Team 3022

The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Inc. honors Emergency Medical Services personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve everyday, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty. Donations raised go to NEMSMBR fund that will assist families of the fallen medics. A portion of proceeds will be sent back to Team 3022 to offset expenses for the ride.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Day 5 Woodstock Virginia to Skyline, Shenandoah National Park

Ride date Wednesday 5-20-09

Let the climbs begin! We started a beautiful day in the rolling hills and valleys of Virginia. After an escorted ride we arrived at the north entrance to the Skyline Drive near Front Royal. We had a quick lunch and headed up a 4 mile climb. We spent the rest of the making several decent and climbs along the ridge. Ultimately, and very tired, we ended at Skyline Resort about 41 miles into the drive. We had 7061 feet of total ascent in 71.6 miles with much of the ride at 2500-3000 feet elevation. It was an awesome day and a real test. There were some awesome views as the Shenandoah National Park is beautiful.

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Oklahomans Lost in the Line of Duty

Oklahoma EMS has lost three professionals while in the line of duty.

Paramedics Michael Shane Gilmore, 31, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma & Shawn L Skelly, 28, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, lost their lives October 6, 2002. The medics were assisting an accident victim into the back of an ambulance when they were hit by a vehicle that skidded out of control and slammed into the back of their ambulance during a rainstorm. The patient they were assisting was also killed. Both medics were employed by Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Janez Case, 52, of Clayton, Oklahoma, was killed in the line of duty on February 1st, 2007. She was riding in the back of the ambulance attending an accident victim when the driver of the ambulance lost control on the icy road. Ms. Case was taken to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith where she died later in the day.
Janez was an Emergency Medical Technician for the Clayton Oklahoma EMS, in Clayton, Oklahoma.