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National EMS Memorial Service Honoree

NEMSMS Honoree Kenneth Lee Davis

Goldsboro Rescue and EMS
Goldsboro, North Carolina

Kenneth Davis lost his life November 7, 1976 when he and his two partners were returning from a call in which their services were not needed. The rescue vehicle was returning from an unfounded call when it was struck broadside by a car being driven at a high rate of speed. The rescue vehicle was knocked more then 55 feet.

Mr. Davis, 27, worked for the city of Goldsboro as a draftsman in the engineering department. He was a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for the Goldsboro Rescue and EMS in Goldsboro, North Carolina. His other volunteer duties with his rescue squad included rescue driver, Secretary, Sergeant, and Lieutenant, and a member of the North Carolina Rescue Association. He received posthumously the Medal of Valor.

His wife Ruth Davis Blizzard, a daughter Melissa Dawn Davis, his mother Mary Lee Davis Rhodes, and his sister Kathy Rhodes, survive Kenneth Davis.

Honored 2001

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