Pennsylvania Agency Reveals ‘Fallen Hero’ Ambulance

Commonwealth Health EMS headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, revealed an ambulance with a special meaning on Tuesday, October 23. The “Fallen Hero” ambulance pays tribute to members of the emergency services and military community from Northeastern Pennsylvania who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The families and friends of many of the fallen heroes immortalized on this tribute ambulance were on hand for the unveiling ceremony. The event was also attended by representatives from Scranton Fire Department, Scranton Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and administrators from Commonwealth Health System and local elected representatives. Listed along the passenger’s side of this ambulance are the names of members of the EMS, law enforcement, fire service and towing communities who have been lost. The driver’s side pays tribute to those members of the community who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. The graphics represent all branches of the armed services. The hood features at tribute to those lost on 9/11 following the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and aboard Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. The graphics feature newspaper and magazine articles from the days following these tragic events. In addition to those LODD which have been memorialized, the rear of the ambulance features the names of two EMT’s who completed suicide after struggling with mental ill...
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