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Trooper procession this morning in Anchorage and Wasilla

Trooper procession this morning in Anchorage and Wasilla

April 3, 2013 by ·
Today a procession will occur for Trooper Tage Toll and Pilot Mel Nading. It starts at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage at 10am. It will travel down Boniface and split at the Glenn Highway taking Pilot Mel Nading to Evergreen Funeral Home in Anchorage and Trooper Tage Toll to Heritage Funeral Home in Wasilla. This will likely effect the flow of traffic in Anchorage and the Valley. Motorists, please be respectful and yeild to the procession. Thank you. The support we have recieved has been amazing.
You can post comments and condolences on the Trooper’s Facebook Page.
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Filed Under: Alaskans who have died, Only in Alaska, Photos & Graphics, Press Releases and Sponsor Statements
State Trooper helo crashes no survivors

State Trooper helo crashes no survivors

March 31, 2013 by ·

An Alaska State Troopers helicopter crashed while on a rescue mission on Saturday evening.

 

The helo failed to arrive at the rendezvous point to offload a lost snowmobiler near Talkeenta.

 

AST reports two troopers and the snowmobiler died in the crash.

 

Alaska State Trooper Shield

Here are links to some reports:

Alaska Dispatch  Alasks Troopers report ‘no survivors’ after helicopter with 3 aboard crashes near Talkeetna

ADN.com Troopers helicopter with 3 people aboard crashes, no survivors found

Alaska State Troopers Official Facebook Page. Nothing posted as of Sun. evening, but you can post your condolences here.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Alaskans who have died, Flag Status, Only in Alaska, Photos & Graphics

Governor orders flags lowered for public safety officer killed in line of duty

March 20, 2013 by ·

Just released by Governor’s Office….

Manokotak Village Public Safety Officer Killed

Flags to fly at half-staff on Friday.

PRESS RELEASE from Governor’s office:

Governor Orders State Flags Lowered for Village Public Safety Officer

 March 20, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell has ordered state flags to be lowered tomorrow in honor and memory of Village Public Safety Officer Thomas O. Madole, who was killed in the line of duty yesterday in Manokotak, Alaska.

“Sandy and I were saddened to learn of the tragic, senseless death of Officer Madole,” Governor Parnell said. “Officer Madole will be remembered for his dedication and devotion to public service and the protection of others. We will keep his family, friends and fellow officers in our thoughts and prayers.”

Governor Parnell added, “VPSOs are a vital part of protecting and providing safety to our rural communities.”

Madole is survived by his wife and two adult children. State flags will be lowered on Thursday, March 21, and raised the following day.

Audio of the governor’s condolences are available at:

http://gov.alaska.gov/parnell_media/resources_audio/vpso_2.mp3

 

Filed Under: Alaskans who have died, Flag Status, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor's Speeches and Press Releases
Alaska’s got a lot of green

Alaska’s got a lot of green

March 17, 2013 by ·

 

And we’re not talking about

1) grasses, trees and rough water

2) money

We’re talking IRISH….

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

 
 

Filed Under: Alaska History, Alaskans who have died, Blog Post, Maps, Only in Alaska, Photos & Graphics

First Saturday in March is Susan Butcher Day

March 4, 2013 by ·

Current Standing of 2013 Racers

directly from Official Iditarod Site

 

Yep, a real-true Alaska day.

Susan Butcher Biography Photo

Susan Butcher.

A few years back the Alaska Legislature designated the first Saturday in March as Susan Butcher Day to honor the amazing woman who did so much for the 1,100 mile race.

And why the first Saturday in March…come on…just about everyone knows that that’s the start of the Iditarod Trail  Sled Dog Race. (The ceremonial start on Fourth Ave. in Anchorage).

Iditarod Links:

Official Iditarod Site

Maggie’s Favorite Page on the Official Site — Zuma’s Paw Prints

This part of the Iditarod site is so much fun and cute. It’s a regular diary about what goes on behind the scenes and along the trail from the perspective of the dogs!

I’ve learned so much over the years that you don’t see in the usual spots. Plus, I’m such a sucker for dogs.

Zuma Paw Prints

Zuma, the dog who writes Zuma Paw Prints.

Academy of Achievement (where the Susan Butcher photo came from)

Includes video interview of Susan Butcher.

 

 

Filed Under: Alaska History, Alaskans who have died, Only in Alaska
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