I received the following email from the CEO/President of HatsanUSA, Blaine Manifold. I spent quite a bit of time with Cecil and crew during Shot Show 2019. I've always felt that Cecil was like family. It brings tears to my eyes when I try to imagine what Cecil & his wife are going through. If you can find it in your heart, please say a prayer and/or donate to help them through this difficult time. Thank you -Michael
Dear Hatsan Family,
Two years ago, we were fortunate to have Cecil accept a position with HatsanUSA and he soon moved his family from Havasu City, AZ to Northwest Arkansas. During this time, you all have worked with and have had a chance to get to know Cecil. Cecil is the guy that would drop everything to help someone in need. He is also the guy, that would never ask for help if he was in need.
On Sunday morning, March 10, 2019, Cecil’s wife Jennifer and son Ryan were traveling back to visit family in Havasu City. Jennifer and Ryan were involved in a car accident on Interstate 40 as they crossed over into AZ from NM. The Ford Expedition rolled several times. Jennifer was airlifted to a hospital in Flagstaff and is currently still in ICU. She suffered a severely dislocated elbow (2 surgeries so far), severely broken ribs (which will require surgery), a punctured lung, and a severely dislocated toe which required surgery. The good news is, doctors feel that she will recover physically. Unfortunately, Ryan passed away at the scene. In addition to the physical challenges, the emotional suffering from experiencing the loss of a child is unimaginable – and will never be fully overcome.
Cecil immediately flew to Flagstaff to be at Jennifer’s side early Monday morning. They have no family or contact in Flagstaff and he is staying in a hotel and renting a car. The arrangements for Ryan’s funeral are on hold for now until Jennifer is capable to provide input.
I humbly ask for your help to ease the burden for Cecil’s family during this time. Firstly, prayers and thoughts are most important. Secondly, the unexpected financial burden on the family is overwhelming and, understandably, not planned for. If you can and feel compelled to help Cecil financially in this very difficult time, please use one of the below options to contribute:
Option #1 – Non-Tax Deductible – This is the quickest way to deposit into Cecil’s account (No Fee or Processing Charge)
Make Checks Payable to Cecil Bays
Send Check To:
HatsanUSA, Inc.
C/O Cecil Bays Fund
P.O. Box 576
Bentonville, AR 72712
Option #2 – Qualified Tax-Deductible Account (No Fee or Processing Charge)
Make Checks Payable to Ryan Harvey Funeral Fund
Send Check To:
HatsanUSA, Inc.
C/O Ryan Harvey Funeral Fund
P.O. Box 576
Bentonville, AR 72712
Option #3 – GoFundMe account (8% Fee and Processing Charge) https://www.gofundme.com/cecil-bays039-family-recovery-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_campmgmtbnr_w&fbclid=IwAR1KvL6NAvQD8sdm9M8vEHLqK9Z87rwHQqK2J1P2W_3Uc1aBYuwE2A1ylVM
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Blaine Manifold
CEO / President
Here's the latest video with Steve & Cecil at Shot Show 2019
https://youtu.be/9S5Id0Li4tU
Dear Hatsan Family,
Two years ago, we were fortunate to have Cecil accept a position with HatsanUSA and he soon moved his family from Havasu City, AZ to Northwest Arkansas. During this time, you all have worked with and have had a chance to get to know Cecil. Cecil is the guy that would drop everything to help someone in need. He is also the guy, that would never ask for help if he was in need.
On Sunday morning, March 10, 2019, Cecil’s wife Jennifer and son Ryan were traveling back to visit family in Havasu City. Jennifer and Ryan were involved in a car accident on Interstate 40 as they crossed over into AZ from NM. The Ford Expedition rolled several times. Jennifer was airlifted to a hospital in Flagstaff and is currently still in ICU. She suffered a severely dislocated elbow (2 surgeries so far), severely broken ribs (which will require surgery), a punctured lung, and a severely dislocated toe which required surgery. The good news is, doctors feel that she will recover physically. Unfortunately, Ryan passed away at the scene. In addition to the physical challenges, the emotional suffering from experiencing the loss of a child is unimaginable – and will never be fully overcome.
Cecil immediately flew to Flagstaff to be at Jennifer’s side early Monday morning. They have no family or contact in Flagstaff and he is staying in a hotel and renting a car. The arrangements for Ryan’s funeral are on hold for now until Jennifer is capable to provide input.
I humbly ask for your help to ease the burden for Cecil’s family during this time. Firstly, prayers and thoughts are most important. Secondly, the unexpected financial burden on the family is overwhelming and, understandably, not planned for. If you can and feel compelled to help Cecil financially in this very difficult time, please use one of the below options to contribute:
Option #1 – Non-Tax Deductible – This is the quickest way to deposit into Cecil’s account (No Fee or Processing Charge)
Make Checks Payable to Cecil Bays
Send Check To:
HatsanUSA, Inc.
C/O Cecil Bays Fund
P.O. Box 576
Bentonville, AR 72712
Option #2 – Qualified Tax-Deductible Account (No Fee or Processing Charge)
Make Checks Payable to Ryan Harvey Funeral Fund
Send Check To:
HatsanUSA, Inc.
C/O Ryan Harvey Funeral Fund
P.O. Box 576
Bentonville, AR 72712
Option #3 – GoFundMe account (8% Fee and Processing Charge) https://www.gofundme.com/cecil-bays039-family-recovery-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_campmgmtbnr_w&fbclid=IwAR1KvL6NAvQD8sdm9M8vEHLqK9Z87rwHQqK2J1P2W_3Uc1aBYuwE2A1ylVM
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Blaine Manifold
CEO / President
Here's the latest video with Steve & Cecil at Shot Show 2019
https://youtu.be/9S5Id0Li4tU
