Region One Vice President Siddeeq El-Amin and the members of Region One are sad to report the passing of Retired East Orange Chief Harry Harman.

Following his retirement from the police department, he worked as the Operations Manager for the Security Division of Delta Global Services, where he oversaw the daily operations of the Security Division.

Harman was a Certified Protection Officer (International Federation For Protection Officers) and was also certified by that organization to instruct the course.

Chief Harman attended Montclair State University from 1968-1972, he was a certified instructor at many police academies, in New Jersey after completing the FBI sponsored instructor's training courses. He was also a staff instructor at the Delta Global Services Manager's Academy.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday September 22, 2008 at 1300 hours at:
St. Mary's Church
51 Elm Street
Montclair, NJ

President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter are saddened to report the passing of Matthew Horace, Sr., father of Matthew Horace, Jr., Special Agent in Charge for the ATF's Newark Field Division.

Most of you know Matthew, Jr. as one of NOBLE's most dedicated members. He served as President of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter, and as a Charter Member and Special Assistant to the President of the Washington State Chapter. He is now a member of the Northern New Jersey Chapter.

Cards and condolences can be sent to SAC Horace's mother, Mrs. Elaine Horace at 6732 Wyncott Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. Services are private.

NOBLE members throughout the swath of Hurricane Ike suffered devastating losses. Fortunately, the losses resulted in property damage but is some cases the members' homes are inhabitable due to major structural damage.

We have been in touch with the Regional Vice Presidents for the affected areas and they advise that the resolve of our members is strong.

We have established the Hurricane Ike Relief Fund to assist those affected members. Please click on the link below and give what you can.

Click here to access the NOBLE Forum to report on the status of any members in the affected areas. In many cases they have no hard line service or electricity, but for now cellular service is working.

The American Red Cross today reports the following:
Texas:
* Last night over 11,000 people sought refuge in 95 shelters.
* The Red Cross to date has served more than 800,000 meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
* To date, more than 2,700 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have assisted.
* More than 14 kitchens are getting ready to serve those who need food and water.
* More than 130 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:
* More than 400 people were provided safe haven last night in 9 shelters.
* Over 1,700 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
* The Red Cross to date has served more than two million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
* More than 100 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.