To know him was to love him. That is the phrase often heard from others when you mention a well known and respected name in the field of Emergency Medical Services. That name is Garry Harrison Clatterbuck.
Garry Clatterbuck began his legacy in 1965 with the Hopewell Emergency Crew where he reached the level of certified Cardiac Technician. He was a teacher, leader,and an inspiration to all who knew him. He served as Captain of the Hopewell Emergency Crew for several years, and was awarded Life Membership with the squad. He broadened his horizons by branching out to serve on other local, state, and international boards. Garry was a true advocate for volunteers all over the State of
Virginia and the
United States. He served as Secretary, Vice President, and two terms as President of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. In 1985 he received life membership form the VAVRS where he devoted many years of service. Garry was a founding member of the Prince George Emergency Crew, the Old Dominion EMS Alliance, the Red Hats at Hercules, Inc., and was a member of the Crater EMS Council. He was also very active in the Hopewell Community and was awarded honors such as Volunteer of the Year by the Hopewell City Jaycees, Senior Citizen of the Year in 1995, and inducted into the Senior Citizen Hall of Fame in 1998. He was always willing to talk about crew business and wanted each squad person to reach their potential.
Garry was also known for overcoming adversity. There was nothing that could stop him. He was dedicated to the good work of helping others and fighting for what he believed in. Throughout the years, Garry was met with much adversity and in the face of it, he endured and conquered. You can say that he was a man on a mission, and he wasn't going to rest until that mission was complete. On June 12, 2007, this great man received his eternal reward. With his loss came a legacy and mission that must continue. He had a heart for helping other and those that knew him well used this opportunity to help pass the torch on to others.
The family of Garry H. Clatterbuck in partnership with the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads created a memorial fund in his name giving life to the Garry H. Clatterbuck Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is given each year to a deserving recipient to help fund the cost of a college education.
The Garry H. Clatterbuck Memorial Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000.00 and is affiliation based. To view specific information on this scholarship opportunity such as requirements and deadlines, please click the link below.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
Garry H. Clatterbuck Scholarship
