shadow 18,483 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Daisy, if and when I find a wife I hope she fights for me the way you fought for Alan. Your love for him in his struggles warmed my heart. God bless you and your family. Daisy helped more people than most people know. She was always fighting for someone, giving her time freely to those who needed it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Runian 925 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Madeleine and my condolences Link to post Share on other sites
Ozbrum 1,111 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Daisy Your head is high and be proud of what you did ....our sincere condolences to you and your loved ones Please private me your number, we can help Link to post Share on other sites
Ozepete 9,739 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 My sincere condolences Daisy. Alan was a lucky man to have such a caring partner. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Admin (Retired) broden 57,116 Posted August 8, 2015 Admin (Retired) Share Posted August 8, 2015 our sincerest condolences Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny 3,568 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 O Daisy ! I am so sorry to hear this. I remember your good works from years past in CDO, my loving wife's home town, where we lived. Love to you both. Link to post Share on other sites
Enuff 29,741 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 R I P Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 17,711 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Nila and I are so very sorry to hear this, our sincerest condolences to Daisy and family. Link to post Share on other sites
ahoy53 268 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Condolences Link to post Share on other sites
Mandingo 3,625 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 My condolences and prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepney 2,201 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 RIP Alan. Link to post Share on other sites
Bill H 6,576 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Daisy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences for you and your family. Tonny gave you some very good advice. If your husband was an American, then he more than likely had American social security coverage. As his widow, you should receive at least half of what he was getting when he was alive (maybe more depending on the circumstances) and any children you had together who are under the age of 18 will qualify for a monthly benefit (usually over $500 USD a month.) I believe there is a Social Security office in the Embassy and the Consulate in Cebu may also help you get and fill out the necessary forms to get some money rolling in every month. They surely have a website that contains information on how to claim death benefits. Here is the URL http://www.ssa.gov Link to post Share on other sites
Daisy 444 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Daisy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences for you and your family. Tonny gave you some very good advice. If your husband was an American, then he more than likely had American social security coverage. As his widow, you should receive at least half of what he was getting when he was alive (maybe more depending on the circumstances) and any children you had together who are under the age of 18 will qualify for a monthly benefit (usually over $500 USD a month.) I believe there is a Social Security office in the Embassy and the Consulate in Cebu may also help you get and fill out the necessary forms to get some money rolling in every month. They surely have a website that contains information on how to claim death benefits. Here is the URL http://www.ssa.gov because they never will as to the cases of the few Americans before that I had tried to help.. Thanks for this info....Yes, he had SS pension. will I qualify for this even if I have not been to the US?.I have no update on anything anymore regarding US Embassy....I am so disappointed with them on how they help Americans in destitute situation because they never will as to the cases of the few Americans I had tried to help before. Other Embassies will help their constituents. But I will try again. . Link to post Share on other sites
Ed1961 216 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sincerest Condolences.... As i had mentioned in the past to another member, my wife and I would like to contribute something to assist in your needs but have had difficulty reaching out as we dont know how to use the Palawan store to send financials. Though weve never met, We extend our Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 55,115 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) will I qualify for this even if I have not been to the US? I would suggest asking Tonny (Jimmy / James). He is a very valuable resource, concerning the Social Security Administration. But, from the limited knowledge I have, I do not think you will. HOWEVER, I do believe, as the widowed spouse of an American citizen, it may allow you the possibility of going to the US, if you, or he, have family you could depend on while you get established there? Do not hold me to this. But, I believe that may be true. I have no update on anything anymore regarding US Embassy....I am so disappointed with them on how they help Americans in destitute situation Unless one is active US Military, which makes the person US government property, the US Embassy / State Department, typically, doesn't give two shits about its citizens abroad. This ESPECIALLY applies to the US Embassy in the Philippines. Edited August 8, 2015 by Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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