This page is dedicated to our Brothers and Sisters that came before us that have since passed. Some we may have known personally, others we didn't. Let us NEVER forget those that served the citizens of Detroit and Detroit EMS.
In Loving Memory Of:
Paramedic Albert "Al" Greenberry
Served: 1985-2005
Al was a 20 year Detroit EMS and U.S. Navy veteran that bravely fought an extremely rare form of slow moving Pancreatic Cancer.
Al left us November 19th, 2005 at 1:30 PM after his long battle, in his home with his loving Wife Jerri, Daughter Yolanda, Son Albert II and Mother-in-Law.
Albert was a wonderful partner, dear friend to myself and many others as well and was a great asset to Detroit EMS. Al will never be forgotten and missed by all that knew and loved him.
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In Loving Memory of:
Paramedic Kenneth M. Parker
Born: December 12th, 1953
Died: October 2nd, 2006
Kenny was a 25 year Detroit EMS Veteran and Served in the U.S. Army for 5 1/2 years. He also worked for the State of Michigan, former EMMTTA Representitive and Trustee for Local 547-E.
Kenny was survived by his loving Wife of 29 years, Barbara and six children: Robin, LaTonya (Detroit EMS, Medic 19), Keenan, Monica, Keenan Michael and Jonathan.
Kenny was an asset to the Detroit EMS Division and the community and will always be remembered and missed by all that knew and loved him dearly.
Detroit EMS is deeply saddened by the passing of:
EMT Jamie Thurmond
Born: April 20th, 1948
Died: October 16th, 2007
Served October 29th, 1990 to October 16th, 2007
Jamie is survived in death by her 6 children: Daughters Tina, Tonya, Monica, Michelle and Tracey and son Robert III. She is also survived by her 9 Grandchildren and life long friend Robert Jr.
Jamie was a lady with an extremely sweet disposition and soothing demeanor by those that knew her. After a long struggle with cancer, God saw fit to reclaim one of his children and that child, Jamie Thurmond, shall be forever in our thoughts and prayers. The Detroit EMS Division has lost another dedicated member of its family and will be surely missed by all that knew her.
The Detroit EMS Honor Guard and the members of The Detroit Fire Department EMS Division extends its condolences to her family and close friends.
In Loving Memory of:
EMT Anthony Gibson
Sunrise: August 5th, 1966
Sunset: November 25th, 2007
Served 1999-2007
Anthony was a man that people on the streets known as a caring person that would take the time out to talk with you and help you out any way that he could. Our members are very saddened by his tragic loss from the ranks of EMS and we shall never forget him.
Anthony is survived by his 2 sons, Anthony Jr. and Christopher; 2 step-sons, Mario and Justin; dad, Harvey; step-mother Rosetta; 4 brothers and 5 sisters and 3 step-brothers, many, many Aunts and Uncles, Nieces, Great Niece and Nephew as well as many Cousins, relatives and friends.
The Detroit EMS Honor Guard and members of Detroit EMS shall miss you dearly and extends it's condolences to all of his family and those on the job that were closest to him.
