Remains of Washougal man found in rubble in Haiti
WASHOUGAL, Wash. -- The remains of a local man who has been missing in Haiti since the devastating earthquake have been found.
Family members of Washougal humanitarian Walt Ratterman said his remains were found in Port-au-Prince over the weekend.
The family said they were notified Sunday night that his remains were identified and that his body will be flown home soon.
Ratterman was one of 15 Americans believed to be buried by rubble at the collapsed Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince. He was one of about 4,000 Americans still missing in Haiti, according to the U.S. State Department's records.
Ratterman's family has issued the following statement: "Thank you for your love, prayers and support; we look forward to speaking with each of you personally when we are able."
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.
Family members of Washougal humanitarian Walt Ratterman said his remains were found in Port-au-Prince over the weekend.
The family said they were notified Sunday night that his remains were identified and that his body will be flown home soon.
Ratterman was one of 15 Americans believed to be buried by rubble at the collapsed Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince. He was one of about 4,000 Americans still missing in Haiti, according to the U.S. State Department's records.
Ratterman's family has issued the following statement: "Thank you for your love, prayers and support; we look forward to speaking with each of you personally when we are able."
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.