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.

Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4

They will be in our hearts and our thoughts go out to the families and co-workers of the fallen heros

Kris Tapp <divehopkinsville@netscape.net>
UK 4-H Camp EMT
Nancy, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 23:56:53 (EDT)

I am only a new First Responder in Kentucky, but the dedication and service of these fine people will last in my memory and serve as an inspiration for years to come. May God bless and hold them arms for eternity.

Kevin Schneider <akahige@iac.net>
Crescent Springs VFD EMS
Cfrescent Springs, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 23:36:52 (EDT)

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out the families and friends of the four that gave their lives for what they loved to do.

Kris Tapp <divehopkinsville@netscape.net>
Charleston Vol. Fire Dept
Dawson Springs, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 23:26:09 (EDT)

All of us here at Hickman Fire/EMS send our condolences, it is always a tragedy to hear of fallen comrades. Our prayers are with both the families and the co-workers. God bless the fallen, for they will soar to heaven as angels.

Douglas Gaskins
City of Hickman Fire/EMS
Hickman, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 23:00:32 (EDT)

"When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
K GIBRAN
It is their love of life that will be missed. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.

Carolyn and Ron Hall
Lexington, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 22:50:02 (EDT)

God Speed to the Crew, My thoughts and Prayers to everyone... God Bless you all...

James A. Wright <jamesw@dcr.net>
Owen Co. Life Squad
Owenton, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 22:49:06 (EDT)

The entire flight crew at Citizens MEDIVAC 1 would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the families and co-workers of Ernie, Don, Sheila and Brian. May god bless you all and be with you in your time of need.

Terri Mareth, RN <tlms@tisd.net>
Citizens MEDIVAC 1
Victoria, TX USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 21:04:13 (EDT)

Lord we know you are always busy
for you've many things to do
But when sorrow overcomes us
Well, we need to talk to you.
For we've lost someone precious
And they're with you there above
And it's someone that we needed
And it's someone that we love....
We are feeling lost and all alone
And though we do believe
We need you lord to hold us up
To help us while we grieve
Please give us strength and courage lord
To bear what we must bear
And nudge us when our faith is weak
To remind us you are there
Give us hopes for our tomorrows
Tell us life will still go on
Show us lord that all this darkness
Will be followed by the dawn
You've led us through so many things
you've pulled us through before
Hold us up lord til we're through this
And we are strong once more. AMEN
(LINDA ELROD-author)

God bless the families

Steve and Stacey Robbins <wmmgradio@hotmail.com>
WMMG RADIO
Brandenburg, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 20:31:18 (EDT)

@->---- @->---- @->---- @->----
Four roses for the flight crew.
Sorry, they will be greatly missed.

Katherine Wolf <gymtymecheer@hotmail.com>
STATCare, daughter of a flight paramendic
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 19:56:01 (EDT)

I was saddened when I learned of this tragedy. My heart goes out to the family and crew members of these wonderful people. They will be greatly missed.

David Brown RN, EMT-B <zeth@capecod.net>
Healthcare Everywhere
East Falmouth, Ma USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 19:44:19 (EDT)

When i heard of this tragedy, i was deeply sadened. I would like to, at this time, send out my sympathy to the crew members, their families, and co-workers. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. It is going to be a tough time, but with the lord on your side, it will all go by a little easier. Just remember, you are not alone in these hard times...there are millions across the country mourning the loss of the brave crew whose lives were taken away too soon. We will always be here for you, and god bless each of you.

Greg Phillips <neon351@hotmail.com>
Neon Fire Department
Neon, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 19:02:44 (EDT)

My heartfelt sympathy is sent to each and everyone of the people that this tragedy has touch. God Bless You All.

Tracy Beavers RN <tracybeavers@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 18:52:49 (EDT)

Our Angels With Wings
Dedicated to 43-Echo

Bless those, thy angels
Who fly in the sky
To help those that are sick or injured

For each flight
Brings you closer to
The Heavens above

But should your wings give way,
Take heed,
For God has called upon you
The chosen, the few, the brave
To be his personal chariots
Under his care.

Though heartache below will prevail
We will remember the love you gave
To each and everyone you touched
In both times of sickness and in health

Do not fear
We will go on
And carry with each of us
A part of you
And through peace, we will know
That when our time comes
We shall have you
As our angels with wings
       ________________________________________

On Silver Wings

Life is a gift given to us all
precious moments in time, winter to fall
When life's burdens seem too enormous to bear,
look in your hearts, for they will be there.

Kindred souls on silver wings
set free from earth's boundries to fly the heavens.

In life they were brave,
As we must be now to continue their legacy
and find the way how

Three spirits free, not bound anymore
Godspeed, on your way, as you're learning to soar

A Friend <anyone@anywhere.com>
My heart, soul, and tears go out to you
Lexington, TX USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 18:38:43 (EDT)

All of us here at the department wish to express our sorrow for your lose. We have have had the pleasure of knowing and working with the crew and they will be missed.

Tommy McClanahan <tom303@eastky.net>
Pikeville Fire Department
Pikeville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 18:26:40 (EDT)

My heart was deeply touched by the emotion of attending the Memorial Service with my fiance who is an EMT. I just wanted to say on behalf of all the people whose lives are helped and saved due to people such as this crew so suddenly taken away, thank you for being there. To the families of the ones lost, you are thought of daily and in the prayers of many.

Lisa Harmon, MSW, CSW <therose@searnet.com>
Danville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 18:20:09 (EDT)

"Through the eyes of one person they are common, through the eyes of another they are exceptional, standing above the rest, no one compares to them, standing in awe, yet, to another simply one more person on the street, nothing more, he does not realize that that person meant much more to another, he is a hero..." (taken from "The Hero" written by Gabe Bizeau who lost his mother to cancer as a teen). Words can not begin to describe the great loss you and your families have suffered. My husband and I were friends of Brian and while the loss of this friend is painful, the gain from knowing him is tremendous. His memory will be with us for a lifetime! Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Brian, Sheila, Dan, and Ernie.

Elizabeth Horn <ehorn@madison.k12.ky.us>
Mayfield Elementary
Richmond, KY, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 17:56:54 (EDT)

To the famlies and friends of the crew I wish to express my deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.

Lee Bratcher
Flight Paramedic
STATCARE

Lee Bratcher <worm1162@juno.com>
STATCARE/The Medical Center at Bowling Green
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 17:53:02 (EDT)

It is with my deepest and heartfelt sympathy, that I give my condolences to the members of the U.K. Aeromedical Service and to the families on their loss. My prayers are with the families and and the co-workers and so many people that they have touched throughout their Eastern Kentucky. With God's love and comfort we all will get through this great loss. Once again, my prayers and condolences for who's lives they touched. God Bless everyone!!

Harold Miracle <hdmiraclejr@hotmail.com>
Bell County E.M.S.
Pineville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 16:59:58 (EDT)

IT IS WITH A HEAVY AND SAD HEART THAT I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES AND MY PRAYERS. MAY THE LORD AND THE PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT COMFORT THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE PRECIOUS SOULS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES DOING WHAT THEY ENJOYED MOST, HELPING OTHERS IN NEED. FAMILIES PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WHAT YOUR LOVED ONE DID IS VERY IMPORTANT. YOUR LOVED ONE ENJOYED HELPING OTHERS AND THEREFORE DEDCIDED TO DO IT AS A CAREER. IT TAKES A SPECIAL SOMEONE TO PERFORM THIS JOB. SOMEONE WITH A CARING HEART. NOT EVERYONE IS QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THIS JOB. YOUR LOVED ONE IS A HERO. IF I COULD CHOOSE HOW I WANTED TO DIE, EVEN THOUGH TRAGIC, THIS WOULD BE THE WAY I WOULD CHOOSE, HELPING THOSE IN NEED. IT IN MY EYES IS A VERY HONORABLE WAY TO DIE. MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE PRECIOUS SOULS.
SAL CAPUCHINO
EMT
MEDCARE EMS

SAL CAPUCHINO <SCAPUCHINO@YAHOO.COM>
SUPPORT STAFF MED-CARE EMS
MERCEDES, TX USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 16:38:54 (EDT)

WITH A HEAVY AND SAD HEART I GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO THESE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES. MY HOMETOWN WENT THROUGH THIS ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO IN THE VALLEY AIRCARE INCIDENT. FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WHAT YOUR LOVED ONE DID IS A SPECIAL JOB. IT TAKES A CERTAIN KIND OF PERSON TO DO THIS. YOUR LOVED GAVE THEIR LIFE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. IN MY EYES AND IM SURE IN THE EYES OF OTHERS, THOUGH TRAGIC, THIS IS AN HONORABLE WAY TO DIE. DOING WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO, HELPING THOSE IN NEED. ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MEDCARE EMS I GIVE MY CONDOLENCES. AND PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES AS THE HEROES THE WERE.

SAL CAPUCHINO <SCAPUCHINO@YAHOO.COM>
MEDCARE EMS
MERCEDES, TX USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 16:27:06 (EDT)

I am here with a heavy heart. One transport after another, we take the call and do the job. I recieved the call shortly after midnight from friends of UK to let their ohio helicopter family know. I had the GREAT pleasure to work with Don. I never knew Don to have a bad day. EVERY morning at 0700hrs Don came in with a smile on his face and a kind word to say. He loved his wife and family extremely, he talked about them often. He and I would reflected back to our "country" days; and how we have it easy now a days. I will greatly miss him. He was an excellent pilot and more importantly an excellent friend! My heart goes out to his family. May my prayers reach the other team members family. What fine people. May God bless you all.

Stewart Corbin <smcpeb@yahoo.com>
MedFlight of Ohio
Columbus, OH USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 15:57:23 (EDT)

From those of us at Kentucky TeleCare you all have our deepest sympathies and prayers. We are all sorry to lose such caring and giving professionals. The world will be not have the pleasure of getting to know these wonderful people.

Lydia Withrow, RN <lwith0@pop.uky.edu>
Kentucky TeleCare
Lexington, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 15:54:41 (EDT)

For each of us there is a place in the heart where peace can dwell. In the days ahead, may the families and friends rest often in that quiet place.

Betsy Cornett <bcornet@pop.uky.edu>
Univ. of Ky. Printing
Lexington, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 14:58:34 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with the families and crews touched by this tragedy. They were true heros.

Lisa Wolf <catcher@hotmail.com>
STATCare
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 14:15:13 (EDT)

On behalf of the Greensburg Green County Fire & Rescue our prayers go out to the familys and co workers on this tragic loss may God be with you.

Johnnie Jessie <med57@yahoo.com >
Greensburg/Green County Fire & Rescue/Fort Knox EMS
Greensburg , KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 13:50:13 (EDT)

There are no right words to say at a time such as this. My sincere condolences and prayers to the families of those who have fallen in carrying out the most noble of all callings...caring for those in need. It is a loss for us all.

Dan Crompton
EMT
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 13:39:25 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the many who are suffering the loss of loved ones and colleagues.

Sandy Hunter, Program Director <emchunte@acs.eku.edu>
Eastern Kentucky University Emergency Medical Care Program
Richmond, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 12:47:44 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Linda Latham Brown <latham01@aol.com>
UK Hospital
KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 12:34:07 (EDT)

Shelia was an outstanding person in every area of her life. I met Shelia in the third grade and she was one of the first one to befriend me in a new school. So like her. She will be missed by all who encounted her in their lives. God be will Jeff and her sons. We have you in our prayers.
All the lives that were lost that day in the horable accident will be missed. God the Father and the LOrd Jesus be with all the families and friends of all four. He promises in His word that He will never leave or forsake those in his care. God be will you all who give of your lives to help others.

Paula Haynes <dannyh@creative-net.net>
Clarkson, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 12:30:07 (EDT)

May the Lord comfort you and help you with your grief. I will include all the families in my prayers.

Antoinette Santana <ansantan@utmb.edu>
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TXTX USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 11:35:32 (EDT)

On behalf of the flight crews of AE-9, our prayers are with you all and we mourn with you.

Tom Baldwin Flight Paramedic <tommigun19@aol.com>
Air Evac Life team / AE-9 Columbia TN
Columbia, TN USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 09:35:23 (EDT)

I want to offer my prayers and condolences at this time of great loss. No one will ever know the number of lives that these brave and selfless people touched. I thank God that there are ones like these that are able and willing to serve others as these have.

Pat Miller <pamill0@pop.uky.edu>
UK Meidcal Center Information Services
Lexington, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 08:39:50 (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. Your loved ones dedicated there lives so others may live. We offer our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the sacrifices they made for us. God bless you.

Rich St.Clair <afdrich@aol.com>
Anchorage Fire & EMS
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 07:47:53 (EDT)

I was saddened to hear of the loss of your crew. Having worked at HealthNet IV/Careflight over the years, I learned that dispite the risks, the flight crews love what they do. My heart goes out to all the family & friends of all the flight crew. You are in the prayers.

Eric Hunter
Winchester Fire-EMS
Winchester, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 07:36:39 (EDT)

I was saddened to here about the loss of four lives that were very dear to you. My thoughts and condolences go out to the crew and family. You are heroes, and our greatest protectors.

Karen Markowski
TransCare Ambulance of MD
Baltimore, MDKY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 06:53:54 (EDT)

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND FAMILIES. WE ALSO LOST A FLIGHT CREW. THERE IS NO WORDS THAT CAN TAKE THE PLACE OF THIS KIND OF PAIN. JUST REMEMBER THAT EACH TIME YOU LOAD THE NEXT PT. YOUR FRIENDS ARE THERE WITH YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR DEPARTMENTS. MAY GOD WALK WITH YOU ALL.

THOMAS EDSELL <hopsamb@epix.net>
H.O.P.S. AMBULANCE
WYALUSING, PA USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 03:29:38 (EDT)

Many tears have been shed and hearts have weeped over the loss of their fellow man. As an EMT student I have come to realize that emergency crews are combined and form one large family. When there is a loss in one community all will share the grief. I would also like to share my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the UK flight crew. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Each and everyone of you are in my prayers.

Cynthia Sparks <JabezGal@aol.com>
UK EMT student
Lexington, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 01:44:37 (EDT)

Brian and i were communicator together at the old Health Net Four out of St. joseph's Hospital there in Lexington. Brian was a good man, a good friend, and a valuable medic. Rest easy old friend!

Tom Taylor <thomas.taylor@columbia.net>
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, tx USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 01:08:24 (EDT)

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS OF UK-2 AND TO THE CREW OF 4 3-ECHO GOD SPEED.

GREG CABLE <CABLE952@YAHOO.COM>
LEFT BEAVER FIRE, RESCUE, & EMS
MCDOWELL, KY USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 00:43:33 (EDT)

I wish to offer strength to the grievers left behind.
Lot's of love to you all. ;)

Jackie <jackie@jacklynlick.com>
Sherman Oaks, CA USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 00:05:51 (EDT)

On behalf of myself and the members of the Waddy VFD. I would like to express my condolences and sympathy to the colleagues and families. May God bless you all

Steve Landers <slanders@mis.net>
Waddy Vol. Fire Dept.
Waddy, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 23:23:13 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 4-3 Echo. It saddens me to see part of the team pay such a price as this. Someday, we will all be reunited!

Robert Baugh <medic@iname.com>
Russell Co. EMS / Somerset-Pulaski Co. EMS
Science Hill, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 23:08:41 (EDT)

Having known Sheila from childhood, first as my neighbor, then in band, then as an adult, I have always admired her talent, her dedication, her energy, her sense of humor, her easy laugh, her love for her family, her faith in God.

God has taken this beautiful rose from among us, so that she may now dwell in His presence in Heaven. I pray that she is even now playing upon her celestial harp to the delight of the  angels of Glory.

To the crew and family members of 43-Echo, I offer my heartfelt sympathy. May God speak comfort to your heart with words no man can utter.

Glenn B. Wooden <gbwooden@creative-net.net>
The Prescription Center
Leitchfield, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 22:32:43 (EDT)

Our hearts go out to all the families. Just letting you know that each one of them will always be in our hearts.

Love,
Janie and Jeff

Janie and Jeff Ratliff
Jackson Julian Carroll Airport
Jackson, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 22:19:16 (EDT)

This was a great tragedy to the families, friends, and to those who were not fortunate enough to know them. However, they truly were and still are angels. They saved lives everyday and they will be greatly missed by all. My sympathy and condolences go out to all relatives and friends. May God be with you during your time of sorrow and may he give you the strenght you need to let his light shine through you and the light of those who are gone.

May God Bless You All

Sharon Burriss <sharonburriss@hotmail.com>
Vanceburg, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 22:13:50 (EDT)

MEMORIES ARE LIKE THE FRAGRANCE
WHEN THE ROSE ITSELF IS GONE
MEMORIES LIVE IN WORDS AND THOUGHTS
THAT LINGER ON AND ON
MEMORIES ARE THE TREASURES
THAT MEAN MORE THAN RICHES DO
MAY YOUR WARM AND LOVING MEMORIES
HELP TO CARRY YOU THROUGH

THINKING OF AND PRAYING FOR YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME

ANDREA LAIR EMT/PARAMEDIC GRADUATE
TRANSCARE AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.
MONTICELLO, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 21:35:12 (EDT)

May God be with the families of those lost in Monday's crash. I have committed my time to preventing a tragedy like yours from occurring during the scene run situation, therefore I really hate to hear of a tremendous loss, such as this. Thinking of you.
Roman H. Barker, EMT-P - Owner/Chief Instructor.

Roman H. Barker, EMT-P <lzcommand@hotmail.com>
Final Approach Helicopter LZ Safety
Mt. Airy, NCKY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 21:31:12 (EDT)

My heart and prayers go out to each of the families of our brothers and sisters emergency medical personal and to there employer this is so tragic. I was not able to any of the services but my prayers were there. A many times we transport the crews from the helicopter pad to the hospital here in pikeville and i'm sure we have met and talk. It so sad, my god be with each of your families and help through this very rough time.

Randy Courtney <pikecoffassoc@yahoo.com>
Pike County Firefighters Association
Pikeville, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 19:29:19 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the members or the 43-echo they now have an new set of wing. They will be truly missed but not forgotten.

Robert M. Brumbach II <brumbach@jellico.com>
Bell Co. EMS and The Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority
Pineville, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 15:46:09 (EDT)

As an impressionable and very green paramedic student, I had the opportunity to ride with Brian. His professionalism and patient care was top notch.....always. Brian always had a big grin on his face,and possesed the ability to make those around him smile. My deepest condolences go to the families, immediate and extended, impacted by this tragedy.

Mike Faulkner <jaco944@hotmail.com>
Madison Co. E.M.S.
Richmond, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 14:24:37 (EDT)

May god be with you and your family,thankyou for caring about us enough to let them do this work of god. They were very special peoplebecause of their job,but also because of the familys that stood behind them. You to a very specialpeople and you will always be in our prayers in my home and at my department. God be with you during the bad time as well as the good that will follow.

Bill Rivel <excite.com>
Nicholasville Fire Dept.
Nicholasville, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 14:19:15 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with the crew and family members, may god bless each and every one that this tragedy has involved or touched in anyway......

Allison Graves <alikat957@aol.com>
Madison County EMS
Richmond, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 13:02:14 (EDT)

God bless these four crew members. May they have eternal peace from their final call.

Jason T. Marsh <jtmx39@evansville.net>
German Township Volunteer Fire Department
Evansville, INKY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 13:01:22 (EDT)

To all of the famlies of the victims, please accept my condolences. I realize there is not anything I can say to ease your pain and sorrow, but that we all are better people for knowing the crew and also the patients are better off for knowing them. It's difficult to express my feelings at this time.
With sincere sympathy,
Lt. Steven K. Hardy

Steven K. Hardy <ErieMed@aol.com>
Jessamine County EMS
Nicholasville, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 12:56:28 (EDT)

To the UK flight staff and their families- My sincere condolences and best wishes in this time of sorrow.
To John Hultgren- Your virtual condolences book has proven to be a wonderful way for people all over the country to show their heart felt sorrow for those touched by this tragedy. I appreciate the way you have handled this unexpected and sad event.

Tim Whalin <webmaster@hcfd.org>
Harrods Creek Fire Dept.
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 12:27:45 (EDT)

God be with you all in your moment of sorrow, rest assure our fellow co-workers are in a better place now, watching over us all.

Richard VanderMey <FireKnght2@aol.com>
Rockford Fire Department
Rockford, MI USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 12:03:47 (EDT)

Let me offer my prayers and condolences to the families of these Brave people. When such a tragedy happens it hits close to home, and I feel like we have lost one of our own. EMS is one big family of people dedicating their lives to helping others. I am very saddened by this acciednt.

Brad Gerfin <EMTP1066@hotmail.com>
Washington County/ Johnson City EMS
Johnson City, TN USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 11:21:20 (EDT)

Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. Losing a member of our EMS community saddens the hearts of us all.May God Bless you all!

Gary Huff <Medic33@hotmail.com>
Washington County/ Johnson City EMS
Johnson City, TN USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 10:48:57 (EDT)

It has always been my dream to fly. With this tragedy my dream will not perish. Brian Harden was a dear friend, a mentor and a wonderful human being. I will carry on my dream in memory of those. Patty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. I'm here anytime you need me.

Sincerely,

Kristie

Kristie Farris Cordle <KFCordle@aol.com>
RN- Samaritan Hospital
Georgetown, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 10:30:11 (EDT)

From myself and all of the Emt's and Paramedics of Peasi Ambulance we are sorry for the great loss that the University of Ky. Air Medical suffered and also the great loss to the families of the four very brave souls on that flight. Our prayers are with you and God bless each and every one of you.

Tony Hicks <slim129@yahoo.com>
P.E.A.S.I. Ambulance
Greenup, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 10:19:05 (EDT)

I would like to express my support to the families and the other members of the Air Med services of the University of KY. It is a great loss to the citizens and the fire services of the state of Ky. to lose these four very important people. My heart and prayers go out to you all and God will be with each and everyone of you.

Jerald E. Hicks <slim@wwd.net>
Flatwoods Fire Dept. #129
Flatwoods, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 10:10:11 (EDT)

I have been an EMT for the last eleven years in Florida. I got to know Don and Ernie from working at Tac-Air while living in KY for a short time due to a family crisis, They were the most pleasant men that I have ever met. We swapped patches and pins the day I met them back in January of this year. They flew back to the airport after I refueled them just to give me 2 patches and 4 pins. I worked with them for the next few months and I got to know them, after all I work in emergency medical services too, were a big family ! I flew back to KY after I heard of the accident. I did attend the memorial services. I came to represent our department and my state. I cannot find the words to express my sorrow. I will greatly miss my friends. EMS is a family we laugh, we cry, and we comfort one another. God will heal our pain. God be with those families.
I Love you
Timothy Granger
Florida EMT #JT086577

Timothy A Granger EMT <MesabaAir2@aol.com>
Indian River County Emergency Services
Vero Beach, FL USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 10:06:22 (EDT)

I have been a medic for just over 1 year, but I already know so many of the flight crews and personnel. Thanks for all the service that you provide. Thanks for giving people a chance to live. If I smile at you when you land, know that while I'm giving a report to you I'm thinking of Ernie and Don and Brian and Sheila, and accept my unspoken gratitude on their behalf. Thanks for just being there. We love you.

Jamie Urquhart <Jamaie@AOL.COM>
Frankfort Fire and EMS
Frankfort, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 08:07:11 (EDT)

I AM SORRY FOR EVERYONE'S LOSS OF LOVED ONES,GOD WILL HELP ON THE HEALING PROCESS,WE WILL NEVER FORGET THESE PEOPLE,THEY ENJOYED THEIR WORK. PLAESE BLESS THE FAMILIES !!!!!

CAPTAIN JEFF FAUL <FIRE1@FUSE.NET>
PINER FISKBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
MORNINGVIEW, KY USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 06:53:49 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the entire UK flight crew.

George Wimsatt <podge1406>
Marion Co. EMS
lebanon, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 23:14:48 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I can do everything through the Lord who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Debbie Sanders <Doggypaws2>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 21:21:05 (EDT)

In the face of such tragedy we can all take comfort in the knowledge that those four wonderful individuals perished doing what they loved best - saving lives. Condolences & prayers.

Ed Singleton <ek1s@aol.com>
UKMC data center
lexington, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 19:54:06 (EDT)

On behalf of the members of the Versailles fire-rescue, we would like to offer our sympothy to all those affected by the recent loss of the UK aeromedical helicopter. God be with you all.

Mark Blankenship <Blankmlfd@aol.com>
Versailles KY Fire-Rescue
Versailles, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 19:24:12 (EDT)

My thought and prayers go out to the families of the crew members. Uk areomed is a wonderful group of people that are loved by all for the work you have done. You have a great program, i think of you often as a past employee of uk er.

Vanessa Tomberlin <lovernurse@aol.com>
carolinas medical center
charlotte, nc USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 18:13:37 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the brave individuals aboard UK-2. You will not be forgotten!

Julie A. Suiter, NREMT-P <ssuiter@zoomnet.net>
LIFELINE MEDICAL TRANSPORT
Huntington, W V USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 17:53:40 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the crew aboard UK-2.

Sam Suiter, NREMT-P <medic033@hotmail.com>
FIRST RESPONSE AMBULANCE SERVICE
Paintsville, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 17:50:09 (EDT)

On behalf of the staff of the National Weather Service in Jackson, our thoughts and prayers go with you always. Our deepest condolences go to the families of these four very fine and selfless individuals.

Robert Ballard <rballard@se-tel.com>
National Weather Service
Jackson, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 17:38:31 (EDT)

May God's grace and love be with you always.
We know that your loved ones are in HIS arms
and are doing what they loved and do best.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mike and Katherine Thomasson <thomasme@sunsix.infi.net>
Ledbetter, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 15:58:25 (EDT)

When we heard the news here in Kansas, our hearts filled with sadness and sympathy for you and your family's and the entire UK community. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gina Glover And Travis Layman <gnglover@gateway.net>
Former Employee in UK's TICU and CTICU
Kansas City, KS USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 13:46:47 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you not only during this time but always. You will be in our thoughts each day.

Brenda Arrowood <TBA74@aol.com>
Georgetown, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 12:29:05 (EDT)

To the co-workers, family, and crew of UK Aeromed 43-Echo, God Bless you all and the lives you have touched. Your presence on the ground and in the air will be deeply missed.

Corey Moren <moren@kih.net>
Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority
Barbourville, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 11:58:12 (EDT)

When any Emeregency Services staff are lost anywhere it seems as if you have lost some of your own service. Speaking for myself and my service, our prayers go out for the UK Flight Service, the staff they lost, and the families who lost loved ones during this terrible tragedy. May God be with each and every one of you.

Chris Houchin, NREMT-P <med1899@mindspring.com>
The Medical Center EMS
Bowling Green, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 11:32:20 (EDT)

As I looked around at the Memorial Service in Lexington, I realized that I knew more faces there than I probably would have at a funeral in my own home town. It brought home how much of a family EMS really is. I hope that thought can bring some comfort to the families. The UK crew was there for others - now we are here for you.

In the words of one of my favorite old songs:
"When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living so wicked year after year.
Farther along we'll know all about it,
Farther along we'll understand why;
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all by and by."

May God bless you and your children.

Lee Brown <LeeWKU@aol.com>
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 11:31:58 (EDT)

We the members of the Ripley Fire Dept send our deppest regrets of your loss there are no words that can replace the crew but you have the memories of the time that you got to spend with them. And when you are flying on the next call rember they are up there with you. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.

Chuck Hitt Asst. Chief
Ripley Vol. Fire Dept.
Ripley, WV 25271

Chuck Hitt <chuck1@wvadventures.net>
Ripley Vol. Fire Dept.
Ripley, WVKY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 10:41:13 (EDT)

If i'm gone when you wake up,
please don't cry....
If i'm gone when you wake up,
it's not goodbye....
Don't look back at this time as a time
of heartbreak and distress....
because I will be with you always....
in your heart and in your dreams....
Don't cry...I'm with you......
Don't cry...I love you....
Right here I will always be........

This is dedicated to the brave crew of 43 Echo and to everyone who is feeling sadness from this tremendous loss....

Andy Gilkison <andy311pfd@aol.com>
Paris Fire Dept/Paris-Bourbon co EMS
Paris, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 09:55:22 (EDT)