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Victoria honours sacrifices made by paramedics in the line of duty

On Tuesday, May 7, paramedics, community members, government representatives, and personnel from BC Emergency Health Services came together on the Legislature grounds to pay tribute to paramedics who have died in the line of duty.
The gathering commemorated a decade since the establishment of the Fallen Paramedics Memorial and served as the designated day to honor paramedics who lost their lives while performing their duties.
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne acknowledged recent paramedics' support after an April attack in Vancouver where an SUV killed 11 people and injured dozens.
Osborne expressed heartfelt thanks, highlighting the vital role played by emergency responders in delivering medical aid to residents throughout the diverse communities spread across the province.
Chief ambulance officer Leanne Heppell noted paramedics choose this profession with pride and perform a critical role caring for people from remote areas to cities.

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