Via e-mail -- I am the father of the Chloe Bella Lombardo (reference the article "Tears for Chloe" in the March/April 2007 issue of Torch, page 8, which chronicles Chloe's death from an accidental poisoning). I can't begin to tell you all how wonderful the article you did on our daughter was.
My wife Billie and I are so grateful that you gave us a chance to tell our story and educate Airmen across the globe about the dangers of household poisons and prescription medication. I have already received numerous e-mail messages from across the Air Force from parents who have locked up their medications. By getting one e-mail, we have done our job. Thank you from the Lombardo family --- Kevin, Billie, Lexie, Lidia and KJ.
Capt. Kevin B. Lombardo
Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.
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I am the chief of safety for the 692nd Intelligence Group, and I just read the story about Chloe's accidental poisoning in the March/April 2007 edition of Torch (cover story). I would like to include some photos and part of the story into my safety day presentation. As the article is posted to the Air Education and Training Command Web page, will it allow me to extract one or two of the pictures?
Master Sgt. Kim E. Lingham
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
Yes, when a Torch article is posted on the Web, most include high-resolution copies of accompanying photos, which become public domain. Chloe's story included some as well.