Over the past few years the Saint Clair Veterans Memorial Ambulance Fund has had it shares of tragedies.   Tragedies that can only be described as "Gods will".  On this page you will meet some of our volunteers that have passed and hopefully learn more about them.  As a close family we want you to be able to know these people as well as we did.  They are sadly missed but will never be forgotten.  They all hold a special part in our hearts.   

STEVEN STONELAKE        (May 31, 1984 - May 15, 2005)

Steve (LOAD) Stonelake was a member of our family for a few years.  Although his time with us was short he was a brother to all of us.  Steven could always put a smile on your face.  Steven life was tragically shortened while reporting to station for a day shift tour.  Steven you will be SADLY missed.  To see the memorial page for Steven please click here   STEVEN STONELAKE

STEPHEN J. BOBELLA SR.    (August 8, 1943 - August 22, 2001)
Chief Chauffeur 

Steve (Mr. Bo) joined our organization approx 20 years ago.  The father of our Chief and Husband to our financial Secretary Steve joined the Saint Clair Veterans Memorial Ambulance in hopes to make a difference in our community.  Keeping the vehicles in service was his specialty.  With a smile from across the room or a quick Joke Mr. Bo would greet you as you entered the Station.  Steve held this position until the day he passed.  We miss him dearly and look forward to meeting him again.   

ROLAND PRICE SR.  ( AUGUST 2001 ) 
Retired Treasurer

Roland Price Died days before Mr. Bo.  In Fact we were attending Rolands Funeral at the time the call came in for Mr. Bo.  Roland was a great man.  A Man of pride and compassion.  It is because of the Organizational Financial Structure that Mr. Price worked hard in obtaining that we are here today.  Roland kept everyone in line and treated the organizations finances with great respect.  Roland started his volunteer EMS career as a Driver for our organization.  Roland will also be sadly missed and we look forward to meeting him in heaven one day.  Many of us dont know what to expect when we arrive in Heaven but we can all guarantee that at the golden gates of heaven one of the best book keepers will be there to greet us.

 
ADAM DUFFY  (OCTOBER 2, 2000) 
Emergency Medical Technician

As our youngest active EMT, Adam was the baby brother to every member of SCVMA.  Adam was only 17 when his life was tragically cut short.  From the moment Adam walked through the doors of SCVMA he brought a smile to the face of everyone who met him.  He was an intelligent, funny and caring person who devoted his life to the ambulance and to the people of the community.  Adam was a great friend and we know that every time we respond on a call Adam is there with us, watching over us.  Our brother is gone now, but he will never be forgotten.  We will always carry on with us the memory of a boy that touched not only our hearts, but also the hearts of many in the community. 

Show me a person who spends endless hours in training without pay,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person where a cry for help brings split-second dispatch,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is devastated when lives are lost or maimed,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is graciously welcomed as a next-door neighbor,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who often takes more ridicule than complaints,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person whose car is garaged with the grille facing out,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who sacrifices home life, TV...even tender moments,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person visibly moved at the strains of our National Anthem,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who may be asked to give more than just dedication,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is asked to give more...and more...and more,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Sorry if we woke you in the middle of the night,
But someone in your neighborhood is fighting for their life.

Sorry if we block the road and make you turn around,
But there's been a bad wreck with dying children on the ground.

When you see us coming I hope you'll understand,
Let us have the right of way someone needs our helping hand.

Sometimes a child is choking sometimes a broken leg,
Sometimes a heart stops beating and when we get there it's too late.

So if you see us crying when we think we are alone,
You'll know we had a bad one and we're feeling mighty down.

We don't do it for the money you know we don't get paid,
We don't do it for the glory but for life that might be saved.

Somewhere deep within us our souls are crying out,
We're here to help our neighbors in their hour of pain and doubt.

God gave us something special to help us see you through,
We do it because we love you and we care about you too.

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