Paramedic Kenneth Edward Ely

Photo of Paramedic Kenneth Edward Ely
Last Call: Wed, Apr 21st, 2021
Date of Incident: Wed, Apr 21st, 2021
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Embolism
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 60

Survivors

His wife, Lenell; sister, Lisa; and brother, John

Incident

Paramedic Ely suffered a back injury while moving a patient earlier in the year. He underwent treatment and eventual surgery. Days after the surgery, he suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism that was attributed to the surgery.

Paramedic Ely had served in the Kentucky National Guard.

Agency

Bell County EMS Patch
309 South Cherry Street
Pineville, Kentucky 40977
(606) 337-6797

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