A Great Loss to the Crew and the Community
By admin on Jun 9, 2008 in Featured, Message from the Captain
The Bedford Life Saving Crew—in fact, the entire community we serve—lost a valuable member on June 5th to heart disease. Ivan Lowery, 73, was a dedicated member of Squad 1. His contributions helping to save lives and bring comfort to those in medical or traumatic distress will be missed. Ivan was one of those rare persons who gave of himself and his talents freely and with great joy.
Ivan began his association with the Bedford Life Saving Crew in 1997. He was first a member of our support group and then went on to serve as Captain, Supply Lieutenant, and Communications Lieutenant. While Ivan performed superbly in these administrative roles, his greatest contribution was in the compassion and caring he showed in providing patient care. He was a blessing to every patient he assisted.
Ivan embraced life and everyone he came into contact with. While he is no longer with us physically, his spirit of giving and his positive impact on the crew and people he served will live on.
As a former crew member and personel friend of Ivan, I would like to say thank you for your support to Helan and the Lowery family during this difficult time. As always, the crew is there for one of it’s own. It was no surprise to me that the Bedford Lifesaving Crew remains a “top notch” organization, of which I am proud of. God Bless you all, Jake
Jake Davis | Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for you crew during such a time of loss. Our county just lost a long standing volunteer similar to Ian. I had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with Ivan during my tenure in Bedford Co. My heart goes out to your crew, and if you ever need feel free to call.
Jason Ferguson | Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
Ivan, We will miss you but you will always be “riding along” with us!!!
RIP #188
Shannon Zimmerman | Jun 11, 2008 | Reply