Flight paramedic Corey Pittman, 41, passed away on Memorial Day from a massive heart attack.
“It was a tragic loss,” said John Grindstaff, Pittman’s supervisor. “He’s one of those people you meet once in a lifetime. He was a shining star that epitomized everything good.”
Pittman was also an educator at A-B Tech, working as the school’s critical care coordinator.
“Cory was a fantastic, energetic instructor. People enjoyed listening to his teaching. He was able to get his point across so easy,” said Keith Owens, A-B Tech’s EMS program director.
Owens says many students were attracted to A-B Tech’s EMS program because of Pittman’s classes.
“We will move forward, but that is a huge hole for us,” said Owens. “That is a loss. No one can fill those shoes.”
Pittman leaves behind his wife and two children.
A memorial service is scheduled for June 5 in the Avery County High School gym at 3 p.m.