Inge Siegel Memorial Fund
Inge Siegel loved animals! Those who knew her well might say she loved them better than humans. Something about the simple, honest and loyal connection that could be counted on appealed to her and she always held up her end of the relationship bargain with every animal she ever encountered.Over the course of her life she nurtured the usual stream of family pets including hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and dogs, but as she grew older she extended her care, giving to the wider world. Wild deer, feral cats and assorted other woodland creatures found a safe and sustaining haven on the property surrounding her home. They surely sensed a protector in their midst.She gave generously to assorted animal rights organizations and it is the hope of her family that her legacy will be remembered and maintained through this fund in her honor.
LCDR Andrew D. LaMorie, US Navy
Last Chance Ranch Memorial Fund
On February 21, 2007, LCDR Andrew Denis LaMorie died while stationed overseas serving as the Port Operations Officer, Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan. LCDR LaMorie was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1993. He had an avid love for animals, especially those who were abused, abandoned and neglected. While growing up in various parts of the West Coast and finally settling in Phoenix, Arizona LCDR LaMorie often accompanied his family to horse auctions, bidding on the most unfortunate horses who appeared to be “lost causes”. These horses seemed to then thrive under LCDR LaMorie’s care once given love and medical attention. Being of Native American background, LCDR LaMorie embraced the role, spiritual connection and respect of animals expressed throughout the Native American culture.
LCDR LaMorie had an overall altruism to animals. While stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, as a young Navy Ensign, LCDR LaMorie and his wife rescued two dogs, one from the local pound and one from the street, who was a stray. The dogs were appropriately and affectionately named “Captain” (yellow lab/shepherd mix) and “Middie” (black beagle mix, name short for “Midshipman”). The two dogs were quickly indoctrinated into the family. Three days after the birth of The LaMorie’s second child, LCDR LaMorie faced the difficult and heart-wrenching decision to euthanize their beloved Captain, only after six short years. Captain battled chronic renal failure bravely for 7 months and upon his return from the veterinarian, LCDR cried as if he had lost a child.
LCDR Andrew D. LaMorie was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on March 15, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Jill A. LaMorie and his children, Madeline (10) and Alexander (6) of Flourtown, PA. LCDR LaMorie passed his love and care of animals onto both of his children. His daughter, Madeline, has a special love of horses, and is currently a volunteer at Last Chance Ranch. This Memorial Fund was opened up by his children in tribute to their father’s memory and service to our country and earth’s animals.