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R-FAMILY wrote on Mar 25, 2009 8:20 AM:
My family has lived in ARAGO since the early 1900's and has been friends with the Fults and Kinchloe's for years. Unfortunately, they witnessed this tragedy, and helped retreive the body after Thomas and his father worked for an extensive amount of time to revive the victim. I have to tell you all what happended, which says what kind of a man Thomas Kinchloe is. After being in the water for an hour and extremely cold, he would not leave when asked to get in the boat. He then wadded out across the fence and into a field to retreive the victims cane. Thomas then went back and laid the cane besided Mr.Caudle as they were taking him away. For ALL of you that questioned anything that was done that day, you do not know the respect that this young man showed Mr. Caudle. You were not there!
Hanover wrote on Mar 24, 2009 3:31 PM:
We are reponsible for ourselfs period.If your not smart enough to see that is was his decision and his alone to drive into the water and in the day light hours with plenty of visability.Then you and the your pass the buck buddys are as dumb as a box of rocks.Father and son are heros in my book.Well done Men
Happened to Me Too wrote on Mar 24, 2009 9:13 AM:
Having been through this myself I would blame the road department. It was a very dark night a few years back and I was driving to pick up my son from Hall Creek Road. I turned on a road that I am very familiar with (normally) and I can testify to the fact that there were NO ROADBLOCKS and the high water sign had been turned and was not facing the road. Thank goodness for some very nice gentlemen that pulled me out of the water. I called the road department the next day and was told that they don't block that end of the road, only the end closest to the boat dock. I was also told that there was nothing they could do about the signs if people were going to continue to turn them. I could have been Mr. Caudle a few years back. Thank you Thomas and Wes for taking the time to stop and assist another, when so many others would have simply looked the other way!
TKs 1 Fan wrote on Mar 23, 2009 2:35 PM:
To the people wanting to blame thomas and his father, or in any way make them feel they made a mistake dropping amy off before helping this man, how dare you? I personally know and care about thomas, he did everything he could to help this man and he's devastated over what he's seen and been through. wouldn't it be better that he went and got his dad (someone who he knew would know how to handle this) rather than diving into a rescue and possibly putting his life and his young sisters at risk? He is only 17, he has the biggest heart and did everything he could, he protected his family.. what else could you ask a young man to do? I personally and honored to know him and think he is a hero for putting himself at risk, the man made a mistake going into the water, but that was the ONLY mistake made in that situation.
Ive had it wrote on Mar 23, 2009 2:11 PM:
Just another thought. This man could have been any one of us who don't know how deep the water gets during the "rainy" months in particular. I imagine this is just one of several places. I feel sorry for the poor folks still working at the Road Department trying to deal with all these issues. So many problems can lead to dangerous situation such as Mr. Caudle's. This situation needs to be stopped here and now! Bob Main gave Commissioners Nikki and Main the chance to stop this idiocy but they were just too smart to listen! Shame on them! If not for their stupidity this man would probably be alive today. I send my prayers to his family and friends.
Dear Kari wrote on Mar 22, 2009 4:32 PM:
I live right there, where this accident happened. I drive that road daily, and YES, even with the water on the road, as do a lot of us. Those road signs were up no sooner, nor no later than they normally are, EVEN when the County Road Department was fully staffed!! Plain and simple, You do not know what you are talking about!! For you to use this to futher your political agenda is the real insult here!!
Very sorry wrote on Mar 21, 2009 5:26 PM:
This is tragic. A man loses his life because of a judgment call. Could have happened to anyone. The rescue people tried their best. I give praise to them. Usually when we have heavy rains the Highway Dept. normally puts up barricades. I'm thinking they are under staffed.Tragic situation when it comes to safety.
Ste Elmore Bright wrote on Mar 21, 2009 8:55 AM:
And thank you to the people who tried to save him. I believe that the teenage boy made a wise decision in seeking help from others before heading out into the dangerous waters. Fire and rescue have specialized training to do swift water rescues so these two individuals who went out there risked their lives to help Mr Caudle.
I wish there had been more people like them willing to help when our family needed it.
I wish there had been more people like them willing to help when our family needed it.
Ste Elmore Bright wrote on Mar 21, 2009 8:54 AM:
I grew up with Mr and Mrs Caudle and I'm very sad to hear about his unfortunate death. To all of his family - I'm so very sorry for your loss and I will pray for peace to your family as you grieve his passing.
Ste Elmore Bright wrote on Mar 21, 2009 8:40 AM:
I grew up with Mr and Mrs Caudle and I'm very sad to hear about his unfortunate death. To all of his family - I'm so very sorry for your loss and I will pray for peace to your family as you grieve his passing.
And thank you to the people who tried to save him. I believe that the teenage boy made a wise decision in seeking help from others before heading out into the dangerous waters. Fire and rescue have specialized training to do swift water rescues so these two individuals who went out there risked their lives to help Mr Caudle.
I wish there had been more people like them willing to help when our family needed it.
And thank you to the people who tried to save him. I believe that the teenage boy made a wise decision in seeking help from others before heading out into the dangerous waters. Fire and rescue have specialized training to do swift water rescues so these two individuals who went out there risked their lives to help Mr Caudle.
I wish there had been more people like them willing to help when our family needed it.
chato wrote on Mar 21, 2009 7:26 AM:
Enough
Well said. They blame Stufflebean for the lack of signs, they blame the young man that tried to rescue him. These "blamers' are the problem with this country.
Well said. They blame Stufflebean for the lack of signs, they blame the young man that tried to rescue him. These "blamers' are the problem with this country.
Bless the boy wrote on Mar 21, 2009 12:52 AM:
and his father for trying to save the man. Getting help and going back was the right thing to do. Shame on those with bitter hearts who say elsewise.
fyrblox wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:10 PM:
To Mr Thomas & Wes Kincheloe. I want to thank you & commend you for putting your lives at risk to try and save my Uncle. I am sorry that you didn't receive the gratification of saving a life. For all the community folks, say a prayer for Dean, no one will evr know whether Dean could have been saved, that was in Gods' hands. Speaking as a professional firefighther your heroism needs to be praised. God Bless you both.
Be realistic wrote on Mar 20, 2009 9:36 PM:
THis is not John Rowes fault or the Counties Fault. This is an accident, plain and simple. You don't see barricades at the beach do you? You Coos County bashers are just victims of a BUDGET ballancing and need to get over yourselves.
INFORMATION wrote on Mar 20, 2009 7:37 PM:
Seems like the road dept bashers are always out in full force. Anyone who has lived here more than 15 minutes knows that the water can come up fast, and there can't be a road dept worker at every corner. Common sense says that if there is water on the road, and it is deep enough that you can't see the lines, you don't drive through it. Happens every year out Arago and on the south end of Beach Loop. Don't blame anyone, it was an error in judgement on the driver's part, plain and simple it was an ACCIDENT!!!!
God Bless... wrote on Mar 20, 2009 4:55 PM:
The Kinchelo family, you have raised your son right and no matter what the outcome was you did your best to save a life....I know the family and I highly respect the son for protecting his sister from the danger of the rescue and also from the trauma that can come from seeing someone die....no one knows if he would have made it had he stopped right then, and we need to just be thankful that we have people in our community that are willing to be brave and use their brains at the same time....
mik wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:11 PM:
to I don't get it....you judge the boy for not getting out and helping right away...I bet you wouldn't have jumped in the water and risked your life...remember Matthew 7:1- judge not least ye be judged...
ENOUGH wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:06 PM:
I already knew the Kevin Bashers would ride this free train. AS they ride everything free .High water sign were up.The road closed signs get knocked down drove around or over. The locals out here see it all the time.About 2 miles from there a car was under water for about 3 weeks driving around signs in the road.Sad mistake by the driver.And for the ones bashin the people who tried to help get a life.AND NOT IN THIS COUNTRY!!!
What a Shame wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:03 PM:
Thanks Thomas and Wes, you did your best under the circumstances. Dean was a frind of mine for probably fourty years and in no way do I blame you for anything. Some of these people who are trying to bash you can do anything sitting on their butts just talking about it.
Don't feel bad about anything that happened reguarding Dean's situation, you did your best and that is all that anyone can ask of anyone. Thank you for trying to help my friend. May Dean "rest in piece".
Don't feel bad about anything that happened reguarding Dean's situation, you did your best and that is all that anyone can ask of anyone. Thank you for trying to help my friend. May Dean "rest in piece".
Rina wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:01 PM:
To i don,t get it if you have lived around this area for long you would know the flood waters can be dangerous. I praise the men who tried to help. The young man was wise to get help or we might have lost two people not just one. You are not a nice person for even writing your comment. My heart goes out to all involed.
To I Dont Get It... wrote on Mar 20, 2009 2:02 PM:
How do you know that boy could have saved the life of this man? Maybe he would have been swept off his feet too. You have no way of knowing since you are not God. Shame on you!
GREW UP IN COQUILLE wrote on Mar 20, 2009 1:03 PM:
To "I don't get it",
How can you bash this young man for dropping his "little" sister off and picking up his dad and going back to offer help? Since the article does not say how old she was, I'm sure he was trying to protect her and thought his dad would be better help.
My hat is off to these two brave men for their assistance even though the outcome for Mr. Caudle was not a good one. Thank you.
How can you bash this young man for dropping his "little" sister off and picking up his dad and going back to offer help? Since the article does not say how old she was, I'm sure he was trying to protect her and thought his dad would be better help.
My hat is off to these two brave men for their assistance even though the outcome for Mr. Caudle was not a good one. Thank you.
Mr E wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:55 PM:
The only individual who made a mistake in this situation is the man who lost his life. Sad situation, but the rescuers did everything right... if they didn't go to get someone else's attention first, who knows what else could have happened.
Now, I do think the county is a small bit at-fault for this, but even with more employees, they can't be everywhere at every time. And citizens CAN take the reigns and put up signs about high water...
Now, I do think the county is a small bit at-fault for this, but even with more employees, they can't be everywhere at every time. And citizens CAN take the reigns and put up signs about high water...
Whole Picture wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:50 PM:
Kevin Stufflebean says there are enough people left in the road Dept.,to handle safety situations. such as these. The highway Dept. are at most fifteen minutes away from the Arago boat Ramp. Why then wasn't there people on hand to put Warning signs up? I can tell you. We haven't enough man power to handle all the calls that come in. Our Management team, are too busy at Kevin's Meetings, or having lunch at the Coach house on the Tax payers dime. Now we have a fatality that could have been avoided. This is inexcusable. Now people will understand why the Recall is taking place.
dymond wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:38 PM:
read the article.... "People try driving through high water on low-lying areas of Arago-Fishtrap Road all the time, say residents living along the road near Coquille and Myrtle Point. If the water is too high, their vehicles stall and they have to wade or swim back to dry land." how was ths kid to know the man wouldn't survive? give hm a break. he probably though he was just going back to help a guy get to dry land. dire emergency or not... i'm glad to know some people care enough to just check and give a hand. even if he couldn't do anything at least he cared to try.
To Kari wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:32 PM:
This has nothing to do with laying off the county workers. The county has know about the flooding on fish trap road for years. And never did anything about it. I'm suprised something like this hasn't happened till now. Fact is the county picks and chooses which roads they want to improve. I agree it is sad that people are losing their jobs. Everyone is hurting right now. Why should road workers jobs be more important than mine. Your just as bad as the politicians, turning this poor man's death into a political agenda.
Local wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:12 PM:
These two men did their absolute best to save this man. Why criticize "I don't get it", I didn't see you out there.
d wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:00 PM:
To John Rowe: Where was your "crew" at when the barricades should of been put out or even a sign at this specific area "before" this man drowned? This could be a lawsuit for the county. All in having not enough road crew! Horrible!!
Vonnie wrote on Mar 20, 2009 11:55 AM:
To I don't get it, Why are you bashing this kid? The way I read the story is he dropped off his sister and brought back his father who was probably more able to help than his little sister! These men were very brave to risk their own lives to try to save this poor man in a life and death situation. They both need and deserve commended for what they did. God Bless you both!
Kari wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:46 AM:
I DEMAND A STATEMENT FROM KEVIN AND NIKKY REGARDING WHY THIS WAS ALLOWED TO HAPPEN.
SOME OF US POSTED FOR MONTHS NOW, THAT IT WAS NOT IF BUT WHEN SOMEONE DIED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE GUTTING OF THE ROAD DEPARTMENT.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS POOR MANS' FAMILY.
OKAY MUSKATEERS, WHAT DO YOU SAY FOR YOURSELF NOW?
DOES $60,000 FOR A RECALL EQUAL THE LAWSUITS RESULTING FROM JUST THIS ONE INCIDENT?
THIS COUNTY CANNOT AFFORD KEVINS BAD DECISI0NS ANYMORE !!!!!
SOME OF US POSTED FOR MONTHS NOW, THAT IT WAS NOT IF BUT WHEN SOMEONE DIED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE GUTTING OF THE ROAD DEPARTMENT.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS POOR MANS' FAMILY.
OKAY MUSKATEERS, WHAT DO YOU SAY FOR YOURSELF NOW?
DOES $60,000 FOR A RECALL EQUAL THE LAWSUITS RESULTING FROM JUST THIS ONE INCIDENT?
THIS COUNTY CANNOT AFFORD KEVINS BAD DECISI0NS ANYMORE !!!!!
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