This virtual condolence book was provided for anyone who wished to offer their comments of support and sympathy to the family members of EMT Brian Jennemann, Jefferson County EMS, and Yellow EMS. Brian was also a former member of St. Matthews Fire and Anchorage Fire and EMS.

Brian died in the line of duty from bacterial meningitis on July 20, 2001. This condolences book was closed to new entries on July 27, 2001.

Jeri Long
From: JCEMS, Louisville, KY
Date: 27 Jul 2001

Brian will be with us in our hearts on every run. May God be with, and help you to find comfort with knowing he touch so many lives in his short time of service.

Tim Jennemann and Elaine Hartmann (Brian's father and stepmother)
From: Maryville, TN
Date: 27 Jul 2001

We have read all of the condolences that have been posted and have been comforted by the love and friendship that Brian has received. The EMS family is part of our family. We are so happy that Brian got to realize his dream to work at JCEMS. The past five months have been the happiest time of his life. The friends he made through the past five years at both Yellow Ambulance and Jefferson County EMS are the finest people we've ever met. The support we received during the past week through the love, hugs and prayers have helped comfort us during this terrible ordeal. Brian was the joy of our lives and we were so proud of what he had become, as a man and as our son. We love him now and will love him forever. We will see you again Brian. Love, Dad and Elaine

Lenora
From: Bullitt Co. E.M.S
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Brian your smile will be forever missed. You could make a person laugh no matter what the situation was with just that smile of yours. You will be greatly missed. It was great working with you at Yellow when we were partners. I am so glad that you finally got your wish to work at JCEMS. It was always a dream of yours. My heart and prayers go out to you family. We will all miss you.

Peggy Thompson
From: Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Date: 26 Jul 2001

I've read so many of these beautiful condolence messages and I don't think I can add anything else except to say that Brian always made me laugh, as he did everyone. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and my heart breaks for this tremendous loss to the EMS community. We can all only hope to be as dedicated as Brian was and to enjoy what we do as much as he obviously did. You were a big teddy bear, Brian, and we all will never forget you. I hope to see you again one day, my friend.

Sandra Jeffries
From: Green County EMS, Greensburg, KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

I'm very sorry for your loss.

E.P. Brown Police Officer
From: Las Vegas Metro, Las Vegas NV
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Our prayers are with the friends and family of Brian. May God bless you and keep watch over you.

Gilbert F. Storey, Firefighter/EMT-D
From: Paintsville, Kentucky
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Our thought and prayers are with the family and coworkers of Brain, May God give them the strength to survive.

Jeff Baker
From: Central Campbell County Fire Department
Date: 26 Jul 2001

The sorrow of your death can only be reduced by the fact that God blessed us, even if for a short time, with your presence. May God bless your soul and comfort the ones you left behind.

Sharon Putnam RN, EMT-Instructor
From: Greenville, KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

We will never know all the hearts Brian touched as he cared for those who were ill or injured. May his death remind us how fragile life is, and how awesome the love is that we all feel for each other in this profession of EMS - fire, police, medical, rescue, SAR. We may not know the man or woman - but we know the heart, and that's why our hearts break for Brian's family, co-workers, and friends. May God give us His peace, and may Brian's family feel God's peace and love during this tragedy. 

Sharon Owens
From: Yellow EMS Louisville KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

You will be missed. This is a loss suffered not only by JCEMS, but by everyone that has ever known Brian.

DAVID STICKLEN
From: BRACKEN COUNTY EMS BROOKSVILLE,KY.41004
Date: 26 Jul 2001

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BRAIN JENNEMANN'S FAMILY AND HIS CO-WORKERS IN THIS TIME OF NEED.( KENTUCKY'S LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN )

Lt. Steve Hartley NREMT-P A.I.L.C.
From: Corbin, Ky
Date: 26 Jul 2001

From all of us at Ambulance Inc. of Laurel Co. our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian, his family and the staff at JCEMS. He will always be a hero to us all. God be with us all at this time of need. 

Ginny Shumate
From: Elizabethtown, KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

When we serve in EMS we have two families, our birth families and our EMS family. In this time of sorrow both are severely effected. May you both know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of healing. May God Bless and keep you in his care.

Captain Matt Woods, Pleasureville Fire and Rescue
From: Pleasureville KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time.

Roger Young, Fire Chief
From: Jefferson Township Fire Department
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Please accept our deepest condolences on behalf of our department. We truly understand the loss you feel. Your Honor Guard came to Pike County, IN, when two of our EMTs were murdered in April. May God bless you and give you strength for the days ahead. 

Heath Perkins, NREMT-P , JCEMS
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

To Brian's family. It is hard to express in words what you feel in your heart. Please understand that losing Brian has moved us in more ways than you could possibly know. I did not have the privilege of knowing Brian for a long period of time. I serve as a member honor guard and I feel a overwhelming sense of honor knowing that I was able to carry such a great person to his final place of rest. Brian not only served his community, he absolutely loved doing it. I only hope that we can live up to the shining example that has been set for us. The streets have truly lost a guardian angel... To Brian, You will be forever missed. IBM 2930 is yours now...watch over us. 

Tim Osburn
From: Jefferson County EMS
Date: 26 Jul 2001

May you rest easy brother for you have fought the good fight. Brian, it has been a privilege to call you a brother; and an even greater honor to call you friend. Farewell and God Bless!

Brian White
From: Jefferson County EMS
Date: 26 Jul 2001

Godspeed and watch over us. You are a shining example of what it means to be in EMS.

Tony West Paramedic
From: Somerset Kentucky
Date: 26 Jul 2001

The loss of a fellow E.M.S. worker is devastating even though you did not Know them personally but all members of emergency services are one big family my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Explorer Post 911
From: Louisville Fire & Rescue
Date: 26 Jul 2001

The Members and Advisors of Post 911 wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to Brian's family, JCEMS and YEMS. The Explorers hope they can aspire to the level of enthusiasm and caring Brian exhibited every day. 

Teena York
From: Marion, KY
Date: 26 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Brian's family, co-workers and friends. Just remember all the good times you shared with him and through that he will always be with you in your heart.

Chant G. Bogucki
From: Warsaw, KY (Gallatin County EMS)
Date: 26 Jul 2001

On behalf of the staff of Gallatin County Emergency Medical Services, I would like to say to the members of the family, you are in our prayers and our hearts. May God bless each and every one of you in this time.

a friend of ems
From: louisville ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

well they laid you to rest a couple days ago and our hearts were heavy and we thought of the gentle giant and a brother that that died in the line of duty we were on the streets when they did your final call on the county channel an we were in a vacant lot and we did a moment of silence then said over our p a and said to our fallen brother and turned on our sirens and hit the airhorn for 1 solid minute and said that we love you our brother we will meet again in heaven and we know you are watching over us 

Jason LaFollette, Lieutenant Pigeon Forge Fire Dept
From: Pigeon Forge, TN
Date: 25 Jul 2001

On behalf of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Sevier County EMS, may God bless Brian Jennemann's family and friends. 

Debbie Giannotti
From: Sebastopol, California
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Brian is in our prayers and our thoughts forever. Brian's family is in our prayers, too.

Hayden Johnson, EMT-Retired
From: Marion County
Date: 25 Jul 2001

The bible speaks of entertaining angels. Surely he was one!!

Christine Beyer
From: EMT-P BHAS Bloomington, IN
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Our time together was too brief but you still left an impression in our hearts and we'll always remember you. From your fellow St. Matthews Station 2 roomie!

Keith McBride
From: Fire Investigator / LG&E
Date: 25 Jul 2001

I am proud to have known and serve with Brian on the St. Matthews Fire Department.

Sharon Pierceall, Western KY EMS Advisor/Inspector
From: Benton, KY 42025
Date: 25 Jul 2001

I cannot imagine your loss but please know my thoughts and prayers will remain with you both now and in the future.

Tracy Curtis
From: Medical Center EMS Bowling Green, KY
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Our sympathy to family, friends, and co workers of Brian... May God bless each and everyone of you through this hard time...

Chuck O'Neal, NREMT-P, Asst. Director, Webster County EMS
From: Dixon, Kentucky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Our hearts and prayers are with your family and EMS community. 

BUDDY STEELE
From: BOWLING GREEN KY 
Date: 25 Jul 2001

MYSELF, ALONG WITH THE RICHARDSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE BARREN RIVER AREA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Roland Oestreich E.M.T.-Basic
From: Custis Amb. Service Milw. WI.
Date: 25 Jul 2001

I'm very sorry for the lost of your son & co-worker. My preys are with his family and friends. God bless brain , he give his life to save others.

Doug Doughty EMT-B Whitley County EMS
From: Williamsburg ,Ky.
Date: 25 Jul 2001

My sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and coworkers

Bill Thacker
From: Jackson co. EMS , McKee, Ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of need. God Bless.

Aaron (cousin)
From: La Grange ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

I never saw Brian often, but when I did, i felt so, so happy with an awesome feeling inside. No one will ever know how much I loved Brian! I was sometimes scared of him because of his size, but he was so, so, so loving to everyone! He would do anything for anyone! At the funeral, the only thing that could keep me happy was thinking that he was looking at all of it with disbelief! Think you so much, everyone for the awesome funeral! God bless everyone! 

in his love Aaron ;-) 

James Vogt
From: YEMS
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Sympathy to the family for their loss. He will be missed.

Aubrey Bryant emt-b yellow ems
From: Louisville, ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

you will be missed

Pat Hamilton "son of Bob {maddog} Hamilton
From: louisville ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

On behalf of my self, and my family deepest sympathies....

David Mather
From: EMT-P Hardin Co. EMS
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Even though our paths never crossed I felt compelled to keep up with Brian' care. My partner (an ex-JCEMS medic) at HCEMS would make calls for me to keep us updated. 

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Brian' natural family and his EMS family. 

Eric Wiler
From: Louisville Ky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

Brian, yesterday you were laid to rest in your final resting place. Although it hurts very badly to think you are gone i do not say good bye for good bye is forever and i know one day we will meet again behind the gate in heaven. Kayla misses you deeply she asks about you a lot, you are her Godfather and even though you are not here, i know you are looking down from heaven with that big goofy grin watching over her through the years laughing. I bet you have your dollar in your hand for her. You may be gone but you will be loved forever and never forgotten. Brian God Speed on your Journey, Rest in Peace. And don't worry ill take care of the hole in the garage.... Your friend for eternal life Eric Wiler.

Jon Johnson and Sharon Owens
From: emt Yellow EMS Louisville Kentucky
Date: 25 Jul 2001

our deepest wishes go out to your family and your friends at JCEMS and here at Yellow EMS in this time of sorrow well brother it has been great knowing you 

Todd Ehringer JCEMS and Lucinda Ehringer
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 24 Jul 2001

"I'm Free" Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I following the path god laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that place at the close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship share, a laugh, a kiss Ah, yes there thing's I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life's been full, I savored much good friends, good times, a loved one's touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undo grief Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted my now, He set me free..-Author unknown 

God bless Brian's family and co-workers.

Cliff Newton (brother)
From: charlotte, NC
Date: 24 Jul 2001

Although Brian was a step brother to me I always thought of him as being my brother. I lived in LaGrange KY a few years ago and Brian was always there for me. I'll always remember one Saturday in 1999 when me and Brian went to Churchill Downs. It was my first time there so he was explaining everything that was gonna happen. We went up to the balcony to watch the race and we sat in the front row. We noticed that everyone was looking at the tvs and not the track but we didn't think anything of it. Well, when the bell rang, me and Brian looked for the horses and they weren't anywhere to be seen. It turned out that it was the Breeders Cup and people were only there to bet on the race and watch it on tv. I'll always remember Brian and think of him often.

steve
From: nc
Date: 24 Jul 2001

our thoughts and prayers are with you. god bless you and keep you through this tough time.

Tracy Calvert
From: Anchorage Fire EMS/Bullitt Co EMS
Date: 24 Jul 2001

My thoughts to Brian's family at a time of great loss. I met your son only once, but remember his smile and his pride to work for JCEMS. So many times we take life for granted. Yesterday made us all realize just how precious it is. He has made a difference in so many lives. The EMS community will be forever changed. God bless.

Debbie Newton (Brian's mom)
From: La Grange, KY
Date: 24 Jul 2001

There aren't enough words to express how much Brian's brothers and sisters in the EMS community mean to me. The support, strength, hugs, stories and love you shared with me both in the hospital and in these few days following Brian's death mean more to me than you will ever know. 

Yesterday's service was so moving and so special - I can only imagine Brian looking down at all of us in disbelief with that crooked grin of his. And I hope you all know that if this horrible situation had happened to any one of you, Brian would have been standing right where you were, in support of his EMS family and friends. 

Brian is my special angel. He may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten. He'll live forever in all of our hearts. 

I meant what I said to a lot of you - come visit - stay in touch. I'm still going to need hugs, especially from big guys I can't quite get my arms around! 

Love, Debbie 

United Registered Nurses of Alberta (URNA)
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date: 24 Jul 2001

We have had for the last two yrs an epidemic of Meningitis, children between the ages 5 -23 die from this horrible disease. when I learned from the fire-ems site about the loss of one of their own I wanted to pay my respects to your loss.

scott britton
From: annville ky
Date: 24 Jul 2001

on behalf of jackson county e.m.s the staff wish to send their sympathy and condolence to the family, friends, and coworkers .our thoughts and prayers are with you all .god bless ,and god speed

Gregory Frederick
From: Louisville Fire & Rescue
Date: 24 Jul 2001

Such a tragic ending to a young man's life in a noble profession, that of public service to his community. Please accept my condolence to Brian's family and the EMS Family to which he belonged. 

Chief Bob Dixon
From: City of Paintsville Fire-Rescue-EMS
Date: 24 Jul 2001

Brian, Many thanks to you for your contribution to EMS in Kentucky and for your ultimate sacrifice. Tell Jesus hello for me--I prayed for you and your family today.

Victor C. Adams/ Louisville Water Co./ (Husband) Gert Adams
From: Louisville, Ky 40216
Date: 24 Jul 2001

I would like to send our condolence personally from myself and the Louisville Water Co family. We are all here to serve our public, and it is truly noticed that what you all do for the public; you can Never be paid enough! The (2) two most important Commandments that God gave are; That you Love the Lord with All of your Heart, All of your Soul, All of your Mind, and All of your Strength. The second one is that you Love your Neighbor as you Love yourself. If you all can go out day in and day out and do what you do, then that is following God's commandments. Brian is still with you guys, he is just doing things on God's terms now. In Death, we are supposed to smile with happiness because our Loved one is Happy in God's arms now. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brain's family and friends. Continue in God's speed!

Robert S. Richards, EMT
From: Morehead-Rowan Co. EMS IAFF Local 4062
Date: 24 Jul 2001

My deepest sympathies to the family and co-workers of EMT Jennemann.

Tonya Royer emt-b
From: fairbanks alaska
Date: 24 Jul 2001

our thoughts and prayers go out to brian's friends and family.

NORMA COY, JCEMS
From: LOUISVILLE, KY
Date: 24 Jul 2001

WELL, HERE WE ARE THE DAY AFTER YOU ARE LAID TO REST AND I CANNOT GET OVER HOW MANY LIVES YOU HAVE TOUCHED IN THE SHORT TIME YOU WERE WITH US. THE SMILE THAT EVERYONE SPEAKS OF WAS A REFLECTION OF HOW GENUINE YOU WERE AND THAT IS A RARE QUALITY THAT NOT ALL ARE PRIVILEGED WITH. THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING OUR LIVES. MOM AND DAD, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD.

David Kayrouz EMT-P, Jefferson County Corrections
From: Louisville Ky
Date: 24 Jul 2001

Brian-We were partners for a good while before my leaving to go into corrections and i enjoyed working with you greatly, when I would look into your eyes and at your face and see the fire you felt for your job it would remind me of a person I once knew, to see the fire in your eyes when that radio would call your unit number, God you loved your job and you loved the people you worked with. I hope someday i will find that one person i once knew and through your spirit and love maybe bring him back. I will miss you greatly my friend...my BROTHER. To Brian's family my heart goes out to you for your loss but know this he is a great man, partner, and FRIEND. I will miss you greatly.

Rosey Simcisko EMT Snow Shoe EMS
From: Snow Shoe PA 
Date: 24 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family, friends and co-workers. 

Katie Hendricks
From: Hartford, Kentucky Ohio County EMS
Date: 24 Jul 2001

It truly was a pleasure to participate in the service for Jennemann. Those of us at Ohio County EMS extend our condolences to those at Jefferson Co. EMS, and Jennemann's family. Our prayers are with you.

36161
From: LaGrange, KY
Date: 24 Jul 2001

Brian, When we started JCEMS we made a great team through orientation (through Pt. assessment, and the standing takedown), and it helped to be able to talk to a good friend who appreciated how excited we were about being hired. I will miss the times that You, Myself and James would hang out. I hate good-byes, so let's call this a "See you later" God speed Technician Jennemann. 

MaryLou Harris
From: Bedford, IN
Date: 24 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Brian. God chooses the finest of Angels. God bless you Brian, Rest In Peace. 

Rodney and Angela Mullannix : firefighter and EMT
From: Lexington, KY
Date: 24 Jul 2001

My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the light of the angel of this EMT shine on all EMS workers throughout. God Bless you all.

Jennie and Norman Stiffler
From: Yellow Ambulance Louisville, Ky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

We will miss Brian, he was a great guy. His family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Matt Creed
From: JCEMS Sq. 211
Date: 23 Jul 2001

It is my honor to have had Brian as my partner for the past 3 weeks, even if he was gonna skip out and go back west as soon as he could bid ;-) We had some good times, even back in the Yellow days when I was a brand new medic. I hope we did you proud today Brian, and we'll miss you. And someday when we meet again, we'll take that camping trip. Rest easy brother.

Brian Stoess
From: LFR
Date: 23 Jul 2001

May God Bless you and all the lives you touched!

Stan Smith, EMT-B Bowers Emergency Services
From: Greenville SC
Date: 23 Jul 2001

My heart goes out to the family, co-workers, and friends.

John Isfort
From: UK Air Medical Service. Lexington, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

On behalf of the entire UK Emergency Transport Service please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Brian. JCEMS provided a source of solace to our service during a difficult time and we hope you know we are here for you. Take care and God bless.

Teresa Acton, JCEMS, Ky. EMT-P 890
From: Jefferson County, Ky.
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Brian, Hi, I'm Teresa Acton. Can we start all over again? ( inside... Brian understands. ) I so admired your enthusiasm and your sweet spirit. You accomplished much in your short time with us. Your passing humbled us by reminding us of our fragility. You united us and uplifted us today by showing us that we are part of something far larger and more special than ourselves. Be proud, and rest well... To Brian's loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. You can be very proud of Brian.

Eric and Colleen Vogt
From: LFD & YEMS
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our deepest sympathy to your family at the time of your loss. He made a great and caring impact in a short time. He will be missed. Godspeed on your journey.

Mike Orr RN CFRN CMTE LFN CAREFLIGHT AIR MED
From: Lexington, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our condolences for the loss of a friend and care provider. Out thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Christian E. Callsen, Jr., LP, Senior District Commander, Austin-Travis County EMS
From: Austin, Texas
Date: 23 Jul 2001

The prayers and thoughts of the men and woman of Austin-Travis County EMS are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Brian Jennemann, EMT. His sacrifice truly embodies everything that is good and honorable in the provision of care to one's brother. Austin-Travis County EMS salutes you Brian.

Malcolm Miller, EMT-P, Deputy Director, Boyle County EMS
From: Danville, Kentucky 40422
Date: 23 Jul 2001

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rodney Boyce, NREMT-B/Trigg Co. EMS/Oak Grove EMS
From: Hopkinsville, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

To a lost brother and his family and friends, my prayers and thoughts are with during this time of loss and sorrow. 

Debbie Polly EMT-B
From: LaRue County EMS, Hodgenville, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

As a former co-worker of Brian's I know that his smile brightened many a face in the short time that he was with us. I can't remember a time when Brian was not smiling or joking around with someone. He had a wonderful attitude and was always a pleasure to be around. He was one of those few people who are just happy to be. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of grief. 

Robert S. Cole, Paramedic
From: Boise, Idaho
Date: 23 Jul 2001

God bless you on your journey. God bless the ones you leave behind. 

Suzan Henke and Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service
From: Jasper, Indiana
Date: 23 Jul 2001

To the family and EMS family of Brian Jennemann, our sincere condolences to all of you in the death of your family member, co-worker and friend. Although we didn't personally know Brian we can empathize in this great loss. We too, have recently lost a fellow co-worker and friend in the murder of two EMTs in our neighboring county. 

This is a tremendously difficult time for you and your service. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. 

Benjamin Bradford NREMT-P/FF MERCY EMS
From: Paducah, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

thoughts and prayers be with the family and co-workers of Brian.

David, Melissa, Wes, Hannah, Matt, Daniel & Ethan Snider
From: Nicholasville, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Your in our prayers

Joe and Jacque Vogt
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our hearts hurt for you as you say "until we meet again" to Brian today. We are praying for God's comforting arms to embrace you today and in the tomorrows also. Our daughter, Katie Vogt, worked with and knew Brian very well. We know Katie's passion for her work. We understand the passion Brian had for his work. It is a rarity for young people to love their jobs so much and to give their all. Thank you for raising a son that wanted to help others and gave right up to the end of his life on earth. Katie shared with us that Brian reminded her of her own brother. She probably saw Brian more than her brother T.J. It seems the hours the EMTs work that they are at work more than at home. There seemed to be a special bonding that Brian and Katie had. Joe and I will continue to pray for understanding and peace during this time. Any one of us parents could be in your shoes today. We are unable to understand all of your pain and emotion yet we have a small glimpse of it. We care very much. May God surround you with friends and family to help you through this difficult time. 

Most sincerely, 

Joe and Jacque Vogt

Cathy Wallingford EMT-B
From: Clarkson , Ky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

I am a former Yellow Employee. Brian ..you will be missed...and NEVER Forgotten.

Dave Martin
From: JCEMS
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Brian, It was an honor and my pleasure to know you. When I first shook your hand and was met with your smile, I could feel the pride you felt wearing the uniform. I knew you would put serving your community before yourself, and in doing all things with integrity and excellence as best you could. 

Go now and walk with God, and may he provide his Grace and Power to your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. God Bless 

Melinda Van Metre EMT-P Henderson County EMS
From: Henderson , Ky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Brian's family and his EMS family. I pray that God gives you all the strength to get through this, and blesses each of you. Sincerely, Melinda Van Metre EMT-P 

Ken Steitz
From: JCEMS July 23, 2001
Date: 23 Jul 2001

The loss of Brian is being felt all over the U.S. if not the world. My heart goes out to the family of Brian and to each and every one of us who is hurting at this time. Here are two poems I have kept with me for a long time that help me through these difficult times, I hope they will help you: 

"Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds encircled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die." 

2nd I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine, He said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true, And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again? I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may; And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. 

God bless each and every one of you!

CHAD MANNING
From: MOREHEAD-ROWAN CO EMS IAFF LOCAL 4062
Date: 23 Jul 2001

FOR THE LOSS OF ANOTHER LIFE THAT IS IN OUR PROFESSION IS A HARD TOLL ON ALL OF USE REGARDLESS OF IF WE HAVE EVER MEET EACH OTHER BEFORE WE ALL HAVE A SPECIAL BOND DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR JOBS AND THE LOSS OF ONE OF ARE OWN IS A NOT ALWAYS EASY TO HANDLE TO BRIAN'S FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS MAY GOD BLESS US ALL

Denise Wooley
From: Frankfort ,Ky. Fire&EMS
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers go to Brian's family and to all of his Emergency Medical Services family.

Jerry Swan FF and Ethel Swan EMT
From: Fern Creek Fire / Spencer Co. EMS, Ky. 
Date: 23 Jul 2001

To Brian's Family: We are Proud of the job that Brian did for our community. Our Prayers go out to all of his Family, Friends, and Co-Workers

GCEMS
From: Greenup county ky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

words cannot express the loss of a love one, we did not meet as friends or coworkers we still feel the loss due to the brotherhood of ems workers everywhere or condolences to the family and coworkers god bless.

Charles M. O'Neal, B.A., NREMT-P, Air Evac Lifeteam
From: Madisonville, Kentucky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our hearts and our prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. Brian serves as another example of the unselfish sacrifice that members of the EMS community across the Commonwealth and the Nation, stand ready to make on behalf of those that they serve. God will surely greet Brian with "Well done thou good and faithful servant".

Nancy Hancock EMT-P
From: Buffalo, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Brian you are such a special person. I don't know how life is going to be without you. We have been there for each other so many times. I would have never thought that the guy I worked with my first day as a paramedic would end up meaning so much to me. I was glad that I was able to spend your last moments with you. I couldn't let you down, I had to be there for you. You have always been there for me. I love and miss you. There will not be a day that goes by that I won't remember you in my heart.

West Kentucky EMS Association
From: Paducah, Ky
Date: 23 Jul 2001

The members and officers of WKEMSA wish to express our condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and co-workers of Brian Jennemann. From reading about Brian, it is easy to see that he was truly dedicated to helping others. A trait hard to find in the world today. Your loss is also a loss to the Jefferson County public. 

Anthony Thomason, Treasurer WKEMSA 

Bernadean Perian, EMT-P, Green Co. EMS
From: Greensburg, Ky. 22 Jul 2001
Date: 23 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Brian. You will be forever missed by your EMS family. 

Chip Little FF/EMT and Sheri Little EMT
From: Highview Fire Louisville, KY
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our hearts & prayers go out to the friends & family of Brian!!! To Brian's family of co-workers, I know you will carry on the service that Brian loved so much as he watches you from up above. Brian's legacy will live on as you continue to provide the care for which Brian was so proud to have worn the JCEMS uniform. 

King's Daughters' Hospital Ambulance Service
From: Madison, Indiana
Date: 23 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless...

NREMT-P
From: Frankfort, Ky. Fire & EMS
Date: 23 Jul 2001

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family, friends and co-workers. Rest in Peace.

Freddie George
From: Fort Knox/Bullitt County EMS Lake Dreamland Fire
Date: 22 Jul 2001

The world has lost an great human being and our lives and the lives of many others are much better thanks to Brian. My thoughts are with Brian's family and co-workers in their time of sorrow.

Pete Johnson YEMS
From: Louisville Ky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Even though I did not know you that well, I have seen how you have touched so many people. I give my condolence to the family and friends of Brian. You will be missed.

eric marville
From: yems louisville ky. 
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My heart goes out to Brian's family. Brian was a good partner, and could always be counted on to make us all laugh. We'll miss you, but you will always have a special place in our hearts.

Cindy Green
From: YEMS Louisville, KY 
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Brian, there really are not any words to describe how much we will all miss you. We were partners for along time but better than that we were very good friends. Not a day will go by that we don't think about you and remember your laugh, your BIG smile and Ill miss your big bear hugs. Big guy I'm going to miss you very very much. But you will always have a place in my heart. 

Arthur Cash
From: Louisville, Ky, JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Brain Thank-you for the honor of knowing you and reminding us as to why we do the work we do. You will be missed

Darrell Stevens NREMT-P
From: Taylorsville, Ky.
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Prayer with Family, Friend.

joe hamilton JCEMS
From: division-3
Date: 22 Jul 2001

to the family of brian my heart goes out to you. we will never forget brian and you'll. may god always be with you.

Dave Rupp Retired Louisville EMS and Brian's Uncle
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

To all who have served as Brian did. Thank you from our entire family for your love and support. I can never begin to put to words our feelings we will always have for the Emergency Services Community. Be Proud Of What You Do and Who You Are. Smile on Monday July 23, 2001. Brian Will See Us. :-)

Jason Rivera JCEMS/FRIEND
From: LOUISVILLE, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

It is a heavy heart that I type this message. Brian, as one put it was a GENTLE GIANT, with his only wish to work JCEMS. Brian will be missed in our family as we think everyday of him. I will always remember Brian as we played paintball in E-town. Brian never complained or whined about anything because he liked being here so much. My prayers go out to his family and many other friends. I guess I will see Brian on the paint ball field in my mind every time we play. I will miss YOU!!!

Deirdre Newsom
From: Pike County KY 
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My prayer's to all family and co-worker's

Lila A. Carlen, NREMTP
From: Buffalo, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Brian. I worked several times with Brian and I never had a more gentle and caring partner than he was. He was very proud when he was hired by JCEMS. The entire EMS community has lost a very compassionate friend and comrade. For his parents, I fully understand your loss and can assure you that time will help you to learn to deal with the loss of a most precious child. You will continue to be in my prayers. May you find the comfort that you need to help you through this.

Chris Houchin
From: Medical Center EMS, Bowling Green KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

May God bless family, friends, and co-workers.

Karl Kaucher
From: TransCare of Kentucky, Covington KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Our deepest sympathies to Brian's family members and colleagues at Jefferson County EMS and Yellow EMS. Requiescat in pacem.

Jarrod Sights
From: JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Even though i only had the honor of working with Brian a couple of times and only talked with him in passing you could tell he really was a great guy. Someone you would love to work with everyday! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Mike Wheatley
From: St. Matthews F.D
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My prayers go out to all of us who were associated with Brian- family, coworkers, and friends. The Bible says that we will be given a peace beyond all understanding, and I believe that will happen.

Charlie Gibson
From: JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Julie Boswell
From: JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Brian will be missed by us all.

Derek Denham
From: Louisville, Kentucky, University of Louisville ER. EMT-B
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Brian, but what I have heard he was some one we all should strive to be like, and when we lose a fellow EMT its like losing one of are family members. My prayers are with the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers at JCEMS. 

Daniel Carter, Educational Coord. Henderson EMS
From: Henderson, Ky.,
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Although I did not know him, I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family and his EMS family. 

Dennis P. Shay EMT/EMD Rural/ Metro Amb. Serv.
From: Louisville, Ky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

My deepest sympathy to Brian's family. 

Patty Tungate
From: Lebanon Ky / Bullitt Co. EMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Although I did not know your son, I would like to send my deepest sympathy to your family. 

Keith Hipsley, EMT-P, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
From: Montgomery County, Maryland
Date: 22 Jul 2001

To the family and friends of Brian, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. You will all be in our prayers.

Marc Rogers, EMT--P, Chief
From: Oak Grove-Christian Co. EMS, Oak Grove, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Our deepest sympathies go out to Brian's family and friends. Its always devastating to lose one of our own. We'll always remember you in our hearts and our prayers Brian.

Captain Lisa Gloffke
From: FDNY Brooklyn, New York
Date: 22 Jul 2001

On behalf of the FDNY EMS CDU we extend our condolences to the family and fiancée of Brain. The Lord works in mysterious ways but when its our time we have to believe there is a better place and that Brian will now watch over ALL of us. God Bless, Lisa.

Mary Stacy
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Squad 69 will never be the same since you and I aren't in it anymore. You will always be remembered, and not just by that fateful day. Love you and I'll miss you, Brian. Mary

Michael
From: Louisville, Ky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I wish we could close I-65 down one more time together. We can't so whenever I do, I'll remember you. I will never forget you and hopefully will be as nice as you. I doubt I could be that gentle, I will try. You will be missed.

John Trzcinski
From: Campbellsville-Taylor Co. Rescue
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I knew Brian for several years and was always amazed that one person could smile so much. He always seemed so happy. Just seeing him made me smile too. Brian was a good EMT, a great partner, and a cherished friend. My deepest condolences to Brian's family, you raised a great man. Brian's passing was a great loss to the EMS Community. I will miss him and remember him always.

Katie Vogt, EMT-JCEMS
From: Louisville
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I've known Brian for about two years. We never worked together at Yellow but I got to know him as we would talk at work. Then we got hired on at JCEMS together and we all became really close during those first two week class. To me Brian was a great guy. Someone that would do anything for you. He had a heart of gold. As I picture him in my mind I can still hear his laugh and see his big smile. We were always joking back and forth to each other. He is really going to be missed and will remain in our hearts forever. Lots of prayers go out to his family and friends. 

Martinei Lozano
From: Bullitt County
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I had never had the chance or the pleasure of meeting Brian. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family

Traci Harrod
From: JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Brian, though we only worked together a handful of times I feel I knew you well. You were fitting in well at your Dream Job especially at D-3. I would have been glad to have you as my partner. You are truly a kind soul and now will forever be and Angel of JCEMS. You are and will be missed by everyone and shall not be forgotten. May you now be the Paramedic you always wanted to be. 

Richard Elias
From: Louisville
Date: 22 Jul 2001

To Brian's' family, I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great, caring person and friend. My family's prayers go out to all of you. Brian, I will miss your endless smile, your goofy snicker, (when you saw something that you liked), but most of all I will miss your friendship. Rest in Peace my friend and watch over us as we take our journey thru life..

Bob Thacker
From: KAEMT: Louisville, Kentucky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I was very saddened to hear that Brian has passed away from us. He will surely be missed by those who knew him. Brian is out among the stars now, paving the way for us and future generations to come. His devotion to his career provided a path so others may live. He sacrificed his life and will live in our thoughts forever. To his family I send my deepest sympathy, but try to remember this: Brian lives in so many of us and most of us never met him. We shall remember him as part of the brotherhood of EMS. He is gone but his memory will live forever -- regrettably he couldn't. None of us can -- We should all thank him for the impact he made. The difference, and those who he gave a second chance too. The giant of a man -- giant's dreams, giant's hopes. We must keep striving -- not only for his memory, but for our own. My thoughts go with his family, his colleagues, and of course his friends, all of us. Brian left our world for a better one… But he left behind many who will miss him. It is the mark of the man that we remember the most. Rest in Peace Brian… 

Mary Harrison
From: Louisville Kentucky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I may only known Brian for a short time but he always made me feel welcomed around him. I was known as the "Portland Girl." Brian was an inspiration to us all. We can learn from his big heart and love everyone with open arms. No matter where they are from what they look like. I looked up to Brian. He taught me how to expect people with their faults. I am grateful to know such a loving man. 

Robert McCool
From: Richmond, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Both personally and on behalf of the Madison County Rescue Squad, Inc., I would like to express our deepest regrets for the loss of an outstanding young EMT. 

Karen Markowski, EMTB, FTC
From: Emmitsburg Ambulance, Emmitsburg, MD
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Deepest sympathies go out to Brian's family and friends. Our department is saddened to hear of the loss of another in the EMS community. God be with all of you.

Michael Blankenship EMT-P Hardin Co. EMS
From: Vine Grove KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

i wish i could have known brian, all the people i talk to that knew him say he was a very kind person. my condolences go out to all his friends family and co-workers. god bless

Ellen Hollingsworth EMT-I Goldstar EMS
From: Lufkin,Texas
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Sending my condolences to Brian's coworkers, family and friends.

STEVE RUTHERFORD - LEFLORE COUNTY EMS
From: POTEAU, OKLAHOMA
Date: 22 Jul 2001

THE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF OUR ENTIRE STAFF ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS OF BRIAN JENNEMANN, A BROTHER EMT WHO GAVE HIS LIFE SERVING OTHERS. WHEN ONE OF OUR BROTHERS DIES A LITTLE BIT OF US DIES ALSO. MAY GOD BLESS.

STEVE & IRENE MCINTOSH - BREATHITT CO. EMS
From: JACKSON, KY
Date: 22 Jul 2001

THE OLD SAYING, "THE GOOD DIE YOUNG", SURE SEEMS TO BE TRUE IN BRIAN'S CASE. WE DID NOT KNOW HIM BUT THE MESSAGES & SUPPORT FROM THOSE WHO KNEW HIM TELL US HE WAS A FINE YOUNG MAN. WE WILL REMEMBER EVERYONE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Lt. Barry A. True
From: Dry Ridge, Ky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

You are in our prayers at Dry Ridge Fire Dept. 

Lt. David Hahn
From: Northeast Nelson Fire Dept Bloomfield Ky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

I think I can speak for Northeast Nelson Fire Dept and Nelson County EMS when I say our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family, friends and co-workers. David

Kerry W DeHaven EMT-P Asst. Chief Clay Fire & Rescue
From: Clay Kentucky
Date: 22 Jul 2001

Our thoughts are with you and your family both at home and your JCEMS family.

Deke Bell
From: JCEMS
Date: 22 Jul 2001

In this job, we try not to think of the inherent dangers associated. Instead, we focus on helping others, often times at risk to ourselves. As Brian arrives at Heaven, they can rest assured that they have the finest EMT around--I just wish we didn't have to give him up. You will be missed "Cinnamon". 

James Marble
From: JCEMS/Jeffersontown Fire Dept, Louisville, KY 21 Jul 2001
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Keep your wings open 

EMT IN TRAINING
From: Kentucky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are for the family in this time of crisis, may god bless you and help you in your time of need. 

Michael Milligan
From: Bullitt County EMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I didn't know brian at all. But I felt like I lost one of my own. God bless you and your family; in your time of suffering.

Martha Corbin
From: BCEMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I only knew him in passing, and by name, But all the great things I have heard from his co-workers. I wish I had gotten to know him more. My heart my prayers goes out to all. We will miss you My brother.

Larry Heaphy
From: St.Matthews Fire District & Anchorage Fire/EMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian, My heart goes out to you and your family and friends. You will be missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra Samuels
From: BCEMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. God bless you and your family.

Chris Rogers, FF/EMT
From: Pennyrile EAC, Caldwell Co EMS, Princeton Fire Dept
Date: 21 Jul 2001

To the family, friends, and coworkers, from all here in Caldwell Co, our deepest sympathies and condolences to you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss.

BILL STINE EMT-B/EMT-FR/NREMT-FR YEMS
From: NEW ALBANY IN /LOUISVILLE KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

WELL THIS IS THE NEXT DAY AFTER YOU PASSING AND I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE. BRIAN IS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A TRUE FRIEND AND ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH WHEN I NEEDED IT. HE IS A TRUE AND CARING MAN AND I WAS HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. WORDS CANT EXPRESS THE LOSS THAT THIS COMMUNITY HAS HAD AND I ALONG WITH OTHERS WILL MISS U FOREVER. NOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN LOOKING DOWN AT US AND WE HOPE WE MAKE YOU AS PROUD AS U MADE US. NOT ONLY THIS AREA BUT THE COUNTRY HAS LOSS A WONDERFUL EMS BROTHER AND WE HOPE THAT WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN MY BROTHER AND UNTIL THEN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND AND IN MY HEART YOU ARE A TRUE GENTLE GIANT AND THAT WILL BE MISSED. TO HIS FAMILY: YOU HAVE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS HERE THAT MORNS THE LOSS OF A TRUE AND WONDERFUL MAN. THAT WE ARE PROUD TO CALL HIM OUR BROTHER. 

Ryan Fischer
From: Frankfort, KY Fire & EMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our hearts go out to Brian's family and the entire EMS community that mourns his death. I did not know Brian, but from the comments people have made about him, he will be sorely missed. There will definitely be a void left in the EMS community, but he will ride with us forever!

Patrick Tiernan & Becky Sims, JCEMS
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Brian Jennemann. He will be greatly missed by all of us at JCEMS. 

Boyd Co EMS
From: Ashland, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

The Staff at BCEMS sadly expresses our condolences to the families and co workers of Jefferson Co EMS. Your loss is our loss, our prayers are with you all, God bless you

Chris Seelye
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian had a heart of GOLD! If anyone new Brian you would agree. Hey buddy, This is to you.....Thank you for your help through EMT school and you support through becoming a paramedic. Brian you will always be my Ambulance. I will miss you!!!!

Jack Satton
From: McMahan Fire Rescue - Louisville,Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

It is always hard to lose a member of our emergency service family. Brian will be missed, it will be hard to find someone to fill the void he left. Someone with his love of helping people is truly hard to replace. Our Prayers are with his family at this time. 

Southern Ripley County EMS
From: Ripley County, Indiana
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our condolences to Brian's friends, family, and co-workers. Rest assured that he's now working his shifts on heaven's streets... 

Jason Smith, Deputy Director

George Wiggins
From: St, Matthews FD & Anchorage FD/EMS, Louisville KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Working with Brian was always fun, He was so easy going and very happy to be doing his job be it fire or E.M.S.. Brian you will be MISSED. 

Jason Conley, NREMT
From: Knott County Ambulance, Hindman, Ky.
Date: 21 Jul 2001

We are saddened to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts.

JD Caudill, NREMT-P
From: Knott County Ambulance ,Hindman, Ky.
Date: 21 Jul 2001

The family and co-workers of Brian will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Furgerson-KAEMT
From: Earlington Kentucky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are for Brian's family and all his coworkers in Louisville.

Crittenden EMS
From: Marion Kentucky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family and coworkers.

Jerry McGraw, EMT Instructor Trainer
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

As an EMT and Police Officer for Jefferson County in the 1970's and 1980's I always knew the risk that went with the job, but the reality of the actual loss is overwhelming. No words are adequate to express such a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all share this loss.

w mosely
From: st matthews fire 
Date: 21 Jul 2001

May god be with brian and his family at this time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with all of u. Rest in peace "gentle giant"

Bo Clark
From: Frankfort Ky Fire& EMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our hearts go out to Brian, his family, and the JCEMS family.

Linda and Steve King
From: Louisville, Ky.
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian, I will forever remember you and your kindness to Eric and Kala and how you and Kala would watch TV together - Steve and I were there the day you were cleared to work for the County. Our condolences to your family, and "Big Brian" may you rest and peace - we love you 

Tony Glass
From: St. Matthews Fire District, Louisville, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

You were too young to leave us like this. You will be missed and our prayers and thoughts are with you, your family and co-workers at JCEMS. 

Steve Becraft Montgomery County Ambulance
From: Mt Sterling Kentucky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I didn't know Brian but know one thing God has taken another soul from us to join him in Heaven Brian is resting and talking with the master he gave himself so he could help others life is short and you must enjoy what you do and as EMS personnel we know what we give. Someone, somehow somewhere will know. You will be missed Steve Becraft

GA JONES C BIRDSONG
From: MURRAY CALLOWAY CO EMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH FAMILY AND CO WORKERS IN THIS SAD TIME. 

Cory Adkins
From: Camp Taylor Fire District, Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our Condolences from all the members of the Camp Taylor Fire Protection District.

Caryn Heagerty
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers go to all of those who have been touched by Brian. A special prayer and deepest sympathy to Brian's family.

Melanie Hinojosa EMT
From: Sinton, Tx
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I'm so sorry for your loss. 

Letch Day
From: KBEMS East Advisor/Inspector 
Date: 21 Jul 2001

My condolences go out to the family of Brian. May God give you the strength that you may need. I did not know Brian but he was a member of the EMS family and will be missed by all of his EMS brothers and sisters.

James VanDenBos
From: JCEMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

The things I will miss most about Brian is that never-ending smile, that silly laugh and most of all his friendship. 

Please remember Brians family and EMS family in your prayers. 

And to Brian---I'll miss you dude and keep 'em laughing up there like you did down here. Love ya dude.

Patrick Russell
From: Anchorage Fire/EMS, Louisville, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Rest in peace, Brian. You will be deeply missed.

Gene
From: SCEMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

YOU RECEIVE A CALL THAT SENDS YOU INTO THE NIGHT, TO FACE AN UNKNOWN AND HELP SOMEONE IN FRIGHT. YOU RECEIVE A CALL THAT SOMEONE IS DOWN, SO WITH LIGHTS AND SIREN YOU SPEED ACROSS TOWN. YOU RECEIVE A CALL THAT TOUCHES YOUR HEART, THANKING GOD YOU COULD DO YOUR PART. YOU RECEIVE A CALL WHERE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO, EXCEPT OFFER A PRAYER THAT THESE ARE FAR AND FEW. YOU RECEIVE A CALL .... 

REST IN PEACE BRIAN ... 

Keith Blair
From: JCEMS
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian, it was a pleasure to have you riding with us during your last 2 weeks of your preceptorship. Even though some people feel the tests we gave you or the tasks we asked you to complete while you were becoming familiar with your new surroundings at JCEMS were somewhat unconventional, you past every test with flying colors and earned your place in the ranks of JCEMS. You were a fine EMT and your smile and humor is already greatly missed. If they have Chinese food in heaven and you ever need help ordering let us know. I also know that John was looking forward to you bidding into his truck, and every one at div 3 would have been honored to have you there. May God bless you and your family, friends and co-workers, and a special blessing for James and Jenn. 

Josh Grimes
From: Bullitt Co. EMS/WHAS-TV
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet or know Brian, however my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and all of you at JCEMS and Yellow EMS. The support and prayers all of you have sincerely shown to Brian and his family was emotionally overwhelming alone. God bless you all!

Jack Luttrell JCEMS
From: Louisville Ky.
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian you will be missed by all your friends and co-workers. 

Mike Powers
From: Mercy Regional EMS Paducah, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

my heart goes out to the family and co-workers of Brian. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Kevin W. Johnson
From: FBI Hazardous Materials Response Unit, Quantico, VA
Date: 21 Jul 2001

To Brian's family - As a former member of JCEMS, my condolences to you during this time. Rest assured that Brian had associated himself with one of the finest EMS systems in the country. And, to Dave Rupp, friend and colleague for many years - I'm sorry I cannot be there for you. My thoughts are with you.

Todd Ehringer JCEMS EMT & Lucinda Ehringer
From: Louisville KY 
Date: 21 Jul 2001

We send our prayers and thoughts out to Brian's family, friends, and co-workers. We hope that they are comforted by the thought that he had achieved his life-long dream and was doing what he loved. All our thoughts and prayers, Todd and Lucinda

Dave Sloane, NREMT-P
From: Georgetown Scott Co EMS Georgetown KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I am truly sorry for the loss of this young dedicated individual. I am sure he still has a big smile waiting for all of us. Thank you Brian for bringing a little sun back to our world. To Dave Rupp, May God Bless you and your family in this troubling time. I know that you were an inspiration in my career and I am glad your nephew felt that he could serve the citizens of Jefferson County. Thank him for me will you? David 

Chris
From: NJ
Date: 21 Jul 2001

To the family and friends of Brian Jennemann: I'm sorry for your loss. 

Sincerely, 

Chris Oliver, FF/EMT

Kevin Moulton & Ryan Naylor, St. Matthews Fire
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian will be dearly missed by all of those who had the great pleasure to work with and know him. He was dedicated to his job and the community. He made a special place in everyone's heart who had the pleasure of knowing him. For those of you who didn't know Brian, he was our 'Gentle Giant'. 

To his family: We are sorry for your loss. if there is anything at all you may need in your trying time, please contact us anytime. You will be in our prayers and thoughts, as was Brian.

George E. Burke (EMS Officer)
From: Custer Area Vol. Fire & Rescue
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our Condolences go out to the Loved ones.

Don and Shelly Scheer
From: Mt. Washington, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Rest in Peace Brian, this is a tragic incident and proves that EMS is a hazardous duty deserving the proper wages and respect of a true medical professional. Which Brian definitely was, and will always live on in our memories as such a person.

Michael Harris, Firefighter- Paramedic
From: Hopkinsville Fire Department Hopkinsville Ky.
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Brian's family will have a place in the thoughts and prayer of the men and women of the Hopkinsville Fire Dept. He will be truly missed, he was a good partner when i worked in Louisville, a great friend, and an outstanding Human being. God truly picks good people to sit at his table in heaven. You will be missed Brian.

Mike Swift
From: Barren-Metcalfe EMS, Glasgow. KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our sympathy is extended to Brian's family, friends and EMS family at JCEMS and Yellow EMS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. May God bless!

Diane Bagby
From: JCEMS, Louisville KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I've been most blessed by sharing in your son's life and yours. Thank you for allowing me to be a part. May God help you all through this time. 

Chuck Pranski, FF/EMT
From: Westfall Township, Pennsylvania
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brian from all members at the Westfall Volunteer Fire Department/Ambulance. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May the thought that Brian dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of others be some consolation for you, and may the support from his brothers and sisters in the Service lift you up. 

Gabe VanVactor, YEMS
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

I know that you are at peace now Brian. You will be sorely missed!

Allen & Peggy Vogt
From: Louisville, Ky
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family of Brian. And to his extended family of JCEMS, Yellow Ambulance and Louisville EMS. We have three family members who are members of two of services. God Bless each of you!

John & Lynnette Simons
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will all miss a very dear friend.

Delbert & Vicky Farnham
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 20 Jul 2001

We know you will make them laugh in heaven as you did with us on earth. We both enjoyed working with you at Yellow EMS. We'll miss you. God bless all his family and friends. Our prayers are with you all. 

Dean Young JCEMS
From: Louisville, KY
Date: 20 Jul 2001

I was with Brian the first day he was on the street after his Orientation class. It was time to go to work. Never in my 15 years did I see someone that was so happy to be at work. Oh yah I have seen smiles like that before my kids on Christmas morning, me as I posed with my just born kids and my wife on our wedding day. It reminded me of my first day at work riding with the Scum Brothers (Bruce G. and Joe H.) many years ago. We were riding St. Matt and Major Strange saw Brian walk into the house and yelled “Jennemann where did you get that uniform?”. Brian swelled up walked a little taller and just smiled that is when I learned he was a well liked ex member of St. Matthews. Brian was truly happy to be who he was and where he was. I liked the man and I will miss him. We must carry on now without him and we better people for knowing him. My deepest sympathy goes out to Brian’s blood family and to his other family my co-workers at JCEMS and friends at Yellow. He truly was the Gentle Giant. 

Michelle Latham
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Date: 20 Jul 2001

I'm so sorry about Brian. Please accept my condolences. -Michelle Firefighter/EMT Fairbanks, AK

Joseph Nooney
From: Valatie Rescue Squad - Valatie, NY
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family, friends and co-workers. Rest in Peace. God has a special place in heaven for those who serve.

Jay and Shannon Fisk
From: Yellow EMS Louisville, KY
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Goodbye dear friend. Everyone will miss your happy face and kind heart. God bless family and friends. Our prayers are with you. Jay and Shannon Fisk

Gert Adams
From: JCEMS
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Rest in peace Brian. You will always be in our hearts.

FF/ Paramedic Danny Blevins
From: Montgomery County Fire EMS, Mt. Sterling, Ky
Date: 20 Jul 2001

My thoughts are with the family and coworkers during this time of lost.

Southeast Ohio EMS
From: Lawrence Co, Ohio
Date: 20 Jul 2001

God bless the friends and family of our fallen comrade. 

Sgt. Jeff Laeng
From: Worthington F.D. Louisville, Ky Jefferson County
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. A real loss to the EMS field. God Bless.

Lifeline Medical Transport
From: Huntington, WV
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our prayers are with the friends and family of our fallen brother. God bless...

Care First EMS
From: Vanceburg, KY
Date: 20 Jul 2001

May God be with the family and friends of our fallen colleague. 

James Miller, Paramedic 
From: Hardin County EMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

These are the chances that we take, when we are dealing with the sick and injured. I believe that we are all special people that work in emergency service and fire service to be able to deal with which people. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and co-worker of Brian such a young person with life still ahead. God Bless You.

KSREMS 
From: LaGrange, KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

We have lost a partner in life, but through thoughts and prayers we will always remember his spirit. You will be missed.....................

Angela Thacker 
From: Fleming County EMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

May God watch over each and every one of you during this time of pain and sorrow, you are in our prayers.

Suzanne Bernert 
From: Louisville Fire &Rescue 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

I never met anyone as happy as he was to be an EMT, he loved his job and was so happy to get hired by JCEMS. His smile lit up the ER, no matter how busy or grumpy we were. Prayers and love to his family and his JCEMS family. Let us all honor his memory with our renewed enthusiasm for our chosen profession.

Jerry Brush 
From: Dry Ridge Fire Dept. 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

We will remember you. Our prayers are with you and all the Fire/Ems services.

Brian Dant, EMT 
From: Jefferson Co. 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Very sorry for the loss. Deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers.

Phil Taylor, EMT Instructor Trainer 
From: Corbin, KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family, co-workers, and friends.

Brian Rowe, Paramedic/MICT 
From: Morris Co. EMS/AMR Topeka KS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

As a former provider in KY, I'm very saddened that you've lost one of your co-workers. On behalf of myself & coworkers please accept our condolences for all friends and family of this young man. Our prayers are with you...

CJ Whalin ACS/NREMT 
From: STATCARE/YEMS 
Louisville, Ky Date: 20 Jul 2001

Brian, I will miss you partner! I worked with Brian several times at YEMS and we would laugh til our belly's hurt!!! Brian LOVED his job and the people he helped. I will NEVER FORGET YOU! Brian was a Gentle Giant and a Gentlemen! God bless you and God speed on your journey to HEAVEN! I know that I will see you again someday. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten-love ya Buddy!! Love Always, CJ Whalin

Tiera " Ti" Gonzalez and Lea-Ann Waterfill 
From: Louisville, ky 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Brian, you will be missed by all who saw you for the kind man you were. Love, Ti and Lea-Ann

Melissa Gibney 
From: Louisville KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

I am the secretary at JCEMS and I wanted to let everyone know that I received numerous calls from citizens expressing their condolences and sympathy. A couple of ladies from St. Alban's Episcopal Church came by the office and expressed their sympathy and let us know their congregation prays weekly for rescue personnel. We also received calls from other emergency medical agencies offering usage of their services to cover for our crew if needed. I think it is wonderful when people come together this way. Thank you to everyone who called.

Mike and Cheryl Johnson Life Care EMS 
From: Jackson, Kentucky 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family and friends as well as fellow EMS friends.

Shawn M. Herron 
From: Richmond, Ky - Madison County Rescue Squad 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

He will never be forgotten as long as he is in the hearts of those who love him.

Rest in Peace.

ERIC AND MICHAELA WILER 
From: LOUISVILLE 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

BRIAN WAS A GOOD CLOSE FRIEND, WE WERE PARTNERS FOR TWO YEARS AND ROOMMATES FOR A YEAR. BRIAN MY BEST FRIEND AND MY DAUGHTERS GODFATHER. BIG BRIAN REST IN PEACE YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.........ERIC AND KAYLA

Ron Wilder 
From: Anchorage Fire and EMS, Louisville, KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

In our busy lives we so often forget to stop for a moment to realize all that is important to us. May we all use Brian’s untimely departure as a reminder of the love and unselfish devotion we have for each other in the EMS community. We can all take solace in the fact that Brian lived to help others and that in his short time on this Earth he touched so many lives and brought so many smiles to his patients, friends and family. He will be sorely missed by all.

God bless his family and friends and go with each and every one of us.

Jeff Kirby 
From: JCEMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Smile away your pain and laugh at any remnant tears, and dance your way to heaven. You've done all you can here. Rest in Peace . . . (danny flannigan) God speed brother you will be missed!

Donald Jones 
From: Robertson County EMS Mt. Olivet, KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Taking this opportunity to offer the prayers and support from the Robertson County EMS. We may have lost another EMS brother but his memory will never be forgotten. The Ems family is a strong and compassionate that draws it's strength from its members.

Don Callecod 
From: Flaherty Vol Fire & Rescue 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the fact that he lived his life in service to others..

Duane Lee 
From: Georgetown-Scott County EMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

From the EMTs and paramedics at Georgetown-Scott County EMS, Brian's family and co-workers at JCEMS are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Postlewait 
From: JCEMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Brian was a great friend to my brother (Eric Wiler) and a super person to my 4 year old niece who loved to watch Johny Bravo with you. I will truly miss you. Rest in peace.

Travis Black 
From: Yellow Ambulance -Louisville, ky 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

It is really hard to for all of us to loose such a great friend. You are such a wonderful guy to be around. I will miss all the joking around and goofing off. I'm glad a got a chance to know you and had a chance to speak with your mom on Thursday. May God bless you and your family.

Tim Whalin 
From: Harrods Creek FD, Kentucky Fire Wire website 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Very sorry to hear about Brian. I had seen him around the firehouse on occasion when he and Matt were on standby there. May his death remind us of how precious life really is.

DCurtsinger, NREMT, YEMS 
From: Louisville, Ky 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

My condolences to Brian's family, co-worker's and friends. My prayers are with you all.

T.VOGT, EMT/LPN 
From: LOUISVILLE, KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. THE EMS COMMUNITY HAS LOST SOMEONE WHO CAN'T BE REPLACED, AND WILL BE MISSED.

Kim Coomes 
From: JCEMS 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Rest in peace, Brian. You will be greatly missed by your JCEMS family. I'll especially miss that unending smile you always had on your face.

Sgt. Rich Bliven 
From: Lyndon Fire & Rescue, Jefferson County 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Brian. Brian will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Capt. Robert Duncan 
From: Stamping Ground, KY, Rural Fire Department 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of EMT Jennemann from the members of the Stamping Ground Rural Fire Department.

Mike McGill, YEMS 
From: Louisville 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Goodbye, Brian

Thanks for making me feel at ease and helping me learn the ropes back in the days when I was a new EMT, and for all the great humor and the memorable runs we did together. Mike.

Sherman Hockenbury 
From: Yellow EMS Louisville, Ky 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

SO LONG BIG GUY REST IN PEACE : MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS

Miriam Short 
From: Montgomery County 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and co-workers...Rest in peace

Deron V. Adkins, NREMT-P 
From: Ripley, West Virginia 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with family members and co-workers.

John Hultgren 
From: STATCARE, Louisville KY 
Date: 20 Jul 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family and all of his devoted friends at Jefferson County EMS and Yellow EMS.