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Univ. of Dubuque Student Injured in Plane Crash Dies
MADISON, WI - University of Dubuque president Jeffrey Bullock confirms that one of the two students injured in a September 3rd plane crash has died. Grant Vogt, of Dubuque, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday at University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison.
The crash happened late Wednesday afternoon at the Eagles Roost Resort. That's near the airport in Cassville, Wisconsin. When the plane crashed it burst into flames, critically injuring the two aviation students, Grant Vogt and Cory Alsip. Alsip remains in critical condition. Below is the full statement from Bullock: It is with deep sorrow and regret that I share the news with you that Grant Vogt, a junior aviation student from Dubuque, Iowa, died at 3:40 p.m. today at University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison. Grant mounted a valiant fight while doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to address his medical issues. I know that Grant and his family have been in our prayers since the moment that we were notified of the aircraft incident last Wednesday afternoon involving him and Cory Alsip. Our hope was that both young men would recover from their injuries and be able to return to UD. Cory continues to make progress and today began a series of surgeries. We ask that you continue to keep Cory, his mother, Laura, and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Our University tradition is that we reach out to one another – in joy and sorrow, to surround each other with care and Christian love. We are now called in this sorrow to enfold Grant’s friends on campus and his parents, Larry and Julie Vogt, and other family members. While there is little that we can do that eases the pain of their loss, we can be present for and with them in the days and weeks ahead. Every day that we have is a gift from God and is given to us with the possibility to do great good. Let us do more than remember Grant Vogt, let us recommit ourselves, in his name, to treat each day we live as a gift and a fresh chance to be a force for good. Now, we return Grant to Him who has known him since before his birth, trusting in God’s unfailing mercy and care. Details about a memorial service will be forthcoming. More Good Stuff |
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