In the news

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This is a shameless plug for my brother Mason Dunn, who flies one of our local news helicopters. He has been featured on CNN for tonado coverage, and recognized by PETA for saving a deer stranded on a frozen lake bed. If you haven't seen the video, go to UTUBE and type in his name. The deer had been there for hours with rescuers on the banks, who had been trying to help it with no success. He knew how to position the blades to create enough force to safely blow the deer across the ice. You will also see some amazing tornado videos. He has worked to help fire crews, and always goes back to check on animals trapped by wildfires to make sure they were saved. There have been a couple of times he was over my house on the job, a close fire and a bad storm. All which turned out okay, but I have asked him not to visit on business anymore ! He is one of my heroes, and he does a fabulous job.

Comments

  1. KariSeptember 19, 2008 at 5:55 AM

    That is very cool. That must be a very exciting job to have. The story of the deer is great, too!

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  2. Rocki AdamsSeptember 19, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    This gave me goosebumps! What a very sweet post about your brother. I'm very close with my 'baby' brother so I understand how you can be so proud of him :)

    Plug away!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Wow!! What a cool brother with a cool job!! I have three brothers, but none has near as an excting job as your brother (a banker, actuary and a waterproofer!). Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  4. Vanilla Bean Organic Bake ShopSeptember 19, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for your comments on my lemon pound cake!

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  5. ourgreatgreenglobeSeptember 19, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    What a great story. It must be exciting to have him in your life!

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  6. Kim CaroSeptember 20, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    AW- AWESOME. Kudos to him for saving the deer.

    also sorry you had to see the drab photo of my happt flower. i changed the photo.

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  7. TraceySeptember 20, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    I'll have to go take a look at the video.

    Thank you for your prayers for Joe! He's such a good boy and he really does deserve to find a home.

    I love your vintage jewelry, btw!

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  9. Punky N MunkySeptember 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    I believe I have seen the video you are talking about, I thought it was wonderful! what a great post!

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  10. Katherine Dunn/Apifera FarmSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    Awesome. Not everyone would have put themselves in possible danger to save an animal. I'm glad the world has him!

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