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Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and Organization Spokesperson Jordan Zevon Issue Statements on the Fifth Anniversary of the Passing of Warren Zevon:
“September 7, 2008 will mark five years since the world lost one of its greatest musicians and song writers, and a still mourning family lost an irreplaceable part of its lineage. On the anniversary of Warren’s passing this year, our ADAO family of volunteers and loved ones send our heartfelt prayers and well wishes to Jordan Zevon and his family. We are continually grateful to Jordan for his tireless support as ADAO Spokesperson as he works with us to ban asbestos globally. With continued strong momentum in Congress for a bill to fully ban this lethal mineral in the United States, we are extremely close to setting a critical example for the rest of the world to follow. Although this accomplishment will never replace Warren Zevon or the countless others who have been taken by asbestos, it will go a long way to help prevent future tragedy,” stated Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of ADAO.
“This year began with a bang with the release of my debut record. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, then came the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Willow. As tremendous as these milestones have been, they are overshadowed by the sadness that my father cannot be here to celebrate. That sadness motivates me to continue my work with ADAO to fight for the rights of asbestos victims and their families because I know that together we are so much stronger than we ever could be alone. ADAO has made huge strides in eradicating asbestos and providing a forum of education and unity that knows no geographic boundaries. Building on this work, I am increasingly hopeful that I will be able to add another joyous milestone to 2008 – when a bill to ban asbestos is passed in this country.” stated Jordan Zevon, National Spokesman of ADAO.
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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims a united voice to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, and raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the often deadly asbestos related diseases. ADAO is funded through voluntary contributions and staffed by volunteers. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.
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