Fox just reported KTRK chopper crash on route to shooting scene.2 confirmed deaths.
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KTRK Chopper down,2 die
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The chopper went down at about 11:15am. It has been confirmed that there are two dead.
Was the reporter Dave Garrett? Someone has to know who was working this mid morning for 13. That is usually his shift. Just very sad when something happens to one of us.
It was the pilot and a photographer who died in the crash accordingto KTRK.Maybe Dave was not on the craft.
I'm receiving word that Dave Garrett & Pilot John Downhower were the two fatalities.
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MarkMoss
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From a few calls that we received, it seems pretty certain that Dave Garrett was the photog on the chopper. We're crushed, to say the least. Our prayers go out to his family and the family of the pilot.
Dave was one of my first students when I came to KACC here in Alvin. He was just a kid. We are so proud of his accomplishments.
By the way, yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of Cathy's death. I was looking at a picture of Cathy and Dave in front of the 13 chopper just last week. I'll put that picture on the KACC website soon.
God Bless,
Mark
Dave was one of my first students when I came to KACC here in Alvin. He was just a kid. We are so proud of his accomplishments.
By the way, yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of Cathy's death. I was looking at a picture of Cathy and Dave in front of the 13 chopper just last week. I'll put that picture on the KACC website soon.
God Bless,
Mark
After my post, a contact told me he was sure it was Dave that perished.My regrets to all.Weather was great so mechanical problems was the most likely culprit.
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koolbossjock
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My prayers go out to both and their families.This is terrrible news.These things have the glide ratio of a brick.Metro Networks in West Palm Bch tried to get me up in one of their small planes to do traffic back in the 80s.This was after I saw the pilot buzzing the beach the day before.I said no way man.
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aunti-terrestrial
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I'm terribly sorry to hear of this tragedy. My prayers and condolences.
Channel 13's website says the SkyEye chopper was actually owned by Helicopters Inc. and was leased to Metro.
My prayers for Dave's and John's families.
My prayers for Dave's and John's families.
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truthsayer
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Dave Garret was truley dedicated to his job and a nice guy. His early days on Metro Traffic he always was at the top of his game. I loss contact over the years as our paths went different highways.
My thoughts are with all the families at this time.
My thoughts are with all the families at this time.
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its time w (your name)
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Prayers for the families of Dave and John.
Dave was a far better photog than me, needless to say, and he seemed amused by my desire to, for just once, scoop him on a big news scene. I never did. I nicknamed him "Mr. Cool," because I tried, but was never able to impress him with my "I almost got a police chase" story of the morning. We traded many good natured jabs over fashion, and personal life goofs, (mostly mine) but he was always helpful and friendly to me in an environment where not everybody was helpful, or even friendly. He surprised me a while back, stopping over to say hi at one of my remotes, and we shared some stories as we had both sorta "got a haircut and settled down." He had many kind words.
It seems almost redundant to say Dave Garrett was great at his job, and lived and saw more in one week than most of us see in years. I will say he was a friend at the office who made a sometimes tense workplace much easier to work in, and who went beyond his job description to help me professionally and personally. I am glad I was able to help him with a couple of very minor things.
Will someone please let us know of funeral arrangements. Can anyone think fo something we could do for the families? Vikki, is there any word from the helicopter community?
As is done in law enforcement and military associations, I think it will be nice if we media brothers and sisters represent our community to pay tribute to these men. Our recent Radio Reunion showed our size, (I had no idea) and sense of unity. Hopefully, we can find an appropriate way to show our respects. I'm sure the families will be appreciative.
Peace, Mike V. "Skymike"
Dave was a far better photog than me, needless to say, and he seemed amused by my desire to, for just once, scoop him on a big news scene. I never did. I nicknamed him "Mr. Cool," because I tried, but was never able to impress him with my "I almost got a police chase" story of the morning. We traded many good natured jabs over fashion, and personal life goofs, (mostly mine) but he was always helpful and friendly to me in an environment where not everybody was helpful, or even friendly. He surprised me a while back, stopping over to say hi at one of my remotes, and we shared some stories as we had both sorta "got a haircut and settled down." He had many kind words.
It seems almost redundant to say Dave Garrett was great at his job, and lived and saw more in one week than most of us see in years. I will say he was a friend at the office who made a sometimes tense workplace much easier to work in, and who went beyond his job description to help me professionally and personally. I am glad I was able to help him with a couple of very minor things.
Will someone please let us know of funeral arrangements. Can anyone think fo something we could do for the families? Vikki, is there any word from the helicopter community?
As is done in law enforcement and military associations, I think it will be nice if we media brothers and sisters represent our community to pay tribute to these men. Our recent Radio Reunion showed our size, (I had no idea) and sense of unity. Hopefully, we can find an appropriate way to show our respects. I'm sure the families will be appreciative.
Peace, Mike V. "Skymike"
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dsadof
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(From the Channel 13 website)
Services honoring both men have been scheduled:
John Downhower Memorial
Friday, October 17, 11am
Fellowship of the Woodlands
One Fellowship Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77384
David Garrett Funeral
Saturday, October 18, 11am
River Pointe Community Church
5000 Ransom Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
The families of both Garrett and Downhower are asking that you contribute to funds set up for the men's children, in lieu of flowers.
For the Garrett family, contributions can be made to:
Adam Ryan Garrett Educational Fund
PO Box 1811
Sugarland, Tx 77478-1811
For the Downhower family, you can make contributions at any Wells Fargo bank by asking specifically for the Mitchell Downhower College Fund.
Services honoring both men have been scheduled:
John Downhower Memorial
Friday, October 17, 11am
Fellowship of the Woodlands
One Fellowship Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77384
David Garrett Funeral
Saturday, October 18, 11am
River Pointe Community Church
5000 Ransom Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
The families of both Garrett and Downhower are asking that you contribute to funds set up for the men's children, in lieu of flowers.
For the Garrett family, contributions can be made to:
Adam Ryan Garrett Educational Fund
PO Box 1811
Sugarland, Tx 77478-1811
For the Downhower family, you can make contributions at any Wells Fargo bank by asking specifically for the Mitchell Downhower College Fund.
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mrtexmex2007
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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