| Year Honored | |
|---|---|
| 1994 | |
| Honoree | |
| Albert Pappy Benke, Jr. | |
| Agency | |
| Chesapeake Beach Rescue Squad | |
| Agency City | |
| Va Beach | |
| Agency State | |
| VA | |
| Last Call | |
| 8/22/76 | |
| Cause of Death | |
| On-duty Cardiac | |
| Biography | |
| Albert Benke, Jr. was affectionately known by his fellow crew members as "Pappy" during the twenty-four years he worked with the Chesapeake Beach Department. He held many positions within the Department, but was especially interested in the training aspect of emergency medical service.<br /> <br /> On August 22, 1976, while working a twelve-hour shift with multiple calls, Pappy suffered a heart attack as he transported a patient to the hospital. Pappy remained in the Cardiac Care Unit two days before his death at the age of 76.<br /> <br /> Honored 1994 |
The United States Official National EMS Memorial Service
