NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                              MORNING REPORT
   
   
   To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices
   
   From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office
   
   Day/Date:   Friday, December 17, 1999
   
   INCIDENTS
   
   99-731 - Kaloko-Honokohau NHP (HI) - Follow-up: Murder of Park Ranger
   
   According an affidavit filled in federal court, cited in yesterday's 
   Honolulu Star-Bulletin, E.B. has claimed that he shot ranger Steve 
   Makuakane-Jarrell in self-defense. E.B., described as an unemployed 
   transient, said that he turned the ranger's 9mm pistol against him during 
   the struggle, "which resulted in the ranger shooting himself." FBI special 
   agent in charge Myron Fuller said that evidence so far does not support 
   E.B.'s claim, but declined further comment. The affidavit also quotes 
   E.B. as saying that he continued to shoot Makuakane-Jarell once he was 
   wounded and fell to the ground.  Memorial services will take place at 7 
   p.m. today at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo (flowers may be sent to the mortuary 
   at 199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720; phone 808-935-5751). The funeral 
   will take place tomorrow afternoon.  Director Bob Stanton, who will be 
   attending the funeral, has sent the following letter to J.M.M.-J. 
   and her family: "On behalf of the National Park Service 
   family, I want to extend my deepest sympathy for the recent loss of your 
   husband, Steve, in the line of duty.  I feel a profound sense of sorrow 
   and outrage over his death.  I know words seem inadequate, but it is my 
   sincere hope that the condolences of the National Park Service will be a 
   source of comfort as time passes.  Steve was an exemplary park ranger and 
   a credit to the profession and art of 'rangering.'  Most Americans know 
   firsthand the dedication and professionalism of National Park Service 
   Rangers.  Few consider the courage and commitment it takes to put your 
   life on the line to protect the National Parks and our visitors.  I have 
   been told that Steve was one of the first rangers at Kaloko-Honokohau 
   National Historical Park and helped the Park through many of its early 
   growing pains. Throughout his career with the National Park Service, Steve 
   made countless contributions to the Service and the public.  I promise 
   they will be remembered. He was without a doubt, a very highly skilled 
   park ranger who believed strongly in the mission of the National Park 
   Service.  I am told that he was devoted to his family, loved people and 
   was dedicated to protecting park resources for the enjoyment of others.  
   Steve will be greatly missed by our National Park Service family.  He 
   deserves our everlasting gratitude and respect.  I hope that time will be 
   kind to you and your children and help get you through this very difficult 
   period."  [Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/16; Kathy Clark, PWRO, 12/16; Dave 
   Barna, 12/16]
   
                          [Additional reports pending...]
   
   RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION AND EDUCATION
   
   No submissions.
   
   OPERATIONAL NOTES
   
   CIRS - Parks that are using the CIRS DOS program should check their 
   CIRS.EXE file to ensure that it is Y2K compliant. The date on the file 
   should be 7/28/98; if it doesn't, contact either Kathy Clark or Bob Reid - 
   both on cc:Mail by name - to obtain the requisite "fix." [Bob Reid, SERO]
   
   MEMORANDA
   
   No submissions.
   
   INTERCHANGE
   
   No submissions.
   
   PARKS AND PEOPLE
   
   No submissions.
   
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