RememberSchiff Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Scoutmaster James Norton, 59, of Acton,MA Troop 1 died on Sunday while descending the 19 Mile Brook Trail in Bean’s Purchase, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. His troop had hiked up to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Carter Notch Hut on Saturday afternoon, spent the night at the hut and was returning down the trail when Jim collapsed. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said members of the hiking group immediately started CPR and called 911. A National Guard helicopter was called in but could not land, a winch extraction was required. Despite the efforts of the hiking group and first responders, he did not survive. Troop 1 annually hosts the popular Isaac Davis 7 mile historic hike from Acton to Concord on Patriot's Day. Jim will be sorely missed by Scouting and Acton. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/14/man-dies-while-boy-scout-hiking-trip-new-hampshire/FF46wCgbSZ8Tn4TSr3ybqJ/story.html Scout salute and farewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Condolences. And prayers to his family and fellow hikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Condolences to his family, Scouts and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krypton_son Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I always hate to hear of a fallen scout. Being a leader, I assume he may had a son with him. My prayers are with his family, friends and troop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberSchiff Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 I always hate to hear of a fallen scout. Being a leader, I assume he may had a son with him. My prayers are with his family, friends and troop. On the descent, the troop was split by ability into smaller hiking groups. His 16 year old son was leading another group that started the descent earlier. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/14/scout-leads-his-dying-father-would-have-wanted/JNrcBwayIkyaqqzOKynf0N/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krikkitbot Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On the descent, the troop was split by ability into smaller hiking groups. His 16 year old son was leading another group that started the descent earlier. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/14/scout-leads-his-dying-father-would-have-wanted/JNrcBwayIkyaqqzOKynf0N/story.html I just read the part about his 16 year old son leading his group out. It brought tears to my eyes and a knot to my throat imagining my own sons in a similar situation. That scout deserves an award... although he'd probably rather have his dad back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 wow, that is horrible. I hope for the day for a lightweight AED that can be carried during a hike reasonably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAHAWK Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 They are down to under 2.5 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr56 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow, really bad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 They are down to under 2.5 pounds. I need to look into that. The life saving percentage with one vs. with out is astonishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krikkitbot Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I need to look into that. The life saving percentage with one vs. with out is astonishing. I looked them up this morning. A regular refurbished AED seems to be about $800. A light weight seems to be north of $2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAHAWK Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 South of $1250 brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 hopefully the price will come down over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAHAWK Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 The first hand-held calculator showed eight red LED digits and cost 200 1971 $$. Now, far superior calculators can be had for under 10 2016 $$. So there is hope. Under $1,100 on Cyber Monday. $595 rebuilt and recertified today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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