I bet if it was researched we would find out that Fossit has donated alot of money to different charities. I don't know this for certain but the type of man he was and his relationship with Richard Branson who does give to charities says to me he was probably a very good person.

I think it would have been nicer for Gibbons to privately ask for a donation to the search and rescue organizations rather than send a bill. It is the sending her a bill that I have a problem with. Our government wastes plenty of money so just because someone has money they should not be targeted like she has.

My uncle used to fly with the Civil Air Patrol in Oregon and he flew some search missions in his day. He is no longer with us but I am sure he did it out of care and concern and probably without pay.
...Sue