Wounded Warrior Combat Medic Statue

Wounded Warrior Combat Medic Statue. . These statues pay tribute to the special sacrifice of those wounded in combat. It honors the courage and bravery of the thousands of wounded warriors who have been injured while serving their country. It also pays tribute to the combat Medic who often risk their own life to save others., These statues depict a combat Medic administering aid to a wounded warrior on the battlefield; they honor the combat medic's courage, bravery, and special skills in responding to the needs of a Wounded Comrade., 2nd Plaque , The Combat Medic , This statue pays tribute to the courage and bravery of those selflessly devoted to administering aid in a battle zone, the Compact Medic. Their motto, "These things we do so that others may live," highlights their dedication to selfless service. , The statue's facial features are those of John James Perry II, EMT. Immediately upon completion of his training as an EMT, John became a Paramedic and served his community for over 20 years until his passing in 2014. John embodied selfless dedication that Civilians First Responders and Combat Medics share., Captain Gary Michael Rose was an Army combat medic who served in Vietnam and Laos, Captain Rose received the Medal of Honor and is recognized on the Medal of Honor Wall in this park., 3rd Plaque , The Wounded Warrior , The Wounded Warrior statue depicts a soldier receiving life-saving aid on the Battlefield, honoring the courage and bravery of all those who serve and recognizing the extraordinary sacrifice of those wounded in battle., This statue was modeled after Marine Lance Corporal Kendall Bane, India Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, who was wounded while deployed in Afghanistan on September 20, 2012. During the incident, Lance Corporal Bane was administered life-saving aid on the scene by a combat medic, as depicted in this rendition., 4th Plaque , First Responder Walkway , First Responders are selected and trained for emergencies. In the case of our Armed Forces Combat, they are capable of operating in a variety of environments and are deployed in a myriad of challenging scenarios, from combat operations and hurricane rescue to emergency medical evacuation by air, land, and sea., Since the 9/11 attack and the conduct of the Global War on Terrorism, the involvement and commitment of our nation's citizen soldiers have somewhat blurred the lines between soldiers and civilians. Police Captains are also National Guard Colonels. Emergency Medical Response Technicians (EMTs) are also combat medics, Etc., The first Responders are dedicated to saving lives under the most extreme conditions and situations without consideration for their own safety. Many have paid the "ultimate sacrifice" so that others may live., The First Responders Walkway honors all those with special training who have chosen to serve, with courage and determination, our communities and in our Armed Forces., 5th Plaque , First Responder Walkway , First Responder Walkway honors all those who have chosen to serve with courage and selflessness in our communities and armed forces., EMT Paramedic, State of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Department of the Army United States of America 1776, Department of Navy United States of America, Department of Air Force United States of America, United States Coast Guard 1790