| This past Memorial Day weekend, 3 Huntingtown VFD members traveled to Roanoke Virginia for the 16th Annual National EMS Memorial Service. On April 17, 2006, member Natala Lowery was tragically killed when a private ambulance she was driving was struck in the rear. This caused the ambulance to travel into opposing traffic. A head-on collision occured, causing the ambulance to burst into flames killing Ms. Natala Lowery and the patient she was transporting. Natala's mother, Sandy, was also in attendance. Hundreds of firefighters traveled from around the country for this monumental event.
The purpose of the National EMS Memorial Service is to honor those emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty and to recognize the ultimate sacrifice they have made for their fellow man. During the service a family member or agency representative will be presented with a United States flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol denoting the honoree's service to their country, a white rose representing their undying love, along with a medallion signifying their eternal memory. As part of the service, each person being recognized is also represented by their state flag. The names of those who were honored appear on the National EMS Memorial "Tree of Life."
For past articles on Ms. Natala Lowery, visit:
1. http://www.hvfd6.org/index.cfm?fs=news.newsView&News_ID=217
2. http://www.hvfd6.org/index.cfm?fs=news.newsView&News_ID=219
3. http://www.nemsms.org/Press/2008PressRelease-Honorees.htm
4. http://www.nemsms.org/2008.htm |
