R.I.P. Ruben Maldonado

 

1980—2009

 

In the Memory of a great friend

Dear SHPE Familia,

On Saturday May 30, 2009 Ruben Maldonado passed away after a tragic accident while hiking. There is no words that can express the suddenness of this loss. All of our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of sadness. Ruben has been part of LAESA-SHPE, SHPE NYC, SHPE Puget Sound, and BHEN @ Boeing, and many of us had the privilege of knowing him and will be greatly missed.

Join LAESA-SHPE and friends this Wednesday:
Remembrance Service
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009
Time: 6pm — 8pm
Location: The City College of New York
Steinman Hall, Room 2M-5
New York, NY 10031

In order to help his mother during this hard time, donations can be made to her bank account:
For more information about how to make a donation contact
Betty Grullon: bettygrullon@yahoo.com
or Raquel Diaz: raqueldiazc@aol.com

Or feel free to send her any sympathy card.

Here is a link to the news clip:
http://www.nwcn.com/statenews/washington/stories/WN_053009WAB-rattlesnake-ledge-KS.31a58c38.html
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009293092_hiker03m.html