David Wade Barter, 42, died on November 16, 2017, during a hunting trip in Saguache, Colorado. An Arizona native, Barter was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served 17 years with the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Department, where he worked as a captain, firefighter, paramedic and hazardous materials technician.

Officials and reports describe his death as a hunting accident; there have been no arrests or suspects connected to the incident. He was a husband and the father of five sons, and colleagues remembered him for his warm personality and dedication to service. A large memorial service honored his life and career.

If anyone was in Saguache on November 16, 2017 and has information about that hunting trip, please share what is known.