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WATERTOWN, N.Y. -- There were few dry eyes at Saturday's memorial at Jefferson Community College for slain paramedic student Mark Davis. The 25 year old was shot while responding to a call on January 31st by the person he was trying to help.
Mark Davis, an EMT, a brother, a friend, and a hero.
"He had a big heart, and he put everybody at ease. You can do the job, and you can learn the stuff, but it takes a lot to be able to put your patients at ease. And we was able to do that, and it was just a natural thing," said Erika Nappier, Emergency Medical Services Club President.
"He loved EMS and fire fighting. That was what his life consisted of. It didn't matter if he was volunteering or getting paid," said Maricia Dickinson, Mark Davis' Sister.
"He was a kind person and really just wanted to help people," said Eva Fremaint, Paramedic Student.
"He was the class clown, pep squad leader, an encouraging word for all of us," said Jeannine Gomiela, Jefferson Paramedic Program Coordinator.
Davis was murdered while responding to a call in Cape Vincent the night of January thirty first. He was shot to death with a rifle by the man he was trying to help, Christopher Burke.
Davis was a first-year student in Jefferson Community College's paramedic program. And those in classes with him say Saturday's memorial important for Davis' JCC family to honor their fallen classmate.
"Cape Vincent and his family were able to do their thing. This is our chance to do out thing for him," said Nappier. "It gives the students a chance at closure. It's not just the EMS club, it's the entire campus."
"He was really the life of our class, and I'm just glad that everyone come the chance to come and honor him at JCC," said Fremaint.
To keep Mark Davis' memory alive, JCC has set up a scholarship in his name.
"Through this scholarship, Mark's memorial will be here long after we have all graduated and become paramedics," said Nappier.
"Twenty, 30 years from now, there will still be people talking about who Mark was, why this scholarship was formed. And the student who receives the funds, I know will feel very special for having been selected," said Carole McCoy, Jefferson Community College President}
The scholarship will go to a second year paramedic student. JCC's Emergency Medical Service club is selling t-shirts to raise money for the scholarship in Mark Davis' name. The goal is to raise$10,500 to make it an endowed scholarship.
And Mark's classmates say he would want them to continue their work as paramedics and EMTs, and not let what happened to him stop them from doing the job they love.
