Paramedic
FDNY EMS
Brooklyn, NY
Age: 80
Last Call: 03/14/2023
Circumstances: World Trade Center Illness
Born in New Bern, North Carolina, Paul moved to NY shortly after graduating HS. He worked in multiple hospitals where he began his love for EMS and earned his Paramedic license, working for FDNY EMS. He was the type of medic we all strive to be, competent, easy-going, good bedside manner to the patient and family. Paul was a first responder at the WTC. He served many months at Ground Zero during the rescue and recovery period. Besides his professional career, Paul was a loving family man who enjoyed being involved in local community events. One of his favorite pastimes was taking road trips to North Carolina to visit relatives. Paul succumbed to WTC-related illnesses.