Redwood City, CA
1-800-348-8911

Jon and Enid Ronan
Fairfax County, VA
11/21/05

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911 CARES SUPPORTERS,

This need has been verified and we ask that you consider making a direct donation either via the 911 CARES web site or by mailing a check to the address listed below. Cards and letters of support would be a big help and Virginia area centers might consider “adopting” the family for the holidays and taking up a financial donation to assist Jon and his family! 911 CARES will make a donation also along with some baby clothes or gift cards to help Jon with raising Alyssa. See the plea from the fellow dispatchers below:

Dear 911 CARES

First of all I would like to Thank you and your organization for all that you have done to help others. I understand that you will have had a big impact with the Katrina help efforts of our extended law enforcement, fire department, and communications families. I know that any help that your organization gives will be much appreciated.

I would like to explain to you in detail the situation that a fellow employee has had to endure for the last several months. PSC III Jon Ronan has worked in our Communications Center for many years giving the Fairfax County citizens the best possible service they could receive. He is an outstanding Police Dispatcher, Fire Dispatcher, Trainer, and the go to guy for your computer needs. His face is seen in our communications center daily either working his shift or working overtime to help our short staffed, overworked Center.

Jon and his wife Enid were excitedly expecting their first child in June, Sadly after giving birth to a beautiful precious girl Alyssa, Enid fell into a coma. She has had many ups and downs but remains in a coma. She has been placed into a nursing home. Jon is and has been a devoted loving father, spending every moment possible with his daughter and ensuring she is well cared for in his absence. His mother has put her life on hold to assist Jon with babysitting. Enid remains in a coma; Jon has never slacked in his devotion to Enid . He spends his time away from Alyssa either working, with his daughter, or at the nursing home or hospital, (wherever Enid may be). He is called away in the middle of the night due to the ups and downs of Enid 's health issues. Jon has so many things to contend with right now. I truly do not know how he is functioning. He has had to return to work because unfortunately the bills must be paid.

Jon and Enid's relationship was very much a partnership, Enid was supposed to be the parent to take Alyssa to day care since Jon works a twelve and half hour shift and maybe called-in during emergencies, Enid made it possible for Jon to work the overtime they needed to provide Alyssa with a comfortable life and nice home to be raised in, Enid's income is no longer a resource. As you can see Jon has many challenges that lie ahead of him. Jon continues to have a positive outlook and is trying his very best to keep his daughter and his wife's physical, emotional, and financial needs taken care of.

Jon's most significant need at the moment is financial. As I am sure you can understand he has many, many bills between doctors, lawyers, and monthly living expenses. Over the past two months his co-workers have made donations to help him but his needs are great.

Any assistance you may be able to provide would be appreciated by not only Jon and his family, but our entire department. Jon is a valued member of our Communications Department, Police and Fire Department. Many people care for Jon and his family and have and will continue to help them as much as possible. I appreciate you and 911 cares for any assistance you can give.

Donations should be mailed to (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE ALYSSA RONAN FUND)

PSCIII Jon Ronan
Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications
3911 Woodburn Rd
Annandale, Va 22003

Questions and well-wishes can be e-mailed to Michelle.Duckett@fairfaxcounty.gov

PSC II Michelle Duckett
PSCC/Training Division
3911 Woodburn Rd
Annandale Va 22003
703-280-0724

Kevin Willett
PSTC - Public Safety Training Consultants
www.pstc911.com www.911cares.com
WK: 650-591-7911 x 102
FAX: 650-591-8911
PGR: 800-880-5277
E-mail: kevin@pstc911.com
PO Box 5508 - Redwood City , CA 94063

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