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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Date: Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Subject: [Laguna Beach Lifeguard Reunion] Many of you have asked about services for Ben...
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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