Remembering Jim Page

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Comment by aaron on September 27, 2009 at 4:12pm

I Met Mr. Page At An Ems Symposium In Norfolk Va. & His Speaking Was Very Nice & He Will Alwayes Be An Legend In The Ems Side & Also The Fire side & I Was Very Shock To Here About His Passing & He Was Like An Brother To Me That I Never Had

Comment by Gregory Natsch on September 9, 2009 at 8:33pm

I met Mr. Page in January 1977 at a conference. I had already read several articles he had written in Paramedics International. Over the years I spoke with him on the phone about different issues or we corresponded by mail.
I remember being bellied up to the bar and speaking with a living legend, me a fairly new EMT. He was a true gentleman, and his passing was a deep personal loss for me knowing our industry lost a good friend.

Comment by JEMS Web Team on September 2, 2009 at 11:37am

We loaded a new slideshow of Jim that chronicles his career and life through images. (Note: It takes some time to open.)

Comment by Terry Childe on August 31, 2009 at 6:55pm

All though I never met the man, or know of his acomplishments till now, I am convinced he was a great person and missed dearly.......my condolences, be they late to friends and family.......cheers to jim and all that had the opurtunity to know him.

Comment by Paul Winfield Smith on August 31, 2009 at 4:45pm

I had the privilege of work for one of his subordinates when he became dorector of OEMS in Connecticut. I also had the privilege of meeting Jim on several occasions.

PWS

Comment by Medic11 on August 31, 2009 at 4:22pm

Such a forward thinking and progressive minded individual! His contributions have certainly affected EMS, helped CREATE EMS as it is today. He championed new ideas, encouraged new skills, and he was very friendly. I was pleased to meet Mr. Page in Salt Lake City during a conference there, and I think I was in awe. And he walked with me down the aisle of vendors, asked me a lot of questions about the particular challenges we face in rural/frontier Wyoming. He made me feel like I was important to EMS. Thank you always!

Comment by Racemedic on August 31, 2009 at 2:28pm

Sadly missed but fondly remembered . . . always.

Comment by Mac Kemp on August 31, 2009 at 2:28pm

I of course had been familiar with Jim Page for my entire career. I had been a fan of Emergency and had read many of Jim's articles and books. I met him just before his death. He was a speaker at Clincon in Orlando in July of that year. I was headed to my room and I ran into him in the hall. It was like running into an EMS movie star for me. For him, it was an opportunity to meet another human being that happened to be in EMS. He was casual and very interested in what I had to say. He was cordial and very humble. Finding advocates that love what they advocate is rare and finding one that is talented at spreading the word is even more rare. Jim was all that and more. His best legacy is that everyone that knew him can smile when he is remembered.

Comment by JEMS Web Team on August 28, 2009 at 6:33pm

From EMS educator Walt Stoy:

It is hard to believe Jim has been gone for five years. Having just returned from the NAEMSE conference, you would still think Jim is here with us. He appeared in pictures, conversations and his spirit seemed to be watching over the process. Without question, Jim made a significant contribution to EMS development. It was wonderful to hear and see so many individuals still speak about Jim and his continued influence on EMS even though he has departed. Although he is missed greatly by the EMS community, we still benefit tremendously from the foundation he established for us. We miss ya Jim…

Comment by Duncan Hitchcock on August 28, 2009 at 6:10pm

I had the peasure rather early in my career to meet Mr. Page and attend one of his lectures. He will always be remembered as one of the great influences in my career.

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