Hello everyone! 

This is his wife Monique, we are safe. Just wanted to send a note that Paul is okay..he is in N.O. with a buddy of his Art Depodesto at our house. They are basically helping out and saving stranded animals. He is trying hard to save the stranded animals...and keep his chin up! He does not have internet access but his cell phone does work, call him to say hi and for moral support anyone @ 504-259-5756. Jackson and I are in VA safe and sound. He is also in the Sept. 12, 2005 issue of Newsweek on page 46 or 48. Thank you for keeping up with him and I will keep you updated.

Monique Cosma


News Update:
by Papa Razzi
In talking with Paul on Monday afternoon (9/5), I learned that he is in fact still there, but did leave during the hurricane, going to Mississippi with his wife and son, for safety. He then returned to New Orleans and they went to Virginia. Paul met up with his auto repair business partner, Art, and has been protecting his business and helping around town in other ways. Paul mentioned that he is a deputy sheriff and has credentials that allow him to carry guns and otherwise keep the peace.  His buddy Art is ex-military and can handle weapons quite confidently too.

The other day, they helped a bar owner friend board up his business, after looters had pulled the burgler bars off the door by hooking it to their truck. Recently they had to empty out a freezer full of good meat gone bad, due to a lack of electricity. Without electricity, of course, he has no computer, internet, land-line phone, or lights. They do have a generator, but have not used it yet. He has a cell phone, which he can keep charged from his car.

Paul has been quite lucky as his house has not taken on any water, as is the same for his business, where he still has customer's cars parked. His business caters to BMW and Mercedes auto owners, so there is quite a booty to guard. He has computers, tools, and such other equipment at his business which he would like to protect. He and his partner are well equipped to stay for awhile, having been in and out of town to get the supplies that they need. Paul is concerned about the lack of income from his business while the city recovers, and hopes that things will improve quicker than predicted. More later...

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