10/22/2026
Best Wishes to Richard Roberson Upon His Retirement
Today, Crockett County Ambulance Service celebrates a milestone that is both joyful and bittersweet. Advanced EMT Richard Roberson is working his final shift as a full-time member of our team, closing out a remarkable 36-year career in emergency services.
For more than three and a half decades, Richard has answered the call on the hardest days of people's lives. When families faced their worst moments, whether a sudden illness, a serious accident, or a tragic loss, Richard was there, steady and compassionate, caring not only for the patient but for everyone who loved them.
More than 20 years ago, Brandon Ward hired Richard full-time, and since then he has faithfully and honorably served the citizens of Crockett County. For many of those years, he also served as his shift's supervisor, leading and mentoring his crew with the same care he gave every patient. That service came at a cost. Long hours, weekends, holidays, late nights, birthdays, staying over your shift, countless family gatherings were missed so that our neighbors would never be without care. We are deeply grateful to Richard, and to his family who shared him with all of us.
Anyone who has met Richard knows his infectious personality and contagious laugh. Patients and their families have found comfort in his presence. He has a rare gift for easing suffering, lifting spirits, and bringing a little light into the back of an ambulance on some very dark days. His kindness has been as much a part of the healing as any treatment he provided.
Richard, thank you for 36 years of courage, compassion, and sacrifice. You have made a difference in more lives than you will ever know. We wish you a long, happy, and well-earned retirement.
We ask our entire county to please join us in expressing appreciation and celebrating the retirement of everybody's friend, Richard Roberson. Leave a message of thanks below and help us send him off in style!
