PHOENIX, Ariz. – Very few people ever get to see the bottom of the Grand Canyon, let alone live there, but Dr. Richard Caldwell, a Captain with the U.S. Public Health Service, and his wife Susan Herber have lived there…twice! After being re-assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J., Capt. Caldwell had to arrange to move his possessions out of the Canyon. That’s where Hidden Valley came in. Capt. Caldwell’s shipment coordination fell under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Springs Joint Personal Property Office and when Hidden Valley was offered the job by JPPSO-COS, General Manager Roy Towne readily agreed to accept the challenge.

On a sunny and slightly windy day in early January, Hidden Valley helicoptered in packers David Towne and Leon Juan, along with Towne, for a “once in a lifetime” ride into the Grand Canyon. The team expertly packed the Caldwell’s belongings and then flew them out via cargo slings attached to the bottom of the helicopter. A Hidden Valley truck was waiting on the Canyon rim to then transport the shipment to Ft. Dix.

“Hidden Valley did a super job, their people love what they do!” said Herber.

Capt. Caldwell was assigned to the Indian Health Service to provide medical care to members of the Havasupai Tribe that reside at the bottom of the Canyon. Dr. Caldwell’s wife, who is a physician’s assistant, provided additional women’s and pre-natal health care to the tribe. Previously the Caldwell’s had served in the Canyon from 1988 to 1990. Their recent stay in the Canyon lasted about a year and a half.

About Mayflower Transit

Mayflower Transit, founded in 1927, is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary this year. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest van lines, Mayflower transports household goods, electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art and specialized freight utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters are located in suburban St. Louis. Further information about the company is available at www.mayflower.com.

About Hidden Valley Moving & Storage

Hidden Valley Moving & Storage, headquartered in Escondido, Calif., was founded in 1964. The company specializes in corporate, residential and military household goods moving. For more information, visit www.hvmoving.com.