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Thu Dec 16 04:19:36 GMT 2004

Jeff, 
I am sure that everyone on this list extends to you, the crew, and the families
of the victim(s) sympathy for the tragic loss of life.
--
Sincere regards,
Phil
Phil Caropreso, MD, FACS
1813 Grand Avenue
Keokuk, Iowa, USA, 52632
pcaropr8 at mchsi.com
> http://www.abc15.com/news/morenews/index.asp?did=14969
> 
> A medical helicoper crashed last night east of Phoenix, AZ.
> 
> While we debate the appropriate use of air evacuation of the sick and injured on 
> this list frequently, I'd ask that we all excercise a degree of restraint and 
> NOT speculate on the appropriateness of this terrible crash.  This crew was MY 
> crew.  They were from MY base, and in MY helicopter, and they are MY friends.  
> 
> The flight paramedic died because she went to help someone she'd never met.  
> That's not something easily understood by those who have never placed themselves 
> in such a risk.  But this risk is taken every day by good people who stand at 
> the ready to do good.
> 
> A medical professional... one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of 
> knowing... died trying to do her job.  That's something you can't measure with a 
> p-value or via Chi-Square Analysis. 
> 
> Rest well, my friend.  I miss you very much.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jeff Brosius
> NREMTP, FP-C, Sad Friend, 
> Phoenix
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