National EMS Memorial Service Roundup
This photo gallery shows images from the National EMS Memorial weekend in Colorado, Springs, Colo. Photos A.J. Heightman
Medals & Ribbons
A memorial medal and ribbon was presented to each family of fallen providers honored at the 2010 National EMS Memorial Service on June 26.
26 Ribbons for 26 Fallen Providers
Memorial ribbons were given to the family of each provider honored during the ceremony.
Flags for the Fallen
American flags and roses were presented to each family.
Honor Line
The EMS Memorial bike team members formed an honor line for family members arriving at the First Presbyterian Church.
Muddy Angels Riders
David Page, left, and Jennifer Frenette talk during the Colorado Springs leg of the EMS Memorial Bike Ride.
A Familiar Face
JEMS columnist and Muddy Angels team member Steve Berry takes a break from the ride.
Pipes and Drums
Pittsburgh Paramedics Pipes and Drums members honored the fallen.
Gathered Together
Family members of the fallen providers honored this year gathered at the opening ceremony.
From Us to You
Muddy Angels bike team members present their dogtags to honored provider family members.
The Service's New Home
The 18th annual National EMS Memorial Service was held in the First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies John Glass Jr. addresses the crowd.
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National EMS Memorial Service Board of Directors Chairman Kevin Dillard speaks.
Trauma Services
D. Randy Kuykendall, chief of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment division of EMS trauma services, delivers his speech.
Honoring 26 Providers
Steve Berry reads the names of each of the 26 fallen EMS providers honored this year.
Presenters Take the Stage
Memorial presenters Michael Hall, Barry Hoke, George Murphy and Jana Williams.
Accepting the Rose
The brother of Christopher Ritz (of Mountain Life Flight in Susanville, Calif.) accepts a flag and rose on his family's behalf.
Equal Representation
The Honor Guard represented each of the 26 inductees' states.
After the Service
Attendees gather during the post-memorial service reception.
All the Fallen
Visitors look at the National EMS Memorial Service Tree of Life.
423 Honored since 1993
The Tree of Life honors each of the fallen providers honored since the National EMS Memorial Service began in 1993.
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