His ONLY Wish....Somerset County Sheriff's Office Requests Your Help

Somerset County (MD) Sheriff's Office

It is with a heavy heart that we make this post today. We have learned that one of our own, Deputy Chuck Salvas ( also retired Maryland State Police Sergeant), is terminally ill and only has a very short time left with us. His only wish, to be able to take his family (especially his 6 yr old daughter) on a vacation after the holidays. Simply put, he can't afford to do it. So we, his brothers in law enforcement, want to make this happen. We are pleading for donations from the general public, businesses, civic organizations, fire departments, fraternal organizations and whom ever else would donate to this wonderful cause. We need your help, Chuck and his family need your help. Please make checks or money orders made payable to the Somerset Co. Sheriffs Office c/o Lt. George Nelson. You may put Chuck Salvas Fund in the memo section. Donations can be mailed (30426 Sam Barnes Road Westover, MD 21871) or dropped off at the office. We thank you and beg for your assistance in this effort. Please help us carry out this wish!!! Please pass this on as well.

More information can also be found at the link below.
There has been a GOFUNDME account set up click HERE

Here is a message from Chuck from the GOFUNDME page

 Let me start off saying thank you to everyone reading this right now! My name is Chuck and I have been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. This cancer has changed my life as well as my families life drastically.  I am retired from the  State of Maryland after giving 26 years in law enforcement.  I have a wife and 6 beautiful kids who depend on me and have stood by my side during this hard time in my life.  I have gone through my 3rd surgery recently and I am told that I have 2 months to live. Although my family and I always knew my cancer was terminal and  that they know very little about how to treat my brain cancer it was still the worst news my family could hear at this time.  I would like to take a trip with my family if I am strong  enough, on the first of the year. My youngest daughter is 6 and I want to make as many memories with her as possible. 
 Any money that is left over will go towards my burial and medical bills to help my wife with that burden.  We all go though life not knowing what tomorrow will bring. With that said, hug your loved ones longer and always let them know you love them.  You can't plan for tomorrow to make things right or wish  you  had done more.  Treasure each moment!