05/04/2022
Before the monthly meeting, we had some special visitors stop by.
Monday, November 22nd, Colin and Ashlyn Gillespie were involved in a horrible motor vehicle accident on their way to school. Ashlyn was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and then flown to Riley. Colin was flown from the scene to Methodist. Both kids were in extreme critical condition and remained in the hospital for a month. Both teens suffered TBI's (traumatic brain injuries). While they have come a long way since the accident, they still have a long road of recovery. Their dad, Bill, spoke on behalf of the family thanking both Pendleton Fire Department and Pendleton Emergency Ambulance for their actions that day.
Chief Nodine presented both Colin and Ashlyn a PEA Challenge Coin.
Some of the members on scene that day (L-R): Hunter Barger (PFD), Toby Lutton (Paramedic), Kylie Day (high school rookie), Colin Gillespie, Tracy Gillespie (mom), Ashlyn Gillespie, Bill Gillespie (dad), Adam Elrod (PFD) and Jared Mossoney (PFD).
