Janet Thomas for EMS Levy

Dear Editor,

San Juan Island EMS is based on stories–ours. Because of their professional code of confidentiality, our EMS personnel do not share our stories. They respect them. They also save our lives. Whether we know it or not, we all know someone whose life has been saved by SJI EMS. And we also know someone whose physical and emotional well-being has been served by SJI EMS.

A friend of mine recently shared a story of a middle-of-the-night crisis that was averted by several hours of very kind and very professional care by an EMS medic. Every day they respond to medical needs large and small. They serve our island with great professional skill and responsiveness as well as with personal care and discretion. They serve our critical needs as well as our less critical needs. They serve our life stories.

Passing the upcoming EMS levy is all about supporting our friends, our neighbors, and ourselves. Vote yes for EMS.

Janet Thomas