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Charlie, Amy & Friends, KEVIN's family thanks you for your thoughts, photos and postings. They also understand that KEVIN's FRIENDS had a special relationship with him, that only one who can get to be one with nature can understand. Approximately one hour ago, I had conversation with a direct family member and all agree that RYAN LAFLEUR will be the 1st member to contact for any updates. I am sure you have his info.. If all else fails, you can feel free to contact me at the number indicated in a previous post. I thank you all, gil.

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By now I am sure that the majority of the people "ON SCENE" or associated therewith the search, know RYAN LAFLEUR. Once RYAN returns home to the Boston area, I feel that he will be the sole representative of his family. I hope that will be soon. I now find that I am too close to this subject matter and have to take leave of this exact situation. I will continue with my contacts and encourage that they complete their mission. I will tell you that I was relieved of my SAR Command due to PTSD - Viet Nam Syndrome and I thought it was over. I am sorry, but I think it came back and I cannot speak any more for the FAMILY of KEVIN LAFLEUR. My offer to any here, that might be in our area of MA, CT & RI still stands. KEVIN fought the good fight and I am trying also. Your friend always, gil.

Hi sobo, Music is good for the soul and if it was good enough for Solomon, it is good enough for me. I just might have some to share - and in many areas. gil.

Hello Hank, Your words are well chosen and descibe the exact person that KEVIN is. I keep in mind that his closest family members read of this site and I have to choose my words very carefully. (I know that I don't use spell-checker and I need bi-focals) For myself, I will continue to find a way to locate him for the Family. But I try to keep a reasonable & prudent mind in now having been informed of the conditions of the area. To sobo & Bug, I think that at this time, I should not venture into why your units were not called out. I understand how to send contributions to the right source and I really appreciate this. BTW, What music do you listen to when not the wind? Always, gil.

In all of the involved participants efforts to bring this to closure, we appreciate this and would truely like to do more than what we have done. Is there anything that is needed in the way of supplies, monies or support that we might provide? Given the rocketing cost of fuel / food, (not to mention your own time & expense) I know that many here would like to contibute in some way. I am still waiting for another telephone call re SAR K9 and I want you to know that Sgt Robert Brennan of the Connecticut State Police K9 Training Staff, has offered his technical assistance. He also recommends the SAR K9 expert in your area. I would post a copy of this email, but names are listed on it and I feel that I do not have their permission to give this out. For now, this is all that I have. Thanx, gil.

Thank you Bug for your insight and we appreciate that. Much like we would never have understood the awesomeness or humbling feeling of your mountains if not for the photos on this site. Far out of our league. Kahnmann, please keep in touch and as soon as we hear anything on this end, we will post it here. Again, Thank You for what you have done and continue to do. A very tight & good Family you all are. A smile here, gil.

They say that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the best lessons learned in life are from the most heartbreaking situations. Something good may come of this specific situation. My question to you. Is there a member of the Sheriff's Department that is an active climber / skier of these mountains and if not, why not? Can you see where I am going here? 1/2 of knowing = 1/2 of solving. As a result of past contacts in my SAR K9 ESU, I contacted this areas Sheriff's Dept. last week and was given the name of a former Connecticut Trooper that is considered the leading expert / instructor of SAR K9 in the USA and if not the World. Now this is a small World, as he lives in your own back yard of Seattle Washington. At this time I feel that I cannot give his name, but I have met him and have had a recent conversation coupled with an email communicae. He is currently reviewing the facts as one of his expertise is in the use of K9 and avalanches. At the time of this most unfortunate incident I was unable to locate / contact him, as he was giving a seminar in Fairbanks. I would like you to know that EVERYTHING has been / is being done to help / assist you. I have had contact with Governor Gregoire's Office, The US Coast Guard Homeland Security and the RCMP Airwing in your area. No stone is being left unturned. All of this was being done last week, while the majority of you were actively engaged in rescue mode. What I am attempting to do is find the right tools for you to work with to get the task at hand completed with closure and to have all available options known for the future. If you think that I might be out of line here, please advise. I remain, gil.

Hello Amy, My name is Gildersleeve (Gerry) Beaupre and your name has come into the picture (at the start) as a very good friend of KEVIN. You are so right in your request and I am sure that all that read your post will honour that request. I hope that by now you have met RYAN LAFLEUR, of whom I wish that he were my own brother and not just a relative and it was the same with KEVIN. I feel fortunate for knowing KEVIN, RYAN, AMY BROWN and ALL of his FRIENDS. I am your friend and contrary to what some members here might think, I am only here to help. I cannot tell you exactly what each member of the LAFLEUR family thinks, but I can tell you for sure that every time that you go out to ski & climb - they /we will be with you & yours. Amy, you are good! Thanx, gil.

As a result of a telephone call, I feel that I must put a face here, as to who I am. I am only trying to give an avenue for help. I am at your service. gil.

Hello Kahnmann, Thank you for your input. You are so right - KEVIN is TRUE BLUE. (Meaning he is a true friend when made) Shooot, I hope you all know where I coming from here - just a little tired and I'm sure that you are even more so. gil.

To those of you who live and breath the fresh air of the CASCADES - it appears that you have more than most. Words do not describe the views from atop of these great mountains that you have shown in your posts. Not many have what it takes to venture there. I do believe that now we understand why Kevin chose to live there. Nothing short of INCREDABLE. Thank you for showing us this part of your / our world. We do appreciate your efforts and only hope that someday we might repay your kindness. For the LAFLEUR FAMILY, gil. If anyone here is ever in our eastcoast area - please stop by, as we can find pleasure in conversation, assisting with directions and even helping with flat tires, restrooms and tired people. Gildersleeve Beaupre 343 Thompson Road Thompson, CT 06277-0510 (860) 315-7700

Hi, I had conversation with Deputy Mark Jilk @ approx. 12:30 PM today. He advised me that unless there was a better LSP (Last Seen Point), they would not continue the search more than "fly-overs". In a (round-about)way, he indicated that the people that have occupied the LAND for years - are more familiar with the MOUNTAINS than the Department. Understandably so. The question is - LAST SEEN POINT - anything better since the photo? At 5:00 PM today, ANDY REBMANN called me and will do his best to help out with contacts. But he also told me that these are not the few mountains of the east and the OWNERS know them well. Here is to you - my choice tonight is J W Black. gil.

Not a problem here Billygoat - Thank You. gil.

Hello friends and family of KEVIN LAFLEUR. His family on the eastcoast can never express nor relate to you in any way shape or form, of what you are doing and have done for the LAFLEUR family and his CHRISTIAN brothers & sisters who love him dearly. It is very evident of why KEVIN chose to live within your community and unbelievable recreational terrain. RYAN LAFLEUR has related of your immeasurable endurance, fellowship and support in this search for KEVIN. Do not think for a moment, that all eyes in this world and above, will not see what all of you are participating in. Good Will and Faith in THE LORD. For the LAFLEUR FAMILY, Gildersleeve (Gerry) Beaupre