This blog has been started in an effort to unite as many Alumni from the Beta Beta Chapter of Chi-Omega at Washington State University in an effort to raise awareness for a very important cause. Our Beloved Marilyn Harvey has lost her house, possessions and family pets in a horrible house fire.
Here is the link and quote from the story: House Fire
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Dog saves Pullman family, dies in fire
By Meghann M. Cuniff
The Spokesman-Review
If all dogs really do go to heaven, this pooch might have a special place.
A 6-year-old border collie named Sandler died in a Pullman house fire Friday morning after waking up his owner to warn her of the blaze.
Marilyn Harvey woke her 26-year-old son, Brent, and the two rushed with Sandler out a basement door. But the dog turned back. The family's 17-year-old Australian shepherd, Lewis, was still inside. Marilyn's husband, John, thinks Sandler was trying to save Lewis, too.
The dogs' bodies were found in adjacent rooms, fire investigator Richard Dragoo said.
John Harvey, who was in Seattle at the time of the fire, said his wife and son didn't hear smoke alarms.
Sandler "went up and jumped on the bed," Harvey said. "He woke her up in the middle of a dead sleep."
Harvey said his wife is grateful but surprised by the rescue. "She felt sometimes that he didn't like her," said Harvey, owner of the Denny's restaurant in Pullman. "He was my dog."
A bird named Kellogg also perished in the fire, which was reported about 6:10 a.m. and extinguished by 8:20 a.m.
Investigators believe a candle left burning in the family room of the two-story house was the cause. A cat named Raja escaped unharmed.
The Harveys have homeowner's insurance and are staying at a Pullman hotel.
The house was destroyed, but the family plans to rebuild on the same site. The only salvageable items were found in the garage and under the Christmas tree, Harvey said.
Harvey said his family will always be grateful to Sandler.
"We're a little devastated now, but I think tomorrow will be better," he said. "It makes the holidays a little bit more valuable."
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A few of us are working on details on how to go about getting the family some supplies to help replace some of the essentials they will need.
If you can please forward this blog address on to as many alumni you know. Also, please sign in with a comment so we can keep track all who are wanting to help!
Thanks.
Here is the link and quote from the story: House Fire
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Dog saves Pullman family, dies in fire
By Meghann M. Cuniff
The Spokesman-Review
If all dogs really do go to heaven, this pooch might have a special place.
A 6-year-old border collie named Sandler died in a Pullman house fire Friday morning after waking up his owner to warn her of the blaze.
Marilyn Harvey woke her 26-year-old son, Brent, and the two rushed with Sandler out a basement door. But the dog turned back. The family's 17-year-old Australian shepherd, Lewis, was still inside. Marilyn's husband, John, thinks Sandler was trying to save Lewis, too.
The dogs' bodies were found in adjacent rooms, fire investigator Richard Dragoo said.
John Harvey, who was in Seattle at the time of the fire, said his wife and son didn't hear smoke alarms.
Sandler "went up and jumped on the bed," Harvey said. "He woke her up in the middle of a dead sleep."
Harvey said his wife is grateful but surprised by the rescue. "She felt sometimes that he didn't like her," said Harvey, owner of the Denny's restaurant in Pullman. "He was my dog."
A bird named Kellogg also perished in the fire, which was reported about 6:10 a.m. and extinguished by 8:20 a.m.
Investigators believe a candle left burning in the family room of the two-story house was the cause. A cat named Raja escaped unharmed.
The Harveys have homeowner's insurance and are staying at a Pullman hotel.
The house was destroyed, but the family plans to rebuild on the same site. The only salvageable items were found in the garage and under the Christmas tree, Harvey said.
Harvey said his family will always be grateful to Sandler.
"We're a little devastated now, but I think tomorrow will be better," he said. "It makes the holidays a little bit more valuable."
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A few of us are working on details on how to go about getting the family some supplies to help replace some of the essentials they will need.
If you can please forward this blog address on to as many alumni you know. Also, please sign in with a comment so we can keep track all who are wanting to help!
Thanks.
6 comments:
Thanks for starting this, Shan!
Our brother married Marilyn's daughter so we spent Christmas Day with Marilyn and her family. They are holding up remarkably well. Marilyn says to check your homeowner's insurance policy!
Julie & Jessica
Shan, thanks for setting this up. Marilyn has given and given to Beta Beta and we all owe her a lot. She taught me a great deal while I was there and I would be honored to help her in any small way I can.
Yes, thanks, Shannon! I'm sending a Macy's gift card. Might cover for new towels or go toward sheets or other needed housewares. I agree - Marilyn has been such a good friend to all of us - this is the least we can do!
Pup
How sad! What a great idea you are doing!
Great insights shared here. The sourcing advice is realistic and actionable.
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