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Year Honored
2008
Honoree
David A Sauder
Agency
Leola Ambulance Association
Agency City
Leola
Agency State
PA
Last Call
2/16/07
Cause of Death
Non Ambulance Involved MVC
Biography
David was a true gentleman; he was a valued comrade and brother. "Our loss is God's gain, he must have needed a shift covered," stated a co-worker. He was a dedicated man and he lived his life in a simple way, and was kind to all.<br /> <br /> David Sauder, 36, of Leola, Pennsylvania, was killed in the line of duty on February 16, 2007. He was responding to a Class 1 call when the vehicle he was riding in went out of control on ice- covered roads. He died as dedicated EMS provider, and friends worked feverishly to save his life.<br /> <br /> David was a long-time employee of Leola Ambulance Service. He also worked for the Bareville Fire Company as an officer, firefighter, and friend.<br /> <br /> "One has to wonder why a man so good, so kind, is taken. He had four daughters and a baby son. However, if David were here, he would say it was in God's plan, and that this family will understand. David had unimaginable faith; it was shown by the way he lived his life helping others.<br /> <br /> Honored 2008