen Hero’s Spouse & family.  I can only pray for all my fallen Vet Brothers and Sisters who gave their all, giving………… so others can have……..   Give it a shot  Go to Google and look for foundations and Veteran Advocates.  I know what it’s like being a non, combat wounded Vet who is an outpatient at my local Tucson, Az, VA Facility and see the young warriors, battered, broken, and overwhelmed by the reality of new challenges..and getting hooked on Oxycontin and dying slowly………… I shall donate what I can……………   God Bless and use all possible resources   POPS

  • winnieo

    The memorial service for John has been postponed to Wednesday, June 8th at the family’s request.
    The service is NOT on Tuesday. It is on Wednesday.

  • Mike Brewer

    Thank you Michael C. I am passing this on to the family of John.  You are so kind.

  • Cashgreen

    While I only met John shortly before his passing, I lost a friend. John had that effect. I was visiting my brother at the VA hospital and John was delivering cookies to vets at the hospital from his wheelchair. We all should take a lesson from John and look past our own afflicitions and try and ease the troubles of another.  John had a deep spiritual presence that came from the love of his fellow man.

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