Tragic Loss of Captain Todd Seek (TVEMS)

[fireemt55]

From the COEMS ListServ -

Please keep the TVAS Staff in your thoughts and prayers.

We were just contacted by Chief Lesher who informed us of the tragic loss of TVEMS Captain Todd Seek and his wife Vonda who died in a traffic accident outside of Gallup New Mexico this morning.

We will forward more information to staff as it becomes available.

David Bressler, Director
Weld County Paramedic Service
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From working at TVEMS with Captain Seek, this is a tragic loss. Details posted as they become available.

 

[Blogger]

From 9news. com

GALLUP, NM (AP) - Authorities say two Colorado residents died Friday in a head-on collision on Interstate 40 near Gallup, N.M.
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The victims' names were withheld pending notification of family.

However, state police Sgt. Rod Huffman said both of those killed were from Fort Collins, Colo., where they worked in emergency medical services.

The crash occurred just after 8 a.m. Huffman said the driver of an eastbound vehicle may have fallen asleep and drifted into the median, then overcorrected and crashed into a westbound pickup truck that was carrying the victims.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

 

[jimmnn]

Paramedic, wife identified as Larimer County couple in fatal N.M. crash

BY NATE TAYLOR • NateTaylor@coloradoan.com • January 3, 2009

A Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Services captain and his wife have been identified as the two Larimer County residents who died in a Galup, N.M., car crash Friday morning.

Captain Todd Seek and his wife, Vaunda, died in the crash on Interstate 40. New Mexico state police said the driver of an eastbound vehicle may have fallen asleep and drifted into the median, then over-corrected and crashed into a westbound pickup truck that was carrying the local couple.

Seek, 47, was a paramedic captain with Loveland's Thompson Valley EMS for 24 years.

A New Mexico State Patrol spokesman said the Seeks were from Fort Collins. Public records list a Loveland address for them.

“He was an important part of our team. We have lost a great leader and I personally have lost a good friend. He will be missed,” said Randy Lesher, chief of the department. “Todd and Vaunda had many good friends in our organization and it’s a shock to us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families.”

Check www.coloradoan.com for updates.

 

[poltergeisty]

Believe I meet Todd at my own traffic accident several years ago. Even think I have his collectors card.

My condolences.

http://www.reporterherald.com/news_story.asp?ID=20783

 

[jimmnn]

To the EMS, Fire, and Law enforcement community;
First, let me thank all of you for the overwhelming support that you have shown the Thompson Valley EMS family and me personally. Secondly, let me apologize that this is the first thing you have heard from us as an organization since the tragic loss of Captain Todd Seek. This has been an event that we were not prepared for. We have had to search deep for the strength to get through; and we will get through it. Because of several issues, the service for Todd and Vaunda Seek will be held next week on Wednesday the 14th at 10:00 AM. For all of you that would like to participate in the procession to the church please call Captain Allen Simons at 970-203-4504 or the office at 970-663-6025 and he will set you up with the instructions. We would love to have as many organizations as possible celebrate theses two lives with us. The following is the information for the memorial service:

Memorial Services for Captain Todd Seek and Vaunda Seek will be
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Resurrection Fellowship
6502 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
Reception to follow at The Ranch
1st National Bank West Exhibition Hall
5290 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO 80538

Thank You,
Randy Lesher
Chief
Thompson Valley EMS