Fwd: water balloon story, version for our blog

Hello family and friends,

Last Saturday night we had a party at church.  Everyone was asked to do something special for the Christmas season.  I am no singer so I selected to read a story I wrote about one of my many  lifeguard experiences.  One of the pastors asked if he could reword it, add a picture and post it on his bolg site.  

I am sending it to you because it is a good story to share.

Click on the blog below to see the story.

Merry Christmas to all.

Dale

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From: Mark & Sally Ellis <godreports1@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: water balloon story, version for our blog
To: Dale & Marilyn Ghere <dmghere@gmail.com>

Hi Dale and Marilyn,

I found a photo to use online. Here is a link to the story on our blog:

http://blog.godreports.com/2014/12/lifeguard-blinded-by-unseen-prankster-god-arranges-forgiveness-15-years-later/

Mark Ellis
God Reports, founder
ASSIST News, senior correspondent
P.O. Box 7022
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 230-2843
mark@Godreports.com
www.Godreports.com

Fwd: Relay for Life

Hello everyone,

The following is a message I just received from the lifeguards. They are entering a 24 hour relay race to support The American Cancer Society.  You can run in the race and /or make a donation in the name of The Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association.  Just follow the guidelines in the message. Seems like a good way to support our lifeguard department.

Contact Jack Bond <lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com> if you have any questions.

Dale Ghere

guarded 1960-1974

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From: Jack Bond <lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Fwd: Relay for Life
To: "Dale and Marilyn Ghere ;" <dmghere@gmail.com>

Good Morning Dale and Marilyn,

Our lifeguard association participates in the Relay for Life each year. It is coming up very shortly, and our president said I should forward you the email sent to our current members. 

The Relay for Life is a 24-hour relay put on by the American Cancer Society where we celebrate those who have won the battle against cancer, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and fight back for a cure. 

It has been a big part of our association and we are trying to continue its success by donating our time and money to this fantastic cause. 

If you know anyone who can or would like to contribute, please send this email along. 

The links below will guide you to the Relay website, where you can learn more about the event. Our team name is the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association, so look for us on the Relay website when submitting a donation!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Best Regards,

Jack Bond

Community Outreach

Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association

(949)295-5766

lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: Jack Bond <lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com>

Subject: Relay for Life

Date: September 30, 2014 at 7:21:46 PM PDT

To: lagunabeachmsa@gmail.com

Association Members, Friends and Family,

The Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association is participating in the 2014 Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  This 24 hour event begins at 9:00 AM on October 11th, 2014 at El Morro Elementary School .  We are encouraging all lifeguards, friends, and family to represent the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association at this amazing event.

Participants are encouraged to sign up for the 24 hour relay. An online sign-up sheet will be emailed your way shortly for those wanting to participate and donate their time. A quick note to all of our lifeguards still in high school…ANY AND ALL OF THE TIME YOU DEDICATE TO THE RELAY FOR LIFE COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS! Thats right, I said it; you could knock out 24 hours, like that! If you are interested in donating a few hours of your time, please contact me at lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com. Drop in participants are also welcome. 

Parking is available at El Morro School first come first serve.  El Morro Elementary School is located at: 8681 North Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

If you would like to donate to the American Cancer Society on behalf of the Association, please follow the link below:
                                

•     The Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association Relay Team Home Page:  or http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14CA?team_id=1712663&pg=team&fr_id=57118

One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and are tax deductible.

Please contact me if you have any questions.  I hope to see you all on October 11th.  Forward this email to any potential donors to the American Cancer Society on behalf of The Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association.

Thank you,

Jack Bond

Community Outreach

Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association

(949)295-5766

lbmsa.outreach@gmail.com

Fwd: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] Long time Lagunan, ex lifeguard and father to...

Hello everyone,

You are going to love this video of one of our own local legends.

Thanks Mitch.

Enjoy,

Dale Ghere

guarded 1960-74

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From: Mitch Ridder
Date: Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 6:42 PM
Subject: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] Long time Lagunan, ex lifeguard and father to...
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Mitch Ridder posted in Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion Mitch Ridder 6:42pm Jul 30 Long time Lagunan, ex lifeguard and father to Laguna guard Jeff Tresselt, great stories, a little history and some classic images from Pete Tresselt, in his own words ... Surfer+Craftsman // Pete Tresselt almondsurfboards.com Thanks to all who came out on Saturday.  Here's the full-interview we did with Pete Tresselt.  Thank... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

message about Rob Potter

Hello everyone,

This is the automatic reply I got back when I sent out the story about Chris Garau.  I do not know anything other than what is in this message.  I am sending this because so many of you know Rob and might want to be able to send a note. I will send more information as I get it.

Dale Ghere

guaded 1960-74

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From: Robert Potter <rob@thepromiserevealed.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Subject: only available by phone today Re: Fwd: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] The Waterman Tradition Continues!
To: dmghere@gmail.com

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Fwd: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] The Waterman Tradition Continues!

Hell everyone,

Here is an article from the local paper about Jaime Garau's grandson.  The baton has been passed and the tradition continues on with the next generation.

Dale Ghere

guarded 1960-74

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From: Jaime Garau >
Date: Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Subject: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] The Waterman Tradition Continues!
To: Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion <100238871644@groups.facebook.com>

Jaime Garau posted in Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion Jaime Garau 10:02am Jul 28 The Waterman Tradition Continues! http://www.lagunabeachindy.com/waterman-tradition-continues/ The 'Waterman' Tradition Continues - Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper, The "Indy" - Laguna... www.lagunabeachindy.com By Donna Furey | LB Indy Nineteen-year-old Chris Garau graduated with honors from San Juan Hills hig... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

Fwd: Ben's Paddle out

​Hello everyone,

This video was sent from Mike Contino.  It was originally on Face Book., but I know some of you don't use that resource so this may be new to you.  It is a great video of the paddle out for Ben Carlson.

Thanks Mike.

Dale Ghere

guarded 1960-74

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From: Mcontino
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: Ben's Paddle out
To: Dale and Marilyn Ghere <dmghere@gmail.com>

Dale the is a great video of the paddle out at

Http://vimeo.com/100660118

Mike Contino

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 21, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Dale and Marilyn Ghere <dmghere@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello everyone,

Once again Mitch has shared a few great photos.  This is an event worthy of being remembered and recorded.

Dale

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From: rwatercolors@netzero.com <rwatercolors@netzero.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Ben's Paddle out
To: ksnow@lagunabeachcity.net
Cc: dmghere@cox.net, kbond@lagunabeachcity.net

Hi Kevin,

 

Here are a few from the paddle out ... I'll have a disk to you with the rest in a few days.

 

Mitch

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Fwd: Ben's Paddle out

Hello everyone,

Once again Mitch has shared a few great photos.  This is an event worthy of being remembered and recorded.

Dale

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From: rwatercolors@netzero.com <rwatercolors@netzero.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Ben's Paddle out
To: ksnow@lagunabeachcity.net
Cc: dmghere@cox.net, kbond@lagunabeachcity.net

Hi Kevin,

 

Here are a few from the paddle out ... I'll have a disk to you with the rest in a few days.

 

Mitch

Memorial services for Ben Carlson

Hello everyone,

The final plans for the memorial services for Ben Carlson have been completed.

This Sunday there will be a paddleout near the Newport Pier at 9 AM.  This is primarily a time for family and friends.  Then there will be an evening memorial on the beach at Tower 68, near Orange Street.  This will be a time for everyone to participate.  This is where we can show our respect for his life, to give encouragement to his family and to honor him for his service to the community.

I was touched to hear that several lifeguard departments have offered to help the Newport Lifeguard Department by covering their towers so the Newport guards may participate in the memorial services.   This will be a strong example of how lifeguards stand together and care for one another especially during a time of great sorrow.

Dale Ghere

Fwd: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] Many of you have asked about services for Ben...

Hello everyone,

Here is the latest update on the memorial services for Ben Carlson.

Dale Ghere

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From: Brent Jacobsen <notification+kr4mqs5s2eqn@facebookmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Subject: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] Many of you have asked about services for Ben...
To: Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion <100238871644@groups.facebook.com>

Brent Jacobsen posted in Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion Brent Jacobsen 9:35pm Jul 8 Many of you have asked about services for Ben Carlson. There will be a paddle out at 9 AM at on Sunday at the Newport Pier. There will be a memorial service at 6:30 PM at Orange Street Newport Lifeguard Tower 68. There is a link to all of the details. Brent City of Newport Beach : Ben Carlson Service & Donation Information www.newportbeachca.gov newport Beach Lifeguard Ben Carlson View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

Lifeguard drowns

This message is for those who might not have been able to read a local paper today. More information will come out in the next few days, but this is enough to let you know that one of our own died while attempting to serve his community.

Dale Ghere

guarded 1960-74

Newport Beach lifeguard drowned Sunday during a rescue attempt near the city's pier. Officials said it was the first time a city lifeguard had died in the line of duty.

Ben Carlson, a 15-year veteran Newport Beach lifeguard, drowned Sunday during a rescue attempt near the city's pier. (NewportBeachLG)

Ben Carlson, a 15-year veteran Newport Beach lifeguard, was pulled from the ocean by colleagues, officials announced during an evening news conference. They had been frantically searching for him after he disappeared under 10-foot waves while attempting to rescue a swimmer, authorities said. As Carlson, 32, reached the swimmer, both were hit by the waves; the swimmer made it back to shore, but Carlson disappeared.

The loss shocked the close-knit public safety department in Newport Beach.

"It's been a very difficult time," said police Sgt. Penny Freeman.

Newport Beach has experienced dangerous rip currents since Friday, and lifeguards have been busy during the holiday weekend making rescues, Freeman said. There was another near-drowning earlier Sunday, she said.

Carlson "was in the water to effect a rescue and had some distress at that time," Freeman said. More details will be forthcoming as the investigation into what happened gets underway, she said.

Newport Beach Fire Chief Scott Post said Carlson entered the water just after 5 p.m. Lifeguards located him about 8 p.m. and delivered him to waiting paramedics on the pier. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

It was a tragic ending to what had been a crowded and sunny weekend at one of Southern California's most picturesque coastlines. Twitter quickly filled with condolences.

Fwd: From Last night ...

Hello everyone,

Here is a different view of the Main Beach Tower.  Very nice.  Thanks Mitch.

Dlae Ghere

guarded 1960-74

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From: rwatercolors@netzero.com <rwatercolors@netzero.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Subject: From Last night ...
To: dmghere@cox.net

Hi Dale,

 

Happy 5th of July! From Main Beach last night ...

 

Mitch

Fwd: Headquarters opening

Hello everyone,

Thanks to Mitch we have a photo history of the opening day of the new HQ.  Enjoy the photos. What a nice new facility the guards have.  In the entry there is a great tribute to Dean Westgaard.  The sculpture of a pair of fins and a rescue tube was made by Cassie Parlette.  

The board made from the redwood I gave to Jeff Quam can be seen in frames 3 and 4.

Summer is here and the water is warm.  Have a great day.

Dale Ghere 

guarded 1960-74

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From: rwatercolors@netzero.com <rwatercolors@netzero.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 7:39 AM
Subject: Headquarters opening
To: dmghere@cox.net

Hi Dale,

 

Here are pictures from last Friday's opening ...

 

Mitch