Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to Kelly, Susanna, and Renee's family. Please know that we are keeping you close to our hearts.
Veda Rohr, RN and Doug Rohr, NREMT-P
Native Air Services, RMFD - Mesa, Arizona
From everyone at Aureus International, we send our sincere condolences to the family of Renee Johnson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this loss. Words are never enough at times like these, but after reading some of the comments about Renee you can see she was loved very much.
To the Air Evac family- You are also in our prayers for you have lost a great friend as well. Stay close and be there for each other for that is what families do at times like this.
We wish a speedy and full recovery to Susanna Corcoles and Kelly Foster-Stopka. This is a time when you must heal physically, and also mentally. You have lost a close and dear friend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as well.
Aureus International - Enterprise, Alabama
My prayers and condolences are with the families and coworkers left behind as well as for the survivors. I know the pain you are feeling.
Wayne Hinton, RN
- Fort Worth, TX
Renee will be greatly missed. She was a great roomate, friend, and cook. Her family will be in my prayers. Renee, this is not good-bye. We will see you again.
Charlie Johnson CCNREMT-P, ORC
Former Air Evac Employee - Phoenix, AZ
Susanna, you should know, at this moment, there are many who are concerned about you, your crew, and their family and friends. We are very saddened to hear of the loss of Renee Johnson. You all will remain in our continued thoughts of hope and healing from this unfortunate incident.
Matt Steele
Skyline Aerial Advertising, Inc. - Frederick, MD
Our sincerest condolonces for your loss. May God be with you during this time of sadness and pain. May you find peace in knowing that Renee gave the ultimate sacrifice for her passion and her calling. May the surviving crew members be comforted and know that one day soon, they will again respond to aid those in need of help, and continue to answer their calling.
Aaron York, Flight Officer/Paramedic
California Highway Patrol - Air Operations - Sacramento, CA
I lost my daughter and grand daughter in an accident last year. There is nothing that can be said to bring comfort at times like that, or at your loss. We had the gift of their presence too briefly- but we had it- and that's ours forever.
I never met Doreen Renee Johnson, but I'm honored to say I work with her colleaugues every day. They are people who save lives with their skills and above all- their willingness to help. The world is a poorer place at her loss, but richer because of her.
Walter E
Emory Flight - Jefferson, GA
Words are inadequate to express my condolences. To Renee's family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your pain and grief. Know that, for those of us who do this job, we are aware of the risks and take them in order to serve and to do a job we love. How blessed Renee is to have had the opportunity to do what she loved in life. To Susanna, get well soon. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Those of us who fly love and trust our pilots and we respect your training and ability. Get back in that helicopter as soon as you are able. You have a gift to fly, use it. To Kelly, you must be a remarkable woman. I read your interview after the crash, and your attitude is incredible. You, like most of the women in the profession of flight medicine, are strong and brave. Get well soon. Susuanna and Kelly, I would fly with either of you anytime! Blessings. To the team at Air Evac Services, those of us at PHI Air Medical Indiana understand that you are "family" and our love goes out to you in this time of loss. May you stay brave, strong and dedicated to serving and may your hearts heal. May you learn from this tragedy and move forward better and more skilled than ever. Blessings.
Claudia Burrows, AS, BGS, NREMT-P, Flight Paramedic
PHI Air Med 33 - Anderson, Indiana
I cannot do or say anything to make your pain go away. I always thought that helicopter crashes " only happened to others". Unfortunately, only several hours after watching "COPS" and horsing around, One of my friends was in O.R.. My other two friends would never return from the mission. The survivor was the nurse, who provides hope and a vision for the crew. Without him, there would be less direction, if any at all. The guardian angels spared his life that day so his wife told me- and I believed her. I believe that they were there for your two crew members. However, your medic had a higher calling- now she will fly with the guardian angels to protect all of us.God Bless.
John M. Dineen RN, BSN, CEN, L-EMT-P
Mch CareStar - Odessa, TX
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of this tragedy. May the Lord give us strength and hope to get through this difficult time. God bless us all.
Bobby Valles, AAS, LP
mch CareStar - Odessa, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with Renee's family. This is a very sad time for all of us at Air Evac Services and Southwest but one message I have heard consistently this week from the Air Evac and Southwest Ambulance families is that they not only considered it a privilege to work alongside Renee but also a privilege to have known her and to have enjoyed her infectious enthusiasm and warm friendship. She wil be greatly missed.
Renee, keep an eye on us, we will continue on in your spirit.
Linda A. Meiner, RNC
Air Evac Services - Phoenix, AZ
There will never be words to comfort those effected by this tragedy. But know our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to your family, those injured, and especially the family of the paramedic lost. We're a tight knit group, the top of our game...it'll ALWAYS be a GREAT Loss. I'm so very sorry! Unfortunately we know the pain involved as we lost three of our own recently...friends & colleagues I'll NEVER forget. May you find comfort in God!
H. Willrich, NREMT-P, CCP
Access Air Ambulance - Elko, NV
My thoughts, prayers, and wishes for a speedy recovery go out to the one lost, and the ones recovering. Know that you have the support of many.
Heather Stamey RN
MedSTAR Washington DC - ,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to our friends and co-workers at AirEvac. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Flight Crew
PHI Air Medical 22 - Paducah, KY
Renees beautiful smile and EMS skills will be greatly missed. I attended training classes with her. We have all been affected by her life and death. She is truely an Angel. Keep us safe. Kelly and I worked together for almost 4 yrs at Sun Care Air Ambulance, we were based in Parker, Az. We became friends. When she had to work Christmas, she and her husband Wayne had dinner with my family. What wonderful, fun loving people. Kelly has always been there for me with a kind word and encouragment when I have been through hard times. I can only hope that I can be of some comfort to her now. Suzanna has a reputation as being an exception pilot and kind person. My good wishes to all involved. Speedy recovery. Lets not forget the EMS, Fire and Law enforcment on scene of the accident, I wish you all well. Your efforts that night were not in vain.
Bev Thompson, RN
AirEvac Services - Lake Havasu, Az.
To our extended family and friends at AirEvac: We at LifeNet Arizona wish to send our most sincere condolences and extend our sorrow for your loss. … With consummate respect. LifeNet Arizona
When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. Leonardo DaVinci
Sara Perotti RN/MSN/CFRN/NREMT-P
LifeNet - Tucson, AZ
My deepest sympathy to Renee's family and to her Air Evac co-workers at this time of sadness.
Wendy Ramirez NREMT P
Native Air - Chandler, AZ
Terribly sorry for your loss.
J.Perry RN
Flight For Life Colorado - Colorado, Pueblo
My deepest sympathies to Renee's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you at Air Evac. May God give Susanna and Kelly the strength they need at this time for a full recovery!
Sue Toberman, Flight Nurse
UT LIFESTAR - Knoxville, TN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mary Beth Koch
Clarian Critical Care Transport Team - Indianapolis, Indiana
Our sincere condolences, prayers, and thoughts go out to the Air Evac families and friends stricken by this tragedy...
LifeNet Kentucky 5 - Frankfort, KY
On behalf of the staff and crew here at Hospital Wing, may you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jan Weatherred, RN
Hospital Wing of Memphis - Memphis, TN
Greater love hath no more than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13), May God be with you during this time of sadness.
Tobby Bishop
Regional One Air Medical Service - Spartanburg SC,
To Renee and Family (both personally and professionally) ... We hope that our Deepest sympathies and thoughts of goodwill will carry you through these trying times.
Godspped Renee, Godspeed.
From the Members of the St. Louis Childrens Hospital Level One Trauma Air Transport Team
St. louis Childrens Hospital Transport Services - St. louis, MO
May God be with all involved in this tragedy.
Chad Dill RRT/EMT-P
MedCenter Air - Charlotte, NC
The family at Regional LifeFlight offer their prayers for Renee and her family and we ask God to help them through this most difficult of times. We will also keep Kelly and Susanna in our prayers and hope for their quick recovery. No one can every explain these tragedies but know that God is with everyone involved.
Debra Milliner, MSN, NREMT-P, Director
Regional LifeFlight - Rapid City, SD
My prayers are with the family of Renee Johnson. We all know Angles belong in Heaven. To Susanna and Kelly I Pray for Your speedy recovery. Kelly Please come back to Suncare. We miss you!
Randy Denofsky RN, Flight Nurse
Suncare Air Ambulance - Parker, Arizona
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familes. Godspeed
Mark Hodges, NREMT-P, FP-C
PHI Kentucky Aeromedical Team - Lexington, KY
To our friends at Air Evac,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, and support and encouragement for the other team members as they go through this difficult time of healing both physically and mentally. May each of you find peace and support from our air medical community, friends, and family members.
Pam Adams, President
O.B. STAT, Inc. - Asheville, North Carolina
My thoughts and prayers are with Renee, her family, all of my close friends and collegues at Air Evac dealing with this tragedy first hand, and all of the Air Evac family. Renee will be missed by all of us who knew her. God bless and God speed Renee....
Michael, Flight Paramedic
Lifeguard 3, Lifeguard Emergency Air Services - Grants, NM
Our deepest sympathies to your program and to your families as they struggle through this difficult time. May God grant you the strength to endure.
LifeNet of Michigan - Saginaw, Michigan,
Kelly, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and co-workers.
Livingston, MT. native also.
Jim Rodgers
Portneuf Life Flight - Pocatello, ID
May god keep you and bless you as we keep you in our prayers.
Doug Charpentier
Native Air Ambulance/ Native 12 - Paradise Valley , Az
I believe there are angels among us. Sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to yo uand me in our darkest hours. To show us how to live. Teach us how to live. To guide us with the light of love.
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Renee I miss you already, more than words will be able to describe. I miss your morning hugs, smiles and warm hello's, even in the midst of summer. I miss seeing you at crew change at both Southwest Ambulance and AirEvac 2.
Renee was the most honest, sincere, humble, devoted and sweetest individual I have ever known. She died doing what she loved and was most passionate about, flying, helping people and being part of a team/family.
You were the sister I never had, the friend everyone wanted to have, and the person that could cheer anyone up with that smile and the best hugs around. Your energy will live at our AirEvac base, at our Southwest Station in Maricopa, and in the memories you have left us all with.
We retired our AirEvac number in your honor, not to forget you but to aid in the healing of such a devastating loss, instead of Deuces Wild think of us as The Crazy Eight ( AE-8 Williams Gateway Airport )
Carlos Schulz Flight Paramedic AE-2
AirEvac Services/ AirEvac 2 Williams Gateway - , AZ
Renee I miss you already, more than words will be able to describe. I miss your morning hugs, smiles and warm hello's, even in the midst of summer. I miss seeing you at crew change at both Southwest Ambulance and AirEvac 2.
Renee was the most honest, sincere, humble, devoted and sweetest individual I have ever known. She died doing what she loved and was most passionate about, flying, helping people and being part of a team/family.
You were the sister I never had, the friend everyone wanted to have, and the person that could cheer anyone up with that smile and the best hugs around. Your energy will live at our AirEvac base, at our Southwest Station in Maricopa, and in the memories you have left us all with.
We retired our AirEvac number in your honor, not to forget you but to aid in the healing of such a devastating loss, instead of Deuces Wild think of us as The Crazy Eight ( AE-8 Williams Gateway Airport )
Carlos Schulz Flight Paramedic AE-2
AirEvac Services/ AirEvac 2 Williams Gateway - , AZ
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and co-workers of Renee. May god bless you all in this difficult time. To Susanna and Kelly, I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
James Soler, RN
Banner Health System - , AZ
Once again our hearts are saddened. On behalf of the staff at Mercy Flight Central we extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Air EVAC staff, family and friends of Renee. We wish a speedy recovery to Susanna and Kelly. God will be watching over each of you in the days ahead and giving you the strength to move forward during this difficult time.
William Stubba, RN, CFRN, EMT-P, Critical Care Supervisor
Mercy Flight Central, Inc. - Canandaigua, New York
I was on duty at Gateway the night of the crash, I work for Native Air. I can tell you this, it does not matter what color your flight suite is or who you work for. When something like this happens,we come together as a whole. I know Kelly and have flown with her at a diffrent company. She is one of the best. The other 2 people involved in the crash are also tops in the profession. Our hearts and prayers go out to everybody involved. I also believe that Dorreen will not only be watching out for her fellow co-workers but everyone that ever steps into a aircraft to make a diffrence in someones life. Its a sad day for flight crews but a good day for the angels for who they have recieved.
Ron Masten
Native Air - Phx, AZ
Please know that you are in your Air Medical Familys thoughts and prayers.
Pam Stein RN
EagleMed 8 - Perry, OK
My thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this saddest of times....
Manny Solis RN
AeroCareMTi - Chinle, Az
My deepest sympathies go to the family of Paramedic Renee Johnson and her family at Air Evac. Words can not explain the loss and hurt that you are feeling at this moment. Continue with your mission knowing you now have an angel up above looking over your shoulder from this time forward. God Bless.
David Macy, Flight Paramedic
EagleMed 8 - Perry, Oklahoma
We at Bayflite would like to express our condolences to the Air Evac crew and family in the loss of your fellow crew member Renee . We wish a speedy recovery for Kelly and Susanna and will support you as a member of your air medical family. Kelly's interview shows a tremendous courage and we all commend your heroism attempts even after you sustained severe traumatic injuries. Our hearts are one during this time of grieving and healing.
Michelle Kenly, CFN
Bayflite and Florida ASTNA - Tampa, FL
One is never quite ready to see FlightWeb blacked out once again. It seems as though it happens when you least expect; it is never easy to see. From mch CareStar in Odessa, Tx, our deepest and sincere condolences go out to our extended family in Arizona. Renee Johnson has joined her colleagues Paul Lujan and Mickey Price. They along with many other dedicated and extraordinarily terrific people have given the ultimate sacrifice an air medical professional can make. We will continue to do our duty in silent respect for our fallen comrades. We will always strive to honor their memory in our every day work. We will never forget their dedication and "bar" they have set, as Jeff described it so well. Our prayers go out to Susanna Corcoles and Kelly Foster-Stopka for a speedy recovery, and warm comfort to them and all of Air Evac's family in this time of tragedy.
Mike Scott, RN, EMTP - Chief Flight Nurse
mch CareStar - Odessa, TX
Our thoughts are with you all and your families. You are true angels.
Taryn Paccioni RN
Yavapai Regional Medical Center/ Medical Air Transport - Prescott, Arizona
Our sincerest condolences to Flight Paramedic Renee Johnson's family and flight team. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian D. Irwin
Fire Captain/NREMT-P
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Brian D. Irwin
Lake Havasu City Fire Dept. - Lake Havasu City, AZ
To my Air Evac friends.
My thoughts and prayers to each and everyone of you!
You are all the Best in the business without a doubt!!!
Hang in there Kelly.
Keep up the "Finest Care in the AIR".
Doug Elmore
Scripps Encinitas, Formerly Air Evac - Encinitas, Calif
The flight crew of Memorial Hermann Life Flight are deeply saddened by your loss. May God bless all of you during this tragedy.
Memorial Hermann Life Flight - Houston, Texas
On behalf of the entire "LifeGuard" team I would like to relate our deepest sympathy and regards. We are all one large family and when we loose brothers and/or sisters it hits us all! God Bless and God Speed!
David Garrard, RRT, RCP, CCEMT-P, PNCCP - Flight RRT/Medic
Air Ambulance Network's LifeGuard - Atlanta, GA
My deepest sympathies to Renee’s family and friends. Renee was always caring and thoughtful of her patients and co-workers. This tragedy hits very close to home being that Renee was a friend of mine. I know that she was doing a job she loved. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lance Craig, NREMT-P
Native Air Serivces, Native 2 - Chandler, AZ
My Deepest Sympathies for the loss of loved ones. And my prayers and utmost respect for the lost and the work they did. I surfed in here looking for software for my palm pilot and read the story. I am an ER nurse in Thunder Bay Ontario Canada, and no matter where or when it happens, when you lose a "colleague" it hits home. Stay strong, my prayers are with you
Derick Blair
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
On behalf of the entire MedCenter Air crew and family we wish to convey our thoughts and prayers to the surviving family and crew. There are no words that will comfort during this time of loss - just know that there are those of us in this family of transport medicine that grieve with you and pray for comfort. God speed.
Dennis A. Taylor, RN, NREMT-P, Chief Flight Nurse
MedCenter Air / Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
Our deepest sympathies to you all. We extend our thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time. God bless.
SkyLifeCrew
SkyLife of Central California - Fresno, CA
No one has an answer for why we get into a helicopter and do the job we do, there simply is no need for an explanation. It is an internal drive that most of us cannot explain, yet all of us understand each other...
My deepest sympathies for everyone at Air Evac. I cannot imagine the grief and loss you feel. Please know everyone is here for you, whether we are still prehospital providers or not. As a former Air Evac Flight Nurse, I have always felt you can take the person out of the aircraft, but you will NEVER take the aircraft out of the person.
Although I never did meet Renee, Kelly or Susanna, all the messages left provide an exceptionally clear focus of who they really are: dedicated professionals and amazing people, people I would love to have met in my flight path...I suppose someday I will.
My sincere condolences to Renee's family and friends and my greatest wishes to Kelly and Susanna for a quick recovery both physically and spiritually. It's so obvious you are SO well loved. That's what being part of a family is really all about...not only your loved ones and friends, but also your family you have never met: all the front line personnel: EMS, police, fire, ER staff, the list is endless.....
Alison (Hudson) Kesler, RN, CFRN
Flight Nurse formerly with UMC AirCare Mississippi, Air Evac Lake Havasu, AZ and Care Flight, Nevada. - ,
All of you at AirEvac are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Peter Werlin, RN, MSN
Flight For Life Colorado - Denver, CO
Our deepest sympathies go out to the crews and family of Air Evac for your lost hero, and we hope the rest of the crew makes a speedy recovery.
Mike Patterson
Sierra Lifeflight - Bishop, CA
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the families, friends and co-workers – and a speedy recovery to those who survived to fly another day.
Brett
Mercy Air 3 - , CA
In one of the stars I shall be living.
In one of them I shall be laughing.
And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing
when you look at the sky at night.
. . . and there is sweetness in the laughter of all of the stars . .
. . . and in the memories of those you love,
(The Little Prince -Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
With heartfelt Sympathy,
Bruce Lindsay
UW Med Flight - Madison, Wi
When I started my nursing career as a new grad in the CVICU, 2D, at Good Sam in Phoenix, I met many of the flight crews from what was then Samaritan Air Evac. "The best in the business" I thought to myself and set my goals to be a flight nurse. They inspired me then and still, after seven years of being a flight nurse, the flight crews from PHI Air Evac inspire me now. I extend my most sincere condolences to everyone affected by this tragic incident. May God give you the strength to carry on. And to the two survivors, I extend my thoughts and prayers for your recovery. Kelly, your interview was humbling to read and I pray for you now and when you return to the flight line.
Rob LaCount, RN, CCRN, CFRN
CALSTAR IV Flight Nurse - Ukiah, Ca.
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Mobley, CFN
Regional One Air Medical Service - Spartanburg, SC
As a former Native Air Flight RN, my heart filled with devastation and sorrow when I saw the blacked out Flightweb page and realized it was a close group of fellow comrades who were now hurt. Although I never met Renee, Im sure she is now looking down at all of us smiling and waiting for us to join her someday.
Godspeed.
Tom Frundle RN, CFRN, NREMT-P Flight Nurse
Vanderbilt Lifeflight - Nashville, TN
God be with you all during this diffucult time.
John Cornett
Formerly with MedSTAR MedEvac - Newport News, VA
My thoghts and prayers go out to all family members and staff of Air Evac. Godspeed.
Jim Johnson
KCKFD Fire/Medic - Kansas City, KS
I offer my sympathy and prayers to Renee's family. She will always be a hero.
I wish a speedy recovery to Susanna.
Kelly...we flew together for many years and I will always love you. You are a wonderful person and a caring nurse. You are the one who always keep us smiling. Enjoy your family. We are all here for you..
Adriana Bauer, RN
SunCare Air Ambulance - Lake Havasu City, Az.
To my former Family at PHI, my deepest condolences. Thank you for your service, and for giving the ultimate sacrifice. There is a special place for Hero's, both in Heven and in our Hart's. Godbless you and your Family's. Fly with the Angel's.
Al Moreno ll
Former PHI, Mercy Air Comm. Spec. - Rowland Heights, Ca
I can't find the words I want to say and even more, words alone are not enough to express the condolences I want to extend to you and your loved ones. I empathize with you and hope that you will be able to draw together and find some comfort and solace in each other during this rough time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Marcy, FN
REACH Air Ambulance - Sacramento, CA
From all of us here at Mercy Air 5, our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times.
Greg Taylor, RN, EMT-P
Mercy Air Service - Carlsbad, Calif
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your family members.
Jana Whitehead
St. Mary's LifeFlight - Indiana, Evansville
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our AirEvac Family. We honor Renee's memory and pray for a complete recovery for Kelly and Susanna.
God Bless you all.
Your PHI Air Medical/Lifeguard Family
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
On behalf of all of us at PHI AIR MED 3 we would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to friends, coworkers, and family.
Chris Pritchard Flight Paramedic
PHI AIR MED 3 - HOUSTON , TX.
Working on the squad with you, I remember you telling me that one day you would love to fly. I am so happy your dream came true. You were a great medic with a lot of passion for what you did.
I will forever remember what kind of person you were, the smile that you wore so well. I will miss you. I hope that Renee's family gets to read some of these messages so they know how much she was loved and respected. The Air Medical community has lost a good one
My thoughts are with the pilot and nurse who have a lot of healing to do both physically and mentally. You have a wonderful family in AirEvac that will be there with you all the way.
Goodbye Renee. Until we meet again.
Greg
Greg A. Erwin Flight Medic
PHI Air Med 33, Former AirEvac 2 Medic - Anderson, In
Our thoughts and prayers to the crew and families.
Shannon Miller RN/EMT-P
PHI Air Med 2 - McKinney, Tx
I know that God has designed each one of our lives and our time spent here is predesignated. I pray for strength and healing for the family, friends and coworkers of those involved. Untill we meet again, God Bless you all.
Michele Guthrie, RN, CFRN, EMT-P
PHI/AirMed Team-Columbia , CalStar 2-Gilroy - , Ca.
Southwest Med Evac would like to express our condolences to the PHI teams and to there Communications Center. we wish you gods speed. may your injured get well and may god protect you and may he hold you in the palm of his hand in your time of sorrow.
David R. Hermanson III
Southwest Med Evac - Las Cruces, NM
My thoughts and prayer go out to AirEvac family.
Steve Pew
Starcare V - Lincoln, Nebraska
I pray that God will hold the hands of all that have been affected by this tragedy.
Kelly Cox RN, Lic-P
ETMC Air 1 - Tyler, Tx
A tragedy like this is never easy, and the
holiday season compounds the distress. In this season of giving, Renee, Kelly and
Sussanna were delivering the ultimate gift,
their knowledge and compassion to help
someone in need. For this I say THANK YOU. May God Bless all of you.
Harley N. Fox, RN, CRNP, EMT-P
TransCare's Critical Care Team - Pittsburgh, PA
You all do something I have never been brave enough to do and the loss of any one of you is a toll not measurable.
As I stare into the sky each time I see your birds lift off, you go with my hopes and wishes for clear skies and smooth sailing, as well as admiration for your bravery and compassion.
Praying for Renee and her family, as well as for the speedy recovery of the crew.
Respectfully,
Kat Rickey NREMT-P
NHCTC - Laconia / Barnstead Fire-Rescue - Barnstead, NH
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CREWS AND FAMILIES.
FAST RECOVERY FOR SUSANNA AND KELLY.
MMARTINEZ. EMTP,CCEMTP,DMT-A
- LARGO, FL
I was sleeping that night, when the phone rang just after midnight. I was thinking, who could be calling at this time of night. When I heard the voice of my fellow Comm Spec, I know something was wrong. He said that there had been an accident and it was not good. When I heard that Renee was no longer with us I was devistated. And to hear that Susanna and Kelly were severely injured as well, left me in complete shock. I thought how could this happen to us.
Although I never met Renee, I know that she must have been an absolute Angel. To be able to get in the helicopter and go to whatever the call was, at any instance, it takes a lot to be a Flight Team member.
My condolences go out the Renee's family and to the families of Kelly and Susanna. I can not wait until the day that we hear your voices on the radio again.
Renee, You will always be remembered.
Jason Jones, Communications
PHI Air Medical- AirEvac Services Inc. - Phoenix, Az
It is always hard to see a fallen colleague, more to one you have worked so close to. All of us here in the VA flight. ems, and hospital programs are are praying for the families and friends. We will pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.
James A. Miller, RN, BSN, NREMTP, CCP
HCA, Lifegaurd 10, all EMS agencies - Roanoke, VA
While I never knew Ms. Renee Johnson, I do know that spirit and desire to help others, regardless of loss or consequence that Renee obviously possessed. There is no doubt that she will be sorely missed by those that were near to her, as well as those that were to need her in the future. Brothers and Sisters left behind at AirEVAC Services stand strong and take comfort from the fact that you had the privilege of knowing and loving Renee during her short time here. She lived and died doing what she was, of that there is no doubt. As the late Dr. Martin Luther King, JR said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" She left you all while she was indeed 'doing for others.'
Our deepest thoughts are with you all here from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Transport Team.
J. Eric Woods
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia
When I recieved a phone call at 3am Wednesday morning at Georgia home I knew something was wrong. As I listened to the voice, tears filled my eyes and my heart felt heavy. I spent from 1997 to 2003 with individuals that became my second family. We learned, played & cried together. I learned from those that are the best in the business. Now with accomplishments and growth there brings sorrow. As we do this job we see what can happen and can hope that or strength in prayer and faith will help us deal with the actions of what took place.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Susanna or Kelly, but I do remember Renee, her smile would light up a room, her attitude was plus. I will miss you Renee, take the heavens by storm and help keep us in line. Susanna and Kelly I wish you a quick recovery and know that we are here for you. To the families of Renee, Susanna & Kelly our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To my Airevac family, I love you all and I miss you. Let your strength and family goals get through this.
God Speed
Willie J. Myers, BS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, Firemedic II
Dekalb County Fire Rescue, Special Operations Section- Formally Flight Paramedic AirEVAC Services / AE-4 (Mesa, AZ) - Canton, Georgia
From North Texas LifeStar I wanted to give my condolences to the families and fellow crew members of air evac....my thoughts and prayers are with you guys..
Julie Eldridge
North Texas LifeStar - Greenville, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers go to the AirEvac family. From all of us at the "Outpost", LifeNet 10.
Gary R. Garcia, CEP
LifeNet AZ - Safford, AZ
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your many happy memories give you strength and make your tears fade and your smiles return. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Noble, RN
previously Life Flight - Sacramento, CA
As I checked in on this site, my stomach lurched and my heart skipped a beat as the blackened screen appeared yet again. I wish I had some words of comfort to offer you, but I know that those words don't exist. May your family and friends get you through this difficult time.
I am so sorry.
Sandy - Wife of Flight Paramedic Todd Hellman (06/09/64-08/21/04)
Access Air Ambulance - Elko, Nevada
My 17 years with Air Evac Communications have blessed me with a second family. Now I have to say goodbye to our little sister in my second family. Renee, I will miss hearing your voice during radio checks and your giggle on the phone asking for your times. "Time" will be a precious thing to me from now on. Susanna, you are an awsome pilot (Ken, get her back on the stick when she's ready). Kelly, you are an Angel! May you all find comfort in God's arms. My prayers are to everyone in my BIG family.
Paul Geise
PHI Air Medical Communications - Phoenix, AZ.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the crew members and families. May God support and bless you all.
Steven M. Kincaid, NR/CCEMT-P, EMD
FirstHealth of the Carolinas Critical Care Transport Team - Aberdeen, North Carolina
My heart goes out to the entire Air Evac family. I can not imagine your loss. Your aeromedical family supports all of you and the family of Renee. God Bless each and every one of you.
Angie
Provena System - Urbana, IL
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Renee, Kelly and Susanna. We also pray that Kelly and Susanna have a full recovery.
Jeff Grimm
ThedaStar Air Medical - Neenah, WI
We are all so very sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Michael S. Dermont, President and CEO
Air Angels, Inc. - , IL & IN
I cannot express the sadness i feel for the Air Evac team at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost and injured and the entire Air Evac staff.
Becky Pusateri, RN, BSN
AeroCare Medical Transport Systems, Inc. - Sugar Grove, IL
Words cannot express how sad I feel at this time of tragedy. Ironically, I was talking with Renee earlier that morning after a flight. As a former AirEvac flight nurse and a current member of the airmedical community, I pray for guidance from the soul of Renee and also pray for a speedy recovery for Kelly and Susanna. May God bless and keep us all.
Michael Klopp RN,BSc,PharmD
Native Air Services - Mesa, Arizona
My heart aches at the loss of my former co-worker and friend Renee. We are all grieving with her family and hoping for the recovery of her crewmates. Her culunary talents were well known and I'll certainly miss the "dog bone" cookies.
Eric D. Miller, EMT-P
AMR - Colorado Springs; Flight For Life of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of Air Evac. May God bless you in such a tragic time. May your crew be remembered as heros for the cause and your loved one as a guardian angel for all of us who fly.
Donna Russell
Southwest MedEvac - Abilene,, Texas
Your loss is felt by us all. I would like to express our deepst sympathies to the Johnson family and to AirEvac.
Derrek Bockholt
HALO-Flight - Corpus Christi, TX
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the flight crew and to the rest of the PHI family in this time of tragedy. As a family, it's important that we bind together tighter than ever to keep Renee's spirit alive and a part of all of us as we continue to do the job that she loved dearly.
With love and admiration for her sacrifice,
The family at
PHI AirCare Medevac - , Virginia
My deepest sympathy to Renee's family, and to the men and women of Air Evac. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Ball, EMT-P
HCMC-EMS (Ground) - Minneapolis, MN
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and co-workers of Renee. May god bless you all in this difficult time. To Susanna and Kelly, I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
Bob Andersen RN
Guardian Air - Flagstaff, AZ
To the friends, family, and colleagues of those lost in this tragic accident, may God bless you all and help guide you through these painful times. Your loved ones are now watching over you as your guardian angels in the sky.
God Bless and Fly Safe
Rob
none - SW, Washington
As a former Army DUSTOFF Medic, I was always aware of the potential for disaster on every mission. It is still a shock when a helocopter goes down on a mission.
While I never had the pleasure of meeting any of this crew, I do know someone who knew them. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and worked with Medic Johnson, and prayers for the swift and save recovery of Pilot Corcoles and Nurse Stopka and their families.
Charles S. Krin, DO
formerly of 4/507th Medical Co (AA) Fort Sill, OK - Mangham, LA
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co workers of Renee. May she be always remembered as a hero. My prayers for a speedy and full recovery for Susanna and Kelly.
Cheri Paronto - Chief Paramedic
TriState CareFlight - Bullhead City, Arizona
Every paramedic that has done “the job” for a while has a level of confidence that borders on arrogance. Some might say it’s an attitude of Supremacy of Position. Call it what you will, but it is there. It needs to be there. It’s essential to the makeup of a paramedic. For to be good as a medic, you have to hold on to that arrogance. You sit in crew quarters, or the front of a bus, or on the rescue, and you do nothing. But you have to be able to go from zero to 100 miles an hour in short order. You need the ability to be asleep one minute, and contemplating treatment options for life threatening injuries the next.
That’s what we do as medics. If you want to be good… if you want to be the best, you need that arrogance. It’s what allows you to stand toe-to-toe with the Grim Reaper and say “OK, pal… Let’s dance.”
So when I walked into the classroom on my first day of orientation and training at Air Evac Services, I naturally felt a measure of confidence. And I looked at my new co-worker Renee, and asked myself “How good is she, really?” Six weeks later, I had my answer.
She wasn’t just good. She was excellent. She set a new standard for “excellent.” The bar of excellence has been set, and it’s time for you to see if you can reach it.
While I’ve met many excellent medics in my years on the streets in various places, I’ve only ever met one Renee. You see, she wasn’t just excellent in her IV skills. That would have been easy to handle: “Yeah, sure… she can start a line, but her cardiology skills aren’t strong.” That approach didn’t work with Renee. She was excellent in cardiac too. But even that wouldn’t have been such a problem, as I could have justified it with an “OK, sure, but how’s her insight into deeper system issues?”
The thing is this: Renee was excellent as a medic in every regard. She was an excellent clinician, with cognitive and psychomotor skills beyond compare. She was excellent when it came to looking at a problem and seeing the multitude of levels to that problem. She was excellent when creating solutions to problems, as her insight allowed her to visualize the strengths and weaknesses of each solution.
Renee’s personal attitude was as infectious as any pathogen… you couldn’t help but be in a good mood around her, as the smile was a permanent fixture, the laugh was constant, and the kind words never ceased.
But perhaps most importantly, Renee was excellent when it came to giving her patients a sense of security, comfort, and ease. Her bedside manner was one worthy of the envy of every medical professional across the world.
So it is with much sadness, and a great deal of grief, that I mourn the passing of Renee Johnson, Flight Paramedic. Renee was killed in a terrible helicopter crash on Tuesday, December 14th, 2004, while responding to help someone she’d never met. The fact that she had never met the patient, and would probably never meet the patient again, didn’t matter. That’s what Renee did… give to others, without second thoughts.
The discussion of helicopter use in prehospital medicine is raging, and there are no clear answers. This much IS clear, however: There are people in this world like Renee who stand willing every day to risk their life to save another. That’s something that can’t be measured by a “p-value” or by a “Chi-Square Analysis.”
If you ever get hurt, and you need help, you might take some measure of comfort knowing that Renee’s spirit lives on in every flight medic and flight nurse across the globe. These are the people who are ready to stand toe-to-toe with that Grim Reaper and smile when they say “OK, pal… Let’s Dance.”
Rest well, my friend. I miss you more than I can ever express.
With sadness,
Jeffrey R Brosius
Air Evac 2 -- Gateway - Phoenix, AZ
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of the medic that was tragically taken in Tuesdays accident. Also, our prayers are with the families of the injured pilot and nurse.
All of the ACS here at Madisonville MedCom
PHI Air Medical of Kentucky - Madisonville, KY
my heart goes out to all of you in this terrible tragedy. God bless all of you for what you do and who you are.
rick emas
lifecom/lifenet - omaha, nebraska
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Air Evac family. Please know Renee will keep a watchful eye on you as she joins the other air medical members we have lost. Prayers are sent to Susanna and Kelly for a quick recovery.
Jo Wolfson
Flight Nurse, Life Flight - Pittsburgh, Pa,
My thoughts and prayers are with Renee's family and friends. Her memory will guide all of us to carry on the mission of caring for others. May God give Susanna and Kelly a speedy recovery. We will be by your side in the weeks and months to come.
James A. Locke, RN, NREMT-B
Native Air/ Native Four - Prescott, Arizona
Our thoughts and prayers are for the paramedic, may she be seated at God's table, and for the surviving nurse and pilot, may they have a speedy recovery.
Ed Gonzalez, RN/ EMTP
Access Air Ambulance - Elko, NV
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in our EMS family. May God Bless you and yours.
Dave and Beverly Blevins
PHI AirMed - Dallas, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers are for the paramedic, may she be seated at God's table, and for the surviving nurse and pilot, may they have a speedy recovery.
Ed Gonzalez, RN/ EMTP
Access Air Ambulance - Elko, NV
From all of us at Mercy Air, to our Arizona colleagues, our sincere condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Pat Krentz Flight Paramedic
Mercy Air 3 - Banning, Ca
Out thoughts and prayers are with the Air Evac Team. May GOD be with you during this difficult time.
Robbie Tester, BS, NREMT-P, FP-C
LIFE FORCE - Air Medical - Chattanooga , Tennessee
Just wanted to write a note of condolence to my colleagues that are bearing such a difficult burden at this time. Two months ago, we lost three of our own in a terrible accident. and the outpouring of support from around the country was tremendous. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers, and we share in your pain.
Ryan Crawford CCEMT-P
AirHeart 2 & 3 - Florida, Santa Rosa Beach
From all of us @ CALSTAR, and especially myself (a former Air Evac Flight Nurse): Our deepest sympathy and wishes for healing and comfort at this difficult time.
Scott Weyland, Chief Flight Nurse
CALSTAR 2 & 5 - Gilroy & Salinas, CA
Shock and saddness filled my heart as word of the accident spread across the Phoenix Valley. It was only a few weeks ago that I looked out the window of my aircraft to see Air Evac 2 sitting on the tarmac at Gateway ready to go at a moments notice. It just isn't right that we are saying goodbye to another of our family members.
May the family and friends of Renee find comfort while feeling deep grief. Please know that you have a very large family who is sharing your pain. You have my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
To Susana and Kelly my wishes for a fast and complete recovery. May you also find comfort for your sorrow as you deal with your own pain. May all of you at Air Evac draw strength from each other, and know that your comrades across the Valley are thinking of you.
Rich Zeigler, Flight Paramedic
Native 5 - Deer Valley - Phoenix, AZ
The staff at Suncare Air Ambulance would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Renee's family. To Kelly and Susanna we wish a speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at Airevac at this most difficult time
Pat Speers, Program Director
Suncare Air Ambulance - Yuma, Arizona
From all of us at TriState CareFlight, our most heartfelt condolences to Renee's Family, and a speedy recovery to Susanna and Kelly.
Jurgen Hall Program Director
TriState CareFlight - Bullhead City, AZ
May God Bless all the families, friends, and co-workers of the Air Evac crew.
Frank Pendice RN
Life Flight - Pittsburgh, Pa
Renee,
This is so hard, I just saw you last week on a scene, I will truly miss you. You were always happy and always had a smile on your face.
I will always be grateful to have met you and to have gone through the AirEvac orientation classes with you.
You are a true hero, and may you have Blue Skies Forever. We will all miss you terribly.
Kelly and Susanna, I wish you both a qucik and speedy recovery and look forward to flying with you again.
Respectfully,
John Wade NR/CCEMT-P, FP-C
AIREVAC 9 / PHI - CASA GRANDE, AZ
All of us a JetWest send our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayer go out to all of you.
Shawn Crocker, EMT-P
JetWest International - Van Nuys, CA
Even though we are rivals in business, we are friends in life. Our sincere thoughts and prayer's go out to the families of those who were lost and injured as well as the whole Air Evac family.
Native-1 LifeGuard-2
Native Air gateway - Mesa, Az
It is difficult to find appropriate words of comfort at such a difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, crew members and my dear friend Kelly. I'm no longer associated with a flight program, but anxiously await their arrival at our rural location. We appreciate all you do.
Deb Brown
Medcor at Yellowstone - Yellowstone Natl Park, WY
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of the crew.
Michael Doyle, NR/CCEMT-P
Air Evac 34 - Wichita Falls, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jill Johnson
KAT/PHI Air Medical of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
It's so sad to hear of such a loss. As a former AirEvac flight nurse on that aircraft I can only hope that my former fellow crew members and th e families involved can understand how much it hurts us all. I pray for all those involved and wish a speedy recovery for both Susanna and Kelly.
Jeryl Savage RN
Former AirEvac Flight Nurse - Gilbert, AZ
My prayers to the Family and crew. We stand together not only in times of joy, but in times deep sadness. You are my PHI Family, and you will remain in my thoughts.
Danny Kelly
PHI Airmed 33 - Indiana,
All of us at LifeNet 4 send or heartfelt condolences to the family of Airevac.
Wren Keller
LifeNet Arizona - Tucson, Az
It's so sad to hear of such a loss. As a former AirEvac flight nurse on that aircraft I can only hope that my former fellow crew members and th e families involved can understand how much it hurts us all. I pray for all those involved and wish a speedy recovery for both Susanna and Kelly.
Jeryl Savage RN
Former AirEvac Flight Nurse - Gilbert, AZ
Sometimes we don't understand why we do what we do and undertake the risks that we do until something like this brings everything into focus. Her death was not in vain but of noble pursuit in helping those who could not help themselves. Her loss is our loss and we will all be diminished for it
J Harrison
Vicksburg Fire Dept - Vicksburg, Ms
Words are inadequate, but I hope it helps to know that we grieve with you the loss of Renee, and hope with you for the recovery of Suzanna and Kelly. All of us at First Flight keep you in our thoughts and we pray for your peace and strength.
Missy Gann, Flight Nurse
First Flight - Melbourne, FL
I worked with Renee in Colorado Springs, and my wife and I kept in touch while she was in Arizona. We will miss her very much.
Oliver Jaeger, NR/CCEMT-P
SouthwestMedevac, MedEvac 7 - Hobbs, New Mexico
On behalf of both the LifeNet Florida air medical programs and the AMPA Board of Trustees, let me express our sadness and grief at the loss of yet another valued colleague, Doreen Johnson. Our condolences and prayers of support go to Doreen's family, as well as wishes for quick recovery for Susanna and Kelly. Words always seem inadequate in this situation, but I hope that the entire Air Evac family can draw some comfort and strength from these small expressions from all of us. We stand with you.
Laurie Romig, MD
Lifenet Florida, AMPA Board of Trustees - St. Petersburg, FL
All of you, crew members, families and friends are all in our thoughts and prayers we feel your loss.
Diane Hayes, EMT-B
REACH - Santa Rosa, CA
On behalf of all the staff & crews of Med Flight Air, we send our sincerest condolences to our brothers & sisters at the PHI family. We are saddened beyond words! Dave, Linda, Jeff & Don, please call us for anything.
Larry D. Levy, MD
Med Flight Air-ABQ/ELP/LAS - Albuquerque, NM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the flight crew, their families and fellow flight members. Godspeed.
Jena Ferguson, Flight Medic
LifeNet 2-3 - Kansas City, MO
On behalf of the entire Lifeguard crew in New Mexico, our condolences go out to the family, friends, and Air Evac family of Renee Johnson.
We also hope for a quick recovery to those who were injured. You are in our thoughts.
Monty Gallegos, Chief Flight Paramedic
Lifeguard AES - , New Mexico
There are no words to express the loss of yet another who had dedicated her life to helping others. My prayers are with the friends, family, and extended family (all of us in the air medical industry) of the crew from Air Evac.
Sean D. Gooding, NR/CCEMT-P, FP-C
MedStar, Midwest Lifeteam, Grant County EMS - McCook, Liberal, Ulysses, NE, KS
Yet another tragedy for the aeromedical community! May the words, thoughts and support from everyone give comfort and help in this dark hour. The AirEvac family is in my prayers.
Barbara Dunham, FP-C
AeroCare MTi - Window Rock, Az
Your crew and their families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kim Howard
Enloe FlightCare - CA, Chico
I would like to send my condolence to the family and to all that new her. I'm sure she was a very wonderful person and very careing, she will be missed. May god bless her, and bless the otjer two crew members that were also injured.
Mike Decker
Tri state Care Flight - Bullhead City, Arizona
On behalf of the entire St. Mary's CareFlight program, our condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleauges of Renee Johnson. We wish Susanna and Kelly a speedy recovery, and have the other Air Evac / PHi Air Medical staff in our thoughts and prayers as well.
Dustin H. Duncan, RN, CEN, CMTE
St. Mary's CareFlight - Grand Junction, Colorado
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Renee. Susanna and Kelly I hope you recover quickly. May God be with you during such a difficult time.
Loren Thompson, Flight Nurse
CALSTAR - Modesto, CA
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved with this terrible tragedy. May God bring you peace during this very tough time....
Chuck Yelich - Communications Specialist
STATMedEvac - Pittsburgh, PA
Our heart felt condolences to the families, friends and crews at Air Evac. We will definately keep thinking of you.
Jason C. West and James J. Sargent
LifeNet - Omaha and LifeCom - Omaha, NE
On behalf of the entire St. Mary's CareFlight program, our condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleauges of Renee Johnson. We wish Susanna and Kelly a speedy recovery, and have the other Air Evac / PHi Air Medical staff in our thoughts and prayers as well.
Dustin H. Duncan, RN, CEN, CMTE
St. Mary's CareFlight - Grand Junction, Colorado
May God Bless the crews and families. Renee, you have your perminant wings now, please watch over those still doing AirEMS
Scott Tatum, RN
Former Native and AirEvec Lifeteam employee - OKC, OK
My heartfelt condolences to all grieving the loss of Flight Paramedic Renee.
Prayers for a speedy recovery for Pilot Susanna and my friend Kelly.
Laverne Lawson RN
SunCare Air Ambulance - Parker, AZ
May God bless the family and crews
Rodger Haynes
ACL AMBULANCE - Acoma , New Mexico
Sincerest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Renee. For Kelly and Susanna, heartfelt wishes to a speedy recovery. For the rest of the AirEvac family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of tragedy and always.
Chandler Regional ER Staff - Chandler, AZ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is now one more angel watching over us as we fly.
Mike Clumpner, MBA, NREMT-P
Flight Paramedic, Regional One - Spartanburg, SC
My thoughts and prayers go out to your and your familys.
God Bless.
Maureen-Flight Communication Specialists
HSI - Santa Rosa , CA
My family and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We pray for all those effected by this tragedy. Gone but never forgotten.
Don Crews Flight Paramedic
Native 10 - Casa Grande, Az
I'm so sorry this happened. You all have my support.. Keep your heads up!
Steve Smith
(Former) Native Air - Payson, Arizona
We are deeply saddened at the loss of one of our extended family members. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all the Air Evac team and wish for a speedy recovery for those injured.
The Family and Crew...
PHi Air Med 6 - Corsicana, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are sorry for you great loss.
Pat Songer, Director of Medical Operations
TriState CareFlight - Durango, CO
My deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless
Billy Rice
PHI Air Medical Texas Med 7 - Tomball, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers go to all the Airevac families, friends, and co-workers. We were deeply saddened when the word came about your loss. Tim and I will keep everyone in our prayers.
Jeri L. Smith, NREMT-P, MICT, Flight Paramedic
Midwest Lifeteam - Liberal, KS
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for the great loss you have suffered. May God bless you with His comfort and peace during this difficult time.
David J. Bowman, RN, EMT-P
Kids Care- Huntsville Hospital - Huntsville, Alabama
To Dave Motzkin,Airevac Services Inc., and the entire PHI family. Our thoughts and prayers go to all the families, friends, and co-workers. We were deeply saddened when the word came about your loss. Jeri and I we will keep everyone in our prayers.
Timothy L. Smith,NREMT-P,MICT Dir. Kiowa CO. EMS
FMR. Director/Exec. Dir. Natl. Native Amercian EMS Assoc. - Greensburg, KS
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Air Evac Team and the families of those involved. Your grief is shared by many.
Shaun Stamnes FP-C
EAGLE III - Green Bay, WI
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the flight crew, their families and coworkers. May you forever be honored by your actions.
Derek Hunt FP-C
PHI AirCare MedEvac - Winchester, VA
Once again reality comes roaring back and we find ourselves looking into the darkness of the black screen. We honor the fallen and pray for the injured. Our hearts are heavy with your loss and our prayers are with your injured. These are the days that we dread but we will be there for them as they have been there for others in their time of need. God Speed
John Coffey ACS. EMT
TraumaOne - Jacksonville, Florida
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire PHI family. God bless the crews and families specific to the recent events.May God be with you in the weeks and months to come as you begin your recovery.
Doak Enabnit B.S. CMTE
President Texas Air Medical Association, Operations Director Southwest MedEvac - Las Cruces, New Mexico
Greater love has no one than this, that to lay down one's life for his friends. God Bless
Danny Grieve
LifeNet 2-1 - Kansas City, MO
We are shocked to hear that another tradgedy has occured so close to home. Our sincere condolences to Renee and her family and friends and our wishes for a speedy recovery to Susana and Kelly. May we all get through the rest of this year with no further losses.
To the crew at Air Evac, stay strong and find comfort in knowing that the crew was doing what they loved best.
Brian Wall and Tracey Stover-Wall
Native Air Services - Mesa, AZ
May God bless all of you who have been affected by this horrible tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig Shelton, Paul Wilson, and Kandy Fleming
PHI Air Med 2 - McKinney, Texas
May God be with the crew and their familes during this tragic time.
Robert Youther, Flight Paramedic
NealthNet Aeromedical Services - Charleston, WV
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Renee. Words can not express the sorrow the entire aeromedical community feels during this tradegdy as well as the other mishaps over the years. Rest assure that this provider was performing duties that she loved. She will be missed but now watches over us with wings.
Christopher Prutzman Sr. FLight Paramedic
Cardiac Air Transport - OKC, OK
Words can not express my sadness for your loss. Know you are not alone in your grief. When one cries we all cry, when one is hurt we are all hurt. God bless you and keep you all.
Mary Lou Hatfield, RN NREMT-P
- Las Cruces, NM
Our thoughts and prayers go to all the families, friends, and co-workers of the Air Evac crew member that gave her life in order to save others. We are deeply saddned about your loss, and we will keep everyone in our prayers.
Dawn Utz
PHI Air Medical Indiana - Columbus, IN
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.
On behalf of the crews at PHI Air Medical La Porte we offer our deepest sympathies and regrets.
Brian G. Cornelius Flight Paramedic/Base Manager
PHI Air Medical Services - Houston, Texas
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families, co workers, and friends of those involved in this tragedy. May God give you the strength and courage you need at this time.
Flight Lt. Paul Passaretti
Medflight One Collier EMS - Naples , Florida
My prayers to the families and co-workers of all three Air Evac team members. May you find strenghth in knowing we greive with you.
Janet Harris, RN
Allegheny General, Lifeflight - Pittsburgh, PA
All of us at Pegasus, in Virginia would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the families and crews of AirEvac Services.
M. Snow
Pegasus Flight Operations - Charlottesville, VA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Renee, and to her co-workers as well She is yet another angel to help guide others in their flights.
Kim, Dispatcher
Med Flight Air Ambulance - Albuquerque, New Mexico
We were shocked and saddened to hear of another tragic loss so close to home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, and to all of the Air Evac team.
Always remember, you are very special people who do a very special job
Richard Fisher
PHI / Lifeguard Air Emergency Services - Albuquerque, New Mexico
May the Lord provide you with the strength and support for each other at this difficult time. We all love helping others and blessings will be abundant for all of those willing to sacrifice and take the risk to be angels to others. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you.
Melissa Kelly
Former Air Trek Air Ambulance - Bossier City, Louisiana
All of us at SunCare Air Ambulance want to send our condolences and support to the crew and families at Air Evac, and SouthWest Ambulance.
Words never seem to fully express the words from our hearts.
Kelly, get well, I'm sure little man and your kids miss you.
Dan Mercer RN
SunCare Air - Yuma, AZ
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. All of you at Air Evac have lead the air medical industry in so many ways for so many years and will continue to do so after this tragic accident, everyone of you are part of my family as I have been around air evac since 1986 and now my brother is a lead rotor pilot for air evac 9.
Glenn Dobson Jr & Family
- Yuma, AZ
I had the wonderful privilege of knowing and working with Renee during her tenure in Colorado Springs. She was a talented, kind-hearted woman. If she could not make you feel better with a hug, she could always come up with something great in the kitchen. She will always be missed. Renee, her injured co-workers, their families and all emergency responders are our prayers.
Sam Provenza CCNREMT-P
American Medical Response / City of Fountian FD - Colorado Springs / Fountain, CO
This is a horrible loss to a very great company. Thoughts and prayers are with the families and coworkers.
Chad McIntyre
- Cincinnati, Ohio
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. All of you at Air Evac have lead the industry in so many ways for so many years. Now it is time for the industry to support you during this time. May you find some encouragement from these words of support fby others in the air medical community.
Rollie Parrish
Northwest MedStar - Spokane, WA
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