Phil Calvert &
Scott Johnston
SO OTHERS MAY LIVE
On July 17, 2004, five members of the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team were en route to Joshua Tree National Park to look for a missing hiker, Eric Sears, when they were struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle. Team member Scott Johnston died on scene and team member Phil Calvert died three days later. A third team member, Bob Blanck, was critically injured and flown to Arrowhead Regional and remained hospitalized for nine weeks, undergoing many surgeries.
Phil Calvert, 4R21
Phil Calvert was born January 7th 1946 in El Paso, Texas and moved to Redlands in 1984. With his construction background, he was employed as a Facility Manager with ESRI of Redlands. A San Gorgonio Team Member for over 12 years, Phil loved the the outdoors, and his hobbies included hunting and Search and Rescue. He had a passion for his family, for learning and sharing his knowledge, and perfecting his interests.
That Man is a Success by Robert Louis Stevenson
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent [people] and the love of children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who leaves the world better than he found it;
Who looked for the best in others, and gave the best he had.
Scott was born on January 7, 1974 in San Francisco, California. Scott grew up in San Diego and moved to Redlands in 1990. He was employed as an electrician and worked part time in a sport shop. A San Gorgonio Team Member for over 8 years, Scott’s hobbies were centered on outdoor adventures. Hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, surfing and scuba diving were just a few of his interests. His calm personality was his stronghold, and he was loved by all. He lived for the search and had a curiosity of the unknown.
“I'd rather die when I am living than live while I am dead”
from Growing Older But Not Up by Jimmy Buffet
Scott Johnston, 4R12