MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Via e-mail --  Reference the cover story "Disaster in the Desert" in the July/August 2009 issue of Torch: Wow -- great article! The Girl Scout Camp T-shirt (at right) was priceless. Many times on this journey we never find out the names of those we touch or impact. Col. John Blumentritt is one of the lucky ones. Elaine Hardy and that little Girl Scout will never forget him and the rest of the crew.

Dr. Bob Bisking
Dean, School of Business and Leadership
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio

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I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the time spent with you in preparation for the Torch Magazine article ("Disaster in the Desert," July/August 2009 issue). As I reviewed the events of the day of the accident, it gave me a chance to reflect on how fortunate I am. I realize that not everyone who experiences a serious accident or injury has as favorable an outcome as I enjoy. Thank you for giving me this opportunity; it was an honor to meet Col. John Blumentritt personally after 17 years.

Also, I recently spent the 4th of July weekend celebrating the freedoms of this great country with my children, grandchildren and good friends. Life doesn't get much better than that. Thank you and all of your associates for your part in preserving those freedoms that too many of us often take for granted.

Elaine Hardy
Boulder City, Nev.