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CatWoman

(79,913 posts)
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 04:19 PM Jan 27

Support January 6th Hero Michael Fanone and His Family

MICHAEL FANONE is a national hero – he and his family urgently need our help right now.

On January 6th, 2021 my friend DC Metro Police Officer Michael Fanone was among the patriotic first responders that held the line against Trump’s violent mob. He self-deployed to defend our Capitol and nearly lost his life heroically protecting our elected officials and the peaceful transfer of power.

Dragged into the frenzied, armed crowd, thrown to the ground, Mike was savagely beaten by the mob, threatened with death, repeatedly electrocuted with a taser.

Rescued unconscious by fellow officers, Mike suffered a heart attack and numerous severe injuries including a traumatic brain injury and severe, ongoing PTSD.

NOTE FROM MICHAEL FANONE:

Jeff,

Thanks again for agreeing to host this gofundme for me and my family. As many may already know, my family and I have faced threats of violence, vandalism and assaults at the hands of Trump supporters angry at me for my outspokenness and willingness to confront his lies. This was before Trump pardoned the violent criminals who assaulted me on january 6. I am currently unemployed, I do not receive a pension from the police department nor do I have health insurance provided by my former employer. The financial burdens associated with both security for my family and I as well as relocating myself are more than I can afford. Thats why I'm asking for your help to keep me and my family safe.

Michael F. Fanone

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hero-michael-fanone-and-his-family?attribution_id=sl:1bd6f9bf-df5a-47a7-9934-75627d09bd97&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=native_options

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Support January 6th Hero Michael Fanone and His Family (Original Post) CatWoman Jan 27 OP
Since 2023, Fanone has received approx. $500,000 in GoFundME donations... WarGamer Jan 27 #1
One would hope... 2naSalit Jan 27 #4
I would assume... WarGamer Jan 27 #6
Wow... TY for Bringing this Cha Jan 27 #2
K&R SheltieLover Jan 27 #3
K&R 2naSalit Jan 27 #5

WarGamer

(16,579 posts)
1. Since 2023, Fanone has received approx. $500,000 in GoFundME donations...
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 04:24 PM
Jan 27

Normally I'd think that's enough...

But he really needs to "disappear" and restart somewhere. Maybe even with a legal name change.

SO yeah... I hope this fundraiser stacks another 500k

2naSalit

(95,902 posts)
4. One would hope...
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 05:28 PM
Jan 27

But in this world, now, $500K isn't much when you have to disappear with your family.

WarGamer

(16,579 posts)
6. I would assume...
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 08:18 PM
Jan 27

That a Left leaning Corporation in the Pac NW would hire him as a mid level Security Manager with literally just a couple people briefed on his identity

Cha

(308,403 posts)
2. Wow... TY for Bringing this
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 04:35 PM
Jan 27

to our Attention, Cat.

Best of Luck to Brave Hero Patriot Michael Fanone and his Family!

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