David Vanbuskirk: 1976 - 2013

Tuesday, July 23, 2013


It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of one of our SAR Officers, David Vanbuskirk.  He died last night when he fell during the helicopter rescue of a stranded hiker at Mt. Charleston.

Dave was an extraordinary individual who was well-respected by his colleagues.  He was a leader, a friend, and played an integral role in our SAR family.  It is an understatement to say that he will be greatly missed.

Never Forgotten.
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