Butler County EMS Online

IN MEMORIAM: Bradley C. Brown, MICT

On September 25th, 2009 Butler County EMS lost a dear friend and a beloved member of our EMS family and team. Paramedic Bradley Brown, husband, brother, uncle, friend, son, and long time veteran of our department, will be remembered for his gentle ways, kindness, sense of humor, and amazing ability to inspire happiness in all. He, as well as his service to his teammates and the citizens of Butler County, will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Brown family.

Paramedic Bradley Brown was member of Butler County EMS from 1996 to 2009. During that time, Bradley responded to thousands of calls for assistance and consistently provided quality medical care to the citizens and visitors of Butler County. He was five times awarded the department's Lifesaving Medal and remains one of the most decorated recipients of this award in the history of the department. In addition, he was a recipient of the department's Honorable Service Medal, Field Delivery Award, and Unit Citation Medal.

Bradley was a also a dedicated friend and spirited and beloved member of our team. His kind ways, love of friends, and dedication to the EMS profession will be greatly missed. His legacy is one of understanding, humor, kindness, and compassion. His unmatched kindness was perfectly balanced with an overwhelming and infectious sense of humor. We salute and say goodbye to our friend Bradley: paramedic, animal lover, turtle protector, friend, jokester, fisherman, singer, collector, & performer. God speed, Bradley...

Butler County EMS would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Eaglemed, LLC and to Via Christi Regional Medical Center for their assistance, quality care, and support during one of BCEMS's darkest hours.

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In the days following Bradley's death, the outpouring of support from EMS professionals and emergency responders across the State of Kansas was incredible. BCEMS will never be able to give enough thanks to all those that supported and came to our aid following the loss of Bradley. We would like to recognize here our very special thanks to those that assisted us in days following Bradley's death:

Lead County Chaplain, Ron Long
Chaplain Bill Caughey
Newton Fire/EMS
Labette Health EMS
Sedgwick County EMS
Mulvane Fire/EMS
Greenwood County EMS
Lifeteam
Sylvia Davis, MICT, I/C & BCCC EMS Education
Jim Schmidt, Charlene Miller & Butler County Emergency Management
Chris Davis, Laurie Mann & Butler County Emergency Communications
Butler County CERT
El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado Fire Department
Andover Fire/Rescue
Augusta Department of Public Safety
Rose Hill Fire Department (FD#3)
Douglass Fire Department (FD#8)

All of the following were received by BCEMS by email, mail, forum, or website guestbook following Bradley's death. BCEMS again thanks and appreciates the support we received during these difficult times.

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From all of us at McPherson EMS, we are all sadden by this tragic loss that has struck your department. May GOD be with all of you and the Brown Family during this difficult time. Darin Werries

While it has been what seems like a lifetime ago that I worked there, I have many fond memories of my time there. I am very saddened to hear of Brad's death. I know that he will be greatly missed and I know this is a difficult time for your organization. Please know we are thinking of you, and praying for you, as well as for Brad's family and friends. --Rodney Wilcox

You folks have a stressful job as it is. Times like this adds to your stress. You are all very strong and will make it through the dark times. I am very sadden for your lose and some time words just can't say enough. My prayers and thoughts are with the BuCo EMS family and with Brad's family. --Kevin Worrell

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with each and every member of the BCEMS family in their difficult time of need. Bradley was and continues to be an inspiration for all that had the privelage of knowing him. My deepest sympathy goes to all of you and Bradley's family. --Samantha Troyer

Our department is saddened to hear about the loss of one of your department members. Please accept our sympathies for your loss. --Randy Easter & McPherson EMS

So sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our condolences from your brethren out in Elk County.
--Ken, Tina, JD, Cassidy, and Scott (Elk County EMS)

Riley County EMS sends condolences to our colleagues at Butler County EMS during this very difficult time. --Michelle Rutherford

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Butler County team. You have all been so supportive of Chris and Debbie, and as a family member, we appreciate this. It is so hard to hear, that one of those supportive co-workers has passed away. Please know that Bradley's family and your team are in our thoughts and prayers. --Diana Shaft

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Butler County EMS and the family of Bradley Brown. --Jennifer Ladd, Trails West EMS, Sylvia, KS

Lifeteam Dodge City 22 would like to send our condolences to the family of Bradley Brown and to Butler County EMS. May God be with each and everyone of you.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the entire Butler County crew. Bradley always had a cheerful and positive attitude when bringing us patients. We will miss his smiling face. --SBA Family (ED)

Hi guys, I just wanted to give my sincere deep condolences to all of you. I didn't get to work with Brad very much, but it didn't take much to find out what a great guy he really is. My prayers are with you all and Brad's family. Sincerely, a former employee. --Bryan Shastid

Riley County Fire Dist#1 Sta#3 would like to send our condolences to the Butler County EMS family as well as the Bradley Brown family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. --Battalion Chief 3 Brad Clark

Seward County EMS would like to extend our deapest sympathy to Brads family and his extended family of the EMS workers and students who have known and worked with him. His contributions to this profession will continue through all of you and through this hopefully you can find some peace in this time of loss and sorrow. God bless all of you. --John A. Ralston BS, RN, MICT, I/C, Director, Seward County EMS

Harper County EMS would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Bradley Brown and to all of you at Butler County EMS Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
--Mike Loreg, Harper County EMS

We at WKMEC send our sincere condolences to the family, friends, co-workers and all those hurting from this loss of Bradley Brown. May God bless you all and give you peace.
--Lance McGowan, MICT,I/C, WKMEC

Cheyenne County EMS would like to send our condolences to the Butler County EMS family and the family of Bradley Brown. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
--Jannelle Bowers , Director, Cheyenne Co. EMS

Grant, sorry for the loss to not only Butler County EMS, but to all EMS the loss of another fellow EMS employee. On behalf of myself and all of the EagleMed crews we also extend our sincere condolences to Bradley's family. Butler County EMS and all EMS colleagues.
--Mike Simmons, Director of Medical Affairs, EagleMed LLC

Grant, I'm so sorry to hear this news. On behalf of myself and all of the Life Star of Kansas crews, we extend ours sincere condolences to Bradley's family and EMS colleagues, and to BCEMS.
--Mick McCallum, Chief Flight Nurse, Life Star of Kansas

Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family even his EMS family.
--Dawnelle Umberger EMT-I /IC, Thomas County EMS

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family and your crew Grant.
--Robert Waller, Executive Director, Kansas Board of EMS

Greenwood County EMS would like to send our condolences to the Butler County EMS family as well as the Bradley Brown family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
--Greenwood County EMS Family

Our condolences to you and your staff on the death of Brad Brown. Let me know if we can do anything. --Kris Hill, RN MSN, Director of Trauma Services, Via Christi Regional Medical Center

We here at Marion County pass along our thoughts and prayers to you and the Bradley Brown family in this your time of sorrow.
--Steven L. Smith, Director, Marion County EMS

Grant, Butler Count EMS and Brad's Family: Osborne County EMS would like to send our sincere condolences to all of you and your families as well as Brads family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
--Juanita Arnold, Osborne County EMS/EM

We here at Belle Plaine EMS would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Bradley Brown and to all of Butler County EMS. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
--Bill Rotz, Belle Plaine EMS

The staff of Ellis County Emergency Medical Services join in extending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. --Ellis County EMS