Atwood, Cheryl: Died December 11,1997 while making a home health care visit to a cancer patient in Indianapolis, Indiana/USA. She was shot several times in an apparent robbery by three assailants as she walked from her car to the patient's residence. Cheryl, 48, who graduated nursing school in 1971, had worked as a hospital nurse and then in hospice and home care programs for cancer patients. She was certified in PICC insertions and oncology nursing. A colleague noted that she will be remembered for her kindness to others and her ready willingness to assist those in need, whether colleagues or patients. [Ent. 3/00] (Source: John Moran, PhD, who supplied info/news articles, advises that under the General Duty clause of OSHA standards, it is mandatory that if an employer has reasonable expectation of risk in the conduct of the employees' duties, that the employer must provide appropriate training etc. to reduce that risk.)

    Barber, Elizabeth W.: Died December 14, 1997 when a transport helicopter struck electrical wires upon take-off from an accident scene in Colorado/USA. Beth, 33, had been a nurse for 10 years and had been with AirLife since 1993. A colleague noted: "Beth was a true health care professional, always concerned about the patient". She had lived in Aurora, CO with her husband, also a nurse. [ent. 9/99] (Source: http://naemt.org/nemsms) [See also: Feldmann, L.K.]

   Batterman, Kathy Lynn: Died April 3, 1999 when a Flight for Life helicopter crashed as it returned to its rural base after dropping off a patient in Las Vegas, Nevada/USA. Kathy had made more than 3,000 flights since1983 when she delivered the eulogy for three flight members who also crashed outside Las Vegas. She was certified as a flight, critical care, and emergency nurse as well as being an advanced trauma specialist and pre-hospital nurse practitioner. Kathy was born in Joliet, IL, was 44, and is survived by her husband, daughter, and son. As one colleague commented, "She taught me about how to care for the patient as a person, not as work or as something you have to do." [Ent. 5/99] (Further details may be found at http://www.lvrj.com in archives' search.) [See also Shelton, L.)

   Betita-Collins, Alicia: Died April 25, 2000 when a med flight helicopter crashed into a radio tower returning to its base hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida/USA. Alicia had worked for many years at the hospital where she joined the flight crew in 1987 when the helicopter corps began. She was described as being the 'Mom' of the transport crew, always looking out for everyone, and frequently working extra shifts or covering for others. Gabby, as she was known for her enthusiastic chatter, was readily recognizable being 4' 11" and by her sense of humor, e.g. always joking that she made sure her undergarments matched in case of an accident. Under fire, she was noted as being cool, reserved, and one who knew what to do. Through being a flight nurse, she also felt it brought her closer to her pilot-husband who had died in the crash of an Air Force helicopter. She was a flight nurse during Desert Storm and attained the rank of Major in the Air Force Reserves. Alicia, 51, is survived by her two children. [Ent. 4/26/00] (Source: http://www.sptimes.com )

   Borrill, Jane M.: Died December 3, 1986 in the crash of flight helicopter based out of Park View Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee/USA. Jane, 27, was the newest member of the flight team and was described as a dedicated and caring nurse. [Ent. 8/99] (Source: http://naemt.org/nemsms)

    Brandon, Nancy: Died: December 20, 1985 during the crash of the Air Care helicopter en route to Ainsworth to transfer an eight-year-old child injured in a sledding accident to an Omaha, Nebraska/USA hospital. Bad weather was reported at the time. She had served with Good Samaritan's flight program since 1983. Nancy, 32,  was also an intensive care and emergency nurse. [Ent. 8/99] (Source: http://naemt.org/nemsms) (See also: Fuss Brown, J.)

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