In the terrible days that followed the loss of one of my dearest nephews, Raul Garcia, Jr., no words could fill the void that held my soul suspended.
Perhaps this poem that I wrote in his honor will find its way to your heart, that you may find some way to know that their sacrifice was acknowledged by a powerful sense of love...
Alone
Alone in the dark skies
You were
Your soul and spirit
Alone
You sought the skies
For solace and safety
God’s face quickly turned toward you
And entwined in His embrace you entered
Holy ground…
Olga O. Pina
- Austin, Texas, USA
In the terrible days that followed the loss of one of my dearest nephews, Raul Garcia, Jr., no words could fill the void that held my soul suspended.
Perhaps this poem that I wrote in his honor will find its way to your heart, that you may find some way to know that their sacrifice was acknowledged by a powerful sense of love...
Alone
Alone in the dark skies
You were
Your soul and spirit
Alone
You sought the skies
For solace and safety
God’s face quickly turned toward you
And entwined in His embrace you entered
Holy ground…
Olga O. Pina
- Austin, Texas, USA
As a former flight physician with Cleveland Metro LifeFlight, I am well aware of the risks we take whenever we get into a helicopter to transport a sick patient. But we continue to do it, despite the risk, because our job, our passion is to respond to those in need, whenever and wherever that need may be. This crew of remarkable individuals has made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of that passion, and the outpouring of love, sympathy, and admiration that is evident through all of the comments on this page is a testament to that sacrifice. But the other reason we get into that helicopter, day in and day out, is because we love to fly, and I take some comfort in the knowledge that these brave men died doing what they loved. This particular tragedy is unusually painful for me, as I knew Darren, and his wife, Stacey, and Mark's wife, Desiree when they were all residents here at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. My deepest condolences go out to Stacey and Desiree, and all of the families, friends and colleagues whose lives will never be the same as a result of this unspeakable tragedy. May God bless all of you!!
David G. Jacobs, MD
Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
With profound sadness we offer our condolences.
Anita Nelson
Careflight 5, TriState Careflight - Santa Fe, NM
The words to describe this past week are inadequate, but I have taken some measure of comfort from reading all the posts on this board over the last few days. We lost 3 close friends, not just co-workers, last weekend, and I'm sure many of you know that bond we all feel because of the job that we do. What we do has some meaning, and we need to remember that. All the people from other programs out there who have taken the time to post their comments on this board I would like to thank, it is good to know that one is not alone in their grief, and that our professional "family" is there with us. I've read these comments with tears in my eyes, but it gives me a sense of purpose to carry on, and for that I thank all of you. We work in a special field, and the support I've seen from those across the country has been very helpful. Just as I tried to shake the hand, hug or say thank you to the flight crews who came to the memorial for Darren and Steve on Thursday, I'd love to personally thank all those out there in this trying time. Fly safe, watch out for your crew members, and try to take something positive away from all of this. What we do is important and has purpose, and we are lucky in that not everyone can say that.
Ryan Wubben, M.D. (Flight Physician and Associate Medical Director)
University of Wisconsin MedFlight Program - Madison, WI
Wishing comfort to all who have lost three dynamic individuals. Each has brought inspiration to those around and may we all continue to light those candles which have been started. Missed, but not forgotten.
Dr. James Logan
Mile Bluff Medical Center (ER Physician/FP) - Mauston, WI
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Crew
JeffSTAT 1&2 - Philadelphia, Pa.
God Bless the the crew and May he be with the families and friends
Chris Jordan, Flight Nurse
Medic 1 Air - Jonesboro, AR
My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and co-workers of these angels. May our good Lord comfort you in this time of mourning.
Tracey Wall
Former Flight Nurse - Scottsdale, AZ
To all family, friends and crewmates of the fallen team I send you my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jon Flannery
Guardian Flight - Fairbanks, AK
Whenever members of our community are lost , we all grieve. There are never the right words to say; just know that you have the thoughts and support of many.
EagleMed - Chanute , Ks.
"Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." ~Author Unknown.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Ms Alex Markwell Service Director
Children's National Medical Center - Washington, DC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, the Lord has 3 more Angels at his side.
Florida Flight 1 crew.
FloridaHospital Orlando - Orlando , Fl
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all involved.
Manny Solis RN
former flight nurse - ,
They will be missed and our prayers will be with you.
Richie Springer
OSF Life Flight - Peoria, IL
To our Air Methods family across the States, we share in your loss of these fine men. Please know you are not alone and may the outpouring of love and support somehow ease your pain. Please express my deepest sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of Darren, Mark and Steve.
Nina Torres
Medi-Flight - Modesto/Merced, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of your fallen angels. God will pick you up and carry you during your time of hardship. God Bless!
Shannon T. Nash RN
Air Evac 9 - Lewisburg, TN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you and to the families of each of these brave individuals. May God be with you all.
Nathan Springer
Huntsville Medflight - Huntsville, AL
My thought and prayers are with the families and remaining crew members.
Todd Nelson CCEMT-P
Parkview Samaritan - Ft. Wayne, IN
To your families from ours, we are so sorry for your loss. They were doing what they love.
Eddie West, RN, NREMT-P
Huntsville MedFlight - Huntsville, AL
We just lost three of our best and brightest colleagues in a February 5th crash here in deep south Texas, so I unfortunately know how you are feeling. The pain is immense, only somewhat tempered by the cherished memories of all the good times and laughter we shared. Each and every one of them is waiting to greet us when our time comes. My prayers are with you for the difficult days, weeks and months ahead. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you.
Cher R Gieseking, Flight Nurse
Valley AirCare - Harlingen, Texas
May God be with the families of those fine individuals that gave the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. My hope is that their sacrifice may never be forgotten.
Steve Lester, A.A.S. NREMT-P
Emory Flight 5 - Villa Rica, Georgia
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and fellow crew members of these fallen angels. These people risk their lives everyday to save others and are the true heros of the world of today.
Kevin Montgomery
AE 16 (N109AE 12/30/07) - Tuscumbia, AL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Casi S.
University Air Care - Cincinnati , Ohio
From the members of the CFD; Please know that our prayers and condolences are with the families of these good and heroic flight angels. I had many times used our evac angels on the xpressways of Chicago and they also evaced my son in 1986 from his Itasca fatal accident site. You ALL are the "best"and please stay safe .
Bill Kugelman
Chicago Fire Dept B/C [ret.] - Chicago, Illinois
I am very sorry to hear of the UW crash. I personally know of their pain and loss, having lost our own crew in 2002. They will be remembered always in our hearts.
Dawn Birkla-Mauk RN
St. Lukes Careflight - Aberdeen, SD
We have just too recently been where you are. Your crew, families and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ella Crowley, Chief Flight Nurse
LifeGuard Alaska - Anchorage , Alaska
Go fly with the angels now. May God be with you.
Ruth Garcia
REACH - lakeport, Ca
My prayers go out to University of Wisconsin Med Flight Crew and Family.
Never forget our fallen Brothers and Sisters.
.........
Former MTC Lead Pilot MCH CareStar
Lost Mickey, Paul and N502MT - March 04
Gary Schwulst
AMC Lead Pilot Vanderbilt LifeFlight 4 - Mt Pleasant, TN
Our condolence to the family and friends. Our hearts and prayers go to the crew and family.
James A. Miller, RN, MSN
Travel Nurse, Former Flight. - Hardy, VA
It always saddens our hearts to hear of such a tragedy. We feel the loss, not only from the Airmethods family but from the Air Medical Family. This community is a very small and close knit group. We all know the risk of our committment to what we love and the lives we impact each day. Sadly, an event such as this brings that all to well to our attention. Im sure the crew made many differences and impacted many lives during the course of their work. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families as well as the program during their loss.
Bo Phillips
Airmethods Kentucky - Lexington, Ky
Please know you have touched all of us. You are in our prayers. Thank you for your hard work.
Flight Paramedic
Air Methods, LifeNet SC - ,
We flew into UW yesterday and landed at your hanger. The loss was ever so present as we walked the halls you all walked. I noticed your gear missing from the coat hooks as we walked through the door. The loss was felt by your professional co-horts throughout the hospital. We are there for you, All of us, in this special community. God Bless.
Larry Wall, RN, BSN, Assistant Manager
Air Med 1/ Superior Air-Ground Ambulance - West Chicago, IL
Remember the path you have set for all of us, the places you have gone, and the greatness you have accomplished. May you rest easy and in peace. God Bless.
Jolene Appiah
Children's NAtional Medical Center - WASHINGTON , DC
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow a storm;
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within;
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of a clear spring sky;
Then back to earth at the end of a day,
Released from the tensions which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me your pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again;
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know,
I was born to fly.
— Gary Claud Stokor
My thought and prayers are with the families and friends of these brave men. They gave their all.
Charlotte Clark, Flight Paramedic
Carilion Life-Guard 10 - Roanoke, Virginia
On behalf of the Air Care Team , our thoughts and paryers are with you during this time. We are grieving with you, standing next to you and alyways here for you.
Jake Weinstein
Air Care Team - Orlando, FL
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffins, let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message They Are Dead.
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
They were my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that They would last forever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods;
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
W.H. Auden
The word "hero" gets used too much these days, but these three are. The crews that continue to fly well aware of the dangers I also call heros. Your and your families sacrafices will not be forgotten. I will miss you guys.
Bob
UW ED - Madison, WI
Our prayers and thoughts are with those lost and their loved ones.
DHART Crew
Dartmouth Hitchcock Advanced Response Team - Lebanon, NH
I had the pleasure of working will all three of these amazing men. I will never forget Darren's passion for emergency medicine,teaching, and compassionate patient care. He always made time to pull you in and teach you something new.
Mark had a passion for nursing and emergency medicine like no other. His devotion to the EMS and Nursing programs was second to none.
Steve had a passion for flying and was an inspiration to us all. He would never turn down a chance to teach you anything about aviation. These men will never be forgotten in our program or any other. They were the best of the best and for one moment we were given the opportunity to call these men our collegues and I will always be honored to have been given that chance.
David S. NRCCEMT-P
UW-Emergency Services/Superior Ambulance - Madison, WI
My thoughts and prayers are with all involved family friends and co workers. Darren your postive attittute and passion for everything that you did will live on forever. Mark your wisdom and teaching will be shown among your students. Steve your passion and strive to help others will never be forgotten. the three of you are true hero's and will be missed by all.
Kristy
UW Emergency Room - Madison, WI
HALO-Flight Crews send their thoughts and prayers to the families and co-workers left behind.
R. Endsley, RN
HALO-Flight Inc. - Corpus Christi, Tx
To the family, friends, and coworkers of Steve, Mark, and Darren. The Lifeline helicopter and ambulance family send our love and prayers.
Laura Broome, Flight R.N. / Steve Ernest, Flight Paramedic
OSF Lifeline Helicopter - Rockford, Illinois
It is difficult to see this site blacked out again. It is a painful reminder of our recent loss. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the three fallen heros. You are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. They will never be forgotten.
N590GM 10/04/2007
Chinle Base
Eagle Air Med - Chinle, Arizona
Having lost friends in prior air ambulance crashes, I certainly know the shock, the horror, and the grief. You never get over the loss, you just learn to live with it. It's a great job, but one with risk. My heart is heavy for you, and I send my prayers....
Karen Kilian
Former Flight Nurse, Airlift Northwest - Seattle, WA
Darren, I strung up an empty fly rod for you today on Spring Creek. I miss you a lot, my friend.
We lost three incredible men. We all need to pick up just a little more slack and dedicate ourselves even more to their cause-saving lives.
Thanks for the great work, men. We will always remember you and miss you. It's an honor to have known you. Thank you for your life work in service to humanity.
Josh Palmer
UW Emergecy Dept - Madison, WI
To all the family, friends, and crew members of the fallen Flight Team. No words can express the sadness and loss felt during this time of despair. Take peace in knowing that they were doing what they loved...Flying and helping patients in need. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Speed
Krista Lint, Flight Nurse
Southwest Med Evac/Omniflight Helicopters Inc. - Carlsbad, NM
The crews of Kentucky Life-Net 4 sends our thougths and prayers during this hard time.
Air Methods-Kentucky - Hazard, Ky
The crew of Air Med 1 extends our most heartfelt condolences to the staff and families of UW MedFlight.
Air Med 1 Flight Crew
- West Chicago, IL
My heart sinks each time I log on to find this website "blacked out". We go to work every day hoping to do our best for our patients, never knowing what the world has in store for us.
God Speed!
Bruce Bowles, RN, NREMT-P
Memorial Hermann Life Flight - Houston, Texas
I am very saddened to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers of this crew.
Allan Bulkley, RN/EMT-P, former flight nurse & flight paramedic
- Canandaigua, NY
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I to had the honor of working with Darren at Carolinas Medical Center when he was a senior resident there, as well as his wife Stacey. I remember them well and remember them planning their move to Wisconsin. It was devastating to my heart to read his name in the news article. From all I have read, what a blessing he has been, to so many people's lives. To the familes of all 3 men, thank you, thank you, for sharing these gifted men with the world as they worked to heal others and keep them safe.
Laura Green, RN
Univ of California-Davis, Childrens Critical Care Transport Team - Sacramento, CA
"The course of history is determined not by what happens in the skies, but by what takes place in our hearts." - Sir Arthur Keith
The crew of Good Samaritan AirCare wishes to extend our most heartfelt sorrow to the staff and families of UW MedFlight.
Doug Wulf, RN, CCRN, Chief Flight Nurse
Good Samaritan AirCare - Kearney, NE
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of your crew and to the flight family at University Med Flight.
Kandi Bouma Flight Nurse
LifeLine 1 - Branson West, Missouri
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Dan Ceresa, Flight Paramedic
Lee County MEDSTAR - Fort Myers, FL
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR MINDS. ALL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS. LOOK OVER US AND KEEP US SAFE. FOREVER FAMILY
Deb
CalStar IV - Ukiah, CA
May God bless your families and co-workers during this time of tragedy.
Chase Bower, NRCCEMT-P
Cailion Life-Guard 11 - Radford, Va.
My thoughts and prayers are with the UW-Med Flight family during this most difficult time.
Karla Dillard, flight nurse
University of Iowa AirCare 1 - Iowa City, Iowa
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. You will be remembered as hereos for all the lives you saved throughout you career.
Jason Johnston
Mercy Air 2 - Victorville , California
To all of the family and friends of our fallen colleagues, please know that you are in my thoughts in this time of great loss and sorrow. May you find some peace in knowing that their memory will live on in all of those whose lives were saved by this extraordinary group of heroes.
Ray Hummel RN
Mercy Air 2/ Air Methods Corporation - Victorville, CA
Though I've never met you, I feel a bond with you as we have shared the same sky in our endeavor to ease the suffering and preserve the lives of those who need our services. Your final mission makes us pause to reflect on the fragility of life and the ever present perils facing us as we pursue our profession. Only those of us involved in aeromedicine fully understand why we do what we do. I am honored to be counted in the numbers of the family to which you belong. My brothers, Darren, Mark and Steve, may you now fly high, fly fast and fly free of danger as you travel to sit with God. To your families, friends and colleagues who you leave behind, I pray you find strength to work through your grief and solace in your sorrow knowing that your loss is felt and shared by many.
Bill Trumbore, RN, CEN, PHRN
Lehigh Valley Hospital MedEvac - Allentown, PA
I am a flight nurse with Med Flight. I cannot find the words to express the hopelessness we felt when one of our helicopters was missing near La Crosse, WI. I heard Med Link Air could not fly so the crew got in their private vehicles and went out to search. I heard that firefighters and EMS were told after several hours of darkness and rain they should go home and rest and come back in the morning--but instead they went right back out to search some more. Today three hearses escorted by the State Patrol, Madison Fire, and the UW Police were met in La Crosse by hundreds of people, with EMS, Fire, & Police vehicles all along the route. We wish to thank all of you for doing for our family that we could not at the time. Although we have never met I believe the pain we feel is shared with each of you who helped us. Thank you all.
Ken Heller
UW Med Flight - ,
We lost our nephew, Raul Garcia in this same type of Med Flight Helicopter accident recently, so we feel your pain. These men are heroes, risking their lives evryday to save others. Our prayers are with you. May God bless you all and give you the strength you need.
Mrs. Diana Miller
- The Villages, Florida
Our heartfelt sympathy to the families of the VWMF crew. We know what you are all going througt, as we too lost our only son (Raul Garcia,Jr.RN chief flight nurse) on Feb. 2008 when the Valley AirCare Med. helicopter went down. When my husband told me another helicopter went down,my heart sank. My God be with you during this most difficult times. Our prayers are with all the fmilies, friends and co-workers of these great heors. God Bless!!!!
Mr & Mrs. Raul Garcia, Sr.
- Laredo, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers are with the familes and friends of Darren, Mark and Steve. Daren, Mark and Steve-thank you for all you have done and for difference you have made in so many lives.
Harinder Dhindsa, MD
Medical Director, LifeEvac of Virginia - Richmond, VA
May God's peace and loving be upon you in this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason Harrington, RN
Former Flight Nurse, HealthNet 5 - Roanoke, VA
My condolences to the friends and families of the crew.
Jason C. West NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS - Houston, TX
Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with the entire team and families. Few are the words that can console, few are the words that can provide understanding.
Marge Mattice, NP
former Eagle III Flight RN - Green Bay, WI
You will all be in our famlies prayers. I pray that your program will find comfort during this time of great loss.
Todd Schindler
Parkview Samaritan - Ft. Wayne, IN
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of our fallen colleagues.
J Stringfellow, Former Flight Nurse
- Indianapolis, IN
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. Praying for you to.
Maureen "Mo" Brennan, CS
REACH - Santa Rosa , CA
Our prayers are with you in this time. Thank you for giving so much.
Jerod Waters RN, REMT-I / Chief Flight Nurse
EagleMed 17 - Ardmore, OK
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"~Mark Coyne. Thank you to our colleagues Darren, Mark and Steve for touching our lives by your words and actions. Your teachings, ideas and programs will move forward as you have planned by "lighting our wicks" of those who've listened.You will be deeply missed. We will continue the love and pride for the EMS profession.
Sada
McFarland EMS - Madison, Wisconsin
Our heartfelt sympathy to the families and co-workers of the Med Flight team.Wishing you all strength and peace.
Deb Bagenstos CFN and Crew of Air Care2
Air Care 2 - Waterloo, IA
My deepest condolences go out to the friends and families of Darren, Mark and Steve. I had the distinct privilege of working with Darren, his wife Stacy and Steve’s wife Desiree during their residency. Darren was particularly influential to me, both professionally and personally. I cannot begin to express the depth of my sadness at their loss.
P. Marvin Pustinger, D.O.
Former Flight Nurse - MedCenter AIR - Charlotte, NC
I too had the pleasure of working with Darren in North Carolina. As an ER Nurse, you get an idea of who truly can make a great ER doc- Darren was one of them. Emergency Medicine has lost a terrific care giver. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and the family members of the other crew members involved.
Mindy Cornwell Flight RN
Airlife - Champaign, Il.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire UW family.
Pete Jensen
Children's Natinal Medical Center - Washington, DC
We pray for the famiilies, friends, and co workers who are dealing with this great loss. We honor those that died serving others.
Eagle Med 16 - Bentonville, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with your program and the families involved in this tragic incident. My hope is that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
Robbie Tester, Medical Crew Manager
LIFE FORCE - Chattanooga , TN
Our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of all involved.
EagleMed 15 - Pittsburg, KS
Our sympathies go out to the Med Flight family. You are in our thoughts.
Bill Summerfield
LifeLine Critical Care Transport-LL2 - Kokomo, IN
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those involved. May Gods peace be with you all.
Brian Hill RN
Dell Children's Medical Center Transport Team - Austin, TX
Our crew had just spent time with the Medflight Crew on the helipad at UW an hour before their last flight. It is so hard to fathom. Only God knows. We grieve for you; our coworkers and friends. We want to be here to support in any way we can and have always had the utmost respect for the UW Medflight team.
Peggy Wagner
REACT - Rockford, IL
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, families and co-workers of the Med Flight team. We are all saddened by this tragic event. They will be in our hearts forever! God Speed.
Becky Pusateri, RN, MSN
AeroCare Medical Transport - Sugar Grove/Scottsdale, IL/AZ
My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and dedicated crew. Godspeed and blue skies.
Shannon Southard
SkySTAT 2/PHI of VA - Hopewell, Va
“Our hearts are broken as we have lost these heroes, these friends...and the world has lost something special.” Know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many who feel your pain, understand the sacrifice, and continue the mission. On behalf of our team, our deepest sympathy...
Jana Williams, Program Director
AIRLIFE Denver - Denver, CO
Oh! 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 - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
-High Flight
Carlucci
- Chicago, Il.
Never underestimate the healing power we all have. It is always there to be used for the highest good. May your team find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always and the strength in the companionship of those who share in your loss
Judy Ownby
AirMed - Salt Lake City, Utah
Thoughts and prayers to the families and co-workers in this difficult time.
Brent James, Flight Paramedic
Mercy Air Care - Sioux City, IA
How difficult a time this is for those families, friends and co-workers of Steve, Mark and Darren. I have had the honor and privilege to know them. May we continue to do the job in memory of them and of all of those who have dedicated and loss their lives in the field of EMS. May God provide strength to those suffering today and to bless all of us as we continue to take care of those in need.
Pamela L. Flight Paramedic
Spirit Medical Transportation Services - Marshfield, Wi
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire UW - Med Flight Team, family, and friends during this very difficult time. Please know that we are thinking about you and offer any assistance we can to help you through this painful process.
Edward R. Eroe, CEO
Airlift Northwest - Seattle, WA
Although not an official member of any flight or medical program, those of us who provide "ground support" for our aeromedical loved ones are proud beyond words of the sacrifices you make and the services you provide. My love, prayers and condolences go out to Darren, Mark and Steve's loved ones: the "ground support teams" that enabled them to fly.....God Speed.
Pam Parquette
- Middleton, WI
nobody likes the sudden departure of a friend or family member. it makes the good times now bad times. when these three people passed, they not only affected immidiate family but an entire community. the amount of people saved, treated, educated and just plain listened to is infinite. nurse coyne and med flight are the reason i fly today and i cannot thank him enough. through tragedy comes triumph and medflight will rise again as with each new mission all three are going to be watching as their legacy for flying and stellar patient care is continued.
daniel whitehill fp-c, PFD ff/pm
phi air evac services - phoenix, arizona
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Medflight Staff, their family and friends in this tragic time.
Matthew Quinn, NR/CCEMT-P
Dove Flight- A Service of PHI Air Medical - North Vernon, IN
Our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Darren, Steve and Mark. To the entire UW-Madison Med Flight team, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Pilots and Medical crew.
Mayo 2 - Eau Claire, WI
We are deeply sadden by your loss. Please know that we understand and our wish would be that you did not have to go through such a sad time.
EagleMed 8 - Stillwater, Oklahoma
As I sit here and try to think of something original to say I realize that there is probably nothing original left. It doesn't really matter anyhow. There is nothing that could be said to ease the pain that all of the their family members, both by relationship and the fellow heroes that are out there every day risking their lives to make a difference to folks that they have never even met before. Thank you Darren, Mark and Steve and God bless you and God bless all of the members of both of your families.
BexDAD
Retired - , New Hampshire
Our hearts are saddened to hear of this tragedy and your loss. May God grant you peace and strength to endure the days to come. Know that our prayers are with you and the families of the crew.
Brett Cole, Lead Paramedic
Eaglemed Six - Tahlequah, OK
Words cannot even come close to addressing this tragedy and the emptyness I feel. You all make a difference, you all left too early. Steve-my condolences to those close to you. Darren-you made a huge difference in public awareness and education so others in immediate need can survive. Mark-If I could have traded places with you, I would have. I miss you, I love you, the bond is not broken. To the others at Med Flight, you all are in my thoughts.
CT
MedEvac - , WI
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again. Rest in Peace our brave heros
Shannon Phifer
UW Emergency Department - Madison, WI
Godspeed my friends.. you will be deeply missed. My condolences and sympathy to family, friends, and coworkers. It has been a privilege to know and work with these outstanding individuals. You will live on in the minds and hearts of the people that love you, and the people whose lives you have forever touched. Thank you for your service, we will never forget.
Seth Zamenski, Former UW Pilot
Boston Med Flight - Bedford, MA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CREW AND THEIR FAMILIES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
JON BALDWIN
FLORIDA FLIGHT PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER - , FLORIDA
Always tragic to hear of another HEMS having an accident with our brothers and sisters not walking away. Our prayers are with the families, friends, and co workiers.
Skippy Helton, FPC
PHI Air Medical North Texas - ,
My deepest sympathies to the families, friends and co-workers of Darren, Mark and Steve. I too, had the pleasure of working with Darren at CMC as well as Steve's wife Desiree. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kris Warner, Flight RN
Airlink/Vitalink - Wilmington, NC
"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
God bless the departed and their families in this difficult time.
Chivas Guillote, RN, CFRN, EMTP
Flight Nurse - Memorial Hermann Life Flight - Houston, Texas
My thoughts are with the UW-Med Flight family during this most difficult time.
Karla Dillard, Flight Nurse
University of Iowa AirCare 1 - Iowa City, Iowa
May God Bless Their Souls.
C Conklin
Wyoming Life Flight - Casper, WY
Greatest condolences to the families,friends and fellow co-workers of our fallen heroes.May you find comfort in our Lord Jesus to help you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Linda Burrage RN, Flight Nurse
AirCare II - Waterloo, Ia
To all of my friends at UW MedFlight - I am devastated to learn of this loss. Mark was a wonderful mentor to me as I learned the ropes of helicopter transport during my pediatric critical care fellowship at UW. He, Darren, and Steve were all incredibly dedicated professionals, and we are all privileged to have known them. I will keep their families, and all of you, in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish Scherrer MD
University of Virginia Pediatric ICU - Charlottesville, VA
We are saddened by the news of this terrible loss. for this, we send our most heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends and co-workers.
Native 9
Omniflight - Show Low, AZ
Words can not describe the feeling of loss for these three men. May God give comfort to their family and friends. In these hours since Sunday morning the image of Mark's smiling face has been in my thoughts and all three men's families in my prayers.
Joel Timblin
LifeLink - Rice Lake , WI
Although words can not heal your pain, I hope that you find comfort in knowing that your entire crew is in our thoughts.
Mike Shoulders
Air Evac Lifeteam #46 - Evansville, IN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and co-workers involved in this tragedy.
Robert Hieger
EagleMed 1/11 - Wichita, KS
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of these brave individuals. You all will be missed in the Life Net family and you will not be forgotten.
Life Net Miami
- Miami, Florida
Every beginning has an end, every ending is a new beginning. Let our friends begin their next life in a place much better than here. Let those left behind begin to heal from the loss we all feel.
John Brodnicki UW Medflight pilot 1998 - 2000
American Eurocopter - Arlington, tx
Our thoughts and prayers are with the UW medflight family in your time of great loss.
B. Johnson FF / EMT-P
Franklin County Public Safety Fire / EMS - Rocky Mount, VA
Family, we are. Words cannot express the hurt that you are experiencing. Time will heal, though it seems there is no light to be seen. My heart aches and I empathize with you all at Med Flight as you go through this. I love you guys!
Warren Anderson NREMT-P / Flight Paramedic
University Hospitals MedEvac #1 (In Memory of Kelly and Bill N626MB / 2-18-02) - Cleveland, Ohio
They died doing their duty, the Lord has a special place for all those who put their lives at risk to save others. My deep condolences to their families and fellow Flight Crew Members.
Jesus Rodriguez-Cumba, FP-C, CCEMT-P
Gallup Med Flight - Gallup, NM
We are greatly saddened to hear of this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and colleagues of Darren, Mark and Steve
EagleMed 4 - Dodge City, Ks
Strength, peace, and comfort in these dark hours. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Courtney Smith, NREMT-P, FP-C
Cullman EMS/Formerly Huntsville MedFlight - , AL
Our thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family......... Blue Skies
LIFENET OSCEOLA
AIRMETHODS - KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, families and coworkers of Dr. Bean, Mark and Steve. To all the Med-Flight staff, you all are our Angels from above and much to are sadness, God called three to come home. You all will be forvever in our hearts and minds.
Lt. Craig Strobel
Waterloo Fire Rescue - Waterloo, Wi.
To our Dear Colleagues ,
We are thinking of you in this very difficult time and I trust that our prayers will bring you strength to deal with this very sad tradgedy.
Andrew Veitch and the Mercy Air ,CA Program 2 Personnel
Mercy Air/ Air Methods Corporation - Anaheim, CA
Our condolences to the family, friends and UW-Madison co-workers of Darren, Steve and Mark. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mayo One Mankato Flight Crew
Mayo One - Mankato, MN
To the families of Darren, Mark, and Steve, the Med Flight crew, the ED staffs of UW and St. Marys, and the EMS communities of Madison and the region, we grieve with you in this tragic time of loss.
Steve Stroman, MD, EMT/P
Medicall Director, EAGLE III - Green Bay, WI
Our most sincere condolences to the families of Darren, Mark and Steve along with all their co-workers and staff at UW-Madison. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
LifeLinkIII Rice Lake WI Base
LifeLinkIII - Rice Lake, WI
We always hope that this will not happen to our brothers and sisters. I truly believe god holds a special place for people that dedicate their lives to others. They will not be forgoten.
Mike "Mike Flight" Norris FP-C,CCEMTP,NREMT-P
Air Evac Lifeteam - Saint Louis, MO
Darren, I can still see you smiling as I think of the days past when we worked together. What was the secret that you had that kept your spirits high? Mark, although I have never sailed, your stories of sailing the keys continue to remind me of happier days. I will think of them often. Steve, we had planned on going diving together, maybe Belize or Cayman. We were going to talk about flying and what the future holds. I would tell lies and you could buy the beers. I’ve called you all my friends but actually, all of you at UW MedFlight are my family. May God help us all.
Scott "Scotty" Belknap
Prior MedFlight //ThedaStar - Neenah, WI
I was deeply saddened to hear about this tragedy. Darren was a great doctor, and I enjoyed working with him in the ED. My condolences go out to the families of Darren, Mark, and Steve. My thoughts are with them, the Medflight crew and staff at UW.
Allan Williams RN, BSN, CFRN, EMT-Paramedic
AirLink/ VitaLink - Wilmington, NC
They are not stars in the sky, but holes where our loved ones watch over us.
I am so so sorry for your loss. God keep you close in your time of grief.
Jan Berger
REACH 8 - Corvallis, OR
We are family. Small, unique, and dedicated to service, we may never meet, but we know each other well. For our fallen brothers, may you “ dance the skies on laughter-silvered wings, “ and we shall carry forth, knowing you are with us.
Mike and Ami Watkins, Flight Crew
LifeEvac Virginia - Richmond, Virginia
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May god speed to your side during this time of need. God Bless
David Macy, Flight Paramedic
EagleMed 8 - Stillwater, Oklahoma
No thoughts, words, or wisdom can I think to write to ease the pain of the UW flight crew and family. My dear friend Mark I hope you know how many you have impacted with your passion for patient care and education. May I one day influence as many as you have.
KT
Careflight, - Missoula, Montana
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.
Troy Elmore
Med-Flight of Ohio - Columbus , OH
To the Crew and Family of UW Med Flight we offer our thoughts and prayers. Our Chaplain, Msgr. Joseph Roth, will be offering a mass for the crew this Sunday.
Carolina LifeCare-Omniflight - Myrtle Beach, SC
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Betsy Polley
Life Net of the Heartland - Olathe, KS
May you find strength and love in your families and friends to get you through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers to each family and coworkers at UW.
The Staff at Airlift Northwest
Brenda
Airlift Northwest - Seattle, WA
The ER will never forget you guys and your dedication to saving lives. Thank you for all that you have sacrificed in order to serve our community. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Didi Neuhaus, RN, BSN
UW Hospital and Clinics, Emergency Department - Madison, Wisconsin
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of Darren, Mark and Steve. May God bless their spirits, and those of the family and friends left behind.
Matt Moyes, NREMT-P I/C
Former Flight Paramedic - , Illinois
May God comfort you during this terrible time and loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost.
Greg Moran
Sunstar CCT - Largo, FL
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you
Allen Lenaburg
Mercy Air - Victorville, Calif
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and coworkers of those lost in this terrible tragedy. God bless and Godspeed.
Donna Formica-Wilsey, RN, CEN, PHRN
PennSTAR Flight - Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley, PA
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of the Lord comfort you in your time of need. All of us in the Air Medical Family stand with you and we are here for each of you. We will never forget!
Doug Brown, FP-C
STAT Air 2 - Georgetown , Texas
Our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and crewmembers. Our thoughts are with you
EagleMed 20
- Guymon, OK
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Medflight crews, and the families. May God Bless you all.
Ron Blakeslee, Flight Paramedic
U.T. Lifestar - Knoxville, TN
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sympathies to the co-workers, staff, family and friends of the three men who gave their lives so others might live. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Baker, NR/CCEMT-P
Staff for life Helicopter Service - Columbia, Mo
We'll all miss you guys. It was a great pleasure working alongside you. This tragedy was not only a great loss to our hospital, but our community. You will never be forgotten.
Susan Chandre RN BSN
UW Hospital and Clinics Emergency Department - Madison, Wisconsin
I as well worked with Darren and his wife in the ED in Charlotte during their residency. I'm shocked and this has hit close to home this time. My thoughts and prayers to Darren, Mark and Steve's families during this difficiult time.
Jessica McMullan RN, BSN
MedCenter Air, Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
On behalf of Wings Air Rescue we extend our deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of the UW Flight Team.
Lynn Rowlett NR/CCEMT-P
Wings Air Rescue 2 - Greeneville, Tn
May you all find Peace and Love in this dreadful time, My the Good Lord give Solace to the families and friends
The Specialtry Care Transport Staff
The Valley Hospital SCTU - Ridgewood, New Jersey
Please accept our sincere sympathy during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty King R.N.
EagleMed 3 - Garden City, Kansas
My thoughts and prayers go to the family, friends and co-workers of the fallen angels of UW Medflight.
Jim McConnell RN, EMT-P
Native 8 - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those lost.
Crew of MedFlight 8
MedFlight of Ohio - New Philadelphia, Ohio
All of us at Portneuf Medical Center Life Flight, and indeed, all of our aeromedical family, wrap our arms lovingly around you at this tragic time. We ache for the loss of Darren, Mark and Steve and grieve with the family, crew members, U of W and friends of these angels. We also open the painful wound again for the past family/crew members we have lost in previous accidents in this industry. Fly safe, and God be with you till we meet gain...
Taunya Horn RN, CFRN, CCRN, EMSRN, EMT-B
Portneuf Life Flight - Pocatello, ID
Keeping you in our prayers, and trusting that God will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Tony Bradley
Aureus International - Enterprise, Alabama
Our programs most sincere and deepest sympathy.
Kevin Wellman
Lutheran Air - Fort Wayne, IN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost three great people doing the job they loved. God Speed.
Staff of
Carolina Air Care - Chapel Hill, NC
MAY YOUR STRENGTHS BE GIVEN TO YOUR FAMILY'S AND MAY YOUR WISDOM BE PASSED ALONG TO YOUR PEERS. AS YOU WASH AWAY YOUR SORROWS WE ALL WILL GO ON WITH HEART FELT PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
M.C. MCDOWELL AND FAMILY
CHICAGO ILLINOIS
60634
MIKE MCDOWELL
SUPERIOR AIR MED-1 - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of those lost in this tragic accident.
Michael Sheedy
POLICE AIR-ONE, Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition - Winthrop Harbor, IL
I, too, had the privilege of working with Darren and his wife when they were resident physicians in Charlotte, NC. I was so shocked when I heard about this tragic event. My heart goes out to the families of Darren, Mark, and Steve. You will be in my prayers this week.
Brian Jefferson, MSN, ACNP, CCRN
MedCenter Air/Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
Our deepest sympathy-thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy K. Pope, MS, CCTP, NREMTP
HealthNet I - Morgantown, WV
I am so sorry for your loss, your crew members are in my thoughts and prayers. To the surviving family, friends, and co-workers, please know that we are grieving with you during this time. God Bless!
Kim Watson, flight RN
SouthwestMedevac/Omniflight - Las Cruces, NM
Have not fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and everyday. He will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations- Francis de Sales
Mark Riemer
AirLife Denver - Denver, Colorado
To my family within the Air Medical Service. My god bless you and your famliy in your time of need.
LaShaun
University of Chicago, UCAN - Chicago, IL
From our program to yours and our hearts to yours. We are so sorry for your loss. God Speed to all.
TraumaOne - Jacksonville, Fl
We are so saddened by the loss of our fallen comrades - no words can express.
May family and friends of the crew take comfort in knowing they were doing what they loved as God welcomes them home.
Flight Crew EagleMed 24
EagleMed - Goodlamd, Kansas
My thoughts and prayers are with the friends, co-workers, and family members of the University of Wisconsin Med Flight Crewmembers that gave the ultimate sacrifice. "Semper Memoria"
Robert J. Galvin III, FP-C
Air Evac EMS, Inc. - Corbin, Kentucky
To the family members of the UW Flight Crew:
My sincere and deepest sympothy go out to all of you. May you somehow find peace and comfort as time passes. Hold tight to family as they will be key to the healing process. Again, I am truly sorry for all of your losses and may God Bless you all and grant you the strength you need during these times and in the future.
Denise Stead
Mosinee Ambulance Service - Mosinee, Wi
To the family, friends, and coworkers of Med Flight- you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed to all.
Sarah Citro BS, CCEMTP
Lifeline Ambulance - Rockford, IL
To the families and co-workers, we are so sorry for you loss and you have our deepest sympathy.
Stephanie Jackson, RN CFN
EagleMed 18 - Hugo, OK
My sincerest condolences to all family, friends and co-workers of these great men. Fly home brothers, Godspeed, and watch over those of use left behind.
Michael Bidoli AAS, NREMTP, CCEMTP
Flight Paramedic, MidAtlantic MedEvac - Philadelphia, Pa
May God's arms of comfort hold you and keep you in your time of great loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to you. GODSPEED my brothers, you will always be remembered.
Ken Maraman RN/NREMT-P
Baptist Lifeflight - Pensacola, FL
Prayers to the families, friends, and coworkers of those who were lost.
Price Clark
Texas LifeStar 4 - Decatur, Texas
Darren and his wife and I attended medical school together in Vermont in the late 1990's. This is a devastating loss. Darren was a simply a star. My heart goes out to the Bean family, Coyne family and Lipperer family.
Ian Greenwald M.D.
Emory Flight - Atlanta, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. The UW Med Flight crew and all who loved and cared for them will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marie Flanigan
ADAMS Project, CUBRC - Buffalo, NY
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who gave their lives helping others. All those they touched are blessed to have had them caring for them.
Trauma Star Flight Team - Florida Keys, Florida
Words are unable to express the range of emotions we feel following a tragic occurrence of this nature. Please know that our thoughts are with Darren, Mark and Steve, all of their families, friends, co-workers and the people they have "touched" throughout their lives.
Scott Perrin, Program Director
MedEvac - Wausau, WI
My thoughts and prayers go to the MedFlight families, crews and friends. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sue Toberman, RN
UT LIFESTAR - Knoxville, TN
Our deepest sympathies to UW Medflight, our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and their families. Although I did not know Steve or Mark I did have the opportunity to meet Darren in December in LaCrosse Wisconsin during a class that I attended. This will be a great loss to everyone involved.
Scott Martin, CCEMTP
Flight Paramedic - High Point, NC
God Speed to all the familesfriends and co-workers. we are all sadened by this tragic event. Our prayers are with you and all of those effected.
NAACS
- ,
My heart goes out to the families of the great LifeNet crew and the LifeNet family.
God Speed.
Cindy Covington, RN retired
LifeNet Georgia - ,
To the friends, family, and co-workers of this wonderful crew, my sincere condolences on your loss. To the crew, may you rest in peace.
Brian Koontz, Communications Specialist
Lifecom - Omaha, NE
To the family and co-workers of this great crew. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Jamie Hennessee
Air Evac Lifeteam 25 - Lawton, OK
my thoughts and prayers are with the families, the crew will always be in my heart and in my thoughts knowing they are watching over me.
Angel
Flight Nurse - Chicago, IL.
To the family of this fine crew , know that you are in my prayers for peace and understanding. Sometimes there are just no words to offer for comfort..only time perhaps..
Danny Kelly
(Former flight medic PHI) - ,
May God Bless the entire flight team and their family members. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will not forget the good that each crew member has done.
Bill and Brenda OBrien
PHI Air Medical of Kentucky - KY, Lexington
My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and coworkers of those who were lost. The flight community mourns with you all. God Bless
Sharon, Flight RN
Mercy Flight - Great Falls, MT
We are all grieving this tremendous loss. No matter where these crashes happen, it always feels like the loss of a family member. My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family, friends, and colleagues of the flight crew during their time of grieving.
Lisa, RN
A.L.E.R.T. - Kalispell, MT
Words cannot express,,,Rest in peace. And to the rest of us, come home safe.
Mark Jansen, NREMT-P FP-C
Life Flight - Danville, PA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the peopel affected by this great tragedy.
Alex Kay, NREMT-Paramedic
- Greenville, South Carolina
Our hearts go out to the families of the crew! May God bless them and those who will continue on after this tragedy!
Jack Van Cleve, RN
- Washington, DC
Always sucks to hear this sort of news. God Bless them all and their families. I wish you all safe flying.
Aaron Dotson 99% NREMT-P
- , PA
I was once again saddened to hear that yet another crew was lost while helping others. I've written too many of these condolences and they are becoming more difficult to write.
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of the crew. To the family, friends and co-workers of the fallen heroes; I grieve with you.
Christopher McIntosh RN (Flight Nurse)
CALSTAR 2/5 - Gilroy/Salinas, CA
May God Bless the flight team and family members. You are in our prayers.
Jonathan Langham NREMT-P
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta - Atlanta, Ga
My sincere condolences to the family members of Darren, Mark and Steve and to the staff of UW-Medflight. It is a great loss to the community to lose these 3 heroes who gave their lives to help others. They will truly be missed.
Daniel N. Storzer, RN, EMT-P
Theda Clark Medical Center ICU and Waushara County EMS - , Wisconsin
On behalf of the Wisconsin Emergency Nurses Association, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the familes, friends and co-workers of the U W MedFlight crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sharon Thorpe
Wisconsin Emergency Nurses Assn. - Wausau, WI
Our hearts go out to the family and friends who are grieving the loss of their loved ones, but know that they are not alone and have many friends to welcome them home who shared there desires to make a difference so that others may live.
JS,HC,RV
Lifeteam 47 - LaGrange, Texas
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and co-workers of those lost. May God bless you and comfort you during this most difficult time.
Tom Williamson
MedCenter Air - Charlotte, NC
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the UW Med Flight crews and families. God Bless.
Janet Peck RN
American Medflight - Elko/Reno, NV
My thoughts and prayers go out to those, who were lost, doing their best for those in need.
Greg Koontz
Former LifeWatch 4 (Co-Pilot) - Wichita, KS
Everyone's Families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bradley Jordan, EMT-P
EMS in North Carolina - , NC
You are in our thoughts and prayers...
Amy Dishaw
Mercy Flight Central - Canandaigua, NY
To the families, friends and co-workers of these three brave individuals....my thoughts and prayers are with you. As our company suffered a tragic loss of three wonderful individuals in December 07...they are gone, but not forgotten.
Laura Baker, RN, CEN, NREMT-IV
Air-Evac 37 - Waverly, TN
My the crew and families find their strength in each other, the flight community and God. The prayers and thought of all are directed to you in these hard times. May you find peace in your thoughts.
Jeffrey Fein
St, Christophers Hospital for Children / Sky FlightCare - Phila/ Coattesville, PA
We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We offer our prayers to the families and coworkers of these great men.
Nathan Dilley, Executive Regional Director
EagleMed/Ballard Aviation - , Oklahoma
To the family, friends and co-workers of the UW Med Flight crew - we'll keep you in our hearts during this sad time. May you find peace in the memories of lives well lived.
Alana Scalia, RN
LifeNet Key West - Key West , Florida
Once again here we are saying good bye to our loved ones, friends and collegues. Yet to give your life for others shows how fine and selfless you were. Far too often all the little things you have done during your shift go unnoticed, whether it be a smile or holding the hand of a sick elderly lady scared and alone. Now, these are the things that will be remembered, Of how fine you were and how dearly you will be missed, by your family, by your friends, by your collegues, and by all the peolple whose lives you have touched. Indeed you have earned your wings this day and shall soar forever more, the wind and earth beneath you, and nothing but clear blue ahead. Go ahead in peace, and by the grace of god we shall meet again when he calls for us. On behalf of the Spirit Medical Transport Services, St. Josephs and St. Claires Hospitals We shall always look to the skies and think of you and how fine you were.
Jim Herron Flight Paramedic
Spirit Medical Transportation Services - Marshfield, Wisconsin
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of Dr. Bean, Mark, and Steve. We shall continue to fly safely in honor of them and our other brothers and sisters who have given the "ultimate sacrifice" so that others may live.
Susan M. Smith
Carilion Clinic Life-Guard - Roanoke, VA
In the words of Marlena Yomes
"We go out together, we come back together"
"We remember them together, we honor them together"
NEVER FORGET
It deeply saddens me to have to post in another condolence book and to know that more families, friends and crewmates will have to know the pain of losing a loved one in an air ambulance accident.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those morning this loss.
Alexandra Farnsworth
- , Hawaii
My heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of Darren, Mark and Steve . . . I know there are no words that will ease your pain or bring you comfort in a time like this. Know that you are not alone and there are those of us who understand.
TodderNV@hotmail.com
My deepest condolences,
Sandy Hellman,
wife of flight paramedic Todd Hellman (1964-2004) - Access Air Ambulance, Nevada
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. May God's grace and love help them to get through this terrible time. You will be missed and remembered.
J. Kuhn, RN/PM
AirMedic One - Perry, Florida
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and crew of UW Med Flight.
Guthrie Air - Sayre, PA
Our deepest sympathies to UW Medflight, our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and their families.
George Templeton RN
- East Wenatchee, WA
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my most sincere condolences to the family, friends and crew of Darren, Mark and Steve. Please know that your Aeromedical family grieves with you. God Speed
Thomas Feller, R.N.
St. Mary's CareFlight - Grand Junction, Colorado
My deepest sympathies go out to the families, colleagues, and friends of those lost in this accident. I pray that they will understand that these lives were not lost in vain and that they will find solace in the fact their loved ones died doing what they loved.
Jim Isbell, Flight Paramedic
Alabama LifeSaver/Omniflight - Birmingham, Alabama
Thoughts and prayers to your families, colleagues and friends. God speed....
Scott Flower, NREMTP. CCEMTP, FP-C
Emory Flight 3 - Cartersville, Georgia
On behalf of Wisconsin EMS Association, we are all sadden to hear about the loss of these three men. They were dedicated to the delivery of pre-hospital patient care. Dr Bean, your expertise in Emergency Medicine will be missed by many. Mark, your committment to education will be remembered by all the students lives you touched. Steve, our thoughts are with you. May God bless you and your families.
Richard F. Meeker, RN - President
Wisconsin EMS Association - Franksville, Wisconsin
Our thoughts and prayers are with the med crew, co-workers, family and friends of these brave individuals. Bless you all!!
Marty Matzke
Native Air/Omniflight - Prescott, AZ
God watch down and comfort the family, friends and co-workers of the University of Wisconsin Med Flight team lost in this tragedy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
On Behalf of the Entire MedEvac Flight crew, Keith Micucci
Lehigh Valley Hospital MedEvac - Allentown , PA
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and fellow crew members of these great professionals who gave all.
May the Lord be with each of you throughout this tragic time.
Ricky Vest
LifeSaver/Omniflight - Birmingham, AL
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time...
Carl Stroh
Flight For Life Colorado - Denver, Colorado
My thoughts and prayers are with all friends and family of the three heroes lost today. May the Lord be with you.
Rob S.
- , WA
Our deepest sympathies go out to the crews, families and all that are affected by this great loss. OUr thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Towle
Life Link III Rice Lake Base - St Paul, MN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers.
TJ Coker
EagleMed - Wichita, KS
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and everyone involved with this terrible tragedy.
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You...
Chuck Yelich - Transport Coordinator
STAT MedEvac - Pittsburgh, PA
Deepest sympathies to the UW MedFlight family.
Rodney Dutton, NR/CCEMT-P
- San Antonio, TX
To the families and co workers of Medflight, my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Adams
Lehigh Valley Hospital - MedEvac - Allentown , Pennsylvania
Dr Bean and Mark Coyne were not only friends but mentors to many who served in Dane County. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families as well as the family of Pilot Steve Lipperer. God Speed my friends
Jeff Dostalek
- McFarland, Wis
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the crews and families of those 3 crewmembers. Please accept our deepest condolences. i knew Darren and his wife from our ED as well. He will be missed
Brian Sutton
MedCenter Air - Charlotte, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Steve, Darren and Mark. Your good work will never be forgotten. God speed.
Peter Brust, RN
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Piladelphia, Pa
My wife and I worked with Darren and his wife at Carolinas Medical Center. We were shocked to learn of the crash and we both feel the pain of the family and friends. God bless all who are affected by the loss.
C. Michael and Judy Gearing
Former Chief Flight Nurse MedCenter Air - Charlotte, NC
As a representative of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Paramedic Class of 2009, I would like to extend my condolences to the friends and families of these three amazing individuals during this tragic time. They are the very definition of a "hero". Continue to fly high, my friends. Godspeed.
Christopher A. Heiss, NREMT-B, Paramedic Student
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Paramedic Class of 2009 - Williamsport, PA
May the fact that they gave their lives doing what they loved provide some comfort at this horrible time. Prayers are with you.
Melissa W. Costello, M.D., FACEP
Medical Director, Gulf Coast MedEvac - Mobile, AL
Our deepest sympathies go out to our friends at UW Lifeflight.. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Air Methods Lifestar - Joliet, IL
Words cannot express the deep sorrow I feel over the loss of the UW crew. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and the UW staff. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sue Lencioni
Air Angels, Inc. - Bolingbrook, Illinois
My heart truly aches and I mourn the loss of Darren, Mark and Steve. I knew Darren and Mark well. Darren and I flew together when he was a resident at Carolinas Medical Center. I knew Mark through our mutual love of the Air and Transport Nurses Association and AAMS. When two friends lose their lives so unexpectedly, it is truly a shock. I know all three died doing what they loved - helping others - and there is no greater sacrifice that one can make. To the families - our prayers are with you. To Darren, Mark and Steve - God Speed - I will see you again. We love you!
Dennis A. Taylor, MSN, ACNP, Former Chief Flight Nurse
MedCenter Air, Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
May you celebrate the lives of these 3 UW heroes and remember them with fondness and love. May your sadness be replaced with peace and May God's heavenly light shine on the family, friends, associates, and patients whose lives were briefly touched by Darren, Mark, and Steve.
Micheal Negovan
PHI Air Medical Northeast - Charlottesville, VA
My deepest sympathies to the families of those who passed. I knew Dr. Bean, and had flown with Medflight. I will carry their memory into my residency in emergency medicine.
Samuel Gross
UW Medical School - Madison, WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those lost in UW Medflight incident.
Debra Lewis, Flight RN
Geisinger Life Flight - Danville, PA
Our Thoughts and prayers are with the families and teammates of those that were lost. May God be with you all.
Brian Conn, REMT-P
NMMC- CareFlight - Tupelo, ms
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the crew of MedFlight in their time of need. God bless.
Sam Thurmond, Flight Paramedic
Air Care Team - Orlando, FL
We stand with you in mourning your loss. May peace come to the families and program staff in due time.
I will renew my vigilance to fly safe in their honor.
Jonathan Godfrey
N136LN 1-10-05 - ,
Thoughts and prayers go out to friends and families.
Christopher Bare RN, CEN, CCEMTP, NREMT
Omniflight/Medevac - ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these brave individuals. May they forever soar through the heavens.
David Garrard, BHS, RRT, RCP, CCEMTP, PNCCP
ACC - Airborne Critical Care, LLC - , North Carolina
Our thoughts and prayers to the crew, their families, and to the Med Flight family.
Jerry Hesseling RN
Air-Evac 59 - Fort Madison, IA
So sorry to hear about your terrible loss. You are not alone in this painful time. We are with you in thought and prayer.
Jason Lanning RN
Mercy Air - Imperial County, CA
Thoughts and prayers are with the UW family and the familes of the crew.
Mark Andrews, RN, NREMT-P
Lynchburg Fire Department - Lynchburg, Va
Our thoughts are with the UW family in this most difficult time. These are the true heroes among us and they will be remembered always.
Greg Taylor, RN, EMT-P
REACH Air Medical Services - Concord, California
You will not be forgotten, your legacy will live on. UW stay strong for your friends, we will stay strong for you.
Todd Rishling
Flight For Life, NI - McHenry, IL
To the flight crew and their families,
Your sacrifice and loss will not be soon forgotten. May you know that we will all be thinking of you during your time of need. Nothing but clear, blue skies to you!
Nick Crusius RN, BSN
PHI/AirEvac 23, Marana - Tucson, AZ
The thoughts and prayers of our team are with the family and friends of Steve, Mark, and Darren, as well as the whole MedFlight team. What a difficult time of loss, but a time to be reminded of all the lives that they have touched in their own journey. We wish you Godspeed as you continue on your journey.
Mark Gustafson, on behalf of
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Transport - Milwaukee, WI
Thoughts and prayers from our entire family are with the UW family.
Dan Carlascio, NREMTP
Former LOYOLA LIFESTAR Fliught Paramedic - Lindenhurst, IL
our prayers and condolences to crew family and friends and prayers and wishes to the family of uw.
cody
lifelink iii - mpls, mn
From our family to yours, we send you our deepest sympathy and gratitude.
We hope you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and fair winds Darren, Mark, Steve and the whole Medflight family.
The Crew of
Hospital Wing - Memphis, TN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the UW family and the families of the crewmembers
AE73 Flight Crew
Air Evac Lifeteam - DeQueen, AR
From flight program to another, please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of pain and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Debi Boyd, RN, EMT
Cleveland Metro Lifeflight - Cleveland, ohio
The crews of Pegasus Flight Operations send our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Pegasus Flight Operations
University of Virginia Health System - Charlottesville, Virginia
What a tragic loss to the families and friends of these great men. May we find some comfort knowing that they perished providing the mission they loved. They have all affected so many people and they will not be forgotten.
Philip Doherty Jr.
Spirit Medical Transportation Service - Marshfield, WI
God Bless all that fly the sky so that others lives may be saved. My prayers go out to those who have lost their lives doing such a job and the loved ones they leave behind.
Kathleen Templeton
MedCenter Air - Charlotte, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with the UW MedFlight team and the families. I am deeply saddened by your loss. Thanks to all the heroes who do this job so that others may live.
Melissa Joyce
TraumaOne - Jacksonville, Fl
May you find comfort in Lord during this difficult time.
Heather Byers
MedSTAR Transport - Washington, DC
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters at UW MedFlight. The shock of this sudden tragedy is beyond words. Your grief is shared by all of us at EAGLE III.
Shaun Stamnes
EAGLE III - Green Bay, WI
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
To Mark, Darren and Steve...God Speed.
UCAN-University of Chicago Aeromedical Network - Chicago, IL
Very saddened by your loss. We pray for God's comfort and peace during your grieving.
Robert P. Keiffer
MedFlight Four - Coshocton, Ohio
God Bless the ones involved and their familes. They will forever be heroes.
Robert Youther
Carilion Life-Guard 11 - Radford, Va
My families thoughts and prayers are with the crew, UW, Air Methods and their family and friends in this time. God be with you.
Paul Amendt
LifeLink III - New Richmond, WI
God Bless these brave men and their families. They died so that others might live. RIP.
Paul Blount
Wind Lake Fire Department - Wind Lake, WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for all that you have done for us all.
Rick Boeshaar
Sheboygan Fire, Flight For Life - Sheboygan, WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of the UW Medflight Crew.
Chris Saxton NREMT-P
- Syracuse, NY
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your team.
Matt DelRosso, RN
LifeGuard Alaska - Anchorage, Alaska
Our thoughts are with the entire Med Flight team. This is a terrible loss to a great service.
Josh Finke
MedEvac - Wausau, WI
To the families and co workers of Medflight, my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammi Wallace
Flight For Life Colorado - Denver, CO
My deepest and most heart-felt condolences to the families of Darren, Mark and Steve. May you, and the members of the University of Wisconsin Med Flight be comforted at this dark hour.
John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
God bless you all...
Dave Andrus
(former flight medic), FF/Medic - GJFD - Grand Junction, Colorado
Very sorry to hear.
Mike MacKinnon
Air Evac Services (PHi) - Phoenix, AZ
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of these brave lifesavers. There is nothing that can make this time easier, but the thoughts of many are with you.
Cindy Swank
sister of pilot Roger Morrison 6/4/50-8/21/04 - Poplar, MT
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the UW family and the families of the crewmembers.
The GULFlight 1 Flight Team
GULFlight 1/Air Methods - Niceville, Florida
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go to the UW MedFlight family, and to the families of the crew members that lost their lives doing what they loved. God bless and god speed. We will never forget you.
Mike Henken, NREMT-P, FP-C
PennSTAR Flight - Phila, PA
To the Med Flight Crew and family, know that you are all in our countless thoughts and prayers.
Chandy Bissonette RN BSN CFRN
Eagle III - Green Bay, WI
Our deepest sympathies to UW Medflight, our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and their families.
John Jones
OU Medi Flight - OKC, OK
Our prayers are with you all!!
Bradley Goettl
Spirit of Marshfield (2005-2007) - Maui, HI
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire UW -MedFlight team and their families.
Stan Sadenwasser
Luke's One - Duluth, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Eledge RN
St. Alphonsus Life Flight - Boise, Id
Our thoughts and prayers to the families and loved one at this tragic time. To all those who have lost a loved one God Bless
Travis Berly, Flight Medic
PennSTAR flight - , Pa
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and team members of these brave men.
Mitch Hathaway
WINGS AIR RESCUE - Johnson City, TN
To the families and colleagues of these heroes: our thoughts and prayers with you during this time of extreme difficulty.
Bill Comella, CCEMTP
Finger Lakes EMS/MICU - Clifton Springs, NY
As I read flight web the news came up about this team. This is so hard on any day but especially today my heart goes out to the families of these men. May you find peace that passes understanding, take comfort in family and friends, and know we remember them with pride.
Beloved daughter,
Erin Reed
Airlift, 9/29/2005
Sandy and Les Brians
- ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the UW MedFlight Team.
Scott Anderson
Flight For Life -Northern Illinois - McHenry, IL.
Please accept our condolences during this extremely difficult time. Your team and family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Mobley and entire flight team
Regional One - Spartanburg, SC
My sincere condolences go out to the many friends, colleauges and family members of physician Darren Bean, nurse Mark Coyne and pilot Steve Lipperer. Their loss to the University of Wisconsin, the community of Madison and the air medical community as a whole is just beginning to be felt.
Dustin H. Duncan
- Grand Junction, Colorado
Our deepest sympathies to the crews, friends & families during this terrible time. Find strength & comfort in knowing that you're not alone.
Larry D. Levy, MD
Med Flight Air - ABQ/ELP/LAS - Albuquerque, NM
My thoughts and prayers and with the with all the family and friends for Steve, Darren and Mark.
N136LN 01/10/05 Nikki Kielar and Joe Schaffer
Joyce Rusincovitch RN
LifeEvac of Virginia - Richmond, Va
For the families of Steve, Mark and Darren, although I am a stranger to you, I feel your loss and mourn the loss of such fine people.
Stacey Eachus Friedman
Sister of Flight Nurse Erin Eachus Reed (1957 - 2005) - , CA
It hurts so deeply when our friends lift-off for Heaven. To Darren, Mark and Steve's team-mates, friends and colleagues, please take care of yourselves and know that you're held close by your flight family.
Remi Hueckel, RN
Duke LifeFlight 1998-2001 - Durham, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of these true heros!!!!
Chris Allen
Huntsville Medflight - Huntsville, AL
Our deepest sympathies go out to our colleagues and friends from UW Med Flight as well as the families of those lost. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many and we are here to support you in anyway we can.
Jeff Grimm
ThedaStar Air Medical - Neenah, WI
I sit here in total shock. Steve, Mark and Darren were my family and this goes beyond anything my heart and soul can possibly imagine. I weep for the loss of my friends and for their families. Godspeed to them all.
Scott Tish
UW MedFlight (1989-2005), CCE at Air Methods - Latrobe, PA
When will it end. When this happens we all hurt.God bless all that they left behind.
Richard Eachus
- , Hi
Our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and their families. You are true Hero's!
Scott Buckert
Staff For Life Helicopter Service. - Columbia, MO
Your families, friends, and all involved are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Kolby Kolbet
MedLink AIR - La Crosse, WI
To the family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark, I am going to miss you, you were a good friend and mentor.
Jody Neilson
Manitowoc Fire Department / Flight For Life - Manitowoc, WI
My thought's and prayers are with all during this terrible time. GODSPEED!
Michele Arithi
LifeCom div AirMethods - Omaha, NE
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers!
Erick
Native Air/Omniflight - Casa Grande, AZ
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and crews. Blue Skies Forever!
John Wade FP-C / Stephanie Wade M.D.
www.FlightMedicine.com - Phoenix, AZ
My condolences to the families and friends of these true heroes.
Kevin Wheelock PA-C, RN
Former ED/Ground Transport RN, Madison, WI; Neurological Surgery, Scott&White, Temple, TX - ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and their families.
UNC Air Care Staff
UNC Air Care - Chapel Hill, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost. May God comfort you during this terrible time.
Deb Milliner
Care Flight - Reno, NV
Sincere condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen. Many share your suffering.
Greg Schano
- Columbus, Ohio
Please accept our most sincere sympathies as you go through this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rollie Parrish
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