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CLEVELAND, February 9 — BLET Division 416 has established a memorial fund on behalf of Brother Ron Langlois, who was found dead of a gunshot wound outside of his locomotive in Eugene, Ore., on February 6.

Brother Langlois, 44, was a Portland & Western locomotive engineer. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Langlois, and three children — a 19-year-old Navy sailor, a 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, and a 9-year-old third grader.

Eugene police are investigating his death as a homicide. Those with any information are asked to call Eugene police at (541) 682-8888.

The account is at Wells Fargo Bank under the name of “Ronald L. Langlois Memorial.” Donations can be made directly to the account at any Wells Fargo Bank facility.

In addition, Division 416 Secretary-Treasurer Julie M. Trickler has advised that donations can be mailed to her at:

P.O. Box 3413
Albany, OR 97321

The checks should be made payable to the “Ronald L. Langlois Memorial,” and she will then deposit the money in the account.