| Year Honored | |
|---|---|
| 2009 | |
| Honoree | |
| Robert Lamar Goss | |
| Agency | |
| Valley AirCare | |
| Agency City | |
| Harlingen | |
| Agency State | |
| TX | |
| Last Call | |
| 2/5/08 | |
| Cause of Death | |
| Medical Aviation Accident | |
| Biography | |
| "That others might live." The medical crews and pilots that serve the emergency transport needs of seriously ill or injured persons are often the unsung heroes of such operations. Robert was always proud to be part of these crews. He greatly enjoyed being an Emergency Medical Services pilot and liked helping people.<br /> <br /> Robert Lamar Goss, 55, was killed in the line of duty on February 5, 2008. He was the pilot of a team that perished at Laguna Madre Bay after aborting a trip to pick up a patient. He radioed that they were turning back because of bad weather and within minutes the crash occurred.<br /> <br /> Pilot Goss was director of transport services for South Texas at Valley AirCare. In the summer he flew a crop duster plane. He had 30 years' experience piloting airplanes and helicopters, both with emergency medical services and off-shore service to oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. He was a certified flight instructor and served with the United States Army.<br /> <br /> "Robert, Michael, and Raul were a team; they liked to work together, would often laugh and state they didn't have to talk as they knew what the other team member was going to do," stated a friend.<br /> <br /> Robert loved his family and loved to ride his Harley to relieve stress from his job. He was a quiet man, however, never met a stranger.<br /> <br /> Honored 2009 |
The United States Official National EMS Memorial Service
