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Virtual condolences book

This virtual condolence book was provided for anyone who wished to offer their comments of support and sympathy to the crew and family members of the University of Kentucky Air Medical Services team that died in a tragic incident on June 14, 1999.

The condolence book was closed to further entries on June 22.

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On behalf of the staff here at EastCare, we send our condolences to the families and the staff at UK. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

John Tolson <jtolson@pcmh.com>
EastCare
Greenville, NC USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:47:53 (EDT)


From myself and all of us here at TransCare of KY we offer our deepest sympathy to the friends, family and co-workers of flight crew 43 echo. We in emergency services work next to death each and every day, however, when it comes to one of us it is still hard to understand. In time thru God understanding does come. Our prayers are that you will someday have the peace and understanding that comes from him above.

If any of us at TransCare can be of assistance during this journey of grief, please let us know.

Edward Harber, Education Coordinator <heharber@fuse.net>
TransCare of Kentucky (Northern Kentucky)
Covington, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:44:39 (EDT)


OUR PRAYERS TO ALL

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Ron Wayne Dickow <RWD@kih.net>
Carroll County Sheriff Office
Carrollton, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:27:44 (EDT)


My condolences to the families of the crew members who were lot while in the line of duty. May God himself give them strength through this time of loss. My prayers are with them.

Chris GIlley <cgilley@se-tel.com>
Letcher FIre & Rescue/Whitesburg Fire Department
Whitesburg, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:26:33 (EDT)


My sincere condolences for your loss. You all are in my prayers.

"O I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds
And done a hundred things you have not dreamed of"
John G. McGee, High Flight

Louise Nelson RN <ChemoSavy@aol.com>
Herndon, VA USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:22:06 (EDT)


From all of us at the Florence Project,(www.florenceproject.org) our sincere condolences to the co-workers, families and friends of those who died.

Cheryl Buswell-Robinson <buzz1205@concentric.net>
The Florence Project
Detroit, MI USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:16:49 (EDT)


Our deepest sympathy to all the loved ones, friends and coworkers in this time of great sorrow, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

John Boone <boone@aye.net>
Ten Broeck Hospital
louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:13:00 (EDT)


We are saddened and stunned. On behalf of all our crews at Angel Wings Air Ambulance, condolences and prayers to all the families of these wonderful people. Your loss is felt across the state and beyond. May God bless and comfort you in this difficult time.

Karen Bryant Brady, RN, EMT-I, Flight Nurse <karenflys@aol.com>
Karatek Health & Safety/Angel Wings Air Ambulance
KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:12:35 (EDT)


We would like to offer our condolences. We have felt we have lost a coworker. May god bless and be with those families and coworkers of our fallen brethren.

The crew Of med 33
Yellow EMS
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:58:31 (EDT)


We are far away here in Western Kentucky, but our hearts are right there with you. We are one family, and when one hurts, we all hurt. Please know how much we are thinking of you now, and of how deeply your loss must be felt.

Tracy Rudolph <tracy15@apex.net>
Paramedic, Mercy Regional E.M.S. (in McCracken County)
Paducah, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:50:19 (EDT)


The news of such tragedy saddens our hearts, but in the words of a great man:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not parish, but have ever lasting life.
The downed flight crew of 43-ECHO will always be in our hearts.We honor you today for giving the ultimate sacrifice for what we all love: MANKIND

Mike Mosbey <mmosbey@atcc.net>
Carter County EMS
Grayson, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:44:38 (EDT)


I am so sorry for your loss. Having been a member of a number of EMS families, I understand the bond that grow among us and the pain a loss of any kinds can produce. No words I can say will ease the pain of this tragedy, but my heart goes out to you all and I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you, memebers of the Emergency Medical Services for all you do for us all. Thank you, their families, for your support of my valiant brothers and sisters of the EMS.

VMB

Victorianna Marie <victoriannam@yahoo.com>
I am a Mother and Wife
IL USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:40:06 (EDT)


The Loss of our Fallen Heroes is Heavens Gain. God Bless you all. We will not forget you.

Marc E Rogers <EMTP8@aol.com>
Yellow EMS of Christian County
Hopkinsville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:38:11 (EDT)


My thoughts and wishes go out the the familys and friends of the fallen. My heart goes out to all those who are hurting in their hearts. I did not know the crew but I have friends that did. In this business I feel we are all one big family, today I have lost four great brothers and sisters. May god be with us all today and everyday.
sincerly,
Rural/Metro Louisville/Lexington Dispatcher
Michael S. Beavers

Michael S. Beavers EMT <mikbeavers@aol.com>
Rural/Metro Ambulance Louisville/Lexington Dispatch
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:25:52 (EDT)


We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the members of the UK flight crew. It's hard to lose family, you'll be remembered in all of our thoughts and prayers.

ICU/CCU Staff <ICU/CCU Staff@arh.org>
Hazard Regional Medical Center
Hazard, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:23:48 (EDT)


I work for an air ambulance service in the Administrative Office and this made we realize how special these people are that risk their lives everyday to help someone else. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Walsh <kwalsh9200@aol.com>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:22:18 (EDT)


Our department would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends who have suffered such a great loss from these true professionals. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chief Gary McClure <garywrc301@yahoo.com>
W.R. Castle Fire & Rescue
Wittensville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:11:40 (EDT)


My thoughts and wishes go out the the familys and friends of the fallen. My heart goes out to all those who are hurting in their hearts. I did not know the crew but I have friends that did. In this business I feel we are all one big family, today I have lost four great brothers and sisters. My god be with us all today and everyday.
sincerly,
Rural/Metro Louisville/Lexington Dispatcher
Michael S. Beavers

Michael S. Beavers EMT <mikbeavers@aol.com>
Rural/Metro Ambulance Louisville/Lexington Dispatch
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:11:35 (EDT)


On behalf of everyone at Somerset-Pulaski County EMS, may I express our sincere condolences to the families, co-workers, and everyone touch by this tragedy. Having lost our Assistant Chief several years ago, we realize the devastation and void something like this places upon a service and within a family. Our prayers will be for you during the days, months, and years to come. It goes without saying, if we can be of any assistance, please feel free to call upon us. Psalms 46:1

Billy Miller <brmiller@kih.net>
Somerset-Pulaski County EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:08:20 (EDT)


As an employee of Clinton County Hospital for over ten years and as a healthcare worker since 1974 and an EMT-B since 1975, I know just how much the helicopter services have meant since their inception in relieving pain and suffering for numerous patients and their loved ones throughout our state. All of us in the healthcare family have suffered a deep and painful loss and all of our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with all of the crew and with all of their family members and friends during this sad and tragic time. God bless our fallen heroes.

York W. Porter
Albany, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:58:32 (EDT)


To the families, friends and coworkers of UK Aeromedical. My deepest sympathies go to each and everyone of you. Thier lives have touched many and their spirit will be remembered by all. God bless all you.

Charles E. Durbin <wcems99@yahoo.com>
WOODFORD CO.EMS
Versailles, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:54:26 (EDT)


To our EMS family at UK Air Medical and Georgetown
Scott County EMS:

We know and understand your feelings and the many
unanswered questions of why....on a warm sunny
April afternoon the true reality of life struck
deep at the heart of this Service and its employees
with the loss of one of our own....Have faith in
the knowledge that our Heavenly Father will make
the numbness and the empty feeling disappear. Take
comfort in each other, the smiles and laughter will
return. Always keep the many memories of Shelia
and Brian close within your hearts...May God make
his face shine upon all of you and give you His
PEACE.
MOREHEAD-ROWAN COUNTY EMS

Don Adams <dona@connectup.com>
Morehead-Rowan County EMS
Morehead, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:53:17 (EDT)


May God hold you within his loving arms and help you as you grieve for the loss of your loved ones and our medical family. Today, tomorrow, and forever, there is a empty place in our family. Only God can give strength and hope in this tragic loss. Many prayers have been said and many hearts have been touched......We share in your loss.

Roslyn Allison RN CCM <rmallison@kih.net>
Lifeline Home Health
Somerset, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:42:44 (EDT)


Our thoughts and prayers are with you. They will be greatly missed.

Daniel S. Carter, Educational Coordinator <nkellenems@dynasty.net>
Henderson Emergency Medical Services
Henderson, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:42:39 (EDT)


We would like to express our sorrow for the lost of your team members. Our hearts go out to ther families and to the rest of the UK Aeromedical staff. Nothing that can be said can reduce the pain and sorrow felt by everyone who work with or knew these people, remember we are praying for you and may god bless you all. MTP/411

Capt. Mark Perkins and Family <vperkins@som-uky.cwix.net>
Somerset/Pulaski Co. EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:42:14 (EDT)


My heart felt sympathies to the families.
Courage and strength to all of EMS especially
for the next crew to jump in that seat and continue on.
Appreciate each other and be proud of what you do.
I'm in love with an ems pilot in Lexington and pray
for him every day.

Susan Joo RN Cen <suejoo@home.com>
Cooper Hosp/UMC ER/Trauma-Delran Emergency Squad
Camden, NJ USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:42:10 (EDT)


My thoughts and prayers go out to the 4 individuals who died while serving their community. May god bless them and their families.

Larry Heaphy <Heaphy@stmatthewsfd.com>
St.Matthews Fire Protection District
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 08:02:27 (EDT)


It is always a great loss when a loved one dies, but when one dies in the line of duty it is heard across the world. They will never be forgotten for all they have done. To their familes, from my family, we give you our deepest and warmest sympathy. The Caseys

FIREFIGHTER JAMES CASEY <JCASEY@AOL.COM>
ZONETON FIRE DISTRICT
HILLVIEW, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 07:45:51 (EDT)


My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We appreciate all they did for others. They will be greatly missed.

Ed Tatlock <ed.tatlock@mail.state.ky.us>
Ky Army National Guard
Frankfort, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 06:54:02 (EDT)


Words can never say enough. On behalf of myself and the Jefferson County EMS Honor Guard, we will not forget the ultimate sacrifice.

Brian D. White, NREMT-P <JCEMS472@aol.com>
Jefferson County EMS
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 05:57:50 (EDT)


Our prayers are with the families...

Orvin Abbott <orabbottjr@kih.net>
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 05:50:11 (EDT)


may your memory live forever in the lives you saved

roy thomas cox
toyota motor man.
georgetown, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 02:29:14 (EDT)


My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this time of sorrow. May you find your strength thru God to help you in this time of need.

Debra Robinson <Ms911Sing@aol.com>
Lexington Metro Police Dept
Lexington, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 02:26:28 (EDT)


All of the crews have been there for us when we needed them in our mission. Their total dedication to help save others make this a particularly tragic loss. May God and friends be with you in your loss.
Your losses will be felt all over the Nation.
God bless.

Alan beghtol <RAIDSP@aol.com>
National Guard Counter drug
Tuscon, AZ USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 01:46:41 (EDT)


We would like to express our deepest sympathy to everyone who is touched by this tradgedy.

Please know that you're all in our prayers.
St. Mary's Air Life
Air Com Staff

Pamela Deckert <pdeckert@stmarygj.com>
St. Mary's Air Life
Grand Junction, CO USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 01:44:30 (EDT)


My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers. I am very sorry for your loss. We in emergency services feel the loss as if they were our own family. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

FF/EMT Jackie Elliott <jelliott@kih.net>
City of Grayson Fire Department
Grayson, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 01:30:19 (EDT)


My prayers go out to the family members of each crew member.

Michael W. Felty <mfelty@emaill.kcc.edu>
Carter County EMS
Grayson, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 01:19:06 (EDT)


AS WE HEAR OF THE TRAGIC EVENT, WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FRIENDS & FAMILES WHO LOST LOVED ONES. PEACE BE WITH ALL, YOU WILL REAMIN IN ALL OUR PRAYERS.

RICK FRANK
HENRY COUNTY EMS
KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:44:17 (EDT)


MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE CREW AND THERE FAMILIES.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH THEM.

Don Howard MEDIC 979-P <dhoward2111@YAHOO.COM>
HARDIN COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:27:54 (EDT)


On behalf of all of us from Marrowbone Fire Department.We have all of you in our prayers.Put your trust and faith in God and let him do the rest.Hopefully God has all four of them with him in a better place than anyone of us knows .All of you will be in our hearts and prayers.May God Bless all of you . The Members of The Marrowbone Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

Clinard A. Adkins Fire Chief /EMT - B <MVFD@itiseasy.com>
Marrowbone Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
Regina, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:09:35 (EDT)


GOD BE WITH THE FAMILIES IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS. WE PRAY THAT GOD EMBRACES THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIFE.

ERIC MCKINNEY <727@ZIGGYCOM.NET>
CALDWELL CO EMS
PRINCETON, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:09:19 (EDT)


My deepest condolences.
Peace be with you all.

Barbara Howard <tabby918@hotmail.com>
Warfield Fire & Rescue
KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:05:02 (EDT)


My thoughts are with all of you in your time of loss.

kevin moulton <fire41108@aol.com>
bullitt co. ems, zoneton f.d
lou, KY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:03:28 (EDT)


My prayers and thoughts are with the entire UK team.

Greg Freivogel <LNCommSpec@aol.com>
CareFlight Dispatch
Omaha, Ne USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:02:13 (EDT)


Our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones.

The Maiers <gig1@creative-net.net>
Clarkson, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:59:08 (EDT)


My prayers go out to the families and co-workers of the flight crew which lost there lives. May God bless and look after each and everyone through this time of sorrow.

Jimmy D Smith <streetdoc@kih.net>
Somerset-Pulaski Co. EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:57:44 (EDT)


We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss and would like to send our condolences. We are praying you and your families during this rough time. We know that God will help you through.

Brian and Dana Boggs <b.r.boggs@worldnet.att.net>
Toyota Fire Brigade/EMT
Georgetown, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:55:33 (EDT)


I am so sorry. We in the health profession give
so much. Some give all to help others.
They are the truely blessed.

G Childers <gchilders@zebra.net>
University of South Alabama Medical Center
Mobile, Al USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:53:27 (EDT)


My prayers and thoughts are with the families and friends of the UK Aeromedical Crew. Whether we are firemen, law enforcement, or EMS, we are one family. When one is lost we all feel the pain. If the Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department can do anything to help - please let us know.

Donny Brown <DB008@aol.com>
Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department
Bowling Green, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:51:16 (EDT)


Our four fallen friends honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. They made sacrifices so others might feel comfort and safety. They provided solace to people who had no place to go. They thought of others before they thought of themselves.

They knew the dangers but accepted them with unyielding grace. It was the only way they knew to live their lives.

They were once angels that flew to the aid of the injured and infirm.
Now they are the angels who watch over us all.

May God bless you.

Ron Wilder <ron_wilder@zd.com>
Anchorage Fire and EMS -- University Hospital
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:47:44 (EDT)


I wish to give my condolences to the families of the brave men and women who lost there lives in the crash.These people risk there lives everday to save the lives of others. I did not all of them but I was a friend of Brian Harden. I worked with him and will miss him.My best wishes to his wife and children.
Sincerly
Ron Alexander EMT-P

Ron Alexander <RRA1283p>
Garrard County EMS
Lancaster, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:46:30 (EDT)


May God bless you all. A loss as such is like losing a family member. I am at a loss of words to express how I feel. My prayers go out to all of the family as well as the faculty and staff of the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Wayne Wilson <skydiveww@aol.com>
Boyle Co. EMS
Lexington, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:45:00 (EDT)


I am deeply saddened by the loss of our brothers and sisters in EMS. My sympathy and condolences go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of the UK flight crew 43-ECHO. God bless you all.

Dennis R. Hylton, EMT-P <drhylton@yahoo.com>
Boyd County Emergency Ambulance Service
Ashland, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:43:13 (EDT)


Our condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of the flight crew lost in this tragic incident. May God Bless their souls.

Jim and Melodie Moehring <jim.moehring@parkview.com>
Parkview Samaritan Flight Service
Fort Wayne, INKY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:37:36 (EDT)


Your anguish and mourning is felt by all in the air
medical community. The spirit of your four colleagues
will fly with us always. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Randy Moulin <moulin-motel-ky@worldnet.att.net>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:33:14 (EDT)


To the Families of the lost...All my prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need. I also, have family in the Emergency Field and when the alarm sounds my heart stops and I wonder if that will be the last time I may see or hear them. May God be with you all...

Linda R. Bramham <Cardbird2@aol.com>
Ford Motor Company
Georgetown, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:24:50 (EDT)


Our heart goes out to you as you suffer the terrible grief
over UK Aeromed flight crew 4-3-Echo’s untimely death.
Surely there is no greater pain in the universe, than for a Medical Center,
to lose flight crew.

There is no sadder task than laying to rest one’s so dedicated

The question of why God has allowed this to happen is beyond
our inadequate ability to answer. I do know that God loved
Flight Crew 4-3-Echo unfailingly and was with your FLIGHT CREW
as it crossed from this world into God's eternal care and keeping.

Be assured that we will be upholding you in prayer, and stand
ready to assist you in any other way that we can.

With deepest sympathy,

Pendleton County Ems
Falmouth, Ky.

Ernest Highlander <chap-one@mindspring.com>
Pendleton County EMS
Falmouth, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:23:00 (EDT)


The entire staff at Boyd County EMS is here in your support at this time of loss. We have indeed lost some of the finest folks in EMS.

R.E.Gainer, Executive Director <gainer@wwd.net>
Boyd County EMS
Ashland, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:20:28 (EDT)


To the friends and families of those who lost their lives in this
accident. They were/are the true heros of our times. The world will
miss them. Our thoughts are with you all.

The Anderson Family
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:17:43 (EDT)


My heartfelt condolences to those who lost friends and loved ones in this terrible accident. May God comfort you and keep you in this time of need.

Melissa Grammer Galloway <GalMel1@aol.com>
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY, USA
Georgetown, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 23:01:56 (EDT)


My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. In wearing the memorial wings, flight crews throughout the country are honoring our U of K friends. May that symbol be of some comfort to you at this time.

Cathy Spry <cspry@hyper-drive.com>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:58:47 (EDT)


I would like to send my condolences to the friends and families of the UK air crew. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.

Patrick Tiernan <Med299@yahoo.com>
Yellow EMS
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:51:35 (EDT)


It saddens me greatly to hear that fellow EMS borthers/sisters have fallen. My sorrow and condolences go to the family, friends, co-workers of those fallen brothers/sisters of UK 4-3-Echo. I cannot say if I have ever met these fine people in person, but I am sure, that at one point in time, that I have worked a scene flight with them. My heart is heavy as I remember these fine persons, and I hope that the good Lord has them in his arms now, looking out for them. Again, my sorrow and condolences to the family, friends, co-workers of my fallen brother/sisters of UK Aeromed 4-3-Echo.

Lonnie Kuhn <EMT1123@AOL.COM>
Corinth Fire/Rescue, Transcare Ambulance, Toyota Fire/EMS
Corinth , KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:35:15 (EDT)


As part of the Emergency Medical family I would like to say with a heavy heart that we will all miss our brothers and sisters within the one big family that we call our own. We will greatly miss them and will also remember them with everything we do.

David Hill <FireSlayr9@aol.com>
Toyota Fire Brigade
Georgetown, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:33:06 (EDT)


My sincere condolences in your loss. It is a loss which not only the families will feel, but a loss which is felt across the whole state..

Steven Cowles <emtfyrftr@aol.com>
Alvaton Volunteer Fire Dept
Bowling Green, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:28:57 (EDT)


May God comfort each of you in this great loss. Our prayers are with the staff & families at UK aeromed.Thanks for being there for all of us.

Roger Colyer <rcolyer@hotmail.com>
Assistant Chief- Ferguson Volunteer Fire Department
Ferguson, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:08:05 (EDT)


My deepest condolences to each of the families and to the co-workers of these fine people that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Know that their lives touched so many others in the performance of their duties in EMS. They will be missed by everyone in the EMS family. God is now holding each of them in His arms. May God be with all of you ........

Lou Farkas <LouF797515@aol.com>
Ft. Campbell EMS
Ft. Campbell, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:05:16 (EDT)


We have all lost one of our own. Our sincere condolences to families and friends.

K. Hill
Knox/Laurel EMS
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:04:57 (EDT)


May God comfort each of you in this great loss. Our prayers are with the staff & families at UK aeromed.Thanks for being there for all of us.

Roger Colyer <rcolyer@hotmail.com>
Assistant Chief- Ferguson Volunteer Fire Department
Ferguson, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:03:23 (EDT)


A heart felt prayer and condolences goes out to the family and with friends, they will be truly missed for the outstanding job.

Tim Richerson <tricherson@kih.net>
Campbellsville-Taylor Co. Rescue
Campbellsville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:00:23 (EDT)


My deepest sympathy to the families and friends.
God bless each of you.

Richard Carlin
FF/EMT-P - Lexington Fire Department
Lexington, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:53:49 (EDT)


On behalf of our staff, our condolences go out to you during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dwayne Stanley <ems22@bellsouth.net>
Hancock Co. Ambulance Service
Hawesville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:51:33 (EDT)


My deepest sympathy and prayers go to the families,
friends, co-workers, and crew of UK Aeromed, this
tragedy has affected all in EMS, Fire, and Rescue
Services. I ask God to watch over and be with us
all in this time of sorrow.

Troy Harris EMT-P <tdwt@duo-county.com>
Russell Co. EMS
Russell Springs, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:47:10 (EDT)


Our prayers and best wishes our with our fellow conrads and thier families.

David Webb <webster921@spis.net>
Methodist Hospital
Henderson, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:28:45 (EDT)


It is with a vey sadden heart with which I write this. Words can not express the loss that I feel for my friends and colleagues. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the families of the crew that were aboard the helicopter and the staff of UK Aeromed.If I can do any thing to assist the families or the Areomed staff please do not hesitate to contact me. May God be with you.

Lt. Rudy Garrett NREMT-P <rsgarret@gateway.net>
Somerset-Pulaski Co EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:25:08 (EDT)


My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. No words can ease the pain and loss that you must feel. Your are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Jaime S. Greene <jsgems@juno.com>
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth, FL USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:13:44 (EDT)


I express my condolences to the families of the ones lost. This hits me hard since I have worked next to each one at one time or another when I worked with CareFlight. The paramedic was a great friend that i know from working with Georgetown Fire Dept. My prayers are with the one big family we are all a part of. I know it hurts to lose a loved one so close. In time we will deal with this. There will be more pain before the sorrow ends. I know I speak for all at Station 2 Lexingtong Fire Department Second Platoon, we are here if you need us. God Bless you all. You all will be missed.

Jerry Clemons <FFClemons@aol.com>
Lexingtong Fire Department Aerial 5 Station 2
Lexington, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:08:24 (EDT)


Knowing that they were at any minute ready to answer the call to help those in need. I know the flight crew of 4-3-Echo died in the line of duty doing what
they were trained and loved to do. Knowing that they can make a difference in somebody's life. The lord has a special place for them and I will always remember them as HERO'S.
For the families who lost their loved ones my deepest sympathy and sorrow.

O'Brian McKinley <obrian.mckinley@turner.com>
Former Careflight & SkyCare Flight Paramedic
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:52:13 (EDT)


My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the staff, freinds and families of the crew members lost.

Josh Wenzel <jwenzel@home.com>
The Medical Center EMS
Bowling Green, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:44:46 (EDT)


On behalf of all of us at the Clinton County Emergency Medical Service and the Albany Fire Department, I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the families of the crew lost in Monday's crash of the Jackson based UK emergency medical helocopter. And, to their co-workers, and every rural town and county that they served, this loss will not be forgotten, for the crew was excellent emergency medical ambasadors to us all.

James White, EMT-B <jmwhite@kih.net>
Clinton County Emergency Medical Service
Albany, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:33:43 (EDT)


My sympathy is expressed to the families of those who lost their life in this tragedy,and to the medical staff of UK Lifeflight you are al in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

E.J. Mike EMT-P <emike991@aol.com>
unversity Hospital Lou. Ky, Oldham Co. EMS
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:27:08 (EDT)


It is with a heavy heart I write this note of sympathy and condolence. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and crewmates of those lost.

Sharon Shannon <sharonshannon@hotmail.com>
peasi
Russell, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:22:55 (EDT)


Our deepest sympathy to all.

Greg Mann <beard@duo-county.com>
Adair County E.M.S.
Columbia, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:07:19 (EDT)


Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families
and UK Aeromed.We as a brotherhood have had a
loss. You will be missed. My God be with you.
Doug Baker EMT Somerset-Pulaski Co. Rescue Squad
Asst Chief Shopville-Stab Fire Dept.

Doug Baker <firea10@excite.com>
Somerset-Pulaski Co. Rescue Squad
Somerset, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:06:58 (EDT)


Our deepest sympathy to all the family members
and co-workers. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all.

Libby Beard <beard@duo-county.com>
Green County E.M.S.
Greensburg, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:03:41 (EDT)


To the families and co-workers my deepest sympathy.

Kent Berry NREMTP <HOMEYMEDIC@aol.com>
Woodford Co. EMS
Versailles, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 19:41:29 (EDT)


To the family, co-workers, and friends I would like to express my sympathy as well as all of the personal at Morehead-Rowan County EMS.After loosing Kenny in april of this year you where their for us with the fly over.Please feel free to call upon us if you need anything.

Tony Cooper EMT <jrcooper@mis.net>
Morehead-Rowan County EMS
Morehead, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 19:19:41 (EDT)


Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Mike Feeback <KnoxEMS2@aol.com>
Knox County EMS Coordinator
Knoxville, TN USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 19:12:15 (EDT)


We would like to extend our greatest sympathy to the families, friends, and co-workers of those who lost their lives so tragically in their effort to save others. We here at INCO Alloys Ambulance mourn the loss of our fallen comrades. May God bless all that know them and loved them.

Chuck Bishop <cabishop@worldnet.att.net>
INCO Alloys International Ambulance Service
Burnaugh, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 19:07:53 (EDT)


On behalf of myself and all the staff of Marion County EMS, I would like to express our deepest
sympathy to all those who lost their friends and
loved ones in this tragedy. May each one of you find peace in the Lord and know that he is there with you. This has deeply effected each one of us in EMS, and your loss is our loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. P. Coyle

Paula Coyle <CODE3@kyol.net>
Marion County EMS
Lebanon, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 18:53:41 (EDT)


Our prayers are with all EMS personnel tonight, if there is anything we can help with, please do not hesitate to call. We have 55 medics and many more EMT's willing to help out. May God have mercy on us all.

Kay Vonderschmidt <K387P>
TransCare of Kentucky (Northern Kentucky)
Covington, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 18:38:35 (EDT)


my heart felt sorrow goes out to the fellow crew members, family and friends of the members lost.

Bill Milan <mc264@hotmail.com>
Medical Center at Bowling Green, Logan Co. Division
Tompkinsville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 18:37:33 (EDT)


Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of the crew of 43E on 14 June. My heart feels heavy and saddened by the loss of this crew. Being a pilot and former Paramedic, I know that they loved what they did by helping others. This particular time is extremely hard feeling the loss of this crew. We lost an entire crew during a medevac mission in Colorado and post crash ivestigations make it difficult as well. Just keep in mind that there are numerous concerned friends and families that are praying for you during this difficult time. God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

CW3 Delynn H. Gibson <dgibson@som-uky.campuscwix.net>
Pilot,KY Army National Guard
Frankfort, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:56:11 (EDT)


My heart goes out to the families and friends of the lost crew. No words can relieve the pain you are going through at this time. Keep faith in God and he will help you through this time.

Chuck Cremeans <medic828@zoomnet.net>
Boyd County Emergency Ambulance Service
Ashland, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:52:57 (EDT)


They now ride with the almighty wings of god. God bless them all, we'll miss them

Randy Dickson <RED896@AOL.com>
Ft Knox EMS/Bullitt Co. EMS
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:47:21 (EDT)


I would like to send my condolences to the families who are going through this difficult time.My prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you.

Travis Black <tblack68@bellsouth.net>
EMT
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:40:10 (EDT)


It is always hard to lose one of our own. Our sincere condolences to the families of these brave people who risked their lives to save others. They are part of our families also and will truly be missed. We will keep you in our prayers.

Rick and Sandy House <LadyEMT@mindless.com>
Ambulance Incorporated of Laurel County
London, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:27:35 (EDT)


On behalf of all Emergency Response Agencies in McLean County and the McLean County Emergency Dispatch Center, our prayers go out for the families of everyone involved. Your loss is our loss and a major void is now evident in Emergency Services of Kentucky.

David A Sunn <dsunn@kih.net>
McLean County Emergency Management
Calhoun, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:22:33 (EDT)


Our condolences and prayers go to the families touched by this tragedy.
When something like this happens it touches us all. I know that the Lord our God is
is watching over them now. Our hearts and prayers go with you.

Craig S. Spartman
EMT Instructor

Craig S. Spartman <spartec@eastky.net>
Ferrells Creek Fire/Rescue Department
Belcher, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:21:33 (EDT)


Our hearts are heavy today here at Fort Knox.
Please know that we send to you our deepest condolences,
and that we are praying for you during this tragedy.

Dawn M Heming NREMT-P <Med60@yahoo.com>
Fort Knox EMS
Fort Knox , KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:01:19 (EDT)


All of the faculty with the Emergency Medical Care Program at Eastern Kentucky University would like to express our deepest sorrow and sympathy to the families of those who were lost, and to The University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Samuel W. Iden <emciden@acs.eku.edu>
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 16:56:59 (EDT)


I just can not express in words the sorrow I feel for the tragic loss of your beloved team members. I pray that God will provide comfort to their families and to all of you at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Kim Phelps <KPreg7@aol.com>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 16:25:14 (EDT)


My condolences go out to the families, co-workers and friends of the crew involved in the accident last night in Jackson. There are no words available to express the emotion and grief everyone that you have served over the years are feeling today, tomorrow and the many years to come. Their memory will be etched in our hearts forever. If there is anything that can be done, please feel free to contact me or the crew of EC-4 because you have all always been there for us when we've needed you..... no questions asked.......

Gary W. Clarke <adclar@mis.net>
FF/EMT-P, Lexington Division of Fire and EMS
Lexington, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 15:50:32 (EDT)


The MEDUCARE Crew at MUSC in Charleston, SC would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire staff at UK and the family members of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Annie Lee <leean@musc.edu>
MEDUCARE
Charleston, SCKY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 15:50:00 (EDT)


We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers as well to the friends, co-workers and family of the crew.

Mark Harrison <mcems@apex.net>
Marshall County Ambulance Service
Benton, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 15:22:34 (EDT)


From another flight nurse to the families and friends of the 4 who lost there lives in this accident, be assured that your loved ones died doing what they truley loved to do and in everyones eyes they are heros. There is definately a special place in heaven for each of them. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Susan Motsinger <smotsing@aol.com>
StatCare
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 15:02:40 (EDT)


The members of the Lockards Creek Fire & Rescue would like to express deep and heart-felt condolences to the family and co-workers of the University of Kentucky Air Medical Service crew and the staff of UK Medical Ctr. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jamey Mills <jameym@kih.net>
Lockards Creek Fire & Rescue
Manchester, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:51:41 (EDT)


I just want to add my condolances for the family of all the victims of this unfortunate incident. As a pilot and EMT I amm always saddened by this type of incident and even more so since I just found out that one of the victims is a friend from here in Georgetown.
My God be with all the families and help them through this troubled time.
Wayne

W. Wayne Mullannix <WWMEMS@aol.com>
Insrtuctor Pilot and EMT Instructor American Services Group
Georgetown, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:49:11 (EDT)


TO MY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY: MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. DENNIS

DENNIS KIPER CRT <DKIPER9794@AOL.COM>
JUST FOR KIDS TRANSPORT TEAM KOSAIR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
LOUISVILLE , KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:37:45 (EDT)


Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tom Brown <P.O. box 7421>
West Kentucky EMS Assoca.
Paducah, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:34:31 (EDT)


It is such a Tragedy and loss to not only KY but to us as an EMS family. May God be with us all.

William Dukes NREMT-P <wduke@kih.net>
LifeFlight
Evansville, IN USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:28:41 (EDT)


Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and co-workers of the UK flight team, may God be with you in this time of great loss

Mike Powers <mikey@apex.net>
Mayfield Fire Dept
Mayfield, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:18:17 (EDT)


May God be with the family, Friends, and Coworkers during this time. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.

Bob Hobdy <bobhobdy@apex.net>
Ohio Co EMS
Hartford, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 13:43:19 (EDT)


It is with the deepest of symphathy that I pay honor to the men and women that gave their lives for the UK Aero Medical Program, in performance of their jobs to preserve human life. You will be sorely missed!

R. Loperfido, PM; Instructor Trainer <parr@zoomnet.net>
KEMTIA
Raceland, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 13:41:23 (EDT)


Words cannot express the shock that this tragedy has sent through the EMS community.
Our thoughts as well as our sympathy go out to the families and co-workers of the UK flight crew.

Patrick Helm, Director <lcems@ne.infi.net>
LaRue County EMS
Hodgenville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 13:40:44 (EDT)


It is a day of somber at our station as we think of those who have lost so much. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. We can only offer our prayers to the loved ones,coworkers, and everyone in emergency services who are suffering.

Shannon Knight <shannon@mis.net>
Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County
London, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 13:38:19 (EDT)


My deepest condolences go out to the friends, families and co-workers of the UK flight crew lost in this tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you!

Marc Manley <RNMICU@aol.com>
Flight Nurse, Phoenix AirCare
Jefferson, GA USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 13:20:09 (EDT)


For the family,friend and co-workers involved in this tragedy, our hearts and prayers are with you on this day of sadness. May GOD be with you all.

Bill Thacker <blsthkr@prtcnet.org>
Jackson Co. E.M.S
McKee, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:57:36 (EDT)


What a tragedy. My sincere deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and coworkers of the UK Flight Crew.

M.J. Stinnett <mack243@aol.com>
Retired UKMC
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:55:03 (EDT)


My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the four who were kiled in the crash. May you find love and comfort in one another during your hard times.

Robin Smith <hollywood161@geocities.com>
City of Grayson Fire Dept.
Grayson, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:50:10 (EDT)


Im devistated! Im saddened! and I hurt for the families who are stricken with this tragedy. I pray for them all. The faces of all the personnel who work for UK have passed through my mind many times since I was informed of the incident. All I keep seeing is one family, no individuals. So I pray for all at UK Aeromed and for their hearts to heal soon. Im sure the Lord has reserved a special place for them whom have perished while serving the people of this earth. What reward could compare to a medal from Heaven!
We will miss you all and Thanks for the service.

Barry L. Speaks <skyhawk@forfree.at>
Somerset-Pulaski Co. EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:41:43 (EDT)


Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our fallen comrades. May the Lord give you strength during this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts are also with the friends and crewmates you left behing. You are all in our prayers.

Deb Milliner <debcfn@air-evac.com>
Air Evac Lifeteam
West Plains, MO USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:37:52 (EDT)


This department extends our deepest condolences to
the families and friends of the UK flight crew during this time of tragedy.This department was deeply sadden to hear of this loss.The flags at the Route 377 fire department again go to half staff to honor our fallen hero's.May god be with us all.

Danny Blevins Jr. FF/ EMT-P <firehouse377@connectup.com>
Route 377 Volunteer Fire Department
Morehead, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:34:33 (EDT)


Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers who were lost in this tragic accident, our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Dale Adkins <mfrd@mis.net>
Morehead Fire-Rescue
Morehead, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:27:39 (EDT)


Please accept our concolences and prayers for comfort in this time of loss and sorrow.

Tony Tracy <IL_38ADAM@yahoo.com>
Geneseo Fire District Ambulance Serivce
Geneseo, IL USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:19:40 (EDT)


Mere words cannot express my sorrow at your loss.
My condolences to the families and friends in this tragedy. My prayers are with you.
Rest in peace.

Rock Vance
Fire Lt/Paramedic, Lexington Fire Dept.
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:17:54 (EDT)


My department as well as myself regrets the loss of the loved ones that was killed in the incident and would like to offer our condolences from the depths of our hearts to all family members and co-workers.

Craig Peay, Fire Chief <gott@premiernet.net>
Gott Volunteer Fire Department
Bowling Green, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:58:41 (EDT)


The staff at Woodford County EMS extends our deepest condolences to families and friends of the UK flight crew.

Hunter Shewmaker <medic804@yahoo.com>
Woodford County EMS
Versailles, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:49:24 (EDT)


We wish to express our deepest condolescences to the family and friends of those involved. our hearts and prayers are with you....

Rick and Stacey Puckett <rpuckett@kih.net>
Boyle County EMS/EMRMC
Danville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:38:43 (EDT)


We at Caldwell County EMS extend our deepest condolences to JO Lynn, her staff, & the family and friends of the crew.

Joey McCaslin <joeymccaslin@ziggycom.net>
Caldwell County EMS
Princeton, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:31:38 (EDT)


It is with a heavy heart is send my prayers and thoughts to the families. Our EMS family is a small close group and when this happens it makes us realize we a human to. Our prayers will be with all the families God Bless.

Rev. Rob Parsons emt-p <pastorrob@email.kcc.edu>
LifeStar Ambulance
KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:22:10 (EDT)


To our fellow EMS family, our sincere sympathy goes to all the family, friends and co-workers involved in this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.

Jeff Grant <jdgrant@hotmail.com>
Fort Knox EMS
Fort Knox, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:14:38 (EDT)


No one will know the impact this will have on our service. You will be missed. Our hearts got out to the famliys of the crew and may God bless and keep each of You

Steve Becraft <sbecraft@metc.com>
Montgomery County Fire and Ambulance
Mt. Sterling, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:13:34 (EDT)


Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family members. We lost part of our EMS family. May god be with each one of you through this time of need. Terry

Terry Dossett <tdos1546@bellsouth.net>
Yellow EMS of Owensboro / Daviess Co.
Owensboro, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:07:32 (EDT)


Condolences from everyone here at LIFE FORCE in Chattanooga. We pray for those who traded their wings for angel wings. and our thoughts and prayers are for the families and loved ones of these crew members.

Sean Cloud <sacloud@bellsouth.net>
LIFE FORCE Air Medical Services
Chattanooga, TN USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 11:06:33 (EDT)


To all of my University of Kentucky family. I just wanted to let each of you know that you are all in my heart and prayers. I can not imagine how you feel. Please contact me if I can do anything for anyone. I'm praying for you all. Jodie

Jodie Hignite CFN <Jodie@aye.net>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:48:51 (EDT)


Words cannot express how sorry we feel. Our deepest condolences to the family and crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Hultgren <john@hultgren.org>
Louisville Medical Center STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:24:37 (EDT)



 

 

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