Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection, Alaska
End of Watch Friday, January 14, 1983
Add to My HeroesJohn David Stimson
Sergeant John Stimson succumbed to hypothermia following a helicopter crash while searching for a missing pilot near Cordova, Alaska. The helicopter he was riding in experienced an engine failure and crashed.
The contract pilot suffered a broken back in the crash. Sergeant Stimson was unable to access any of the emergency equipment due to damage to the helicopter. He died after a night of exposure to cold temperatures after making the injured pilot as comfortable as possible. The injured pilot survived.
Sergeant Stimson had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for just over 11 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Hypothermia
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsI did not know David, but as a fellow Alaska State Trooper, I attended his funeral. Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground was played at his service. I listen to it often and think of him and his service and sacrifice to our fellow man. RIP
Sam Barnard
November 7, 2023
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