An update

July 19, 2009
 It has been almost exactly 9 months since we lost the Katmai and 7 of her crew.  It seems unbelievable that so much has happened since then.  Also hard to believe is the amount of healing that has occurred for me.  I was thinking the other day that it took 9 months for [...]

Back to School Costs are Imminent for Our Families!

The average cost to send our young ones off to start the new school year averages $3,184.00 according to the most recent figures I could find.  (www.myvesta.com).  These figures are from 2003, and do not take into account two very important factors:  inflation and the weak economy we are facing today.  The averages were calculated [...]

A Note from Susan and Joe

Dear Families,
Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Susan E Layng, and my son, Carlos Martin Zabala perished during the sinking of the F/V Katmai in the Aleutian Islands on October 22, 2008.  We have never recovered his remains.
On October 31, 2008, I was speaking with Joe Blake, Captain of the Katmai on the [...]

Katmai Memorial

The Katmai Memorial Fund
Even a penny or two would be greatly appreciated.
Donations can be sent to
The Katmai Memorial Fund
PO Box 9787
Helena, MT 59604.
info@thekatmaimemorialfund.org
The Katmai Memorial Fund has been set up to help the families of fisherman who are lost at sea. Each year fisherman perish at sea. Along with the pain of losing their fathers, [...]