Mounted search and rescue

["Ted (SAR)" <sar@empowering.com>]

On behalf of myself as well as the Metro East Search and Rescue (Illinois)
and the Metro East Cave Rescue Task Force. I am extending our heart felt
sympathy to your team on your tragic loss, Please relay to their family's
that we will keep them in out thoughts and prayers.


Chief Ted E. Lohr
Metro East Search and Rescue
Metro East Cave Rescue Task Force



----- Original Message -----
> > "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