GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Sumner County’s Emergency Medical Providers acknowledged a devoted worker Thursday in a artistic, but emotional trend.
Shelly Estes has labored with the company since 2016. She is at the moment battling lung most cancers however nonetheless goes to work practically every single day for her group. A spouse and mom of three, Estes’ resilient nature has not wavered.
“By all her remedies, chemotherapy and all that, she has been an absolute blessing to all of us. She nonetheless smiles every single day that she comes into work, and she or he nonetheless works! Which is simply outstanding,” stated Sumner County EMS Capt. Jackson Boyd. “She’s so compassionate. Her love for, one, the job, and simply the those who she takes care of, after which the staff she’s additionally answerable for…simply an impressive human being.”
In recognition of Estes, Sumner County EMS teamed up along with her husband, son, and different emergency response businesses (Gallatin Hearth, Police, Sumner County EMA) to carry up a girl that regularly evokes.
Pulling motivation from Estes’ love for motocross, her husband and son not solely stunned her with a customized “Workforce Shelley” motorcycle, painted within the blue and yellow colours of Sumner County’s ambulances, however her son rode it as much as her for its grand unveiling.
Afterwards, these available celebrated Estes, who was emotional but grateful for the assist.
“I feel it’s only a true testomony to the center that she has and that she continues to have, despite the fact that she’s combating by means of her personal battles,” stated Boyd. “It’s an enormous day and it’s a contented day, but additionally, we simply need to ensure she feels particular and know that she’s cherished.”
