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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We want to extend our greatest sympathy to all the families. The Flight Members will be greatly missed.

Ronnie and Joyce McDonald
Nicholas County Ambulance Service
Carlisle, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 09:41:40 (EDT)

By definition we are an industry, by heart we are family. Please know that we share your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you all.

Dawn Wheatley <DWheat407@aol.com>
STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 09:26:55 (EDT)

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family's of the flight crew and their co-workers.
God bless you.

Raleigh General Hospital

Phillip W. Bolt <rghtrauma@citynet.net>
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 08:22:41 (EDT)

To oue extended families in Kentucky, take strength in the fact that the crew members of the UK program that gave their lives, did so in the profession that they chose. A profession of giving to others, the skills, compassion and energies so others may have a better life. Take strength form each other, be strong for each other. Carry on their work with renewed spirit. they will watch over you.

Douglas Kimbell NREMT-P, CCEMTP <Z500GIZMO@AOL.COM>
Albany Med FLIGHT
Albany, NY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 05:23:59 (EDT)

OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COWORKERS, WHO'S LIVES WERE TOUCHED BY THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN. AND TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ANSWER THE CALL. TO THOSE OF US WHO KNEW THESE BRAVE FOUR AND THOSE WHO DID NOT, WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE SPECIAL LIKE THEM. TODAY AND EVERYDAY, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SAY THANK YOU.

KATIE NEVELS & BRENDA MCGAHA <KABREN48@HOTMAIL.COM>
SILVER GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 05:09:38 (EDT)

Your program and the families of thoes involved have my sympathy

Garry L. West <glwest@hotmail.com>
Ex-University of Tennessee
Ras Tanurs, Saudi Arabia - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 03:25:14 (EDT)

You hear a siren blare
Your hear a rotor turn
You know someone is in trouble
You know someone else is taking a risk to help those who are in trouble
We do it because we love it
You can't help but stand and watch is awe as a helicopter lifts -
You stand to watch it fly away.
We all know the risks. We seldom let it reach our consciousness...but we do it because we love it.
I know the crew of 43 Echo gave their lives because the loved what they did and they wanted to help.
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Don and fly in 43 Echo.
My thoughts and prayers are with the friends/ families/acquaintances associated with this tragedy....it is far reaching.

Sally Betz <betz-1@medctr.osu.edu>
MedFlight of Ohio & Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Oh USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 01:41:08 (EDT)

My thought and prayers are with those who died in the crash. May God comfort their families and friends.

Brian W. Chaney, MD <bwchaney@hotmail.com>
Graham Fire Department
Graham, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 01:22:13 (EDT)

We were shocked and sadden to hear of such a tragic loss to the medical community, and the personal loss to the families, friends and co-workers. May God hold you close to his heart.

Philip & Rose Mary Vogel <Vogelp@aol.com>
VAMC-Phoenix, AZ.
Phoenix, AZ USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 00:44:53 (EDT)

We would like to express our deepest sympathy over the lost of your family member, friend and co-worker. Our prayers be with you.

The family of Tom Long, Jr. <gcruite@commandnet.net>
Former EMS Blanchfield Hospital, Ft. Campbell ,Ky
Hopkinsville, KY USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 00:15:59 (EDT)

I am very saddened to hear of your loss. It was a very tragic accident, but they died doing what they loved to do best, helping others. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Your sorrow and concerns are also in the prayers of Search and Rescue teams in the area also.

Holly Hatfield, RN, BSN
Special Medical Agencies Response Teams, Inc.
KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 23:13:51 (EDT)

WITH MY GREATEST SYMPATHY TO THE CREW, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FELLOW CREW MEMBERS, AND PEERS. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO EACH OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS.
KENNY HOFFMAN MICU/FLIGHT NURSE, MEDFLIGHT OF OHIO

KENNY HOFFMAN RN, CEN, EMT-B <KENNYHRN@CS.COM>
MEDFLIGHT OF OHIO
COLUMBUS, OH USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 23:07:11 (EDT)

To the co-workers, family, and friends of the 4 who perished in the awful tragedy. They where angels on earth to the people they cared for, now they are Gods angels in heaven. The UK Aeromedical staff has ALWAYS conducted themselves in a professional, courteous and appropriate manner. You make me proud to be an EMT and part of the Medical Community Family!!!!!
***GodSpeed... crew 43 echo ...GodSpeed***

Matthew 5:4---> Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...

Rhonda Ivey
Somerset, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 22:38:36 (EDT)

Sitting sadly here tonight with my children near I think of the harsh realility of what happened to our friends and their families on June 14th. If nothing else this business of caregiving makes us realize how fragile life is.God bless our fallen friends and their families.To the families;be proud of your lost loved ones they were the definition of HEROES!

Major Doyle Brooks <dbrooks@barbourville.com>
Knox Co. EMS
Barbourville, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 22:35:06 (EDT)

I can find no words appropriate to convey the feeling in my heart when I heard of the loss of your crew and ship. I wish the words came as easily as the tears. I had the honor of flying with Don @MedFlight. He impressed us with his professionalism and the calm, kind & gentle comments of a guy who tries to be nice as he does well. I didn't know the others but I met them today in the tributes and insights of friends and co-workers. Thank you for sharing with us. We will keep them and you in our hearts and prayers. We will remember them. To Don, Ernie, Sheila & Brian the proud,loving spirit of N2743E. God keep you and those you have loved. God keep and help us all.

Polly Hansplant <phansplant@AOL.com>
MedFlight of Ohio
Columbus, OH USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 22:21:17 (EDT)

Our deepest sympathy and hearfelt condolences are extended to the families, friends, and fellow crew members of our deceased brothers and sister in EMS. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days! May God bless you all!

Michael T. Swift <mtswift@hotmail.com>
Barren-Metcalfe County EMS
Glasgow, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 22:06:57 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. May god bless each of you.

Ray E. Saylor <lpd@thepoint.net>
Lanesville Police Department
Lanesville, IN USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 22:06:31 (EDT)

For those of us priveledged to know them and to work with them, they will forever hold a special place in our hearts - as they have touched so many lives.

We have not only lost exceptional coworkers, but, more importantly, we have lost dear friends.

My thoughts and prayers go out to their families.

Jill Warner-Carpenter, RN, BSN, CEN <jrwarn0@pop.uky.edu>
Department of Surgery / Emergency Department, UK Hospital
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 21:43:27 (EDT)

The empolyees at Kroger Pharmacy L-708 extend our deepest condolences to the families of the crew. May God's blessing and love guide you through this difficult time.

Brian Garland <bngarland@mindspring.com>
Kroger Pharmacy L-708
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 21:10:38 (EDT)

We will miss them all here I got to meet one of the pilots that had past away we was talking and I told him that I fly too but I could not be a pilot couse I am in a wheelchar He down and took his hat off and give me is wings I will miss him I don,t know his name but I will think of him all ways....

Dewey K moore <Themoore@webtv.net >
whitesburg, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 20:54:01 (EDT)

I was priviledged to work with Brian Harden on the original flight crew at Saint Joseph Hospital. God has never placed a more sincere, caring, and dedicated individual on this earth. My heart aches for his wife Patti and his children. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God speed 43Echo.

Robin Ann Reilly <thereillys@fuse.net>
St. Luke Hospital East, Original Flight Crew, Health Net IV
Florence, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 18:56:03 (EDT)

On behalf of our 27 Newsfirst team, I'd like to say thank you to all of Kentucky's EMS teams for the tremendous jobs you do everyday.
To everyone with the UK Air Medical Crew, please accept our sincere condolences, and best wishes for the future.

Love,

Nisa Farmer
Reporter, WKYT-TV, Lexington, KY

Nisa Farmer <nisafarmer@usa.net>
WKYT-TV
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 18:41:43 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. I've known Sheila personally since high school and through the years we were able to reconnect and discuss work and children. She was also a member of my church and our church family will miss her greatly. May God be with her very young sons so that they grow to me the men she would have wanted them to be and may God be with her oldest son and her husband.

Penny & David Logsdon <plogsdon@creative-net.net>
Leitchfield, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 18:28:02 (EDT)

We are all very sad about the tragedy of the UK helicopter crash. The UK crews are the best and they truly do more than the best for people. I have met Shelia, and Ernie before. I believe they and Don and Brian truly put there heart into there job. They are hero's that put there self first in all they did. To the whole UK flight staff our hearts and symathy go out to you.

Joshua Rogers
City of Grayson Fire Department
grayson, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 17:55:35 (EDT)

Our condolences go out to the familys and coworkers. our thoughts and prayers go out to them during this sorrowful time. We appreciate the the flight crews and will hold these close to our hearts.

Kevin Hurley <kevin@apex.net>
Crittenden co. ems
Marion, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 17:54:48 (EDT)

angels are now watching over us - they will be there to guide in spirit those left behind

Barb Elmore <bje@netzero.net>
jefferson county police, fire, ems
louisville, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 17:34:46 (EDT)

On behalf of the Civil Air Patrol London Squadron 15007 we are deeply saddened by this great loss.Our hearts, souls, and prayers are with the families, friends, and co-workers of 43 Echo.

I shall pass through this world but once.
Any good therefore that I can do
or any kindness that
I can show to any human being
let me do it now.
Let me not defer or neglect it,
for I shall not pass this way again.

May God be with you all and all of our fallen angels watch over us.

2nd Lt. Jenifer Coggins <Lt airwolf@aol.com>
Civil Air Patrol London Squadron 15007 Auxillary United States Air Force
Somerset, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:57:03 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy to the families in this tragic accident. I knew Sheila personally and feel a deep sense of loss for her family and our church family. In my prayers, Teresa VanMeter

Teresa VanMeter <tvanmete@creative-net.net>
Leitchfield, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:39:44 (EDT)

Ernie my friend, it pains me deeply to see you leave us. But I know that heaven has a great man and a great pilot. My heart goes out to your family and love ones. I wish the best for them through their time of mourning. I know that God will be watching over us all. "Peace be still".

Donnell T. Rhone <Donnell12@Juno.Com>
Tn Army National Guard
Antioch, TN USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:37:44 (EDT)

It is hard to know what to say. We have lost members of two families...emergency services, UK, and Kentucky. The work your team does touches so many lives, we want
you to know how much you are thought of, how much your respected, and how much the loss of Sheila, Brian, Ernest, and Don means to all of us.

We all know how much you support your community, and now is a time you need our support. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Leonard Lauria <leonard@uky.edu>
Madison Co Rescue, Greater Kentucky Search Dogs, and UK Computing Center
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:34:33 (EDT)

All of us at First Flight extend our deepest sympathies, and want you to know you remain in our prayers.

Missy Gann <ffrotor105@aol.com>
First Flight/ Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:26:42 (EDT)

Please visit our Tribute site
http://www.futureone.com/~hudgens/fallenangels.htm

Michael Hudgens <michael@hudgens.com>
Dept of Justice
Phoenix, az USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:19:56 (EDT)

It is with great honor but extreme sadness that our family is able to send our condolences to the friends and families of the UofK's flight crew. My God lift you up to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And let it be known that you have the prayers of many people being said for you. There are four more angels in heaven watching over the Public Safety community.

Doug and Emily Cohron <KF4KTJ@netzero.net>
Jefferson County Police Fire and EMS Communications
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 15:41:42 (EDT)

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your co-workers. The UK Aeromedical staff has ALWAYS conducted themselves in a professional, courteous and appropriate manner whenever seen at UKMC. You have flown many miles to bring us sick little ones and for all the families, I say thank you. What a wonder you all are! I am so proud of your entire team. Thank you so much for all the hard work that you do every day. From my my husband and I, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Hope Reed <kevandhope@aol.com>
University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 15:35:45 (EDT)

Our heartfelt sorrow to those of you who have experienced this void in your life. We hate when one of us succomes to one of the dangers we often endure. May God hold you in his hands.

Rickie Withers <rickie@centuryinter.net>
Rural/Metro Ambulance in Memphis TN
Memphis, TN USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 15:34:53 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families in their time of loss.

We had the pleasure of knowing Sheila and her family though Clarkson Baptist Church.

God's plan in this situation isn't evident to us but we have to trust that he knows what is best and know that he will guide us through this dark time.

Bill and Melissa Clemons, Patrick and Travis Lampton <billclemons@yahoo.com>
Leitchfield, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 15:10:42 (EDT)

My and my families deepest condolences to the families of the UK Medic Flight crew. We will keep you in our prayers

Jeff Corder <BVFD1925@aol.com>
Browning Fire Dept
Bowling Green, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 14:27:19 (EDT)

The faculty and staff of SFRT Region 9 extend our deepest sympathies to the families and co-workers of those tragically taken from us. The fire service understands first hand, the pain endured by the survivors during such a tragedy, and our thoughts will be with you during this tragic time of your lives. We all feel your pain and offer our support in coping with this incident. Be proud that those in emergency services are special people, and we take the risks because of our love for mankind.

Duane Suttles, EMT-Instructor <sfrt9@mis.net>
State Fire Rescue Training
Morehead, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 14:23:31 (EDT)

We wish to extend our condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the crew of UK Air Medical Services who tragically died in the line of duty on 06/14/99. Although we are worlds apart, our thoughts are with you.

Rhett Davis (NREMT-P) <medic@icon.co.za>
Flight for Life Aeromedical Ambulance Services
Johannesburg, South Africa - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 14:11:44 (EDT)

We wanted to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of the dedicated flight crew 43 echo. Please know that our prayers are with the families, friends, and co-workers during this time. May we never forget the sacrifice and dedication that the crew put in everyday. God Bless. Sincerely, KSC PACU Staff

Ky. Surgery Center/UK Hospital <tllowe0@uky.edu>
Outpatient Surgery PACU Nursing Staff
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:43:19 (EDT)

My deepest and sincerest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the flight crew of the 43 echo. My husband and I were so very fortunate to have been good friends with Brian, and he will be missed immensly. No one knows the risks these professionals took everyday in order to protect us, these guys made the ultimate sacrifice. Their bravery is to be commended.

My thoughts and prayers will be with the family and friends of the flight crew as they continue dealing with this tradgedy. Just know that to everything there is a grand purpose, as cruel and irrational as it may seem. The crew of the 43 echo are no longer with us in body, but still they fly. They fly watch over us and protect us still.

May God touch each and every one that has been affected by this terrible accident and give them strength and faith to persevere. I will keep you in my prayers.

Allison Catron <truckeee1@worldnet.att.net>
Georgetown, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:31:50 (EDT)

On behalf of the Reid family, in Marion Co., we would like to offer our condolences. Our hearts ache for everyone involved. God bless everyone.

Chris and Kelli Reid & family <ckreid@kyol.net>
NREMT
Lebanon, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:29:43 (EDT)

On behalf of the Marion County Rescue Squad, we would like to express our deepest sympathy and pain. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the UK flight crew of 43-ECHO. This is such a great loss for everyone. May God bless you all.

Chris Reid, Commander <ckreid@kyol.net>
Marion County Rescue Squad
Lebanon, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:26:01 (EDT)

I had the great joy of working with Brian for several years. During this time, Brian and I became good friends. Brian was such an inspiration in my life. Brian was a very dedicated Paramedic who cared so much for the lives of strangers he vowed to protect. We worked many scenes together that required the dispatch of the UK flight team. Brian would always make the comment that one day, one day he would be flying with them. Well my friend, you did, you did indeed fly. Brian touched the lives of so many, not only the ones he vowed to protect but the ones that served with and loved him so. For Brian and the entire flight crew, you have filled a Noble calling, a calling that God chose for you and you served him well. You never questioned why you chose this profession, for you knew that God chose you.

You have traded your brass wings for wings of gold, the wings you wear now are the wings that God has chosen you to wear for Heaven is now safer, for flight crew of 43 echo has flown home. You all will be missed and we love you. God bless the families and friends of each of these brave souls and be with them and comfort them in their time of need. Lord, we love you and find comfort in you, let us all celebrate the calling...the calling home of these flight angels. They have served you well.

Ed

Eddie Catron <truckeee1@worldnet.att.net>
Lexington Fire Department
Georgetown, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:11:46 (EDT)

all love and prayers are with you and your family's

mary,varner highfield
ky surg center uk hospital
lex, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 13:07:37 (EDT)

Ever since I heard about this tragedy on the news, my thoughts and prayers have been with the families of the crew of 43 echo and the UK Aeromedical family. I am acquainted with the UK Aeromedical team through their annual ATLS training. I must say, my staff and I consider you our favorite group as you are always friendly, courteous, and appreciative of the service we provide for this training. You are a close knit group and I pray this relationship will support you in the coming weeks.

Ironically this tragedy occurred on the four- year anniversary of a tragic car accident in which my son was involved. My son's best friend was killed and my son was critically injured. He was Stat flighted to the University of Louisville. By the grace of God and superb medical attention, he recovered. I, like many other people in this state, know first hand the valuable service you all perform. I thank you for the professionalism and compassion that you bring to your jobs. Our lives have been enhanced because of your dedication. Colleen, Jan and the rest of the Aeromedical team, our prayers are with you. My heart-felt condolences go to the families of Sheila, Brian, Ernie and Don.

May the wings of angels support you as you resume your flights,

Daria

Daria Cloyd <daria@pop.uky.edu>
UK/DLAR Experimental Surgery
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 12:44:25 (EDT)

Jeff,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Also please allow us the privilege to help out in any way that we can.
Love to you.
Frances Jones and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class

Frances Jones
KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 12:40:54 (EDT)

In your time of loss may Peace be with you and your families.

Joe Kubitschek NREMTP CCEMTP <kuby1@hotmail.com>
Hays, KS USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 12:17:17 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you struggle to cope with your loss.
Take comfort, for they are now with God and while we will miss them, they have, because of their deeds here on earth, earned a place at God's knee.

Norma Epley <nepley@pop.uky.edu>
Office of Research Integrity
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 11:28:08 (EDT)

Words escape us all today. The loss of our fellow brothers and sisters weighs heavy on our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are theirs forever.

The Entire Staff <fpe@umich.edu>
University of Michigan Survival Flight
Ann Arbor, MI USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 10:50:52 (EDT)

our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the crew of 43 echo. may we always remember the lives that they have been touched not only by their skill and kindness, but also with a smile and a gesture. to tweety the best of the best, i say good-bye.

billy marsh & family <medic810@yahoo.com>
woodford co. ems
versailles, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 10:22:12 (EDT)

Our hearts go out to you as you grieve the loss of our flight crew. So many lives are changed because of their work, dedication and commitment to others. They have served as an inspiration to us all. Godspeed and shalom. From the Department of Pastoral Care at UK Hospital.

donna farrar <dbfarrar%taonode@mvs.hosp.uky.edu>
UK Hospital
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 10:08:58 (EDT)

WELL IT SEEMS WE HAVE HAD TO DO THIS TO OFTEN THIS YEAR, SAY GOODBYE TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN EMERGENCY SERVICE'S. WE SERVE A BIG AND LOVING GOD, AND WE ASK FOR HIS COMFORT THRU THIS TIME, AND WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILYS OF 43 ECHO.
43 ECHO CREW HAS EARNED AND ARE WEARING A NEW SET OF WINGS TODAY!!! "REVELATION" 21:4 AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL THE TEARS FROM THEIR EYES;

CHIEF JOE D. BRADSHAW <KNOXCOEMS@KIH.NET>
KNOX COUNTY E.M.S.
BARBOURVILLE, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 09:56:46 (EDT)

Our condolences goes out to the familys, friends, and crew member of UK Aeromedical Services 43Echo. Monday night we last broters and sister of the family of EMS/Fire.
May they have wind beneth thier wings has they now fly with God.

RESPECT
I lay a rose at the head of what will be their eternity bed
As they lower them into the ground there are voices in the midest of the silence all around.
Low and soft the voices can be heard, "We would do it again, anything we can to save the life of our fellow man".
As the dirt begins to pile upon thier grave all heads bow in respect for the brave.
Because here lays the crew of UK Air Med 43 Echo who gave all never hesitating to answer the call that would take thier life or make a widow of their spouses.
Emergency crews everywhere take this risk
Never knowing whether they will be taken by the call for help or allowed to retire.
Whether this story is real or something just to make you feel
I know it is time to make sure that the work that emergency personel do should not
be done in vain and that there shall always be respect for them and the call for help.

James R. Miller <jrmiller506@hotmail.com>
Buffalo Fire and Rescue
Buffalo, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 09:45:32 (EDT)

My son was born premature in Frankfort right at 2 years ago. We thought they were going to airlift him to UK, but they brought the neonatal ambulance instead. We really never got to thank even those individuals who came and got him. My son was in neonatal care for about 10 days. I understand that the nurse was a neonatal nurse. I know it's too late now, but I sure do appreciate all the efforts that everyone made on his behalf. It takes a strong individual to work with infants that are sick. Our thoughts are with you all and Thank you all!
Stephanie, Burnsy and Garrison Stewart

Stephanie Stewart <s.highley@morehead-st.edu>
Salt Lick, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 09:31:44 (EDT)

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to the families and friends of UK-2.
Sadly missed by all.

Charlie Riddle <rriddle@mis.net>
Frankfort Fire & EMS
Frankfort, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 09:14:01 (EDT)

Our condolences and support go to those enduring the pain of such a tragic loss. The UK crew will be missed by all the members of the EMS family and will serve as a reminder for us to take care of each other as well as our patients.

Paul Skaggs <phskaggs@yahoo.com>
Hardin Co. EMS/StatCare
E-town, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 09:06:52 (EDT)

My deepest thoughts are with the family and friend of the crew.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Traynor <traynor@pop.uky.edu>
UK
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:39:32 (EDT)

May prayers and thoughts go out to the fellow crew and family of our fallen brothers and sister. I hope that God will comfort each of you in this time of sorrow and will hopefully help each of you find peace. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

Deron E. Wilkes, EMT-Paramedic <wilkes5@marshall.edu>
HealthNet III
Huntington, WV USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:37:17 (EDT)

The window to my office faces the UK Heliport and my home is near the VOR beacon. Nearly every day for 10 years I have heard the familiar, reassuring beat of the S-76 rotors. The distinctive sound never fails to rouse me because I know that the professionals on board are reaching out to someone in need.
Now it is you who hurts. Just as you have gone to the aid of so many, let the thoughts, words and prayers offered by those whose lives you have touched, comfort you.
Count us among the grieving. But also count us among those who wish you God's peace.

Doug, Sharon, Laura and Kenneth Bruce

Doug Bruce <dbruce@pop.uky.edu>
Friends of 43-Echo
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:10:42 (EDT)

Like all of the others who have posted here, my heart goes out to the families, friends, and fellow crew members of UK-2. I will miss my friend Shiela very much; she was such a gentle, kind, and caring person. She always brightened the room with her smile when she walked in, and was one of the most compassionate people I have ever known. I miss you very much, "She-rah, Queen of the Skies".

Matthew Dolan RN, CCRN <mdolan777@juno.com>
Trauma ICU - UKMC
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:10:25 (EDT)

May God bless you in this time of sorrow and loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies towards your families and friends. God Bless You!!!

Mike Petrosky <petrosky@umich.edu>
University of Michigan Survival Flight
Ann Arbor, MIKY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:04:26 (EDT)

Your loss affects many and our prayers and tears are with your program, the families and friends, ground EMS units and all the people who have been who have been touched by these caring souls. Human words can not give the comfort and peace that you seek now but Don, Ernie,Sheila, and Brian were blessed with the skills and opprotunities to help others and that they did to their best abilities. May God give you the strength to make it thru these troubled days and may peace be with you knowing that they have flown on wings of eagles to a better and higher place. "To everything there is a season & a time to every purpose under heaven:...Ecclesiastes" May we all find our purposes in this life as this cherished crew did

Fran Patterson MS NEMT-P Flight RN <fran_patterson@hotmail.com>
Medflight II
Abingdon, VA USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:02:31 (EDT)

This trajedy has been felt by us all. We share your grief. Our deepest sympathy to all the loved ones, friends and coworkers in this time of great sorrow, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dr. Larry Iten <aliten@pop.uky.edu>
DLAR - University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:00:06 (EDT)

Words cannot begin to express my sorrow at the loss of these brave individuals. I dispatched Brian to emergency scenes since 1989 and he was a coworker at HealthNetIV Communications. I will be there for his final call. My prayers are with his family and the families of all the others. Tweety, you will be so missed. Good Bye sweet friend.

Donna McQuinn <gdmdjm@gte.net>
Nicholasville, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 07:59:48 (EDT)

It is with heavy hearts that we do hear and have to endure this pain. But with this pain comes a hope and greater apprectiation of what each and everyone of us in the public safety field do. So please lord when someone is in need of our assistance, grant us the knowledge and peace of mind to help the person in need.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing EMS Division
TMMK EC-1
Georgetown, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 07:56:24 (EDT)

In this time tragedy and darkness there is always hope. With the passing of the crew of 43E we do now more than ever recognize that we in the public safety field do take risks. However we take those risks without a thought when the call comes for someone in need of our help. God bless all the family members, co-workers, and friends of the lost and know that they are in a better place and are now watching over us with everything we do to make certain that nothing harmful happens to us.

Charles Harris
Toyota Motor Manufacturing EMS Division
Georgetown, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 07:53:51 (EDT)

I FEEL FOR THE FAMILY'S OF ALL THE CREW ON ECHO 43,I WORK AS A VOLUNTEER FIRE/RESCUE DEPT,WE USE AIRCARE,UK . WE ALL PUT OUR LIFE AT RISK!WE NEVER EXPECT NOTHING TO HAPPEN. ONCE AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL FAMILY'S WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE! JUST REMEMBER THEY LOVED DOING THIS !!! CAPTAIN JEFF FAUL

JEFF FAUL <FIRE1@FUSE.NET>
PINER FISKBURG FIRE DEPT
DEMOSSVILLE, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 07:46:43 (EDT)

Our prayers are with you all. Sheila was a friend and a fellow church member. We will miss your smiling face.

Steve & Linda Foster <sfoster@creative-net.net>
Leitchfield, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 01:40:54 (EDT)

I just met all of the members of the crew a few weeks ago and the were the nicest people I have ever met. To there families if there is anything that I can do for them Just let me know. I know what you are going through because they were a part of my family to.

Jeromy Killion <jeromykillion@rocketmail.com>
Bell Co. Rescue Squad
Middlesboro , KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 00:22:28 (EDT)

It is with a heavy heart that I mourn along with my collegues the loss of these fine crewmembers. Especially to Brian as a supervisor here in Georgetown. It was an honor and a priveledge to have been associated with each and evey one of them. We will become a stronger EMS community with their memory. May God Bless and Keep you and your families in this great time of loss. They have "slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God."

David H. Sloane <dsmedic@yahoo.com>
Georgetown-Scott County EMS/UK Air Medical Service
Georgetown, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 00:13:29 (EDT)

"My heart and my prayers go out to each and every-one of you during this time."-God Bless you all.

Scott Greer <track@som.uky.campus.cw.net>
private citizen
Eubank, KY USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 00:01:00 (EDT)

our hearts are filled with sorrow over the loss of fellow ems personal. our prayers go out to family and friends of crew members of flight 43 echo

David Broughton <Billie@Barbourville.com >
Bell Co E.M.S. Director
Pineville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:46:03 (EDT)

I'm thinking of you all, and I'm so sorry.

John Cummins, RN, CEN <bigg-dogg@mindspring.com>
Bowling Green, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:32:09 (EDT)

To the staff of UK Aeromedical Service, and the families of the fallen flight crew. No words I could express would succeed in their attempt to describe the feelings that I had when I heard that the aircraft went down. We go about this business of saving the lives of our fellow man with the knowledge of it's inherent dangers, yet none of us wants to believe that it could happen so close to home. My thoughts are with you.

Kevin W. Johnson <JCEMS51@aol.com>
Jefferson County EMS / STATCARE
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:31:45 (EDT)

The Fort Thomas Firefighters would like to extend condolences to the families and co-workers of those involved in this senseless tragedy.
Even though we never met, we will miss you. Every time a helicopter flys over, we will think of you. No words can help now. Time is the
only healer. Take time to read PSALM 23 and know that they are still flying, with a GOD who loves and cherishes them.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob Butcher, Secretary <Butchers@goodnews.net>
Fort Thomas Firefighters Local 1928
Ft. Thomas, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:24:06 (EDT)

On behalf of the McMahan Fire Department, our hearts go out to all of the friends and family who are suffering this tragic loss. May God be with each and every one of you in your time of pain and sorrow. God bless you all...

Josh Grimes <GRIMES@aol.com>
McMahan Fire District
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:23:30 (EDT)

All of the people lost in this terrible accident will surely be missed by family and friends, but you must remember that they have gone on to a better place. We will keep them, their families and their friends in our prayers. God Bless.

John Milburn, Jr. <johnbethany@mindspring.com>
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 23:07:23 (EDT)

My thoughts & prayers go out to the families of UK 43 echo. ALL of them will be sadly missed. I had the pleasure to work with Don at MedFlight of Ohio. Never did I see him not come to work with a smile on his face & a willingness to work. He truly enjoyed & loved his job and most of all his family. He would come in and start a count down until
he could return home to see his wife and daughter. He constantly talked about them & looked forward to the end of his hitch so he could get back on the road to home. Gods plans are much bigger than we all can see, even when it's hard to understand it we
must believe the job he takes them for is much, much bigger than the one here. May god bless and look over the UK families, co-workers and friends.

Tony Roush, Asst Fire Chief <chief302@bright.net>
Big Walnut Joint Fire Dist. & MedFlight of Ohio
Columbus, OH USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 22:25:48 (EDT)

Brian is my cousin and due to the distance I can't come home for the funeral! We have lost a son, husband, father, and friend and God has gained an ANGEL!

Libby Kuehl <Libop@AOL.com>
Cousin
Burlington, IA USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 22:19:06 (EDT)

May God's angels decend upon and comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeremy J. Brown, B.S., NREMT-P <niteflyin@aol.com>
MedSTAR Medevac at The Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 22:10:47 (EDT)

On behalf of the staff here at KDMC-ER, we send our condolences to the families, friends and coworkers of the flight crew at UK. We work from day to day not realizing how dangerous our jobs can be, yet we dedicate our lives to saving others without a thought of losing our own. This news greatly saddens our hearts. May God be with each and everyone of you. Peace to you.

Kim Johnston RN, BSN <kjrn@hotmail.com>
King's Daughters' Medical Center Emergency Department
Ashland, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 22:04:52 (EDT)

Knowing how my heart aches how much greater must be your pain. May we always remember the smile of Sheila, her gentle spirit, her dedication to her husband and boys, the skill of her nursing, the lives she has touched in so many ways. I am honored to have been touched by her life. May comfort come quickly to your hearts. Sheila you will be greatly missed.

Susan Hollar <Susan.Hollar@gte.net>
EEG. Tech UK
Nicholasville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:58:32 (EDT)

My heart goes out to the friends and families and also the second family that they work with. Also my prayers with all. They will be missed by all.

Keith Dean <ff673@kih.net>
Lexington Fire and EMS
Lexington , KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:51:56 (EDT)

on behalf of the mont co. fire/ambulance service
our prayers are with you all.

Larry Davidson <f366f@aol.com>
mont co.fire dept
mt sterling, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:47:21 (EDT)

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy are extended to the crew's families. If it were not for individuals like them , so many more would parrish. They looked into the face of danger everyday to help people like us. People who they didn't know and still they put their lives on the line for us. Thank God for people like them.
Your loss is truly heaven's gain and please know that even on the darkest day, God's love and comfort will show you the way and help you through this difficult time.

Eddie & Laura Dutschke <realfence @saintmail.net>
Brandenburg, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:44:52 (EDT)

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE FOUR DEDICATED HEROS THAT GAVE THEIR ALL NOW THE LORD HAS FOUR NEW HEROS TO HELP WATCH THOSE OF US THAT REMAIN BEHIND YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THE FAMILYS ANDCREW MEMBERS OF JACKSON CO EMS

scott britton <outrider@PRTCNET.ORG>
JACKSON COUNTY EMS
MCKEE, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:40:12 (EDT)

Our prayers to the family and friends.
To 43 Echo Godspeed on your final flight home.

Eric and Colleen Vogt <E22914@aol.com>
Louisville Fire Dept / Yellow EMS.
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:17:34 (EDT)

As I read over the many messages of love and kindness, I realize what a big family the emergency servies (EMS, Fire, Rescue and Law enforcement) there are in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States of American and around the world. Let us not forget these ones who gave all in the hope of saving lives. Our prayers and thoughts are with the families of these brave and unselfish ones. What they have represented to each of us let us carry on as they would have. For if there is one idea I can make out of this tragic and untimely accident it would be for each of us to dedicate our life more to help make EMS better. They would truly want life to go on and continue for the responder and the patient. My prayers as well as my family go out to the families, Georgetown Fire and EMS and UK Air Medical Helicopter Service. God Bless each and everyone of you.

David B. Lilly <Lilly@DRC.Net>
Northern Kentucky Advisor/Inspector for KY EMS
Owenton, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:11:20 (EDT)

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends
friends of uk.
god bless.

Lonnie Barber <lonniebarber@hotmail.com>
Inco Alloy's International Squad # 7
Cattlettsburg, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:01:05 (EDT)

Our prayers and thoughts go out to all who have been affected by this tradegy. God bless all the people who provide medical treatment to people in need.God bless you!

Shelia G Hood <sghood@gte.net>
Lifeline Home Health
Somerset, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:56:06 (EDT)

A man once told me that "Courage is not the absence of fear but, it is doing the right thing in the face of fear." To me that means that despite the risks the crew of this bird faced on a day to day basis they still continued work for the beneit of others. That is courage in the face of advercity. I send my condolences to the families and friends of our fallen comrads

Felix R Caliz III <a911lien@Hotmail.com>
Yellow EMS and KY National Guard(Medic)
Radcliff, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:47:19 (EDT)

To the family,s of UK2 i send my deepest regreats.
43 echo will be missed.with Goods love and time the paine will heal,and we will be left with the good job they did saving lives.dont give up!

David Griffin <dgriffin@set-tel.com>
life care ems. lee co fire and rescue squade. EMT.B
beattyville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:04:59 (EDT)

Confusion is always linked with such tragedies. We do not understand in our limited knowledge why such good, devoted, people have to perish from our lives so quickly. God in his infinite wisdom has a plan much more integral than our knowledge. Please, seek his comfort during this trial and rest assured your loved ones were and are just a minor part in his grand plans. May God bless and keep each of you.

laura ramey
KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:04:43 (EDT)

DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP
I AM NOT THERE. I DO NOT SLEEP
I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW
I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW
I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUM RAIN
WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING HUSH
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT
I AM THE STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY
I AM NOT THERE
I DID NOT DIE

Jim Latham EMT-P <jlatham@som-uky.campuscwix.net>
Somerset - Pulaski County EMS
Somerset, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:01:06 (EDT)

May God and his Angels comfort each and every one of you in this time of sorrow. Remember he says never will I leave you and never will I forsake you. Our prayers are with all the families and friends of the U K Med. Crew.

Dallas and Jo Ann Boggs <d.r.boggs@worldnet.att.net>
Worthington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 19:57:37 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Alec Buck <alec@alecbuck.com>
Alec Buck's EMS Helicopters
Danville, PAKY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 19:55:44 (EDT)

I can not express the sorrow I feel for the death of the flight crew. As having flown with Don Green at MedFlight I know he will be sorely missed. His kind spirit will remain. I remember his fierce love for his wife and daughter. I know that the other "family members" will be missed. Please in their remembrance continue the special care that you provide and the absolute "love" of the profession. 43 echo will be forever remembered. My prayers are with you and the family members of the deceased. May God keep you all in his loving arms.

Teresa A.Schneider <TessAPN@aol.com>
Former SKYMED/MedFlight Nurse
Columbus, OH USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 18:53:27 (EDT)

To the families of the flight crew lost in the terrible accident Monday night:
I knew Brian Harden by him working on the flight team at St. Joseph Hospital. I have never met a more kind and friendly person. He always had a smile on his face. He was very respectful and courteous. I can't begin to know your loss, but with God's help everyone will get through the grief and know that they are a better person for having known him and his caring ways. You will be in my thoughs and prayers for those lives he touched and the crew members for their sacrafice while caring for others.

Evelyn Jenkins <ejenkin2@bellsouth.net>
Georgetown, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 18:48:08 (EDT)

may god be with you all we are sorry about your loss

billy duncan,steve stanely,
somerset ems
somerset, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 18:28:22 (EDT)

The emergency department nursing staff would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the families of Sheila Zellers, Brian Hardin, Ernie Jones and Don Greene. We will always remember their professionalism when transporting a patient for us. They loved what they were doing and it showed in the care they gave. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts always.

Nora Ross, RN, ED Nurse Manager <milo@sun-spot.com>
Marymount Medical Center Emergency Department
London, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 18:23:26 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these unselfish and dedicated heros. 43 Echo will live forever.

Kyle Williams,EMT-P <medic23@kih.net>
Paintsville Fire and EMS/Martin Co. EMS
Paintsville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 17:51:22 (EDT)

LuAnn and myself can't begin to understand the pain and loss felt by the families of those lost Monday night. In Brian I have lost a true brother in EMS, LuAnn has lost a sister in Sheila. The shoes that this crew wore for us everyday can never be filled, nor could any finer people be found. EMS has suffered a great loss this week. Our hearts and souls go out to the families during their loss. We will always be there for them in their time of need.

Michael VanHoose <Gscems3@aol.com>
Georgetown-Scott County EMS
Georgetown, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 16:55:56 (EDT)

I would like to send my prayers and condolences to the families of the victmis.
God bless them.

Jorge Audy <njaudy2@pop.uky.edu>
B&E - DSIS
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 16:33:20 (EDT)

Words fail us at a time of such great loss. To the families, friends and colleagues, I offer my prayers and sympathy. You are forever in our hearts and minds.

Russ Williams <rwillia@pop.uky.edu>
UK
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 16:27:17 (EDT)

may god be with the flight crew an familys this in our field of work is sad to here the loss.

maurice rickett <officer 6 at excite mail .com>
BURNSIDE VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT
burnside , KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 16:23:00 (EDT)

It Is a tragedy when you lose a fellow woker.
My condolences to the family of the victims of the crash and the family of UK medical staff.

Todd C Ehringer <fftce67@hotmail.com>
Highview Fire District
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:52:28 (EDT)

My prayers and condolences go out to familys and friends.They truly will be greatly missed.They were very special people..may god be with you..

Miriam Short <ladyemt395@yahoo.com>
formerly/montgomery county fire/ems
mt.sterling, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:49:03 (EDT)

When I see the UK helicopter I always feel such pride knowing that through that service we have touched many lives. Now, anytime that I see the UK helicopter I will stop and say a prayer for they have touched my life too. You all will be missed.

Karen Minton <kminton@pop.uky.edu>
UK College of Nursing
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:43:16 (EDT)

On behalf of the Bell Co. Rescue Squad we are deeply saddened on this great loss. These were truly great people. May God bless them.

Michael Ausmus <mausmus@eastky.net>
Bell County Rescue Squad
Middlesboro, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:39:07 (EDT)

I did not have the pleasure of meeting any of the crew members who departed from us Mon. and cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering you will have to go through. I know with time your pain will be replaced by fond memories of the time you and your loved ones had. The days ahead will be hard but please know that with Gods help anything is possible! You are in my prayers and may God bless and watch over all of you!

Kelly Steltenkamp
KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:37:45 (EDT)

Marla and the Aeromedical Team, all of your families and loved ones -- we're so sorry for your loss. We remember Shellia so fondly as such a sweetie and a brave, terrific nurse. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Treacy Regan and David Robertson, M.D. <tregan@engr.uky.edu>
Former E.D. Staff
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:35:14 (EDT)

My prayers are with all of you at U of K Aeromed, as well as the friends and family members of our lost colleagues. May God be with you all.

Karen Lucas, RN <StatNrs211@aol.com>
StatCare
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 15:05:27 (EDT)

Your sacrifice will be honored and remembered.

Linore M. Dudik, MSSW <Lmdudi1@pop.uky.edu>
UKMC Dept. of Patient and Family Services
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:59:11 (EDT)

My heart felt condolences to the families of our fallen friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this stressful time.

Although I didn't know the other members well, only to speak to in the elevator, hallway or at patients bedsides, I knew Sheila well. Having worked with her for the past 14 years, I'll miss her smile the most. For she smiled often. As we worked together in 8-ICU all those many years ago, we shared the joys and tears of raising our children. Her about Chad and I about Steven. They were our first. We exchanged pictures and stories and laughed alot. Later, as our families grew, we shared more pictures and stories. Both happy and sad. But, to her children I would stress: She loved her family more than anything.

As I walk the halls of the hospital today, I expect to run into her around some corner, yet know she won't be there. Her dedication to nursing and to patients will be sorely missed.

The dedication of these 4 will be remembered even as our hearts mend and our memories of this pain fades, we will remember them and their service to the community, their patients and their co-workers.

Goodbye Sheila, Brian, Don & Ernie. We'll miss you!

Barbara Vanderveer, RN, MSN <blvand@pop.uky.edu>
UKMC
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:57:06 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers our with the family of the four crew members killed in the crash. May god be with the families in this time of need.

Doyle Spurlock <spurlocd@tcnet.net>
Bell Co. Emergency Medical Services
Pineville, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:53:46 (EDT)

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THIS TRAGIC EVENT.

JAMES E. CORBIN, CREW LEADER <JEC9425@JUNO.COM>
RURAL/METRO AMBULANCE--NORTHERN KENTUCKY
FT.THOMAS, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:46:37 (EDT)

I would just like to express my sympathy to the families and friends of these four exceptional people.
Know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Bertie Alexander <elalex0@pop.uky.edu>
General Surgery, UK Med Center
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:39:38 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Sheila, Brian, Ernie, and Don will forever be missed. May God grant you strength and courage in this time of grief.

Shawn Goodlett <smgoodle@utmb.edu>
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:37:12 (EDT)

I, my family, and co-worker's at Medflight just wanted to let everyone at UK know that we are thinking of you and are in our prayer's. I and many of my co-worker's had the privilege of flying with both Don and Ernest, and also current pilot's Ellis, Dick, and R.C. We share in your loss and pain. To all the families, from ours, God bless you all.

Woody Schubert <wschubert@Medflight.com.>
Medflight of Ohio
Columbus, OH USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:23:08 (EDT)