Post by Clipper on Jan 24, 2008 10:55:09 GMT -5
We have discussed this on a different thread, but the OD has another article about Tony this morning.
I just want to honor him at every turn, in his parting ways with this earth and going on to his rewards for a life dedicated to others.
Much has been said about Tony's red cross instructorship, and his work with the red cross and with EMT courses over the years. I just want to reiterate what the article in the OD seemed to be trying to make a point about.
Tony was not just and instructor, and a mentor to those of us that learned from him.
Tony was actually a pioneer in advancing emergency care in our area. Tony was one of the first EMT's in the area. Tony worked with the ER Docs at ST E's, Shirley Boyer at St Lukes and others to develop the local EMT program. He may not have been the first, but he was very instrumental in putting together the system, that has evolved into the excellent response and excellent care system we have today!
He was my instructor in the 70's and I will never forget my first ambulance call after graduating and being certified. It was a motorcycle accident at Deerfield corners. Me and my partner evaluated, and treated and packaged the victim for transport. When we were loading him into the ambulance, Tony appeared out of the crowd of bystanders and told me what a good job I had done, and how he was proud of how well I had learned what he had taught. I was thrilled and filled with pride to hear that come from Tony, and it gave me a self confidence to carry on as an EMT and later and instructor.
I am sure that many instances of this nature occurred over the years and many EMT's were given the self confidence to carry on, strictly based on his skill as an instructor and his confidence in his graduates.
Thank you Tony (Captain Skane), and may you rest in peace. You are truly an "unsung" hero in your field.
I just want to honor him at every turn, in his parting ways with this earth and going on to his rewards for a life dedicated to others.
Much has been said about Tony's red cross instructorship, and his work with the red cross and with EMT courses over the years. I just want to reiterate what the article in the OD seemed to be trying to make a point about.
Tony was not just and instructor, and a mentor to those of us that learned from him.
Tony was actually a pioneer in advancing emergency care in our area. Tony was one of the first EMT's in the area. Tony worked with the ER Docs at ST E's, Shirley Boyer at St Lukes and others to develop the local EMT program. He may not have been the first, but he was very instrumental in putting together the system, that has evolved into the excellent response and excellent care system we have today!
He was my instructor in the 70's and I will never forget my first ambulance call after graduating and being certified. It was a motorcycle accident at Deerfield corners. Me and my partner evaluated, and treated and packaged the victim for transport. When we were loading him into the ambulance, Tony appeared out of the crowd of bystanders and told me what a good job I had done, and how he was proud of how well I had learned what he had taught. I was thrilled and filled with pride to hear that come from Tony, and it gave me a self confidence to carry on as an EMT and later and instructor.
I am sure that many instances of this nature occurred over the years and many EMT's were given the self confidence to carry on, strictly based on his skill as an instructor and his confidence in his graduates.
Thank you Tony (Captain Skane), and may you rest in peace. You are truly an "unsung" hero in your field.