The Life of Richard Ketter Jr.
(when government is the enemy)
This page is dedicated to my friend Richard Ketter Jr. In 1992 his life was
forever changed when he was injured on the job at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Since then
he and his family have suffered unbelievable hardship because of the lack of compensation,
medical care and abuse.
The following is the start of a time line of his life since his injury
- September 1, 1992. I wrote this letter to the IFPTE union.
- September 1992. I personally delivered this note to Senator Slade Gorton at a town
meeting in Bremerton, WA.
Stop Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the US Government
from abusing its injured workers.
Provide injured workers with proper and legal compensation. This is not
happening now. |
- September 1992 - News photo of Town Meeting with Senator
Slade Gorton.
- October 1992 - Senator Slade Gorton responded with
this letter.
- October 5, 1992 - The Navy Yard Commander responded with
this letter.
- October 31, 1995 - Letter from Congressman Norm Dicks.
- May 16. 1996 - News photo and story about Rich and his family
in the Bremerton Sun.
- May 18, 1996 - News photo of Rich and his family in the
Kitsap Reporter.
- June 24, 1998
- Rich was fired for excessive
unauthorized absence and failure to follow instruction while on approved worker's
compensation.
Related Links
- FedWorkersComp.net -
Networking, information and self-help for injured Federal workers. Formerly
Fedupfeds.org.
- Toxic Kitsap and Polluted Puget - Dedicated to cancer
and environmental activism in my community.
- Hammerhead Crane Lead Pollution - The recent repainting
job of this very large crane is the most recent saga of the terrible environmental
problems within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. This job has spread significant amounts of
lead throughout the community, even to the children of my neighborhood.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.
Bob Farmer - robert.farmer@comcast.net
Home Page: http://oc.itgo.com
Last Updated on 12/22/03
