<div>My name is Karry “Kare Bear” Birnley, and I am a newish Gold Star Widow. My husband  Gm1/OS1 Darrel Birnley was an active duty, Petty Officer 1st Class, in the United States Navy and was supposed to retire in February of 2024, but he unexpectedly passed away, May of 2023. Just 3 weeks after coming home to start preparing for retirement. 

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<div>Things have been torturously difficult ever since. Absolutely one thing after another. The most recent being PennyMac wrongfully going through with the foreclosure of our family home. 

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<div>Thankfully, after much pushback from social media, and me doing all I was required to do (with proof), the foreclosure was rescinded. 

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<div>Unfortunately, after all the fees for everything, including a lawyer, fell on me to pay along with everything else, the savings are all gone. Property taxes are almost due, and now it’s on me to figure this next obstacle out.

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<div>That being said, after several people have asked if I have a GoFundMe started for myself, and, more recently, an uncomfortable offer from a complete stranger to start one for me, I’ve gone ahead and created this. 

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<div>I am in no way asking or expecting anyone to give me anything. 

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<div>This is truly just here for anyone that feels compelled to ease my situation in the safest possible way for everyone. 

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<div>If you want to know more of my story I document it on my social media, especially TikTok (@KareBearBirnley &amp; Facebook (search Karry Birnley) It’s all there. Both to help me get it out and deal with it, and as a tool for others that may end up in my shoes, one day. I don’t want anyone else to suffer as I have after such a loss. 

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<div>Thank you to any and all that show kindness and support in whatever way you’ve chosen. 

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Darrell Hahn

Jakky Shanahan

Anonymous

Ada Wood

Stephen J Kovacs

Michele Haller

Jeri Waynick

Becky Riddle

Bryan Kreger

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