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DougB
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 Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:33 am Post subject: Fiamma Tragedy |
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Hello all,
I had just ordered a Fiamma F45S retractable awning from GoWesty for my '75 camper a few days ago...only to receive word from the GoWesty rep today that the workplace shooting tragedy that occurred yesterday was at the Fiamma factory in Orlando. 5 or the 12 employees making the awnings lost their lives. Awnings obviously wont be available for a while, either...not that the two outcomes are in any way comparable, but just an FYI if you were considering an awning. Whomever or whatever you pray to, if you pray, maybe send some positive thoughts/energy/prayers in their direction.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orlando-workpl...story.html
- Doug
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Fiamma Tragedy |
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God bless the employees and families of the Fiamma team. What a tragedy.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 2:13 am Post subject: Re: Fiamma Tragedy |
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This is so sad to hear as I was thinking this tragedy may have struck one of our beloved Westy venders. I'm contacting my rep now to see if they will be starting a GoFundMe for the families.
I purchased my canvas pop top from them a few years ago. Prayers for them all.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Fiamma Tragedy |
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I received a reply from my GoWesty rep this afternoon and he will get back to me on their plans regarding any type of fund. More as I hear.
Thanks Doug for starting this off.
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Fiamma Tragedy |
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Truly sad news. Thanks you guys for helping these folks
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