Bucky At Work ~ Chris At Home

 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2024: Week 21 (NICKNAME)

This tiny baby was born in a small town in Ontario. He was the first born grandchild on his father's side & 2nd for his mother's. 

As he got older his value began to become apparent               

As a child he wanted to be a pilot when he grew up. 

Chris with his younger sister

There are people alive today who are glad his plan to be a pilot never materialized. He has impacted the lives of thousands upon thousands of folks, as a Paramedic, in the province of British Columbia. 

On the job he's known as Bucky. 

When I met him he was a first aid attendant in construction. 

Bucky didn't yet exist. 

It was not too long after we met that he was hired by BC Ambulance service to work on-call, and Bucky was born.

After 8 years working 2 jobs he became a full-time Paramedic working the entire Lower Mainland of Vancouver including the Downtown Eastside. Over the years he worked his way further East to be closer to home. 2 years ago he was promoted to Manager. 

This week he received notification that he will be the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Governor General's Exemplary Service Award in the Emergency Medical Services category.

"Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal

The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal ...
recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency."  1

You just need to watch this video (recorded in 2017) to see the passion he has for the job he loves & the people he cares for.

In the 30 years Chris has been a paramedic he has experienced challenges and hardship. 

He has faced his own greatest fears when work and family have collided. 

Through it all he has shown strength & resiliency.

It's hard to be a hero 24/7. 

Bucky doesn't live with us. 

At home he is Chris. 

Every now and then Bucky makes an appearance at home, but mostly he's just a regular guy living life.

I will update this blog with photos and links once they become available (late fall 2024 or early 2025). 

When the hero is in your own family!!! 

This is why I search - 

Cause ... 

You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!

***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***

Footnotes:

1  Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.
Retrieved May 18th 2024 from
https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/exemplary-service-medals/emergency-medical-services-exemplary-service-medal

Photos:

Personal

Family photo. ChrisTopher Films. Used with permission. 

Videos:

Bucky: A Paramedic's Story#1. Smitty Speaks. Originally published April 2017, Republished June 2017. Retrieved May 18th 2024 from 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzyuV9yy4c&t=69s

Links:

Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/

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