RESCUERS: Heartfelt thanks

Dear Editor, I, Laura L. Harvey, family and friends wish to thank Kootenai County Sheriff Department, Kootenai County Search and Rescue, 36th Rescue Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, the helicopter crew from Flathead County, Mont., and Farragut/sheriff marine unit for the time and effort in the search for Ed Hempel. Search began on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. All the above completed many hours and volunteer efforts to this search that lasted until late evening hours on Wednesday. Recovery was completed early Thursday morning at the base of Bernard Peak area (near Lakeview). Amazing organization and commitment were involved, all were caring and tenderhearted toward us. THANK YOU!

A Hunters Widow,

LAURA L. HARVEY

Post Falls