Three young Israelis ages 22-25 died tragically in an airplane crash above the hills of Wyoming.�The single-engine Piper disappeared from radar Wednesday night. (more photos in YW Photo Album.)

The plane’s wreckage was found Friday near Browns Peak, an 11,700-foot mountain about 30 miles west of Laramie.
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The three were on route form California to Nebraska.
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The bodies had to be removed via snowmobiles as access was severely limited due to heavy snowstorms. The family contacted Rabbi Isaac Leider of the Chesed Shel Emes� Organization for assistance with getting the Niftarim released from the coroner�s office and expediting the arrangements for final transport to Israel for burial.
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Rabbi Leider contacted the Coroner, Tom Furgeson, and explained the religious need for speedy and proper Jewish burial. The Coroner made a valiant effort by working all day Sunday to ensure same day release.
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However there was one more roadblock. The only flight to JFK Airport allowing Niftarim was scheduled to leave Tuesday the earliest.�
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Rabbi Isaac Leider was determined at all costs not to delay burial any further. As a result Rabbi Leider vigorously worked the phones to arrange a private plane sponsored by a few key individuals who were greatly moved by the tragedy. They saw the need for the family to have closure through proper Kever Yisroel (burial) of their loved ones.
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The Niftarim arrived 2:30am at Teterboro Airport� and were taken to Shomer Hachomos Chapel for Tahara. The final flight to Israel will leave from El AL tonight at JFK Airport.