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.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Stage One Tarry Town, NY to East Brunswick, NJ

72 miles covered from Tarrytown, NY to East Brunswick, NJ. Police escort over 85% of the way. Went through the Bronyx, Harlem, Time Square, Manhatten, Staten Island, and down into New Jersey. Would post more but its been a really long day riding in parade format for most of the day. Foggy in the morning the Sunny. Have an early day tomorrow....wheels rolling at 6:30 AM for 90 miles! Btw 90% chance of rain in the AM.

1 comment:

Jenny Ward said...: You guys look GREAT! I am so proud of you both... Stay safe and have fun!!; May 17, 2009 at 8:48 PM

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.