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Be safe out there….

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Within minutes of reading about Gertrude’s loss, I received a text from a former classmate.

“Steve’s gone.  A truck got him, I’ll let you know more when I know it,” was all it said.  Sent by another former classmate.

A Paramedic for a little over a year, Steve was one of my closest friends in school.  He was the guy who let me drop a nasal airway the first day of basic school.  He was the guy who let me pace his leg during medic school.  He was the guy who invited me to ride along with him, even when it meant I had to wear a vest.  He was a hero in my eyes.

Gawd I adored him.

36-years-young.  Godspeed, Darlin’.  We’re gonna miss you.

I’ll post more as the info becomes available.

13 Comments

  1. Medic 7 says

    Epi, I’m so sorry for your loss. That doesn’t sound like I’m saying enough, but know that it comes from the heart.

    Loosing a friend and colleague is rough. Stay strong.

    My prayers to his family and friends.

    on July 22, 2009 @ 22:31. Reply
  2. Lucy says

    I am so sorry Epi….

    on July 22, 2009 @ 22:33. Reply
  3. Jamie says

    Sorry for the loss of what sounds to have been a great guy. The world will be a little less bright without him.
    Jamie

    on July 23, 2009 @ 02:32. Reply
  4. Bernice says

    My heart goes out to his family and friends.

    You know how to find me if you need me.

    on July 23, 2009 @ 09:25. Reply
  5. Nikki says

    Oh, Epi… I’m so sorry.

    on July 23, 2009 @ 10:07. Reply
  6. 40lizard says

    I’m sorry! Was he on duty? Hang in there and my prayers to you and his family!

    on July 23, 2009 @ 11:35. Reply
  7. Js says

    I am deeply sorry for your loss! Keep your head up! Js

    on July 23, 2009 @ 13:34. Reply
  8. Old NFO says

    Thoughts and prayers sent for all Epi…

    on July 23, 2009 @ 18:55. Reply
  9. Greybeard says

    There’s nothing to say here, EXCEPT-
    The world is a better place because he lived.
    R.I.P. Steve.
    Sorry for your loss friend Epi.

    on July 24, 2009 @ 01:35. Reply
  10. medicthree says

    Hey friend, hope you are doing ok. Shoot me an email if you need to talk. Keep you and yours close. Godspeed.

    on July 27, 2009 @ 04:10. Reply
  11. Jo says

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.

    on July 27, 2009 @ 07:45. Reply
  12. Trauma Junkie says

    My deepest sympathies, Epi. Sending happy thoughts to Steve, his family, friends, and those who have been lucky enough to be taken of by him in the back of a truck.

    on July 28, 2009 @ 10:46. Reply
  13. peedee says

    Your friend lives on in your heart and memories.

    Deepest condolences to his family and you.

    on July 28, 2009 @ 23:27. Reply

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