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When I had the pleasure of working alongside Dick, I found him to be one of the most enthusiastic, energetic, and conscientious medics I have encountered in a long time. His combination of maturity, curiosity, and strive for perfection continue to propel him along the path of perfecting his patient care and scene control capabilities. I have often invited him to work in our much less stressful system and he keeps insisting that he still needs more experience. Therefore, I applaud the committee’s decision and hope that future candidates for this award continue to display the qualities incumbent on such an important award.

Bobby DelVecchio is probably one of the greatest guys I know. When first meeting Bobby as a volunteer at Harrison EMS, it was always impressive with his base of knowledge. You sometimes realize that some people just get it. Even as a young volunteer you knew that this kid just knew what he was doing. Having the privilege to watch Bobby grow over the years just made me realize what a special person he is. His career, while shortened, was a varied career affecting many in the emergency services industry. Developing from a volunteer in Harrison EMS, Bobby became an Empress employee and one of the best dispatchers ever. While working at Empress (this chronological might not be perfect) Bobby went on to work at Sea Tow, TCD,volunteer at TMFD, LVAC, and finally work at the TM Highway Dept. His caring and ability touched many of us. There remain many police cars, fire chief vehicles and EMS fly –cars that Bobby touched with his dedicated hands. I have the comfort of knowing he personally built 49-11 and 49-12, and never had to doubt the craftsmanship involved. He was the ultimate go to guy. With every industry he became involved with, he automatically became one of the most knowledgeable people in that field. Not many of us have had as much radio experience as Bobby. His handles of TAC-1, Medic (whatever), Truck 202, “Central”, A-1, 430, E-51, Sea Tow 2, radio repair, or the many other radio names remained ingrained in our memories. The privilege of knowing and working with Bobby will be forever ingrained in me. Even at a municipal job, not always known for the most productive workday, he stood alone. If something needed to be done, Bobby made sure the job was done well. The privilege of working with Bobby over the years highlighted many memories and I cannot express the loss and sadness I now feel. However, the knowledge of his contribution to society and many aspects of the emergency services industry bring me great satisfaction of my relationship and experiences with Bobby over the years. I cannot begin to express my sympathies to his family and friends. His legacy becomes one of knowledge and experience of working with one of the greatest persons I have ever known. We will always love and miss you Bobby, and never forget the myriad of favors you have done for all of us. I sincerely hope your son Milo has the chance to carry on the many great virtues your display.

worked at Empress 9/86 - 5/01 loved every minute of it, especially NR and MV would go back in a second if they paid a decent wage recently rer-applied and the union capped wages at $25.50 for per-diems(medics). When I left in 2001 was earning $28.00/hr. Issue = how can you do the same job for less $. It is not like the jobs have gotten any easier. EMS Medics must start demanding decent wages. At TMAD we pay $25.50/hr for a very easy schedule. If Empress paid a wage that was capatable with the work, would be back as an employee in a flash

Chris: Can you remember who else took the class with us?