About this episode
The episode discusses the efforts to honor fallen EMS providers and the initiative to build a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C.
On EMS Remembrance Day, we speak with Jana Williams, Tony O’Brien, and James Robinson of the National EMS Memorial Foundation about honoring fallen EMS providers, the annual National EMS Memorial Service, and the drive to build a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C. Learn about Moving Honors (a traveling Tree of Life memorial that visits communities June 1–July 2), the Weekend of Honor (July 17–19, Alexandria, VA), MIT’s pro bono conceptual designs, and how volunteers power this effort. Hear firsthand why memorials matter to families and colleagues and how remembering supports safety and healing. Want to help? Attend or volunteer for events, donate to the three memorial organizations, or contact your senator to support reauthorization in Congress (S.2546). Share this episode to spread the word and help build a permanent home for EMS remembrance and honor our colleagues' service.
People in this episode
Guests: Jana Williams, Tony O’Brien, James Robinson
Topics covered
- EMS memorials
- honoring fallen providers
- community support
- memorial events
- safety and healing
Keywords
- EMS
- memorial
- honor
- service
- community
- safety
- healing
- volunteers
- Congress
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National EMS Memorial Foundation, MIT, Congress
Places: Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA
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