Beaumont firefighter survives serious surgery

Beaumont Fire Captain David Chesser is in ICU at an Omaha, Nebraska hospital.  Chesser was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.  Doctors did several hours of surgery and removed most of the cancer.  They had to remove Chesser's spleen, part of his pancreas and his appendix. 

Captain David Chesser has been serving the Southeast Texas community for 35 years.  

Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 is sponsoring a benefit raffle to help raise funds to assist Captain Chesser with expenses related to his medical treatment.

Tickets are available from any Beaumont firefighter or you can contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 409-880-3905 for more information.

Tickets are $5 each and there are seven chances to win one of the following prizes:

1. Deep Sea Fishing Excursion for 6

2. Remington 798 30-06 Hunting Rifle

3. Pearson Archery Hunting Bow Package

4. Czech VZ-24 98 Manzer 257 Caliber Rifle

5. One-night Hotel Spa Package for 2 at the Elegante Hotel

6. Sliced Cooked Brisket (Big Rich Courville's)

7. Sliced Cooked Brisket (Big Rich Courville's)

The drawing will take place at Number 1 Fire Station, 747 College, on August 1, 2009. You do not need to be present to win.