Courtney, Darna Reflect Long-Term, Exemplary Volunteer Service
LYME, CT — Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) recently honored two of its longest serving volunteer responders at an awards ceremony.
- Carter Courtney joined LAA in 1988 and during his remarkable 36 years of service as an EMT, including serving on its Board of Directors and as Training Officer. In addition, Carter also had a long career with the Lyme Fire Company.
- Tom Darna joined LAA in 1999 and served as an EMT for 25 years, including six years as Chief of Service.
Lyme First Selectperson David Lahm commented on Courtney and Darna’s long-standing service, saying, “As you retire, I would like you to know that the Town of Lyme owes you both a debt of gratitude and, as the representative of Lyme, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you and your families for the work you have done.”
Lyme Ambulance Association Chief of Service Steve Olstein said, “Carter and Tom, you were part of the backbone of Lyme Ambulance and we will miss your incredible contributions as responders, mentors, elder statesmen and friends.”
He continued, “I want you to know how grateful your colleagues are to you for helping them prepare to carry on Lyme Ambulance’s mission of providing high quality emergency medical response, transport and education to our friends and neighbors.”
Editor’s Note: Lyme Ambulance is a private, not for profit, all volunteer provider of emergency medical services to the town of Lyme.