Searching: When Songbirds Ceased to Sing

by Jean A Quaal

Overview

Searching, When Songbirds Ceased to Sing shares what evolved when experiencing a traumatic year-long search for a missing aircraft and five occupants. It was October 28, 1974, when brothers-in-law and twin Engine Beechcraft 414K disappeared. The aircraft, serving as an air hearse was on a return flight from Gallup, NM. On board were a father and his two teenage daughters involved in a fatal car/train accident being transported to their hometown, Sturgis, SD. for burial. When failing to arrive on schedule Rapid City Flight Service issued a Missing Aircraft Alert to all surrounding airports. The local CAP immediately began an air search, which shortly broadened to include all airports in a six-state area.

Intertwined throughout the story are shared memories from a secure past. Backtracking in time served as a invaluable coping tool; when faced with ever-lasting uncertainty, helplessness, apprehension and fear of the unknown.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798893950106
Publisher:	Quaal Arts Creations
Publication date:	01/21/2025
Pages:	124
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

The author was born January 20, 1943, attended grade school and spent her childhood near the Cheyenne River at Wasta SD. After graduating from Brown High, Sturgis, SD in 1960; she attended BHSU in Spearfish; studying business and music. She has four children, six grandchildren and resides in Spearfish, SD where she taught piano, and served a residential caregiver for several years. In addition, she has worked as Secretary, Bookkeeper, Jail Matron, Loan Counselor, Activity Director, Aviation Business Owner. Ranch wife, Day Care Operator, Teacher and Pianist. Her interests include writing, painting, dancing, dining, arts/crafts, music, cats and spending time with friends and family!