THANK YOU! -- Emily Decker expresses her sincere gratitude to Superstition Search & Rescue, the Pinal County Sheriff's Department, DPS, and others for their rescue training and skills. Without them, Emily and her boyfriend John might have had a grim ending to their March 15 ordeal in the Superstition Mountains. (See their complete story on page 2 of the April issue of Arizona Boating & Watersports news magazine or at azbw.com.)
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To SSAR: A Thank You From Emily
Editor,
I am so happy to see that you have chosen the Superstition Search & Rescue team (SSAR) as the recipients of the "Rock the Boat" proceeds. If anyone deserves extra support, it is certainly this group of amazing people.
When my boyfriend and I made a critical mistake one month ago, hiking in the Superstitions, SSAR — along with five other agencies — responded to our call instantly and saved our lives.
If it weren't for their training and skills, our story would have been a very grim one.
The article you featured last month on SSAR was our story, and I'd like to thank this magazine for bringing them much-needed attention. The people of SSAR spent the entire day saving our lives — for no pay. They even have to supply most of their own equipment.
As someone who loves to explore our Superstitions (as safely as possible, of course), I am so happy this group exists.
Thank you to SSAR, Pinal County Sheriff's Dept., DPS, and everyone involved in our rescue and others.
I am forever grateful.
Sincerely,
Emily Decker
Apache Junction
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