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2006-08-15 - Paramedics Mourn Line of Duty Death 2006-08-15 - Paramedics Mourn Line of Duty Death For Immediate Release Canadian Paramedics mourn the line-of-duty death of their Canadian Forces Colleague 2006/08/15-Ottawa-The Paramedic Association of Canada learned that one of our Canadian Forces colleagues, Medic Andrew James Eykelenboom from 1 Field Ambulance based in Edmonton, Alberta was killed in the line-of-duty on August 11th while serving in Afghanistan. Paramedics across Canada are mourning the death of Corporal Eykelenboom. "The Paramedic Association of Canada sends condolences to the families and friends of Corporal Eykelenboom and to all of our Medic colleagues in the Canadian Forces" said Eric Glass, Chairman of the Board for the Paramedic Association of Canada. "Civilian Paramedics have developed a close relationship with our colleagues in the Canadian forces. We recognize the imminent dangers faced by Canadian Forces Medics. We're very proud of our Canadian Forces colleagues and have great respect for the very dangerous work that they perform everyday in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world." The Paramedic Association of Canada asks that flags be lowered to half-mast at paramedic stations and that paramedics wear black ribbons on their uniforms out of respect for our fallen comrade. The Professional Paramedic Association of Ottawa is responsible for promoting the practice of Paramedicine and ensuring the highest level of care for our patients. We are leaders in the advancement of Paramedicine and achieve our objectives through public awareness, research and education. We lobby for self-regulation under the Regulated Health Professions Act. We also assist in fundraising for community-based charities. The Professional Paramedic Association of Ottawa is a proud chapter of the Ontario Paramedic Association and the Paramedic Association of Canada. The Professional Paramedic Association of Ottawa (PPAO) is not a labour union. |