Date: Tue May  6 14:19:55 2008
Subject: Paramedic killed in the line of military duty
From: EMS Public Information

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             CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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Early this afternoon, The City of Calgary EMS received the
tragic news that paramedic Michael Starker was killed in the
line of military duty while serving in Afghanistan.  This is
a significant loss for EMS, The City of Calgary and the
entire community.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his
family and friends.  

Corporal Starker was deployed to Afghanistan in December
2007.  He began his career with The City of Calgary EMS in
June 2005. 

Chief Tom Sampson will available to the media at EMS
Headquarters at 3705 35 Street NE at 3:30 pm today. 

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Public Contact Information:

Paul Lapointe
Public Education Officer
The City of Calgary Emergency Medical Services
538-7606

Public Email Contact: 

    ems.dept@calgary.ca

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