Media Advisory - NYSDOH Remembers Fallen Emergency Medical Providers at EMS Memorial Ceremony

Event: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) officials and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community will come together to honor 10 fallen EMS heroes at the New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony. NYSDOH Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner, Kristin Proud, will be delivering remarks.

What: The names of ten fallen EMS heroes will be added to the memorial. Three lost their battle with COVID-19 illness, one passed away from a medical episode while on duty, and six succumbed to illnesses that developed in the 21 years after responding to the 9/11 World Trade Center Attacks.

Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Time: Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.

The event will be live streamed here: https://vimeo.com/event/2427671