Mounted search and rescue

["Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>]

Update below.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>
> http://www.sbsun.com/Stories/0,1413,208~12588~2279290,00.html
> "YUCCA VALLEY - A sheriff's search-and-rescue team member en route to look
> for a missing hiker at Joshua Tree National Park was killed Saturday and
> four other members were injured when a drunken driver struck their vehicle
> head-on, authorities said."

On July 17, 2004, at approximately 5 a.m., five members of the San Gorgonio
Search and Rescue (SAR) team were enroute to assist in a search and rescue
operation.  While responding, they were involved in a major traffic
collision on State Route 62.

As a result of the collision, Mr. Scott Johnston, age 30, SAR Tech. II, team
member for five years, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Philip Calvert, age 58, SAR Tech. II, team member for 12 years, sustained
major injuries and subsequently died of those injuries on 7-20-04 at
approximately 4 a.m.

Three additional SAR members were in the vehicle and they received  minor to
moderate injuries.  Those members are:

o Bob Blanck, age 32, SAR Tech. II, team member for five years
o Shane Elliott, age 34, SAR Tech. II, team member for one year.
o Dave Atchley, age 45, SAR Tech. II, team member for ten years.

Flags are to be flown at half-staff and black mourning bands are authorized
for wear until midnight of Philip Calvert's funeral.

Funeral arrangements will be announced as the information becomes available.
For further questions or information please contact the Sheriff's Public
Affairs Division at 387-3700.

SM/DC:sdh

Scott Johnston Funeral
Visitation/Viewing:
Date:                          July 22, 2004
Time:                         1800 - 2100 hours
Location:                   Trinity Church
                                  1551 Reservoir Road
                                   Redlands, CA  92374
                                   (909) 335-7333
Funeral Service:
Date:                            July 23, 2004
Time:                           1500 hours
Location:                     Trinity Church
                                    1551 Reservoir Road
                                     Redlands, CA  92374
                                     (909) 335-7333
Reception:
Date:                            July 23, 2004
Time:                           Immediately following the funeral service
Location:                     Trinity Church
Uniform:
                                     Class A, long-sleeve
                                     Black tie, Sheriff's badge tie tack
                                     Black mourning bands are authorized.
Additional Info:
Donations can be sent to San Gorgonio Search and Rescue, in care of:

                                     Mill Creek Ranger Station
                                     34701 Highway 38
                                     Mentone, CA  92359

Email condolences can be shared through:
Tim Kovacs
Mountain Rescue Association-NASAR Joint Honor Guard.
tkovacs@mindspring.com
www.mountainrescuehonorguard.org