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Location: Louisiana | On the afternoon of 3/24/14, my good friends Micah Goins & Wade Salter lost their barn and 7 beautiful, talented, much loved horses to fire. This was a new barn that they had recently finished building on their new place near Eros, Louisiana. Fortunately, neighbors were able to save two horses, Ritchie & Hummer. Among the horses who perished was the beautiful black AQHA stallion Chain of Events, an NBHA Youth World 1D Champion (ridden by Jody Nelson), multiple arena record holder, & winner of over $100,000 in barrel racing. Others lost in the fire included proven barrel champion Firewater Tri and youngsters with bright futures ahead of them. Micah & Wade are passionate about their horses and the sport of barrel racing, and my heart is breaking for them. There are some fund raisers set up and a benefit barrel race in the works to help them rebuild their barn. I am trying to set up a PayPal account to accept donations, also. I can't stress enough what good people Micah & Wade are and what a terrible loss this is for them. As Wade said, "It's not about the money or even the time spent training them. They were our children. Our lives revolved around those horses."
RIP Chain of Events (Blackie), Brother Is (Brother), Firewater Tri (Tri), No Siesta For Fiesta (SiSi), Azurroco (Rocky), Jolie, & Chasin Cash Brown.
Edited to add that Linda Albritton, Twin Star Ranch, was also in partnership on some of these horses, so she suffered a great loss, too.
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Location: So. Cali. | A loss beyond words for all those involved. Such a tragic way to loose them. Prayers to all involved in these horses lives along the way. |
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Location: Minnesota | How heartbreaking. Many prayers for this family and these horses. |
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Location: IL | So horrible :( I cant imagine what they are going through.... |
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Location: Texas | This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said. |
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Location: Pineville, La. | Sometimes, some things just do not need to be said, I know these two personally and they are family to me, they work hard and love their horses. Honestly I do not care if they were insured or not, I will still help in everyway I can........
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Location: Colorado | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 10:42 AM This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said.
Obviously you have never had a tradgedy like this nor been close to anyone who has. There are a ton of extra expenses that are not covered. And insurance doesn't start writing checks immediately.
When someone dies do you refuse to send a donation to the chairity of their choice because they should have life insurance?
Let folks send a few dollars to express their sympathy.
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Location: MD | My heart goes out to Micah, Wade and all of the connections. I cannot imagine what they are suffering right now. Heck, every time I see a pic of Blackie posted, I start crying, remembering seeing him running in his glory days. The fact that anyone should chose not to be supportive in this time is just that, their choice. I guess I was just raised better than to be so callous as to broadcast such thoughts when others are suffering. |
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Location: In a happy place | What a horrific loss. I can only imagine how their hearts are breaking. Prayers for all that were connected to these horses that were family to all involved. |
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Location: Texas | I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well.
Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance.
I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home.....
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Location: Louisiana | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 11:02 AM I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well. Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance. I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home.....
You're right. They do still have other horses. And that is exactly why they need to rebuild their barn ASAP. Since you don't know them or the details of all this, perhaps you should refrain from your negative comments at this horrible time for them. I assure you that any money taken in will go toward the rebuilding of their barn. But if you choose to think it will go to a party fund or something frivilous, that's your loss. Kind hearted people want to help in a situation like this, and helping them rebuild is the best way to do it at this time. No one is asking you to make a donation, and after reading your comments, we certainly don't expect you to. |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | Prayers for them all- any idea on the cause of the fire? I cant imagine a more terrible way to lose a horse. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Micah and Wade are great people who put immense time and effort into their horses. I cannot imagine the hurt and loss they are feeling right now. This is not about money or financial gain for them, I know the two of them well enough to know that they are shattered by this. My heartfelt prayers go out to my two friends during such a devastating time. |
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Location: TN | I am so sorry! What a tragic loss! I love Brother Is....I'm sure the other horses were just as wonderful....many prayers for this family!! |
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Location: TN | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 10:42 AM This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said.
Not appropriate....not the time or the place. Again many prayers for this family..... |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | So Sad...and scary. Wonder what started the fire? Thunderstorm? Electrical? |
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Location: Louisiana | TurnLane - 2014-03-25 11:47 AM
Prayers for them all- any idea on the cause of the fire? I cant imagine a more terrible way to lose a horse.
I don't think they know yet. |
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Location: That part of Texas | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 11:02 AM I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well. Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance. I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home.....
I must be weird because I'm actually okay with not having to know something like this when I help somebody out. If it's really a gift, it's given without strings attached and in good faith that it will be handled with care. I'm good with letting that person be accountable to God for their actions and how they treated the gift. After all, isn't that the same for the gifts He gives us? |
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Location: Louisiana | I have set up a PayPal account for donations to their barn fund. All donations will go directly to Micah & Wade. Please PM me for the PayPal email account address, as I don't want to post it and have it picked up by a spammer or scam artist. Thanks. |
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| I don't understand how some people can be so judgemental. It's as if they've never suffered any kind of loss before. Then try multiplying that feeling by a hundred not because it's just an investment, but because it was your friends that BURNED to death. Oh my god. People get real!
What has happened is terrible. The guilt, anguish, and sadness Wade and Micah must be feeling must just be devastating. The financial strain is probably catastrophic for them.
I have already contacted Micah via Facebook and offered him what I can in the way of help and empathy. If you're not in a position or mind set to help in any way, please at least have the class to offer some sympathy and kind thoughts and refrain from tearing down on fellow sportsmen that have a very deep love and respect for their animals.
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Location: Crowder, OK | First of all, this has to be one of any horse owners worst nightmares!!!!!!! I know we have all had to have thought about it from one time or another, look at all the lightning storms and stuff....who knows how or what happened, but it did and its just horrible!!!!!!! I feel so sorry for them....
as far as insurance is concerned,,,,I just lost a horse and I will be the first one to tell you that I would take my horse back over the money in a freaking heartbeat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would gladly make that trade!!!!!!! dealing w/the insurance companies after a loss isnt fun either, and just adds to the pain your alread suffering, so I dont care if those horses were insured or not, my heart hurts for the owners....the money im sure will be nice to get back if they were but like I said, its nothing like the loss they experienced! |
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Location: De Berry, Tx | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 10:42 AM
This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said.
Even in a total loss house fire people take up donations. They lost everything bin that barn. Halters, feed, hay, blankets, take, buckets. Everything. Could YOU imagine loosing that and looking at the rest of your horses and go its ok they were insured you will just have to wait for the check.... It takes gobbs of money to recover. They work a normal paying jobs. Wade is a horse shoer and I am not sure about Micah. Can YOU imagine having to replace all of that? Insurance wont cover it all. And even if it does by the time the check gets there they will have had to already buy stuff. I dont care if they get $20,000 in donations I know them and they will put it into a better barn or try to replace their stock. I know people are crazy and they use peoples sympathies but these gentlemen havent asked for a dime. They are just trying to recover. These people a ate up horse people they will use every bit of it for their horses. I am very saddened that someone would even question why there is even a need for donations for this. |
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Location: Pineville, La. | I am in charge of the silent auction that is going to be held in conjunction with the benefit barrel race being held May 3rd at the MAC in Bastrop, La. If anyone is wanting to donate items to this auction please send me a pm and I will give you my address to mail them to or coordinate a way to get them to the auction. Thanks so much guys! |
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Location: Pineville, La. | barrelracer4sure - 2014-03-25 3:21 PM o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 10:42 AM This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said. Even in a total loss house fire people take up donations. They lost everything bin that barn. Halters, feed, hay, blankets, take, buckets. Everything. Could YOU imagine loosing that and looking at the rest of your horses and go its ok they were insured you will just have to wait for the check.... It takes gobbs of money to recover. They work a normal paying jobs. Wade is a horse shoer and I am not sure about Micah. Can YOU imagine having to replace all of that? Insurance wont cover it all. And even if it does by the time the check gets there they will have had to already buy stuff. I dont care if they get $20,000 in donations I know them and they will put it into a better barn or try to replace their stock. I know people are crazy and they use peoples sympathies but these gentlemen havent asked for a dime. They are just trying to recover. These people a ate up horse people they will use every bit of it for their horses. I am very saddened that someone would even question why there is even a need for donations for this.
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Location: Hornbeck,La | Grits - 2014-03-25 11:41 AM
o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 11:02 AM I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well. Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance. I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home.....
You're right. They do still have other horses. And that is exactly why they need to rebuild their barn ASAP. Since you don't know them or the details of all this, perhaps you should refrain from your negative comments at this horrible time for them. I assure you that any money taken in will go toward the rebuilding of their barn. But if you choose to think it will go to a party fund or something frivilous, that's your loss. Kind hearted people want to help in a situation like this, and helping them rebuild is the best way to do it at this time. No one is asking you to make a donation, and after reading your comments, we certainly don't expect you to.
o2barrelracer.. what you said was completely uncalled for and out of line. You have no idea who these people are and what really happen or the horses that were involved. From someone that knows them very well, I can assure you that they will not take the money and party or go buy something they don't need simply cuz they have donation money. Jan is correct, they don't need money from someone like you are any others that feel the same as you do.. You had no right to even speak the way you do.. I hope and pray that you NEVER have to go through something like this in your life, and for a complete stranger to get on a public board and bash you for no reason.. when you typed im sure im going to get a kick back from this post.. then maybe I that should have been your first clue not to say anything.. Time and time again ive seen on this board give money to other in time of need and not once have I seen anyone as mean as you to simply make a statement the way you did.. We are BARREL RACERS.. we stick together as a family.. They day of the fire hundreds were there bringing hay and supplies and both of them were in tears just from the people in the local area stepping up to the right thing.. never did anything like you said crossed any of there minds.. im sorry you feel this way and if any others do feel this way... but those that do please give what you can nothing is to small.. thanks jan for doing what you have.. and those that have give, thank you and god bless...
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Location: The edge of no where | Red Raider - 2014-03-25 12:26 PM o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 11:02 AM I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well. Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance. I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home..... I must be weird because I'm actually okay with not having to know something like this when I help somebody out. If it's really a gift, it's given without strings attached and in good faith that it will be handled with care. I'm good with letting that person be accountable to God for their actions and how they treated the gift. After all, isn't that the same for the gifts He gives us?
Very well put Red Raider..... It's a GIFT!
o2babarrelracer - Couldn't agree less with you. When you give someone a gift, it becomes none of your **** business how they use it. I can't believe how callous and inappropriate you've been on this thread. Good Grief! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Way too many tragedies of late..
So sorry to hear this..
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| O2 apparently doesn't know how much it costs to insure horses. I own quite a few horses and I don't insure them because, for what it would cost me to insure them, I can afford to lose one every few years....yes I can afford it. The odds of losing multiple horses are staggering and the odds of losing multiple horses in one incident are even more staggering. How do you think the insurance companies make so much money????
Since you brought it up, depending on if they have a farm policy, the barn MIGHT be covered as an "other structure". I hope they realize that. And if they contracted out the barn construction and a fire marshal can determine the fire was caused by defective workmanship, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. But in the meantime, they need help getting back into business and I for one will be more than happy to help raise funds for them and just thank my lucky stars it is not me going through that.   |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Meant to add..I've known Grits for a long time and trust her 100% and will not think twice about donating to this cause as I know the money will go where it's suppose to. I'm posting this because I don't trust everyone and a few of us have been scammed in the past so I do understand someone that doesn't know Grits would have questions.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | quickdraw - 2014-03-25 4:47 PM O2 apparently doesn't know how much it costs to insure horses. I own quite a few horses and I don't insure them because, for what it would cost me to insure them, I can afford to lose one every few years....yes I can afford it. The odds of losing multiple horses are staggering and the odds of losing multiple horses in one incident are even more staggering. How do you think the insurance companies make so much money???? Since you brought it up, depending on if they have a farm policy, the barn MIGHT be covered as an "other structure". I hope they realize that. And if they contracted out the barn construction and a fire marshal can determine the fire was caused by defective workmanship, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. But in the meantime, they need help getting back into business and I for one will be more than happy to help raise funds for them and just thank my lucky stars it is not me going through that.
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Location: Louisiana | Nevertooold - 2014-03-25 4:50 PM
Meant to add..I've known Grits for a long time and trust her 100% and will not think twice about donating to this cause as I know the money will go where it's suppose to. I'm posting this because I don't trust everyone and a few of us have been scammed in the past so I do understand someone that doesn't know Grits would have questions.
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| quickdraw - 2014-03-25 4:47 PM O2 apparently doesn't know how much it costs to insure horses. I own quite a few horses and I don't insure them because, for what it would cost me to insure them, I can afford to lose one every few years....yes I can afford it. The odds of losing multiple horses are staggering and the odds of losing multiple horses in one incident are even more staggering. How do you think the insurance companies make so much money???? Since you brought it up, depending on if they have a farm policy, the barn MIGHT be covered as an "other structure". I hope they realize that. And if they contracted out the barn construction and a fire marshal can determine the fire was caused by defective workmanship, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. But in the meantime, they need help getting back into business and I for one will be more than happy to help raise funds for them and just thank my lucky stars it is not me going through that.
This^. Same reason we don't carry insurance. I hope the show of support from the horse community, most who are strangers to them, brings them a small piece of comfort. I can't imagine the grief and despair they are going through. |
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Location: Louisiana | I am such a long time member of BHW and have met so many people in person on here, that I totally forgot that there are people here who don't know me. My barrel horse died 3 yrs. ago, and I have not really run barrels since. I tried, but couldn't find a horse that I clicked with. It's hard at my age.... Then a year ago, I hurt my back, and the Dr. said I shouldn't run barrels ever again. So I just really haven't had the heart to post here about barrel racing for quite a while. However, I am back in it now, with my grandbabies. My oldest, who is just 21 months old, has just started leadline in the local playdays. She loves it, and I can see what my future holds now. I will make a new post with her pic in a few minutes. But I just wanted to say that I can understand people not wanting to trust me with donations, if they don't "know" me. (And I appreciate Nevertooold's support on that!) I just didn't think about my absence from this board, because it always feels like "home" here to me. I hope to get some more donations to help Micah & Wade, but if you don't "know" me, I can understand your reservations about it. Maybe you can donate to the other fund raiser or go to the benefit run or buy something from the silent auction or a breeding to one of several NICE stallions that have been donated. As long as they get the money to help rebuild, it doesn't matter where you donate. A big thank you to everyone who has donated. Micah & Wade appreciate it more than you will ever know. |
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Location: Hornbeck,La | jan your a wonderful person with a huge caring heart.. You are talking about a evil person that has so much anger in her heart that she went and made the exact same post on another thread.. There is real horse people that have a huge heart that when times like this stick together and pull through for a fellow horse person.. I understand you felt the need to explain yourself and why you haven't been here in awhile.. Those that don't know you and are concern about making a donation to a complete stranger, God will lay a hand on those that feel the need to make or maybe not make a donation.. We will put this in god's hand and this barn will be built.. As sad as this is.. I do feel something great will come out of this, even if its nothing but drawing all horsemen together to show the world what kind and caring people we are.. God bless you as well as others that are doing what should be done.. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Red Raider - 2014-03-25 12:26 PM o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 11:02 AM I've experienced several loses and have known others who have as well. Sending a memorial donation to a designated charity when someone passes is totally different than opening the check book to pay for things that should be repaid by insurance. I never said anyone should not donate. I just think that people need to know what the money will be used for. They still have other horses and their home..... I must be weird because I'm actually okay with not having to know something like this when I help somebody out. If it's really a gift, it's given without strings attached and in good faith that it will be handled with care. I'm good with letting that person be accountable to God for their actions and how they treated the gift. After all, isn't that the same for the gifts He gives us?
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Location: Dubach, LA | Jan. Please pm me or message me on FB. This is a great idea. Thanks for doing it. |
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Location: Texas | o2babarrelracer - 2014-03-25 10:42 AM
This is a horrific loss. I can't imagine lossing any horses.
Were none of the horses nor the barn insured? I can't imagine having horses of this caliber and not having them insured to protect your losses. And the same with the barn. While it is nice of everyone to offer a hand when in need, I have an issue with giving people money when they could have protected themselves with an insurance policy. Insurance does cost money, but there seemed to be no shortage of money when it came time for them to purchase all of these horses. If they were insured, what does this money go towards? I know I will get a lot of kick back for posting this, but it's something that I feel needs to be said.
What a selfish horrible thing to say. Whether they NEED the money or not has nothing to do with it. These people obviously loved their horses and are absolutly heart broken and you have the gall to say something like this?
I hope you NEVER have to endure a tragedy as this.
When I was overseas and my stallion hurt himself BHW was there to help me.
I only hope they show you the same compassion if you ever need it.
For the family who lost them many hugs. So very soory for this loss. |
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| This is one of my biggest fears!! Prayers from Oregon |
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | I lost 2 last year over a 5month period and was absolutely heartbroken...I can't even begin to imagine so many at once. Many, many prayers for them... |
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Location: LA | I witnessed this horrific event and let me tell you, it's most certainly NOT about money!!! These were their children and they are devastated. They need many, many prayers at this time. |
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Location: Texas | I believe everyone needs help every now and then. With or without insurance. I sent money on their Facebook account that was set up for them. Something that I think was called fund it.com. Many prayers
Edited by hnhfarms 2014-03-26 11:06 PM
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| Having had a barn fire and finding out the hard way how insurance companies really work is a kick in the a$$. Trust me, these folks will appreciate the help. |
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