Nat'l EMS Memorial Service

National EMS Memorial service Colorado Springs 6-21 to 6-22-13

Individual cyclist ride into Colorado Springs Friday June 21, 2013 for the fallen EMS

EMS from around the country follow cyclists for the memorial ride honoring the fallen.

Courtyard of the Antler Hilton honoring the 19 fallen EMS Heroes.

Names of the fallen EMS placed on individual signs

EMS Honor Guard at Friday night ceremony

Bell of Honor Committee Member, Jan Throndson speaks on the Bell of Honor Mission Statement at Friday Ceremony.

EMS Honor Guard standing in front of Bell of Honor

Dale Wellik stands with Grandfather of Fallen EMS Justin Hueston

Grandparents honor EMS Justin Hueston.

Jamie Blazak (student) University of Colorado sang National Anthem.

Master of Ceremonies William J. Merrins III Captain at Saturday Memorial Service

Family Members recieve Medalllion, American Flag, and White Rose.

Medallions given to the family of the fallen EMS members.

Flags and White Rose given to Family Members in Honor of their Heroes

Taps

Bell of Honor tolls 7 times in Honor of the 19 Fallen EMS at Saturday Memorial Service.

Presenting the Bell of Honor Plaque

Bell of Honor Plaque given to National EMS Board Leaders.

Tree of Life honors all of the Fallen EMS Heroes.

Pilot E. Hoke Smith Mayo Organ Transplant Team

Rochester Dr. Luis Bonilla, Mayo Flight Team.

Colorado Springs K-9 Officer C. T. Schumm and K-9 Officer Blex search and secure Pikes Peak Center prior to EMS Memorial Service