In Memory of Those Who Served

These men and women served in Emergency Medical Services in South Carolina. These people either died as result of natural causes or in the line of duty.

On behalf of all S.C. EMS Professionals, we say thank you for your contribution to EMS and may God be with your families and give them strength in your absence.

Gina Vecchione

Fairfield County EMS

 Harley E. Chapman, Sr.  

 Oconee EMS

  Sol B. “Rusty” McLendon  

      Lexington County EMS

 Levi Brandon Bishop

 Lake Murray Rescue Squad 

David Hobbs, MD

Jasper County EMS

 Kenneth White

Lexington Co. EMS /  Gold Cross

 Michael King

Capital City Ambulance

 Alex Harmon

Batesburg-Leesville Rescue
John Larrick Zirkle, Jr.

DHEC EMS

 Michelle Dawkins Byrd

First Health EMS

 Hubert  Odom

Wellford Rescue Squad

 Louis Johns

Chesterfield Rescue Squad
Sidney “Slick” Kissiah

Lake Robinson Rescue Squad

 Juanita Mills

Williston Rescue Squad

 Gloria Landis

Williston Rescue Squad

 Dennis Hanson

SCARS
Kenneth Weaver

Timmonsville Rescue Squad

 Dianna Nichols

Timmonsville Rescue Squad

Allan Crump

Lancaster County EMS

 Our Prayers Are With You All

The above named people were honored during EMS Week held in Columbia, SC on May 19th, 2009. Roses were placed on the memorial wreath and balloons released by family members or designees in their honor.