Activism: Help the Burnhams *trust fund and letters of support*

KWCH-TV, KSNW-TV television reports | 6/7/02 | myself

[rwfromkansas]

Fellow Freepers:

I am sure you are aware that Martin Burnham, the husband of wife and fellow missionary Gracia Burnham, was killed overnight in the Philippines. I am posting this article to give you information on how to express your support for the family.

First, I want to give the latest I have heard on the tv from reporters in the Philippines. The military is still in pursuit of the rebels and have been told not to take hostages, but shoot to kill the Muslim terrorists.

President Bush had this to say about the situation earlier today:

THE PRESIDENT: First, let me say how sad we are that Martin Burnham lost his life. And I will call his parents. I'm pleased that Mrs. Burnham's alive; that's good.

I talked to President Arroyo of the Philippines. She told me that she had called the Burnham parents, and I thanked her for reaching out. She assured me that the Philippine government would hold the terrorist group accountable for how they treated these Americans, that justice would be done.

Now, first I want to let you know about a trust fund that was announced over the television. It is set up in Martin's name and all money will be given to Gracia and her children.

Send any donations to:

Martin Burnham Trust Fund
1000 East 1st Street
Sanford Florida, 32771

Here is a picture of the Burnham children. Martin and Gracia's children, from left, Zach, Mindy and Jeff. (I love Zach's shirt!):

Also, I have recently become aware on KWCH-TV that they are going to be taking letters and e-mails in support of the family at the station and will give them to Martin Burnham's family in Rose Hill.

Here is the mailing address the station put on the screen:

Burnhams
P.O. Box 12
Wichita, KS 67201

You can also e-mail at: news@kwch.com

Try to make your subject line clear that this is to be forwarded on to the Burnham family.

On the CBS Evening News, they showed a clip where Gracia predicted in November that they might die in crossfire in a gunfight. Also, Gracia predicted that if they were killed this way, Americans would respond by saying "Well, there goes the Burnhams" and not pay any attention. Please, let's show Gracia we do care. Don't let her prediction come true....let's express our support and affection for the Burnham family. Make sure to let them know that Freepers everywhere are saddened.

[rwfromkansas]

Good...that makes me feel better...probably you are right....a lot of people saw the post, but did not reply.

[repubmom]

Thank you for posting this - I'll bump a few friends too...Their family will need all the financial and prayer support they can get...

[anniegetyourgun]

Ping for trust fund info!

[mombonn]

Thank you for the address. I'll be happy to make a contribution.

Prayer continues for the family.

[RnMomof7]

Thanks RW

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

BUMPING FOR GOD AND PRAYERS

[Preech1]

Double Bump!

Our church supports some missionaries in the Philippines who knew the Burnhams...I'm going to print out this article and pass it on to my Pastor so the whole church can know about it...

[patriciaruth]

Anyway to get independent varification of the Trust Fund address?

[rwfromkansas]

I also saw it on the website for the missionary group Martin and Gracia belonged to. Let me find it......

[Faith]

Thanks, RW. I care deeply about this situation and had been praying for the safe release of this couple and Nurse Yap. My heart aches for Gracia and the children. I used to work with her sister when she was a teacher in a small Ohio community. May God comfort this family and restore their lives. And may He hold Martin and Nurse Yap close to Him in heaven.

[rwfromkansas]

http://www.ntm.org/connect/burnham/help.shtml#give

The address is for a "Hostage Crisis" trust fund, but the place to send it is the same as what they gave me on the tv. They probably have not updated the donation info since the events of last night.

Also, I found the address on teh KSN-TV website. Look at the very bottom and you will see the same address as I gave you: http://www.ksn.com/news/burnhams/index.html

[Preech1]

Here you go...

New Tribes Missions

[Preech1]

OOOPS...nevermind...Braincramp...

[patriciaruth]

Thanks for the confirmation.

Bump.

[OldFriend]

More people care than you can possibly imagine. Please don't strike out at us freepers.

[rwfromkansas]

An update......a reporter called from the Philippines a bit ago on the local news and said he has never seen such tight security in an attempt to protect a person ever in that country....including the Pope and past presidents. Gracia is definitely being cared for by both governments here, which is good.

[mjaneangels@aolcom]

Thanks for the thread and the update. I will see what all I can do.

[mjaneangels@aolcom]

Ping

[brat]

Amen, rw. Prayer bump for the Burnham Family.

[trevorjohnson]

I'm getting ready to write my letter. Martin came to Missouri and taught my flight instructor Lionel Smith (Christian Wings for the World) for several months...and now Lionel is teaching me. He was a great pilot. This couple has touched so many people and I look forward to seeing them both someday in heaven.