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HUNTER’S AMBULANCE 20th Annual Gol f Classic In Memory of William Lawton & Carol Gillooly Special Dedication In Memory of Dan M. Hunter Farms Country Club Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Good luck golfers and Thank You for your support Welcome! Hunter’s Ambulance and the 2009 Golf Classic Committee welcome you to our 20th Annual Golf Classic In Memory of William Lawton and Carol Gillooly. We would like to express our thanks and deep appreciation for your generous contribution to our tournament. May you hit them long and straight all day! Enjoy! Cliff Carlson Barbara Raffile Golf Co-Chairperson Golf Co-Chairperson I shall pass through this world but once. Any good that I can do or kindness that I can show any human being, let me do it now and not defer it... for I shall not pass this way again. HUNTER’S AMBULANCE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Why We Are Here... Many may not recall what they were doing on the night of September 2, 1989. Some, however, remember like it was yesterday. Jose' Aguilar and Bill Lawton were training a new employee, Carol Gillooly, who was completing her last orientation shift prior to being released for regular duty: The call came in for the return of an elderly patient to his convalescent home in Colchester. This was not an emergency transport, but carried with it every element of the importance of patient care and responsibility. Bill, Carol, and Jose' greeted the patient, moved him to and secured him in the ambulance and the transport began. In the darkness of this cool September night, Bill Lawton was driving the ambulance with all necessary due regard, protecting the four lives he has on board. Just one week earlier in fact, Bill had completed a Defensive Driving Program, being piloted by Hunter’s Ambulance for adoption by the State. From Mid- dletown to Portland and East Hampton through the twists and turns of Route 16, they innocently pro- ceeded to their destination as they and many crews had done so many times before. Ahead of them and out of sight, a drunken man recklessly rocketed towards them back and forth across the centerline, his pickup truck suddenly came into view around a corner in a blur of white lights. The peacefulness of the crisp country air was shattered. The pickup truck crossed into the path of the am- bulance from around a bend and hit the ambulance head-on at a high rate of speed. The two vehicles be- came one, exploding into flames. The flames crept ominously closer and closer into the twisted mixture of metal that was once an ambulance. As Bill fought for his life pinned in the cab of the ambulance, res- cuers responded by air and ground, and came to the aid of their brothers and sister. They worked with strength and intensity almost beyond their human abilities. These life saving efforts were the very same type of skills that Jose, Bill and Carol had used to help and save the lives of many people before this night. The heart- wrenching, nearly overwhelming outcome was the loss of life of the patient and the caregivers Bill Lawton, EMT, and Carol Gillooly, EMT. Jose' barely survived and was disabled after a lengthy rehabilitation. Words, both spoken and written, cannot do justice to the senselessness of the loss of these lives. Lives that were ripped away from the carelessness of one drunk driver. Lives that had committed themselves to helping others in need. This tournament mourns the loss of Carol and Bill. It is in their memory, and in the honor of their life saving spirit of “ Concern for Others” that we are here. To date, over 308 recipients have benefited from monies raised through your support of the Hunter's Am- bulance Golf Classic. These individuals, from cities and towns around the State, have been able to use the funds to pursue or further their education and training in the fields of Emergency Medical Services, healthcare, and related fields in their communities. The Memorial Fund provides financial aid for tuition, books, and license fees, as well as classroom space, office space and training equipment to various groups involved with the training and education of these individuals. Thank You for your participation in this meaningful and worthwhile event. Hunter's Ambulance 2009 Annual Golf Classic Committee SPECIAL DEDICATION In Loving Memory Of Dan M. Hunter July 7, 1959—October 29, 2008 Dan M. Hunter, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Hunter's Ambulance Service, Inc. and President of Hunter Limousines, Ltd. of Connecticut. In 1979, Dan Hunter joined the family business – Hunter’s Ambulance – founded by his parents, Vern and Barbara Hunter in 1963. Following his parents’ strong community oriented values, Dan learned the importance of providing emergency medical care to those in need. Through his perseverance, dedication to the community, and sincere desire to help others, he advanced his education in pre-hospital emergency medicine management attending numerous advanced courses throughout the country. Dan always kept an eye open watching for those in need. Dan’s desire to help others was evident in the many personal, community, charity and fundraiser events or challenges he assisted with and participated in. When he realized there was a need, he did not ask “Why did this happen?” He said, “What can I do to make a positive change?” When asking others for their assistance, he never accepted “No” as an answer. He found a way to help no matter how big or how small the challenge was! Others would rally around his inspiration to help others! Dan unselfishly dedicated an insurmountable amount of hours, days, weeks (throughout his childhood and his adult life) to charity events, fundraisers, community functions….all to help others. After William and Carol lost their lives durin g the tragic accident on September 2, 1989, Dan’s overwhelming desire to honor William and Carol evolved into our Annual Golf Classic in their memory. This year is the 20th Anniversary of that tragic event and today we participate in the 20th Annual Golf Classic in their Memory. Dan’s legacy of caring for others will always be remembered and carried on. Dan is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jeriann, their cherished and loving children, DJ and Chelsea; his parents, Vern & Barbara; sibling and their spouses, David & Janice, Dennis & Darlene, Dale, Diane & Jim, Donna, Dana & Rick, Debra & Keith along with Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren and his extended family at Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines and his many friends he made throughout his life! Hunter’s Ambulance Memorial Fund in Memory of William Lawton and Carol Gillooly Thank you for your contribution to this scholarship fund that is educating people of all ages to become Emergency Medical Technicians. Should you know of any business associates or acquaintances who may like to make a monetary donation, they can do so by sending this form with a check to: Hunter’s Ambulance 450-478 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 Attention: Memorial Fund Make Checks Payable To: Hunter’s Scholorship Fund in Memory of William Lawton and Carol Gillooly. A confirmation of receipt will be mailed to you. Thank You. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donation Amount: o $5 o $25 o $40 o $60 o $80 o $100 o $10 o $30 o $50 o $70 o $90 o Other $_______ Company Profile HUNTER’S AMBULANCE SERVICE PAST AND PRESENT We would like to thank you for attending our 20th Annual Golf Classic and for all of the support you have given our organization in the general throughout the years. Your support has helped make our family owned Ambulance and Transportation Service the finest in the State for quality and excellence. We believe “The future will reflect the past in service and commitment to Excellence” for our Ambulance and Transportation Service. Our service and commitment to Excellence has been the foundation of the Hunter success story. Below are some of the major events that occurred in the last 46 years at Hunter’s Ambulance: The Foundation of Service Excellence ~ Hunter Family tradition 1963 - Vern and Barbara Hunter, founders of Hunter’s 1989 - Acquisition of Professional Ambulance Service in Ambulance Service (established with one 1953 Middlesex Country (EMS provider servicing Cadillac Ambulance) Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, and Chester) and 1964 - Completion of 1st Ambulance American Red Cross Professional Limousine establishing Hunter Limousines. Course 1994 - Acquisition of Medi Transit Wheel Chair Service in New 1965 - Completion of National Ambulance Training Institute London County. Course in Westfield, MA 1995 - Establishment of Hunter’s Special School Bus 1969 - Completion of 1st National Ambulance Training Transportation Division. Course Acquisition of Gary’s Livery Service in New London. 1971 - Vern Hunter Graduated from 1st EMT Course in CT. Mayor Joseph Marinan declared December 9, 1995 as Appointed to the 25 member CT Ambulance Advisory Vern Hunter Day in the City of Meriden. Board by both Gov. Meskill and Gov. Grasso 1997 - American Ambulance Service, Amby Award, nations 1974 - First Invalid Wheelchair Vehicle highest community service award, “WEB-SAFE KIDS” 1975 - Completion of 1st Advanced Driver Training Program Interactive Internet Safety Program held in Connecticut Acquisition of Southern New England Limousine 1976 - Acquisition of Kamens Ambulance Service of Service Meriden (Primary EMS provider in Meriden) 1998 - Primary daytime service (ambulance) partnership with 1980 - Became on of the 1st EMT-IV Technicians in CT Cromwell Conn. Fire District. 1983 - Hunter’s Ambulance Service advanced to the Acquisition of Theo’s Transportation in Hamden. Paramedic Certified Level Opened a 11,000 sq. ft.