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AUGUST 25, 2017 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3
A cross in honor of Canyon Lake resident Roger Crocker rests at the corner of Canyon Lake Dr. South and Village Way Dr.
Honoring a fallen citizen
Allison McNaughton, one of the residents who came to the aid of Rog- er Crocker on the evening of a fatal golf cart accident on Friday, Aug 18, has constructed and placed a remem- brance cross at the scene of the ac- cident on the corner of Canyon Lake Dr. South and Village Way. After she placed the cross in the ground she wrapped a colorful lei around it. It was the one she was wearing around her wrist the evening she provided aid to Roger.
Allison said she thinks about that Friday evening every day. “I still think of that Friday night, almost all day, every day. And I am constantly thinking of the friends and family close to Roger and the feelings they must be going through,” she said.
Allison is hoping the city doesn’t remove the cross. “It would mean a lot to me if it could stay there where many people will see it and remem- ber how fragile life can be,” she said.
Happy Camp Campground, located at the end of Longhorn Dr., is situated on over three acres.
Camp out in Canyon Lake on Labor Day
Labor Day is the last three day weekend of the summer, one of Hap- py Camp’s busiest times of the year. The camp is for the enjoyment of the members and their guests. Reserva- tions are on a first come, first served basis and are not site specific. There is a limit of one campsite per tract- lot.
Those making the reservation must have a valid POA card and be a member “in good standing.”
There is a three day minimum reservation between Sept. 1 through Sept. 4. Holiday rates apply. A non- refundable $30 deposit per campsite is required to make a reservation. Cash and credit are only forms of
payment accepted.
Happy Camp Campground, locat-
ed at the end of Longhorn Dr., is situ- ated on over three acres. There are 40 sites available. Amenities include lighted parking, shaded picnic areas, horseshoe court, roped swimming area, boat docks, gas dock, showers and restrooms. The daily rates from May 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 are:
Holiday rates are $55. Off water with hookups are $50 and off water with water and electric only are $45. Extra car fees are $5 per day.
For more information, call Dwight Cogdill at 951-244-6841, ext. 650 or 951-246-1765.
Golf cart ride turns tragic for two Canyon Lake residents...
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pital told them they wouldn’t be able to see Roger because they weren’t family members, so they didn’t go,” said Tracy.
The Menifee Traffic Reconstruction team responded to the location. The northbound lanes of Canyon Lake Dr. South and Village Way Dr. were closed temporarily during the investigation.
Jail records show that Scott was ar- rested at 3 a.m. and booked at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. Bail was set at $75,000. He was released without bail on Wednesday, Aug. 23, when prosecutors declined to file charg- es. The case was referred back to the de- tectives.
Friends of Roger remember him as a larger than life guy who had a passion for skiing. “He was a great waterskier and a happy go lucky guy who enjoyed life,” said resident Tom Nathan who shared a 20-year friendship with him. “He was loved by a lot of people.”
Resident Mike Murphy, one of the world’s best show skiers, said Roger
was like a son to him. The two met when Roger was about eight years old. “He was the closest thing to a son I had,” said Mike.
Mike and his ski crew taught Roger how to ski at a young age. “He skied with us a couple times a week after school. Skiing was his passion, it was in him and he was really good at it. Roger did it all, slalom, hot-dog and barefoot skiing. He was radical,” said Mike.
Roger, a father of three, shared his passion for skiing with his children. “He rented a trailer on the Colorado River and would take his kids there to ski. He wanted to share with his kids the place he skied and loved so much,” said Mike.
According to Mike, a memorial ser- vice will be held on Sept. 5 and a Cel- ebration of Life on Sept. 23. Both ser- vices will be held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach.
The family set up a gofundme ac- count for Roger's three young children. To donate, visit, gofundme.com/for-the- crocker-kids.
Roger Crocker had a passion for waterskiing that began at a young age.
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Volume 36 Number 34
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