CAP members,

It is with a sad heart that I write to tell you that Capt. Burt Kingsbury, Redding CA, has died. Burt was found deceased at his home from natural causes on Tuesday April 8th. Burt, in his mid 80's, has been active in CAP since the 1960's. He has been the only IC in the far north state for many years. He was also active with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team. On the Saturday prior to his death he participated in a SAR exercise west of Shasta Dam. His advise, counsel, and spirit is already missed.

Memorial services are yet to be finalized as there are family members currently out of the country. Local family members have told the Squadron Liaison that they are trying to set the service for either 22, 23, or 24 April. When we have more information we will pass it to the Wing.
Questions may be directed to Squadron Commander John Watt.

Sincerely,

John Watt, 1Lt CAP
SQN126/CC
530-547-3046

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CAP Members,

Services for Burt will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 2225 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. His obituary and access to an online guest book is at this link:
http://www.legacy.com/redding/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=107812735

At this time we have no further information regarding formal CAP participation or whether uniforms will be requested. As we learn more from the family it will be forwarded to you.

Contact CC John Watt should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

John Watt
SQN126/CC
530-547-3046

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CAWG Members,
I have an update regarding Burt Kingsbury's memorial service.

1. The family has requested that CAP members wear a uniform to the
service.

2. Cards may sent to The Family of Burt Kingsbury, c/o Commercial
Casework Systems, 4780 Caterpillar Rd., Redding, CA 96003.

3. We have not received any information regarding memorial
contribution preferences. The information will be sent if it is determined.

4. Several Squadron 126 members have volunteered housing for CAP
members traveling to Redding for the service. Contact CC John Watt if you are interested in this invitation.

Please call if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

John Watt, SQN126/CC

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