Sad Email

UPDATE: If you would like to donate for the cost of the cremation, you can contact Danile's Funeral Home in Rio Rancho At: 505-891-9192.

I found out the name of the Veteran in this email below. According to Terrie, Marv Corradi likely died of lung cancer last month. He would have been 59 years old.

I just got this email from a woman named Terri. I have phone calls/emails to our local state agencies. If any of you readers have any suggestions for this woman, please let me know.

She told me the cremation cost would be 900 dollars (300 of it would be reimbursed by the Veteran's Administration) according to Terri.

The Email:

Recently, a very dear friend of mine passed away. He was a Vietnam Veteran, decorated and with 2 Purple Hearts, he suffered from PTSD and alcohol became a problem, at times he was homeless, like many veterans. He did not have much money, only what he got from his military service, he was very ill with cancer and had been declared 90-95% disabled by the VA. I am trying to get him cremated, as were his wishes, but as yet have been unable to do so. The government will pay only $300-after the cremation. So this man who served his country with dignity and respect lies waiting, for over 3 weeks now, as I try to find a way to put him to rest. Who do we talk to, where do we go? What government lets these honorable men be forgotten?

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McCormack's Apology after ABQ Comments

Just got an email from Mary McCormack about the statements she made on Chelsea Lately.

Below is her full statement.

Background: Here's the video link where McCormack appears to cringe about having to come back to Albuquerque. Towards the end of the show, McCormack says "it's true" when the host mentions that it's going to be "F***** Boring," in Albuquerque.


"I'm so sorry if I offended anyone with anything I said on Chelsea Lately.  Her show is acerbic and anarchic but still I never meant to hurt anyone's feelings. And its not even how I feel! I LOVE Albuquerque.  My children and I have lived here for four VERY happy years.  I consider it my home. I brought Craig Ferguson a mug from The Rattlesnake Museum and it's still on his desk, every night.  This city is cool and kind and has been wonderful to me and my family and In Plain Sight. I've said that in every interview I do, so I'm really sorry about my words on Chelsea's show." -Mary

McCormack also apologized on Jackie Tony and Donnie this morning here.

McCormack made it a point to say she has said plenty of good things to say about Albuquerque in past interviews.
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Snyder Family Statement

This morning, I received an email containing a family statement from Teri Johnson, the sister of Michael Snyder (background). Here's the whole statement:

On behalf of the Snyder family; I would like to make this statement.

We are deeply saddened by the recent events and discoveries. Mike Snyder was our loving son, brother and a great friend to many and he will be greatly missed.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Albuquerque Police Dept. and the Albuquerque Fire Dept. and all others who in this past week have gone to extraordinary lengths to recover Mike’s remains. We particularly want to thank retired APS officer Kevin McCabe and Detective Mark Wilson who were instrumental in the efforts to find Mike. All have been professional and resolute in their efforts.

Thank you to the media for respecting our privacy. We ask you to continue to give us the time needed to grieve as we struggle with our loss.

We would also like to express our gratitude to all those who have extended their support, sympathies and prayers to us during this very difficult time.

-Teri Johnson

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Police Dig for Missing Man in Garage

A mysterious cold-case continues to unfold in Albuquerque today. As I write this post, I'm sitting in a live truck as police continue digging up the floor of a garage in the northeast part of the city. They hope to find the body of Michael Snyder, who's been missing since 2002. Here's some background.


Here's the spot where police are digging as I write this.

So far, no body has been discovered and no arrests have been made.
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