2018 National EMS Memorial Service Honoree Lahiri Garcia

Lahiri Garcia, 51, of Jupiter, died alongside his partner, Paul Besaw, when their ambulance crashed on Indiantown Road, just west of Military Trail on June 1, 2017.

Witnesses said the crash occurred when a car made a U-turn, hitting the ambulance as it was returning to quarters from a transport mission.

Garcia was a 23-year veteran of EMS who was known by colleagues to always have a smile on his face. He was also known to be a knowledgeable and exemplary first responder.