Mounted search and rescue

[Tm' Fi <TFinkle@erols.com>]

Dear Jorene, 

Myself and the members from the TROT Search & Rescue Mounted Team are
sincerely sorry to learn of this tragic loss.  Our thoughts and prayers go
out to their family, friends and fellow SAR team members.

Tomi'

Assistant Commander
TROT Search & Rescue Mounted Team
State of Maryland
<http://trot-md.org/sar.htm>
 
Jorene Downs wrote:
> 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
>
>
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