Various high resolution files can be downloaded directly from the NEMSMS Dropbox. The photos are grouped by event and photographer.
2023 Moving Honors and Hall Ambulance, Inc.
Our friends at Hall Ambulance were hosts to the Moving Honors this year. They have this featured on the cover story of their company newsletter, the ‘HallMark’.
Click the link below to read more about Hall Ambulance and the National EMS Memorial Services’ Moving Honors.
National EMS Weekend of Honor Pays Tribute to Fallen EMS Heroes
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Information Officer
414-791-6655
tammy.chatman@nationalemsmemorialservice.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National EMS Weekend of Honor Pays Tribute to Fallen EMS Heroes
Special events open to the public and media include:
National EMS Memorial Service & National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
Washington, D.C. (July 17) – The National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to our fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States during the 2023 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled July 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington, Va. This year there are 59 honorees being recognized from 22 states. The 2023 list of honorees can be found at NEMSMS Honorees.
In addition to this special weekend, the National EMS Memorial Service is conducting its Moving Honors tribute. This endeavor involves a specially marked ambulance carrying this year’s installment of the temporary National EMS Memorial, known as the Tree of Life, that will be unveiled at the Weekend of Honor. This year’s procession began in Riverside, CA on June 22. It is making various stops over 28 days through at least 25 states as it progresses to Arlington, VA. The Moving Honors will be met by the National EMS Memorial Bike’s special Ride of Honor riders just outside of Arlington, VA. Together they will promenade into the Hyatt to launch the EMS Weekend of Honor and unveil the EMS Tree of Life memorial to the honoree families on Friday July 21.
There are many activities and events during the three-days including two events that the public and media are invited and encouraged to attend. Joining the Weekend of Honor will be various therapy and comfort dogs onsite to support families and attendees as well as specially trained grief support groups.
FRIDAY, July 21, 2022
National EMS Memorial Honor Guard Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider
• The National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) Honor Guard will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00 am (EDT). Four NEMSMS Honor Guard members, all of whom are female, have been handpicked for this ceremony.
Arrival & Ceremony of the National EMS Memorial Ride of Honor
• The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride celebrates the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice as well as those EMS legacy personnel who have died of natural or non-employment-related causes. This year the organization is once again hosting a special one-day ride to recognize the 59 line-of-duty-death honorees for the Service.
• A procession of more bike riders, support personnel, and EMS vehicles, leading the special Moving Honors ambulance carrying the EMS Tree of Life, will arrive at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EDT), kicking off the 2023 Weekend of Honor.
• Riders are predominantly EMS professionals from across the U.S. Each of the riders wear dog tags bearing an honoree’s name, agency and date of their loss.
Upon arrival at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, a ceremony will unveil the 2023 EMS Tree of Life, followed by reading of the honoree names and presentation of dog tags to the families. Each rider will meet the family in front of the honoree’s biography to present one of their two dog tags worn during the ride – an emotionally powerful part of the Weekend of Honor. The rider will keep the other dog tag as a lifetime reminder of the honoree’s sacrifice.
SATURDAY, July 22, 2022
National EMS Memorial Service
• The National EMS Memorial Service, a formal ceremony to honor fallen EMS professionals who have died in the line of duty, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.
• The entire service will be livestreaming via our website and Facebook.
• Hundreds of EMS personnel from across the country will travel to the Washington, D.C. area to participate in the service, along with families, friends, co-workers of current and past honorees, dignitaries, EMS and business leaders, and government officials.
• All participants in the service will be in dress uniform, flight suits, or similar appropriate attire.
• Honor Guards, along with bagpipe and drum corps will volunteer their time and services throughout the weekend.
• An American flag, flown over the nation’s capitol, will be presented to each honoree’s family along with the National EMS Memorial Service medallion.
• During the service, a National Moment of Silence will be called at 6:00 p.m. (EDT), so that EMS agencies across the U.S. can pause simultaneously for several seconds of radio silence to pay respect and remember the fallen—together.
• The year’s honorees are highlighted in pictures during the ceremony and a special video collage of the Moving Honors is played, followed by an uplifting Candlelight Ceremony that concludes the service.
• The National EMS Memorial “Tree of Life” will be on display. Individual bronze oak leaves are engraved with the name of the fallen honorees. The Tree of Life is a temporary memorial until a permanent memorial is established.
Jana Williams, president of the National EMS Memorial Service shared her thoughts on the upcoming events, “”We gather at the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor each year to recognize the dedicated men and women who have given their lives in service to others. Their unwavering commitment to serving others embodies the true spirit of EMS. This weekend serves as a solemn reminder of the challenges faced by EMS and air medical professionals daily, and it is our duty to ensure their memory lives on. Together, we stand united in gratitude and remembrance, offering solace and support to their loved ones. We pledge to always remember the sacrifices made by these selfless individuals.”
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About National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The mission is to honor EMS personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty. Vist us at www.NEMSMBR.org.
About National EMS Memorial Service
The organization’s mission is to honor those in EMS from air and ground who have made the ultimate sacrifice having died in the line of duty and it is the organization congressionally sanctioned to conduct the annual service. Visit us at www.national-ems-memorial.org.
Editor’s Note: High-res images can be downloaded from Dropbox at:
Image #1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9e99uwwsuas09nj/Tomb%20of%20the%20Unknown-40.jpg?dl=0
Image #2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/icnbt6ndzdm15ru/NEMSMBR%20Arrival-8%20%281%29.jpg?dl=0
Image #3: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkv6hejqvdk8ega/NEMSMS%20_72.JPG?dl=0
Press Release:
2023 Weekend of Honor Press Release
National EMS Memorial Service Seeking Honor Guard Participation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Information Officer
414-791-6655
tammy.chatman@nationalemsmemorialservice.org
National EMS Memorial Service Seeking Honor Guard Participation
Join the National EMS Memorial Service Honor Guard to Help Us Honor Our Fallen Heroes for Their Sacrifice & Service!
Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2023) – The National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to 59 EMS and air medical fallen from 22 states across the U.S. during the 2023 National EMS Weekend of Honor. It is scheduled July 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Highway in Arlington, Va.
The purpose of the National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) is to remember and honor those EMS and air medical personnel who have died in the line of duty in the service to others and to recognize the ultimate sacrifice they have made.
We have a highly dedicated group of fire and EMS honor guard members from throughout the country who travel to Arlington, VA each year to honor our fallen colleagues but are continuously looking for additional honor guard members to join our ranks. The role of the National EMS Memorial Service Honor Guard is to provide the honor and respect that our fallen deserve for the sacrifices they made and support the loved ones they left behind during the Weekend of Honor and National EMS Memorial Service.
Would you be willing to invest your time to support those who sacrificed so much? If so, please join the NEMSMS organization, Honor Guard Commander Ron Quesenberry and the many individuals who show up each year to fulfill the organization’s mission to honor our own and show support to their loved ones. This is an incredible opportunity to give back to the profession you have chosen to be a part of. We guarantee that you will walk away at the end of the weekend knowing you have made a difference for the families by showing them that their loved ones are not forgotten. And you will find that you are forever changed by the experience.
This year we are asking all current NEMSMS Honor Guard members and those who are interested in joining, to register. Please use this link to complete the registration form and join an amazing and dedicated group of professionals working towards the same goal.
The Weekend of Honor is organized and hosted by the following volunteer-staffed organizations: National EMS Memorial Bike Ride and the National EMS Memorial Service. See http://www.national-ems-memorial.org/ or Facebook/NEMSMS for more information on the specific event times and locations as they become available.
About National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The mission is to honor EMS personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty. Vist us at www.NEMSMBR.org.
About National EMS Memorial Service
The organization’s mission is to honor those in EMS from air and ground who have made the ultimate sacrifice having died in the line of duty and it is the organization congressionally sanctioned to conduct the annual service. Visit us at www.national-ems-memorial.org.
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Editor’s Note: High resolution images can be downloaded from Dropbox via the links below.
Image #1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yvr6gygjznyblci/NEMSMS%20Group%20Shot_3.JPG?dl=0
Image #2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkv6hejqvdk8ega/NEMSMS%20_72.JPG?dl=0
Press Release:
NEMSMS Honor Guard Release
National EMS Weekend of Honor Pays Tribute to Fallen EMS Heroes
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Affairs
414-791-6655
tammy.chatman@national-ems-memorial.org
National EMS Weekend of Honor Pays Tribute to Fallen EMS Heroes
Special events open to the public and media include:
National EMS Memorial Service & National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
Washington, D.C. (July 15) – The National EMS Memorial Service, National EMS Memorial Foundation and National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to our fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States during the 2021 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled July 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Highway in Arlington, Va. This year there will be 144 honorees recognized, 72 combined from 2019-2020 and 72 past EMS fallen that date as far back as 1895 thanks to the combined research and vetting by many volunteers.
New this year is the procession of the Moving Honors leaving Dallas, Texas on July 16 and traveling to Arlington, VA to meet the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride’s special Ride of Honor on July 23. The Ride of Honor will escort the Moving Honors carrying the Tree of Life, the temporary EMS memorial to the hotel where it will be unveiled to the families.
There are many activities and events during the three-days including two events that the public and media are invited and encouraged to attend. Once again there will be various therapy and comfort dogs onsite to support families and attendees as well as specially trained grief support groups.
FRIDAY, July 23, 2021
Arrival & Ceremony of the National EMS Memorial Ride of Honor
- The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride celebrates the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice as well as those EMS legacy personnel who have died of natural or non-employment-related causes. This year the organization is hosting a special one-day ride to recognize the 144 line-of-duty-death honorees for the Service.
- A procession of more than 75 bike riders, support personnel, and EMS vehicles, leading the special Moving Honors ambulance carrying the EMS Tree of Life, will arrive at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EDT), kicking off the 2021 Weekend of Honor.
- Riders are predominantly EMS professionals from across the U.S. Each of the riders wears dog tags bearing an honoree’s name, agency and date of their loss.
Upon arrival at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, a ceremony will unveil the EMS Tree of Life, followed by reading of the honoree names and presentation of dog tags to the families. Each rider will meet the family in front of the honoree’s biography to present one of their two dog tags worn during the ride – an emotionally powerful part of the Weekend of Honor. The rider will keep the other dog tag as a lifetime reminder of the honoree’s sacrifice.
SATURDAY, July 24, 2021
National EMS Memorial Service
- The National EMS Memorial Service, a formal ceremony to honor fallen EMS professionals who have died in the line of duty, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.
- The entire memorial service can be viewed that evening via live stream on the NEMSMS website and Facebook page at 5:00 p.m. (EDT).
- Hundreds of EMS personnel from across the country will travel to the Washington, D.C. area to participate in the service, along with families, friends, co-workers of current and past honorees, dignitaries, EMS and business leaders, and government officials.
- All participants in the service will be in dress uniform, flight suits, or similar appropriate attire.
- Honor Guards, along with bagpipe and drum corps will volunteer their time and services throughout the weekend.
- An American flag, flown over the nation’s capitol, will be presented to each honoree’s family along with the National EMS Memorial Service medallion.
- During the service, a National Moment of Silence will be called at 6:00 p.m. (EDT), so that EMS agencies across the U.S. can pause simultaneously in 30 seconds of radio silence to pay respect and remember the fallen—together.
- The year’s honorees are highlighted in a special Tribute Video, followed by an uplifting Candlelight Ceremony that concludes the service.
- The National EMS Memorial “Tree of Life” will be on display. Individual bronze oak leaves are engraved with the name of the fallen honorees. The Tree of Life is a temporary memorial until a permanent memorial is established.
Jana Williams, president of the National EMS Memorial Service shared her thoughts on the Service, “This remains a most pivotal time in EMS and we continue to salute the work of all first responders. We are honored to pause and commemorate 144 first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. As we prepare for this year’s National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor, we humbly pay homage to our honorees on behalf of this grateful nation and continue our support to their loved ones, keeping our commitment to ‘Always Remember’.”
In August 2015, the three EMS organizations named above agreed to collaborate on a shared vision and strategic plan to honor EMS heroes who have died in the line of duty. They are continuing to move forward with efforts to establish a permanent National EMS Memorial in the greater Washington, D.C. area, an effort being led by the National EMS Memorial Foundation.
About National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The mission is to honor EMS personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty. Visit us at www.NEMSMBR.org.
About National EMS Memorial Foundation
Their mission is to build the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C. that will commemorate the ongoing commitment, service and sacrifice of the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services providers killed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty and for all those that continue to serve. Visit us at www.emsmemorial.org.
About National EMS Memorial Service
The organization’s mission is to honor those in EMS from air and ground who have made the ultimate sacrifice having died in the line of duty and it is the organization congressionally sanctioned to conduct the annual service. Visit us at www.national-ems-memorial.org.
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Editor’s Note: High-res images can be downloaded from Dropbox at:
Image #1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zrn420a9qjir8z6/NEMSMBR%20Arrival_3.JPG?dl=0
Image #2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t2deexjffqwwih5/NEMSMS%20%2840%29.JPG?dl=0
144 EMS Fallen to be Honored During the National EMS Weekend of Honor
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Affairs
414-791-6655
tammy.chatman@national-ems-memorial.org
144 EMS Fallen to be Honored During the National EMS Weekend of Honor
This year’s honorees include 48 from 2020, 24 from 2019 and 72 that are historical
Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2021) – The National EMS Memorial Service, the National EMS Memorial Foundation and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to 144 EMS and air medical fallen from 39 states across the U.S. during the 2021 National EMS Weekend of Honor. It is scheduled July 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Highway in Arlington, Va. The increased number of honorees being recognized this year is due to last year’s cancellation combined with ongoing research and vetting efforts dedicated to locating yet-to-be-honored EMS fallen from the past. This year’s lists include the 2019 and 2020 honorees plus 72 past EMS fallen dating back as far as 1895 that were researched and vetted for inclusion thanks to the efforts of many volunteers.
There will be a variety of activities during the three days, two of which are open to the public and media. All are invited and encouraged to attend as a show of support for the selfless service and sacrifice of the honorees and the loved ones they left behind. On Friday afternoon, July 23, 2021, the arrival of the Moving Honor ambulance escorted by the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride’s Ride of Honor, unveiling ceremony of the EMS Tree of Life and presentation of dog tags to the families will occur. The following evening, July 24, 2021, the National EMS Memorial Service, a formal ceremony to honor fallen EMS and air medical professionals, will be held. Both events will be located at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.
Therapy and comfort dogs as well as grief support teams from a variety of volunteer groups will be onsite throughout the weekend to offer support to the families and EMS volunteers. The Service will be livestreamed.
Detailed information, including a link to the live stream of the Service, will be posted to the National EMS Memorial Service website and Facebook page once finalized.
The National EMS Weekend of Honor usually coincides with the beginning of National EMS Week in May but due to the pandemic it was rescheduled to maintain the health and safety of all involved. “Though the service was rescheduled, we remain committed to honor the EMS and air medical providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and support the loved ones they left behind” said Jana Williams, president of the National EMS Memorial Service. “It is our duty to ensure their sacrifice is not forgotten.”
The Weekend of Honor is organized and hosted by the following volunteer-staffed organizations: National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, National EMS Memorial Service, and the National EMS Memorial Foundation. See http://www.national-ems-memorial.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/NEMSMS for more information on the specific event times and locations as they become available.
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Editor’s Note: High resolution images can be downloaded from Dropbox via the links below.
Image #1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w5v0x7bcgesy7w3/NEMSMS_71.JPG?dl=0
Image #2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8otmp9nb6mlhbg3/NEMSMBR%20Arrival_8.JPG?dl=0
2021 National EMS Weekend of Honor – New dates and location
tammy.chatman@national-ems-memorial.org
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Affairs
414-791-6655
National EMS Weekend of Honor 2021-New dates and location announced
Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2021) – The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (NEMSMBR), the National EMS Memorial Foundation (NEMSMF) and the National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) announce that the 2021 National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor, originally scheduled for May has been moved to July 23-25, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA. The goal for the reschedule was to balance our commitment to provide a safe and healing environment for all attendees while providing special recognition for the many participants who remain on the front-line of the COVID-19 response. The ceremonies will pay tribute to the past two year’s honorees-2019-2020-due to the cancellation of the 2020 events in response to the pandemic.
For those attending the Weekend of Honor and staying overnight, we ask that you please use the link below when booking your hotel rooms. The health and well-being of all who attend are of the upmost importance to our organizations and the hosting facility. Use of the link is critical as it allows our organizations and the hotel to better meet CDC guidelines for safe in-person gatherings over the three days.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASRC/G-A8DT
*For any issues please contact the hotel at 877-803-7534
The Weekend includes a series of events to honor all air and ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers who serve in the US, while focusing on those who become ill or injured related to their duty. It culminates with a formal Service to specifically honor those who have died in the line-of-duty.
Brian Shaw, NEMSMBR president states “For the past 20 years the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor begin with the arrival of our cyclist and support personnel meeting the honoree families. With that tradition in mind, and in addition to the five nationwide bike rides we have planned for September of this year, we are actively preparing a one-day ride into this year’s Weekend of Honor befitting our honorees. We will continue to shine a light on the sacrifices those in EMS make. More details will be posted on our website www.nemsmbr.org as they become available.”
This year’s National EMS Memorial Service will pay tribute to over one hundred EMS providers who died in the line-of-duty in the largest service we have ever performed. It will include numerous historical honorees as well a number of recipients directly related to the pandemic. Jana Williams, NEMSMS president conveyed, “I reaffirm there has never been a more defining time to honor the service and sacrifice of those in EMS as there remains right now. Despite persistent challenges, we remain committed that the fallen will not be forgotten. We appreciate the continued support to ensure they receive the full national recognition they deserve.” The list of honorees and information on the weekend’s events including the National EMS Moment of Silence will be posted to the NEMSMS website at www.national-ems-memorial.org in the coming weeks.
Katie Orsino, NEMSMF executive director shared “We support our partners at the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride and the National EMS Memorial Service as they prepare modified events this year to honor our EMS colleagues. What our first responders have demonstrated especially over the last year has been extraordinary. It reinforces our resolve to bring a permanent EMS memorial to the nation’s capital to honor their commitment, service, and sacrifice. We will not waiver in our efforts to ensure it becomes reality.” Updates on the progress of this effort can be found on at www.emsmemorial.org.
The Weekend of Honor is organized and hosted by the following volunteer-staffed organizations: National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, National EMS Memorial, and the National EMS Memorial Foundation. See http://www.national-ems-memorial.org/ for more information on the specific updates as they become available.
2020 National EMS Moment of Silence
Media inquiries and interview requests, contact:
Tammy Chatman, Public Affairs
414-791-6655
tammy.chatman@national-ems-memorial.org
2020 National EMS Moment of Silence Announcement
Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2020) – The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (NEMSMBR), the National EMS Memorial Foundation (NEMSMF), and the National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) announce the 2020 National EMS Moment of Silence and ask for broad participation.
The National EMS Moment of Silence will be observed on Saturday, May 16, 2020. It will begin at 1800 (6:00 PM) Eastern Daylight Time with a live-streamed reading of the names of the 24 Honorees originally planned for the 2020 Service, followed by an acknowledgement of those continuing to serve today and will culminate in a national moment of silence in a salute to all.
Organizers recognize these are unprecedented times for our world, our nation, and the collective first responder communities. Jana Williams, president of the National EMS Memorial Service said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of life including efforts by our organizations who remain dedicated to honoring EMS personnel for their service and especially for those who have died in the line of duty. While this ruthless virus keeps us physically apart, we can still join together to make sure our fallen and their families receive the acknowledgment they deserve.”
The Moment of Silence normally coincides with the annual National EMS Memorial Service which was postponed until next year due to COVID-19 precautions. Williams continued, “With deep respect for the honorees and first responders who remain on the front lines, the National EMS Moment of Silence takes on greater importance as a meaningful reminder that the fallen will not be forgotten. It is a touchless, responsible, yet impactful means to pause and remember without taking away from the necessary work at hand.”
This endeavor provides an opportunity for anyone to honor and remember first responders and especially those EMS providers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is also a way for the families and EMS colleagues of the fallen to feel the support of our nation. Normally during the Service, at a specified time, the screens fade to black and a simple message informs family members and other attendees that across the country radios are simultaneously broadcasting the message below as a unified show of support.
First responders, communications agencies and even members of the public wishing to participate are requested to observe 10-20 seconds of radio or general silence at the time indicated in the suggested script below.
[NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. Please adjust as required for your time zone to coincide simultaneously. Also, time transmission of any alert/activation tones to begin speaking at the time indicated below.]
Begin script:
18:04:50 (Insert tones as applicable, then wait 5 seconds)
(6:04:50 PM) “All units please stand by for a special message…
18:04:55 “Attention all units…
In conjunction with first responders across the nation and in recognition of the National EMS Memorial Service – an event that would be occurring now, but is postponed until next year due to continued COVID-19 efforts, this agency will observe a moment of radio silence in honor of our nation’s Emergency Medical Services providers who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice, and given their lives in the line of duty. The fallen are not forgotten. We also pause in honor of those who continue to serve. Your commitment and sacrifice defy words and inspire us all.
Please stand by unless you have emergency traffic”
18:05:00 [Begin Moment of Silence]
18:05:20 “This concludes the moment of silence. Thank you. Please resume normal radio traffic.”
:End script
Live streaming of this event will be provided on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NEMSMS. Organizers respectfully encourage everyone to post participation to social media platforms using #moment2honor and #ultimatesacrifice.
For more information please visit The National EMS Memorial Service at www.national-ems-memorial.org or our partners at The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride at www.nemsmbr.org and The National EMS Memorial Foundation at www.emsmemorial.org.