Subject: LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD
From: "PAUL EMIL MASTO" <[email-masked]>
To: "James Brundage" <[email-masked]>, "FRETWELL BETSEY" <[email-masked]>, "JARAMILLO BRENT" <[email-masked]>, "ROBERT FREY" <[email-masked]>, "STEVE DAVIS" <[email-masked]>, "DIONNE BILL" <[email-masked]>, "BIDEN HUNTER" <[email-masked]>, "KWON STEVEN" <[email-masked]>, "GEORGE CHANOS" <[email-masked]>, "MULLANY CAROLYN" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:39:29 -0700

My Dear Friends,

I am writing to you today to ask for your assistance to raise funds for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Honor Guard.  I am reaching out to  my closest friends to request a donation of  $1,000.00  or whatever amount you are comfortable with.  The Honor Guard is run by my colleague and friend, Captain Mark Tavarez. 

The Honor Guard operates from funds received by grateful and generous donors such as yourself.  It does not have a line item in the LVMPD budget.  The Honor Guard provides ceremonial support for fallen officers and their families at numerous events each year to include the funerals of police officers who are killed in the line of duty.  Unfortunately, two LVMPD officers were assassinated while eating lunch yesterday at 11:30 am, here in Las Vegas by two deranged individuals who then killed an innocent bystander before they killed themselves.   

Please take a moment to look at the attached link to learn more about the members of this brave and selfless organization: http://lvmpdfoundation.org/

You can join me by making a 501 (c) 3 tax deductible donation as follows:

§  Donate Online  (YOU MUST PUT “FOR HONOR GUARD” IN THE COMMENT BOX OR THE HONOR GUARD WON’T RECEIVE  YOUR DONATION)

§  Or mail a check to me at 416 South Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89107, made payable to “Friends of Metro Honor Guard”.   I will forward it to Captain Tavarez.

§  Or send your check directly to the LVMPD Honor Guard (see below for address).   

Please advise me if you make a donation, in ANY amount, so that I can keep a tally towards my goal of $100,000.00.     Also, please forward this message to anyone whom you think may be interested in donating.

I have worked with countless police departments during my long Secret Service career both in the USA and abroad and if my opinion means anything to you, the LVMPD is among the VERY, VERY BEST!

Thank you my friend for taking the time to consider this request. Your support will make a real difference and it will be greatly appreciated by all of the members of this dedicated law enforcement agency. 

Sincerely yours,

Paul Emil Masto

Mail Donation to:

Friends of LVMPD (Honor Guard)
Attn: Captain Mark Tavarez
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
3141 E. Sunrise Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Friends of LVMPD (Honor Guard)
Attn:  Paul E. Masto
416 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107

A 501c3 Corporation, Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Honor Guard), is supported by funds generously granted by foundations and area businesses.  Individuals also give to the organization, and they assist with fund-raising activities throughout the year.

LVMPD’s Tax ID: 88-0429730.