In Memory
We honor the memory of those who served with the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group with dedication, skill, and compassion. Their contributions continue to shape our team and inspire our mission. Though they are no longer with us, their legacy lives on in every call we answer.
Lee Fuell (620)
Lee was a pillar of the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG) and the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference (ASRC) for more than a decade, serving with tireless dedication and steady leadership. He held several roles on MARG’s board over the years—including President and, most recently, Secretary—always guiding with integrity and a deep commitment to our mission.
One of Lee’s most impactful legacies was his work to strengthen the relationship between EMS and MARG’s field operations. His vision and persistence were key to establishing our mutual aid agreement with Mon EMS, advancing the integration of high-quality care in wilderness rescue settings.
Lee also played a critical role in training and equipping both MARG and the broader ASRC. He led EMR courses, spearheaded successful grant applications that enhanced our gear and training programs, and consistently pushed us to deliver the best possible patient care.
Lee is survived by his wife and fellow MARG member, Patty Lindsay, and their beloved K9 partner, Maggie. His passing is a tremendous loss to our team, our region, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.
David Rice (626)
David was a valued member of our team and a friend to many of us for six years. He brought a quiet expertise, curiosity, and steady willingness to help, traits that made him an exceptional teammate and a joy to work with.
David's technical contributions to MARG were lasting and tangible. David taught "Lost Person Behavior" classes for MARG and other agencies and that knowledge will continue through those who took his classes.
David invested in the people around him. He contributed to training efforts with the same quiet dedication he brought to everything, sharing his knowledge without fanfare and helping newer members grow with patience and care.
His sharp, dry wit, his wide-ranging knowledge, and his dedication to service were constants throughout his time with us. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.
