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Tom Long, Jr.
Tom Long, 59, a 33-year employee with Fort Campbell Emergency Medical Services at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY, died of heart failure on Oct. 8, 1998 while on duty.
Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Teresa; two brothers, one sister, and nine children.
| On behalf of Louisville Medical Center
STATCARE, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Long and to the members
of Fort Campbell EMS. John Hultgren Louisville Medical Center STATCARE, Louisville, KY john@hultgren.org |
| The employees and staff of the
Barren-Metcalfe County EMS extend our sympathy and prayers to the Long family and the Fort
Campbell EMS. Mike Swift Barren-Metcalfe County EMS, Glasgow, KY mtswift@mail.glasgow-ky.co |
| I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Long's
passing. I am sure he has helped save many lives in his history of EMS - of that be proud.
I pray that you may find some condolence in the fact that Mr. Long had touched so many
other lives. We thank you for sharing him with his EMS family. Lee Brown Western Kentucky University - AHEC/HETC, Bowling Green, KY LeeWKU@aol.com |
| Sorry for your loss,my prayers are with
you Kerry W DeHaven EMT-P Union Co. Methodist Hospital Ambulance service, Clay,Ky kdehaven@dynasty.net |
| On behalf of the entire staff of the
Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Medical Services, we express heartfelt sympathy on your
loss. Our thought and prayers stand with you. Brian Lindell, Director Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Medical Services, Georgetown, KY Gscems@aol.com |
| My condolences to the family of Mr. Long.
You will be in our prayers. Ronald A. Buchanan, AEMT, P.I. The King's Daughters' Hospital - Emergency Services, Madison, Indiana ron.buchanan@batesville.com |
| On behalf of all employees of Bracken
County Emergency Medical Services I send our deepest condolences.A long standing and
dedicated employee,will be missed by his family and co-workers.We will pray for you. Betty McClanahan Bracken County EMS, KY. bmcclanahan@kih.net |
| To the family of Mr. Tom Long, My heart
goes out to you, and may god be with you. Jamie Boswell NREMTP Caldwell Co EMS, Princeton, KY bos@ziggycom.net |
| On behalf of the men and women of Ft. Knox
Emergency Medical Services at Ireland Army Community Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to the family of a fallen comrade. Jay Reeves Ft. Knox EMS, MEDDAC, Ireland Army Communtiy Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY |
| I never knew Tom personally but grieve
with you at the loss of a fellow EMS worker. May he rest in peace. Randy Dickson Ft Knox EMS |
| I am saddened to hear of Tom's death. I
was a medic/EMT assigned to the Ambulance Service at BACH/Ft. Campbell from 1992-1995, and
have had some contact sence. I knew Tom faily well and remember his laughter and the way
he always went to bat for the underdog as a Federal Employees Union represnitive. I never
knew anyone from the post General to a lowly E-1 who wanted to be on the other side of the
table in that situation. I knew he dedicated a life time of caring from the days when
FCEMS was in the old hospital (in the record books as the worlds longest hallways) on the
old Caddy ambulances to the latest GSA units. I remember him telling me laughing how many
years ago he and some construction workers made a backbord on scene for a spinal injured
pt who fell several stories (this was before backbords were mandatory). And I remember how
he comforted my absolutely best friend Cyndi (also an EMT) when she was stressing out
being 8 months preg. and working her tail off. He was a good man, often at odds with the
establishment. I myself was often angry when his crusading sometimes held up my personal
goals, but I will miss him and I know Ft. Campbell will not be the same. Cole formerly Med
10 of FCEMS Robert S. Cole Cheatham County EMS, Ashland City TN 37041 Traumamedi@aol.com |
| On behalf of Sean Rayne, John Russell,
Chris Bectold, Cyndi Dowling, Rob Kiskaden, all of Cheatham County EMS (TN) and any others
of the "ol FORT CAMPBELL" crew who may not get word in time to sign this book,
We all send our prayers from where ever we are in the world , |
| It is always a sadness to hear of the loss
of one who has dedicated their life to helping others, loosing theirs in the doing... my
prayers are with you his family, coworkers and friends... may the Lord cradle his soul
close and send peace to those left behind. T.Parsons, EMT1LPN2, Lexington Ky |
| Ft. Campbell's loss is Heaven's gain. God
speed Tom Long. Thank you for your unselfish dedication. My prayers are with the Long
family. Brian E. Hurst, REMT-P Nashville Fire Dept., Nashville, TN BHurst9805@aol.com |
| I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Long's passing
and I'm sure he helped a great number of people. My prayers are with his family. Julie Cotham EMT-P, El Paso, Texas JACCLAN@AOL.COM |
| To the Family: You are in our prayers. As
a part of the EMS community he was part of our "family" too. Robin and Henry Brainard Rural/Metro Memphis, Memphis TN GRNIDmedic@aol.com |
| To the loved ones of Tom Long, my heart
felt condolence's to your family in your moment of sadness. I pray you can find peace
knowing Tom has been there to help many through their moment of grief. You have the
prayers and thoughts of all my fellow brothers that you may remember Tom as a loving
contributer to others. You are not alone nor is Tom for God takes care of all. Wishing you
well, Eric M. Agee Eric M. Agee Heath care workers, Local 250, Contra Costa County, CA |
| My thoughts and prayers are with all who
lives were touched by the life and lost of Tom Long. Tina, Louisville Ky bstomylove@aol.com |
| Nancy and I are thinking of you and you
all are in our prayers. Shawn Rayne Ada County Paramedics (Formerly Specialist Rayne), Boise, Idaho Rynman72@aol.com |
| Deepest regrets in the loss of a fellow
coworker the greif is felt by all. Paramedics/EMTs of Hopkinsville Fire Dept and Christian Co. EMS, |
| On behalf of the staff of Estill County
E.M.S., I would like to offer our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tom
Long. Keith Moore, Director Estill County E.M.S., Irvineestillems@kih.net |
| Our deepest heartfelt condolences are with
everyone who worked with Mr. Long and with the entire Long Family. We at Portsmouth
Ambulance Service, too well, know what it is like to lose a friend and fellow EMT. There
is however comfort in knowing that the loss we have experienced is shared by so many. Richard Caldwell Portsmouth Ambulance Service, Portsmouth, Ohio eleven@zoomnet.net |
| On behalf of Vernon Twp. Rescue Assoc. in
Wheelersburg Ohio please accept our condolences. Paul M. Davis Chief Paul Vernon Rescue Assoc., Wheelersburg, Ohio mdavis@zoomnet.net |
| I add the entire family to my prayers each
night in this time of loss. May God bless each of you and give you the strength to carry
on. Sara Walker, Maryville, TN |
| To the Long Family, You have my sincerest
condolences. I knew Tom pretty well, and I will miss him. I worked with Him many many
times over the past year and half. Many times he has helped me get adjusted to my new life
in the EMS environment. His wisdom, knowledge, and experiences have helped me
tremendously. I believe that he has helped me become a better EMT-B as a result of many
conversations, feedback, and assistance he has given me. He will always remain in my heart
and mind for being a dear friend to me and mentor. I hope that one day what he has taught
me will shine as a testimony to what kind of person he has been to so many of us and those
he helped in the past, and those he will help through those of us he mentored in the Field
of EMS. Best wishes to all who knew and loved Tom. Spc. Sutton, Charles M. Ft. Campbell Meddac, EMS, Ft. Campbell, KY Med24@Webtv.net |
| The members of the Livermore Fire
Department and McLean County Eastern District Fire Department extend our prayers and
sympathy to the Long Family and to the Fort Campbell EMS in the passing of Mr. Long. Our
hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Rodney Gardner Asst. Fire Chief Livermore Fire Dept., Livermore, KY firefighter@dynasty.net |
| Tom's passing is a hard thing for me to
deal with as I worked with him for 24 years at Fort Campbell. He was one of my closest
friends and I will miss him terribly as all of will in the Blanchfield Army Hospital
family. My sympathies to all his family and friends in this very difficult time and I
thank everyone all over the US for their kind words...Thank you EMS family... Lou Farkas, NREMT Blanchfield Army Hospital, Fort Campbell, Ky 42223 LouF797515@aol.com |
| WHAT A SWEET AND KIND HEARTED MAN, TOM
WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE IN THE COMMO SECTION, IT'S DIFFICULT TO COME IN TO WORK EACH
DAY AND KNOW THAT HE WON'T BE THERE WITH US. I HOPE HE KNOWS HOW MUCH HE WAS LOVED AND HOW
MUCH HE WILL BE MISSED, I WISH I HAD TOLD HIM. PLEASE TELL SOMEONE TODAY HOW YOU FEEL
ABOUT THEM. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THERESA DUPUYCOMMO, BACH, FT.CAMPBELL,KY |
| I want to express and extend my sincerest
heartfelt apologies to the family of Mr. Tom Long and to Mr.Mike Harman and Mr. Lou
Farkas,two of Mr.Longs closest friends. It is always a sad realization when something like
this happens that even we, as healthcare providers face a time when we must move on to a
better place. To th family of Mr. Long and Mr Harman and Mr Farkas my prayers are with you
and I want you to know that I have and always will be here if ever you need anything. I
also want to extend my prayers to those co workers who worked so diligently in attemp to
save Mr.Longs life..I know what you are going through and I am very sympathetic to you
all. Apryl Ezell , NREMT-P Ft.Campbell EMS, Ft.Campbell KY AprylE21@aol.com |
| In behalf of all Emergency Service
Orgnizations in McLean County, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Tom Long and
to the Ft. Campbell EMS. David Sunn McLean Co. Emergency Management Director, Calhoun, KY dsunn@kih.net |
| I have known Tom for over eight years,
ever since I came to work at Ft. Campbell. Tom was not only a co-worker but a friend. I
probably worked with Tom more than any other one person on the crew.He helped hone my
skills in EMS and taught me a few of the old tricks you don't learn in school. Theresa and
all your children, you are in my prayers and have my most heartfelt sympathies. Tom, you
are not gone, you will live on in our hearts and minds, and in all those you have touched. Gary M. Nelson NREMT Ft. Campbell MEDDAC, Ft. Campbell, Ky. g.nelson@ziggycom.net |
| To the family of Tom Long, my sincerest
condolences. I Knew Tom when I worked at Ft. Campbell EMS in 1988 He was a good guy who
had the tenacity of a Pit bull when it came to the rights of any one that was being
treated unfairly. I remember Tom liked to laugh and have fun and made the rest of us do
the same dissipate the demands of the job. I remember that Tom also was not reluctant to
take a run, that showed his dedication to duty. I know that the rest of the guys will
remember his willingness to serve not only the patient but the staff as well. Tom will be
missed. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the
graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the
resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation
John 5:28, 29. The Life-giver will call up His purchased possession in the first
resurrection, and until that triumphant hour, when the last trump shall sound and the vast
army shall come forth to eternal victory, every sleeping saint will be kept in safety and
will be guarded as a precious jewel, who is known to God by name. SFC John A. Boyance MACH Ft. Jackson, SC, Sumter, SC vgasopto@cpis.net |
| Tom was one of my favorite medics to work
along side of. He was a great man. Tom was passionate about everything he did and was an
inspiration for many of us. We waged many a battles together, thanks to him, we rarely
lost. All of you, family and friends are in my prayers. Thanks for everything Tom. Chris Bechtold, Formerly Staff Sergeant Bechtold Mayo One, Eau Claire, Wisconsin fltdoc69@hotmail.com |
| On behalf of the staff of Life Ambulance
& Porter Township Rescue,we all would like to send the Long family our deepest
sympathy. May peace be with our fallen comrade & his family in this time of need. John "Boo" Sommer III EMT-P#97 Life Ambulance & Porter Township Rescue, Portsmouth,Ohio 45662 jsommer3@hotmail.com |
| Sorry to hear of Mr. Long's passing away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. May God bless you and watch
over your family. Alex Beaven FF/EMT-P on behalf of Loretto Fire & Ems Alex Beaven Loretto Fire Dept, Loretto, Ky parababy@mailcity.com |
| On behalf of Somerset-Pulaski County EMS,
I would like to express our condolence to the family of Mr. Tom Long and the Fort Campbell
Emergency Medical Services. Our prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Billy R. Miller, Chief Somerset-Pulaski Co. EMS, Somerset, Ky. brmiller@kih.net |
| On behalf of the Nortonville Rescue Squad
we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathys to Mr. Longs family Our prayers are with
you during this time of sorrow. Tammy Stobaugh NREMT Nortonville Rescue Squad, Nortonville, Kentucky medtech@wko.com |
| I am so sad to hear of this loss of such a
fine person. I have not seen Tom in quite a while but I have remembered him fondly and
will continue to. I had the honor of working with him and will remember his teasing and
joking laugh. I wish I could have told him how my life is going since he is the one who
gave me much advice prior to my career making decision. Thank you, Tom. Carrie Ferrara U.S. Coast Guard, WPB FL FSSWAN@Aol.com |
| I am so very saddened and quite shocked to
hear of the passing of such a fine man, Tom. I have had the extreme pleasure of working
with Tom at FCEMS and you could not wrapped a more finer person into one package. My
heartfelt sympathies go out to his family , rest assured, he is in Gods hands. To the crew
at Fort Campbell EMS, God Bless you all. The passing of Mr. Long is a tremendous impact on
his family and friends, as well as the EMS family. My prayers are with you all. Marc E Rogers Yellow EMS of Christian Co, Hopkinsville , KY EMTP8@AOL.COM |
| On behalf of the staff of LaRue County
EMS, I extend my sympathy to the Long family, and to the staff of Ft. Cambell EMS. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you. Patrick Helm, Director LaRue County EMS, Hodgenville, KY lcems@ne.infi.net |
| TOM, I LOVE YOU & WILL MISS YOU VERY
MUCH. GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL SO HE CALLED YOU HOME. THIS PLACE WON'T BE THE
SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOU MAY BE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN IN MY HEART.THANK YOU FOR BEING A
SPECIAL FRIEND. DONNA J BOYD COMMO, BACH, FORT CAMPBELL KY |
| "TOM" I WILL GREATLY MISS YOUR
PRESENCE;YOU WERE A KIND,GENEROUS,AND RESPECTABLE GENTLEMAN. WE ALL LOVE YOU, BUT GOD
LOVES YOU MOST. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU'RE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. RON LADSON BACH COMMO, FT.CAMPBELL,KY |
| To the Long Family: I pray for you the
peace that only God provides through his son Jesus. I am honored to serve the community as
Tom did and only hope my career could impact as many peoples lives as I know his must
have. God bless you. You will be remembered in prayers. David E. Huffines Nashville Fire Dept., Nashville, TN |
| On behalf of Clay Co E.M.S, our thoughts
and prayers go to the family and coworkers of Mr Long May gods speed be with you. Clay Co Ems, |
| On behalf of the Nashville Fire Dept and
IAFF local 763 we send our condolences to Mr Tom Long's family and the Fort Campbell EMS. Scott H. Wrenn Nashville FD, Nashville, TN kenpo5sw@aol.com |
| On behalf of the University of Kentucky
Air Medical Service,please accept our sincere condolences to the family and co-workers of
Mr. Long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you John Isfort, NREMT-P UK Air Medical, Lexington, KY |
| Tom I didnt Know you or your family, but
as paramedic I know your work. what you did was to bring a little piece of heaven to earth
to keep us all striving to get to heaven. sean Duchemin Fort Campbell EMS, Clarksville TN Choppersd@aol.com |
| TO THE FAMILY OF TOM LONG JR. YOU HAVE MY
DEEPEST SYMPATHEY AND SORROW TOM WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME,I HAVE WORKED WITH HIM FOR THE
LAST 14 YEARS,IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING JUST CALL OR COME BY AND LOOK FOR ME,THE ONE WITH
THE PONYTAIL. MED 15 MIKE HARMAN FT,CAMPBELL EMS, CLARKSVILLE,TN. MICHAELHARMAN@NETSCAPE.NET |
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