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Year Honored
2005
Honoree
Jonathan Dye
Agency
EagleMed
Agency City
Wichita
Agency State
KS
Last Call
2/17/04
Cause of Death
Medical Aviation Accident
Biography
"This man had a thirst for knowledge and taught classes so he could pass his knowledge on to others," said a friend. He loved life and what it had to offer him. He loved the cultural arts, often listening to classical music or spending the day going to museums. He stated it was a wonderful way to relieve stress, and to enjoy the finer things in life.<br /> <br /> Jonathan Dye, 31, of Meade, Kansas, lost his life on February 17, 2004 in an Air Med crash. The twin-engine airplane was en route it its home base in Dodge City after a medical transport when all contact was lost. Search ensued and the wreckage was found about 10 miles west of Dodge City scattered in pieces and on fire. There were no survivors.<br /> <br /> Mr. Dye completed his flight paramedic studies at Wichita State University. He worked with two Wichita area hospitals as well as in Phoenix, Arizona and Lincoln, Nebraska before joining EagleMed in 2002. He was studying to become a flight nurse, and would have graduated from the nursing program a few months after his death.<br /> <br /> "He had a grand spirit; it went along with his quick wit and easy smile," said a friend. He had been motivated to become a rescuer and a nurse after battling a long illness. He was always reading, studying, and searching; he was a good medical rescuer, one that will surely be missed.<br /> <br /> The EagleMed Flight Team filed into the memorial service in pairs, each wearing his flight jumpsuit of maroon and navy. Each wore a black armband, meaning honor and loss. The team wore a somber look; they had lost part of their family.<br /> <br /> Honored 2005