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Tue Jan 6 20:28:02 GMT 2009

We will continue to loose great people for reasons of nature and man,  
for reasons that we understand and those we don't.  The tragedy is no  
less devastating for the friends, family, and in this business the  
patients served.  Today I learned of the death of a former student,  
dear friend, and amazing Paramedic.  Todd Seek was a Paramedic in  
Loveland, Colorado who cared for patients as if they were his loved  
ones, his vocation, and his responsibility.  Below is one of many  
stories about Todd and his contribution to EMS.   It is unfortunate  
that it takes such a tragedy to remind us of what is truly important

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The one philosophy Todd lived by which has remained a major motivator  
in my life was his dedication to his patient's.  Todd achieved the  
highest ranking in his Paramedic School with a cumulative score of  
97%.  At a graduation celebration he was asked by one of the state EMS  
leaders why it was so important for him to do so well.  His response  
was classic Todd!!  He stated, "97 is good but what about the 3 out of  
100 patients I can't care for perfectly?!  Those are the ones I'm  
going to let down.  I still have a lot to learn."
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My we all learn from our colleagues, keep important what truly is, and  
make those that leave us to carry on proud.

Take care,

Bob

Robert K. Waddell II
The Sacco Triage Method (STM)

Wyoming office
1302 East 5th Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

307 920 2020

bwaddell at sharpthinkers.com
www.sharpthinkers.com

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