Erik Rose, a pilot featured on last week's episode of "Flying Wild Alaska," passed away from cancer last month. The Discovery Channel has linked to a page where friends of the family and fans of the show can donate to a fund set up to help Erik's wife and 2-year-old daughter.
From the Discovery Channel:
"Our beloved friend, father, husband and Era pilot Erik Rose passed away on Jan. 11, 2011, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was 37 years old, and was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the end of October 2010. He fought the disease bravely, and never gave up the battle.
His memory will be honored during Flying Wild Alaska on January 28. The Twetos and all of Erik's friends and family are asking caring people to help with the medical costs that were incurred while Erik battled cancer, as well as help set up a trust for his two-year-old daughter Sophia."
Rose, originally from San Diego, was featured with Era pilot Doug Doherty in last Friday's episode of "Flying Wild Alaska," the Discovery Channel's show about Alaska bush pilots. Rose and Doherty were flying a load of explosive harpoon heads to St. Lawrence Island for subsistence whale hunts.
Those who wish to find out more about Rose or to donate to his family can click here.