Family thanks YPG first responders for “never giving up”
Natasha Clark and Janet Hamby both TRAX International employees working at Yuma Proving Ground are heartbroken after the death of 41 year old Robert Clark, Natasha’s husband and Hamby’s son-in-law.
“It’s really, really difficult. He was a great Dad and did everything with his family. He was a family man. Everyone just loved him,” said Hamby.
The mother and daughter felt compelled to thank the team of
YPG first responders who rushed to
Clark’s side before his death.
As her voice cracks, Hamby recalls, “His co-workers told us they worked on him for 45-minutes.”
They did indeed. The team arrived at the beach area of Hidden Shores, relieved Clark’s co-workers who were performing CPR and used every technique possible for 37-minutes yet nothing could bring him back. Clark passed on January 28. While he no longer worked at YPG, Clark had worked on the installation for a contractor as a mechanic.
Natasha Clark took a month off of work after his passing and upon her return she wanted to make sure she met with the team to thank them for, “never giving up.”
With the help of YPG Fire Chief Jerry Ball and Deputy Chief Jackie Bailey they gathered the team and met Clark and Hamby. Clark held back tears as she read a framed thank you letter to the team of fire fighters and paramedics who each played a role on that day.
A portion of the letter said, “We are comforted in knowing that we have the most amazing group of first responders who are willing to selflessly put their lives on the line for their community and their YPG family.”
Capt. Jesse Aguirre said, “This is atypical…this really puts a face to the patient we were treating and makes us realize they do have a family and gives us closure.”
The team appreciated the thank you and Bailey said the letter will be displayed in their fire house.
YPG’s first responders service not only YPG but the areas surrounding the installation including Hidden Shores, Senator Wash, and Martinez Lake.