Vermont Trooper Jason Kaine needs immediate bone marrow transplant

Vermont State Police (Brattleboro)	American Red Cross (Vermont)
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May 28, 2006
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May 24, 2006

This information, as well as info for outside agencies, directions, local hotel information, etc. may be found on the State Police Website at www.vtsp.org/kaine

CALLING HOURS:
Date: 05-26-06 Friday
Time: 1600 to 2000 hours

Location: St. Michaels Episcopal Church; Corner of Putney Rd. (US Rt. 5) and Bradley St. Brattleboro, Vt.

FUNERAL SERVICES:
Date: 05-27-06 Saturday

Staging Area: Brattleboro High School (directions below)

Arrival: No Later than 0900 hrs. arrival at staging area; Parking at church is very limited.

Departure: All attendees will depart from the staging area by bus

Uniform: Uniform of the day. Brattleboro Troops in Class A(Those Troops who were close to Jason may opt for Class A)

Travel in VSP vehicles is authorized. (Family members included.)

Services will begin promptly at 1100 hrs. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Walnut St. Brattleboro, Vt.

Directly after the funeral services all non law enforcement personnel will travel to Morningside Cemetery by bus.

DIRECTIONS to STAGING AREA at Brattleboro High School:

From I91 Southbound: Exit 1. Take left at end of ramp onto U.S. Rt. 5. Travel Route. 5 to first traffic light then take a right.
From I91 Northbound: Exit 1. At end of ramp take a right onto U.S. Rt. 5. Travel Rt. 5 to first traffic light and take a right. Brattleboro High School will be directly ahead and VSP personnel will be present.

Karen Bates
Administrative Assistant
Field Force, Vermont State Police
802-244-8775

I am sad to report that Trooper Jason Kaine passed away within the past hour.

The Vermont State Police family has suffered another terrible loss. Jason fought a courageous battle with leukemia. We all have learned a lesson in courage.

The details of the services are yet to be worked out. Capt. John Filipek has been assigned to coordinate those details. As soon as those details are known we will get the details to the field.

Please take a moment to remember Jason's family; Joyce his wife, his children Lucas and Liam, his parents Larry and Karen as well as his other immediate family members.

Thank you.

Colonel Thomas A. Powlovich

Director

Vermont State Police

103 South Main Street

Waterbury, Vt. 05671

802-244-7345

May 8, 2006

Jason Kaine has had a setback in his treatment.

Today Jason went to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for some routine follow up. A blood test revealed his platelet count was significantly lower than normal. The good news is the white cell count was normal and tests have not detected any indication the Leukemia is back. Jason is receiving a blood transfusion at this time to stabilize his condition. That blood was relayed from Fletcher Allen early this afternoon by VSP Troops.

The folks at Duke Medical Center want Jason back there for treatment tomorrow. Joyce Kaine is making the arrangements for travel at this time with the help of Troops from D2. At this point it is hoped he will travel to his parents in CT tonight and then fly to NC at about 0700 Friday morning.

While this news is concerning, it's important to note Jason is still up and around and the medical folks are optimistic. At this point we ask that everyone just keep Jason in their thoughts and prayers.

I will issue updates when new information is available.

Sergeant Rick Hopkins

Vermont State Police

Troop D

464 Marlboro Road

Brattleboro, Vt. 05301

802-254-2382

(802)257-7951 (fax)

April 27, 2006

ALL

Today we welcomed Jason Kaine back home. We met Joyce and Jason at the State line and escorted them back to the house. Jason looks good and sounds very positive. He was clear that his goal was to return to work as soon as possible. Jason wants everyone to know how much he and Joyce appreciate all your support. (Click on Photo for Enlargement)

Rick

April 25, 2006

ALL:

I just spoke to Jason Kaine on his cell phone and his Team of Doctors has released him 15 days early and he is headed northbound on INTERSTATE 95 as of 1400 hours.. Joyce and Jason are headed to New Jersey to stop over at Joyce's parents and will return to Vermont on either Thursday or Friday!!

Jason can return to a normal routine with diet and lifestyle. He dropped allot of weight while undergoing treatment and is currently 163 pounds. He hopes to gradually get his strength back and increase his weight up to about 185-190..

Jason stated his blood counts are in the normal range now.

Jason's goal is to be back working light duty sometime in June and then hit the road in late July early August!!

I want to thank everyone for their support especially those of you who donated annual leave to help Jason through this period of time.

Thanks again,

Lt Anderson