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Book Title: DownTime - An Oral history of the Lee's Summit Und
Record Number: 1226
Author: Eric Howard
Author Bio: Eric Howard became a member of LSURR in 1986. He is certified as a Dive Rescue Specialist, Ice Diving Operations, and Swift Water Rescue Specialist. Prior to joining the team Eric served in the Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. While a member of the Army Reserves, Eric served as an Instructor at the Non-Commissioned Officers Course, where he held the rank of staff sergeant. As a member of LSURR, at that time, Eric held various staff positions, including one term as team Vice President. In 1991 Eric joined the Marine Corps and served as a member of a special operations capable rubber boat raid company. Following two overseas deployments Eric was promoted to sergeant and became a Raid Instructor at the 1st Marines' Enhanced Training Section. Eric returned to LSURR in 1995. Since his return to the team Eric has held two terms as President and continues to be active with the team. Eric is employed as an Engineering Field Technician with Maxim Technologies. JOHN MONSON John started diving June 3, 1979. His first dive with the team was June 26, 1986 in Prairie Lee Lake. He is certified as a Dive Rescue Specialist. He holds certifications for Ice Diving, Ice Rescue Instructor, PADI Divemaster, Nitrox, and Full Cave. John has written articles for the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, Searchlines magazine Sept/Oct 99, “Training Tip – Vehicle Recovery.” John has held the team positions of President, Secretary / Treasurer, Team Captain, and Training officer. He maintains the team web page, and currently is the team Secretary / Treasurer. John is employed by Sprint, as a Call Center design manager. John lives with his wife of 16 years and their three children.
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Binding: Paperback Format
Author Email ID: Director@LSUR.ORG
Book Description:   The general public has very little knowledge of what the Public Safety Diving profession is or does. In this book, past and present members offer their accounts and experiences dealing with such subjects as body recoveries, evidence, flood evacuations, salvage of aircraft and vehicles, as well as the emotional aspects covering these operations. The stories account for a period spanning over 30 years, which highlight their service - stories, which are captivating. These historical accountings will offer insight into a field that has had little written about it in the past. So if you’re a diver, or non-diver, you will enjoy reading the stories as they unfold to tell the story of this teams dedicated members. The Lee’s Summit Underwater Rescue & Recovery team is among one of the oldest continuously operating dive rescue teams in America, founded in 1966.

ISBN 1-58909-095-0
Book Pages: 103
Price:   $15.95
Ebook Format Available   Pdf
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