OILVILLE, Va. — The National EMS Memorial Service today released the names of the 26 individuals to be honored at the 2006 National EMS Memorial Service to be held Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Roanoke Virginia [list attached].
The National EMS Memorial Service has, since 1992, been honoring those EMS providers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The 26 individuals being honored this year join 308 others, previously honored by the Service.
This year, at a service to be held at the First Baptist Church of Roanoke, members of the honoree’s families will be presented with a medallion, symbolizing eternal memory; a U.S. Flag which has flown over the Nation’s Capital, symbolizing service to the country; and a White Rose, symbolizing their undying love.
Each honoree’s name is engraved on a bronze oak leaf which is added to the “Tree of Life”, the permanent memorial on exhibit in Roanoke.
Additional information on, and a history of the National EMS Memorial Service is available from its web site at http://nemsms.org
NATIONAL EMS MEMORIAL SERVICE 2006 HONOREES
Tommy Allen Allred of American Ambulance Service, Cullman, AL who died in the line of duty on August 18, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Bridgett Nicole Autry of Herring Volunteer Fire & Medic Department, Clinton, NC who died in the line of duty on June 13, 2002 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Heidi Jean Behr of Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp Inc, Riverhead, NY who died in the line of duty on May 3, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Timothy Russell Benway of Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, CO who died in the line of duty on January 11, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Christopher Dale Clingan of Pafford EMS, Hope, AR who died in the line of duty on February 19, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Gaylette Drummond of Midwood Ambulance, Brooklyn, NY who died in the line of duty on July 13, 2001 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Jeffery Scott Ferrand of Pafford EMS, Hope, AR who died in the line of duty on February 19, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Felix Hernandez Jr. of New York City Fire Department EMS, Brooklyn, NY who died in the line of duty on October 23, 2005 of complications from toxic exposure suffered while on duty at the scene of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Phillip H. Herring of LifeNet of the Heartland, Norfolk, NE who died in the line of duty on June 21, 2002 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Courtney Hilton of Highlands Ambulance Service, Lebanon, VA who died in the line of duty on June 4, 2005 of injuries received during an assault while on duty.
Scott David Hyslop of TriState CareFlight, Durango, CO who died in the line of duty on June 30, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Timothy Patrick Keller of New York City Fire Department EMS, Brooklyn, NY who died in the line of duty on June 23, 2005 of complications from toxic exposure suffered while on duty at the scene of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
David B. Linner II of Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, CO who died in the line of duty on January 11, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Chastity Hope Miller of American Ambulance Service, Lullman, AL who died in the line of duty on August 18, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Ryan P. Ostendorf of American Medical Response, Topeka, KS who died in the line of duty on December 5, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while en route to duty his duty station.
Brendon D. Pearson of New York City Fire Department EMS, Brooklyn, NY who died in the line of duty on April 23, 2005 of complications of surgery for an on-duty injury.
Terry Lee Pearson of Roseau Ambulance, Roseau, MN who died in the line of duty on January 4, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
William “Pod” Podmayer Jr. of TriState CareFlight, Durango, CO who died in the line of duty on June 30, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
John Jeffrey “Jay” Rook of Pafford EMS, Hope, AR who died in the line of duty on February 19, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
James Philip Saler of TriState CareFlight, Durango, CO who died in the line of duty on June 30, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Lori Ann Schrempp of LifeNet of the Heartland, Norfolk, NE who died in the line of duty on June 21, 2002 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Heinz Schulz of Emergycare/LifeStar of Erie, Erie, PA who died in the line of duty on October 7, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Patrick W. “Pat” Scollard of LifeNet of the Heartland, Norfolk, NE who died in the line of duty on June 21, 2002 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.
Ricky Allen “Rick” Seiner of Citizens Memorial Hospital EMS, Boliver, MO who died in the line of duty on September 2, 2005 of injuries received when struck by a vehicle while operating on the scene of a call.
William Anthony Stone of Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp Inc, Riverhead, NY who died in the line of duty on May 3, 2005 of injuries received in a motor vehicle collision while on duty.
Jennifer Theresa Wells of Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, CO who died in the line of duty on January 11, 2005 of injuries received in an aeromedical aviation accident.