WASHINGTON — The National EMS Memorial Service, the National EMS Memorial Foundation and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride have teamed up to honor EMS providers killed in the line of duty.
The three nonprofit organizations will collaborate to establish a permanent National EMS Memorial in Washington D.C. Each organization has made distinct efforts over the years to honor fallen heroes, and agreed to work together to achieve a common goal.
“We are delighted to join forces with these fine organizations on a unified plan to honor the fallen with the dignity and tribute that they so richly deserve,” said Jana Williams, president of the National EMS Memorial Service. “This collaborative agreement eliminates duplication of efforts. It further demonstrates our shared commitment to support families during the healing process.”
The National EMS Memorial Foundation has worked closely with U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.[RM1] ) to introduce legislation (H.R. 2274) that will allow the process of building a permanent memorial to move forward.
“The service commitment and sacrifice of these providers is not measured in a moment, an hour or a day,” said Robert Morley, president of the National EMS Memorial Foundation. “The results of our efforts to honor our heroes must endure forever. The sole purpose of the NEMSMF is to establish a permanent National EMS Memorial in Washington D.C.”
Elizabeth Davis, president of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, said the organization is proud to work together to appropriately honor the sacrifice and celebrate the lives of EMS personnel who have given their lives in service to their communities.
“We will continue to spread awareness of EMS and honor these providers’ sacrifices through our long distance cycling events,” Davis said.