Ardmore-based disaster response organization Gideon Rescue Company recently traveled to Turkey to provide aid after the disastrous earthquake. The team landed in Hatay, Turkey and worked with people from around the world to help free people trapped in the rubble. From left to right: Two Turkish Air Force members, local resident Onur, German soldier Malek, GRC Member Mike Mrachina, two Turkish locals in yellow and orange, GRC Member Meredith Pool with K-9 Mini, GRC Member Luke Schilt with K-9 Levi, GRC Member Kory Meidell, GRC Member Jessica Meidell with K-9 Dozer, GRC Member Carl Edwards, Turkish Translator Jackie, and GRC Member Brock Mayer. Photo Credit: Photo submitted
By Drew Butler dbutler@cherryroad.com In the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 6, a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. Over 53,000 people lost their…