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Maryland Helicopter Crash Victims Obituary
It was the deadliest medevac helicopter accident in Maryland since the State Police began flying those missions nearly 40 years ago.
A veteran pilot, a flight paramedic, a county emergency medical technician and one of the traffic accident victims died in the crash, authorities said.
An 18-year-old woman also injured in the traffic accident survived. She was in critical condition at a hospital.
"This is a devastating tragedy for the families of all the victims," State Police Superintendent Terrence Sheridan said.
Killed in the crash were pilot Stephen Bunker, 59; flight paramedic Mickey Lippi, 34; emergency medical technician Tanya Mallard, 39; and 18-year-old Ashley Youngler.
Youngler and Jordan Wells, both of Charles County, were involved in the traffic accident.
It was foggy and rainy in the area about the time of the crash. The helicopter was headed on a roughly 25-mile trip from the traffic accident north to the hospital when the crew radioed just before midnight Saturday that they wanted to land at their hangar at Andrews Air Force Base because of bad weather. Ambulances were sent to the base, which is about halfway between the accident site and Prince George's county hospital, but the helicopter never arrived.
The medevac disappeared from radar and officials lost radio contact. Two hours later, a police officer found the wreckage on a trail in a wooded area of Walker Mill Regional Park, about seven miles north of the base.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were investigating.
A recent state legislative audit faulted the police agency for failing to document maintenance needs and costs for its fleet of 12 twin-engine helicopters. Nine of them are more than 18 years old, including the second-oldest Trooper 2 that crashed Sunday. The helicopter, purchased in 1989, had an inspection Wednesday, Sheridan said.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
52 Entries
Ethel Dean
October 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Steven Mailhiot, EMT-I
October 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
How you can show support
charlisa Anderson
October 3, 2008
MAy God be with you all Family, Friends,Co-Workers.Keep faith in god too help you all in this time.May god be with you all god bless. Charlisa Anderson(Amite LA,)
Bonnie Wright, RN
October 3, 2008
There is no greater sacrifice than to give to others. May God bless all the families and friends of these brave individuals.
Members of Mahoning Township Vol . Fire Department
October 2, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Elkland Fire Department
October 2, 2008
Dear Families,
Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you and your families. After hearing the news of the crash we as a department wanted to honor those brave Emergency workers and the crash victim. In there honor and out of respect we drapped the black sheet out in front of our department and had a moment of silence.
Dawn Sears
October 1, 2008
I do not know any of the victims or the families but I felt compelled to sign the guestbok. There are no words of comfort that I can think of that will take away the pain of your losses. I have and will continue to pray for family and friends and all that were touched by this terrible accident.
Maszon Family
October 1, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all the families. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. May God bless you all. You will forever be in our prayers.
E & S
October 1, 2008
i DO NOT KNOW HOW PEOPLE THAT DO SO MUCH GOOD CAN END UP THE VICTIMS, BUT I NEVER QUESTION GOD. HE HAS A REASON. EVERYONE'S PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
L. Reed
October 1, 2008
Victims Family,
May God give you all endurance.
He (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
leah green
September 30, 2008
You don't know me but I wanted to tell you that im sorry for your loss. I'll say a prayer for you all.
leah
Katja Loewy
September 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We thank each and every one of you that take the time to protect us on a daily basis. Our family is very saddened at this severe loss. We need to keep Psalm 46 in our hearts!
September 30, 2008
May God Himself comfort the hearts of all the families and loved ones of those involved.
Iris Thomas
September 30, 2008
To the families and friends of the
crash victims. I was saddened to
hear of the loss of your dear loved
ones. All of them were so brave to
be out there risking their lives in order to save others.
However, there is hope for our loved
ones who have passed and are no
longer with us. At John 17:3, Jesus
said, "This means everlasting life,
their taking in knowledge of you, the
only true God, and the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ."
But in order to receive everlasting
life, one must be resurrected if they
are sleeping in death. When Jesus'
friend Lazarus took sick and died,
Jesus out of love, resurrected him.
When you get the opportunity, read
what Jesus said in the book of John
the 11 chapter, verses 32, & 38-45.
After reading these verses, you will see that putting faith in Jesus the son of God, that anything is possible, even being resurrected once you have died.
I hope these thoughts will bring you
and all the families some comfort.
P. James
September 30, 2008
To the families of the Victims:
I offer my sincere condolences at the loss of your dear loved ones, through prayer, I would like to urge you to “throw your burden on God himself, and he himself will sustain you.” (Psalm 55:22) Pouring out your heart to the God of all comfort will certainly help all of you during this difficult time.
IrishEyes65
September 30, 2008
God Bless and rest in peace.
E K
September 30, 2008
To the Medivac Family: My deepest sympathies to you and the families of those you have now lost. Thank you everyday for the dangerous work you do. Your loss has been felt way beyond Maryland. It has been felt through out the entire Medivac communities everywhere. Thank you for your sacrifice..you have helped many sick and injured. May God protect you now. God Speed.
The Miller Family
September 30, 2008
Please accept our condolences to each of the families involved. What a great loss you have suffered. However, hope can be found in the promises contained in the Bible. One such promise was given by Jesus at John 5:28, where he said, "the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." It can be very encouraging to meditate on those words.
Comforting also are the words of Phillippians 4:6,7: "...in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus." May prayer to our Heavenly Father also give you the strength you need to endure this time of grief.
Reed Family
September 30, 2008
My heart just goes out to the family. May God who hears our prayers and sees our tears give you all the needed strength to endure each second of the day.
God He is with those who are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit He saves.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Henryk Zaleski
September 30, 2008
Rest in peace.
The Dawson Family
September 29, 2008
Although, things seem so awful the only thing that could ever get us through is the strength of God.
Our prayers are with the families.
Sharon Stevens
September 29, 2008
What greater gift can one person give another than his/her life. These special angels died doing their job of helping others. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families as well as the families of the accident victims in this terrible tragedy.
With heartfelt sympathy, Sharon Stevens, Ackerman, MS
The Tisdales
September 29, 2008
This is very sad my prayer go out to all the familys.
Mark E Campbell
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family who lost a love one
September 29, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rob Hamilton
September 29, 2008
Mick; you were who I looked up to when I was young. Many summer days at Woodcroft I sat hoping I'd grow up just like you.You were my hero then and today you're that hero to everyone. Rest in peace my friend.
amanda
September 29, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with u
Judy Hamilton
September 29, 2008
There are no words and even if there were it would'nt over come the sadness you feel for your loss, as humans it is only natural that we will miss our loved ones, the only comfort we have is knowing they our with our Lord Jesus Christ,
He will protect them and give them peace, may he lay his hands on the ones that are left behind,
My heart and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.
God Bless and God Speed
peggy white
September 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elena Flores
September 29, 2008
I will be praying for the families of these people and all concerned. My heart goes out to them all. Elena
B Payton
September 29, 2008
My prayers go out to the families that love ones was involved in this accident. May God keep you and bless you.
Lockquetta Brodie
September 29, 2008
Please except my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear loved ones. May you find comfort in all your fond memories of them and let them find their way to heal you. Remember too, that our Heavenly Father will give you strength to endure and get through this difficult time. "Trust in Him at all times. O people. Before him pour out you heart. God is a refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8) May it help you to know there are others who sympathize and care.
Angie D
September 29, 2008
My Deepest Condolences to the Families of All.
Those who risk their lives to help others. Thank You
for your greatest sacrifice.
m a
September 29, 2008
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM,and their families.
Kevin Johnson
September 29, 2008
No matter who we are, no matter where we live, we all in one way or another have been affected by this terrible tragedy. We've witnessed innocent people suffer and lose their lives. But what can comfort us, even in this dark hour is trusting in God knowing..."He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save."(Psalms 72:12,13) I pray that this offers comfort to all who may have lost someone.
Daniels Family
September 29, 2008
To all the families who lost loved ones we offer our deepest sympathies. Losing a precious loved one is never,ever easy so may you all find solace in "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our tribulation." (2 Cor 1:3,4)
September 29, 2008
Memories are a Legacy of Love!
Teresa Hogue Gibbons
September 28, 2008
I am deeply sad..the tragedy and loss. May God be with the families and comfort them and I pray help us to get some peace..I lost my 23 yr old son a yr ago...I know the pain.
God Bless each and every one.
Leon Darnell
September 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go forth to the victims of this tragedy.
Caryn McGraw
September 28, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about this loss. My heart goes out to all their family members.
pam hamilton
September 28, 2008
Our community is deeply saddened by this tradgey. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the families of these victims
D. ZIMMERMAN
September 28, 2008
MAY ALL THE SOULS REST IN PEACE
Virginia Hoge Williams
September 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
A friend from
September 28, 2008
May God comfort and keep your families during these trying times.
Yvette
September 28, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
September 28, 2008
So sad,God Bless.
Barbara
September 28, 2008
What a sad story, God Bless The Family Members.
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