Scott R. GordonCOLUMBUS, INDIANA
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Scott Robert Gordon of Columbus, Indiana passed away at the age of 56. Scott contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving his community as a Paramedic. He spent 35 years serving the public as a Paramedic. Scott began his career in Huntington, Indiana. He later served with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Wishard Health Services EMS in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the last 20 years, Scott served with Columbus Regional Health EMS in Columbus, Indiana. During his career, Scott held the roles of Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, EMS Educator, EMS Manager and Ambulance Care Coordinator. Scott is survived by numerous friends and his CRH EMS family.
In lieu of a traditional funeral, there will be a drive-in memorial service with professional honors for Paramedic Gordon on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern). The service will be held at Columbus Regional Airport near Cummins Corporate Aviation Hangar. Enter through the gate at the end of North Warren Drive. All are invited to attend. At the conclusion of the service, there will be a procession that will pass Columbus Regional Health Hospital and then EMS Headquarters.
The route will be as follows:
Exit the airport via North Warren Drive
Left on Cunningham Drive
Right on Central Avenue
Left on US-31/North National Road
Right on 17th Street
Right on Central Avenue
Dispersal after passing EMS Headquarters at 27th Street
Memorial contributions in memory of Scott may be made to the CRH Foundation 2400 E. 17th Street Columbus, Indiana 47201 or at www.crh.org for EMS services and training. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence or memory of Scott via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com.
