While I lived in Las Vegas I hiked around in Gold Strike Canyon with this hero ...
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/las-vegas-officer-dies-during-hiker-rescue-mount-charleston
It is very strange to see someone you know on the front page of the newspaper. This guy was a very fine person, the very best of the very best !
Everyone should stop and reflect upon the frailty of life when things like this happen. We all should be glad we have a crew like him helping to keep D.C.Hot springs safe. It makes me feel better when I send my checks to the I.R.S.