Friends look for public help after EMT killed on highway

Friends and Colleagues are speaking out about a man who was tragically killed on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway Wednesday morning.

Mark Manns, a 35-year-old EMT from Calgary, was on his way to Castor for work when his truck suddenly crossed the centre median.

His vehicle ended up colliding with a southbound semi-truck just north of Airdrie.

Airdrie RCMP have not yet ruled on a cause but have confirmed weather and road conditions were contributing factors.

Peter Jacoby, a friend of Manns’ eyes watered as he remembered his friend, calling him one of the kindest people you would ever meet.

Jacoby has a long time connection with Manns as his wife had met him when they were teenagers.

Jacoby said Manns’ wife and her six-year-old and nine-year-old sons, are dealing with the tragedy as best they can.

“The boys are confused, and scared, and angry, and sad,” said Jacoby.

He is now part of a group of people hoping to raise funds to support the family in their time of need.

Lorne Dewart, operations manager for East Central Ambulance Association where Manns worked, called him a great friend and colleague.

“If you were to talk to any of his patients, they’ll remember Mark as being very caring and helpful to them in their time of need. We are going to really miss Mark,” said Dewart.

He added it has been an exceptionally difficult time for the staff.

Counseling services are being made available to his co-workers.

A trust fund has been set up by Jacoby for Manns’ two boys. More information or donations can be made by emailing marktrustfund@gmail.com.

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