Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Airtanker 130 Is Headed West
From this Valley on 17 June 2002, the crew of Tanker 130, Steven Wass, Craig Labare and Michael Davis answered the call to duty and took wing to fight a horrific fire in the Sierras. For their determination and ultimate sacrifice, we honor their memory.
Placed by the Carson Valley Sertoma Club
Erected 2003 by Carson Valley Sertoma Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 2002.
Location. 38° 56.508′ N, 119° 44.883′ W. Marker is in Gardnerville, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is on Courthouse Alley north of Eddy Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gardnerville NV 89410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gardnerville Branch Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The East Fork Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Jensen/Schacht House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arendt Jensen Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Jensen Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adaven Building (about 400 feet away); The French Hotel and Bar (about 400 feet away); Arendt Jensen Merchandise (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gardnerville.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a west-facing boulder in the southwestern corner of Heritage Park.
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Also see . . .
1. Hundreds Mourn Downed Tanker Crew. The Nevada Appeal's article (6/23/2002) describing the memorial ceremony for the downed tanker crew," ...At the conclusion, a P-3 tanker, No. 00, flew low over the crowd of 350 and headed toward the mountains to the honor guard's announcement, 'Tanker 130 has gone West.'" (Submitted on December 11, 2009.)
2. 2002 United States airtanker crashes. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on February 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.