Christa Dawn Burchett

This is a store Chris wrote about when it was time for her baby girl to come into this world 05/06/2002;we came across it in some of her things thought we would share with you.

Submitted by her Mother

Christa Dawn Burchett
Paintsville Fire-Rescue-EMS - Kentucky
Classification: Career
Rank: Assistant Fire Chief / EMS Director
Date of Death: January 22, 2008
Age: 33

Early one crisp winter morning, Christa Dawn Burchett set out to do what she has spent most of her adult life doing, saving a life. A 911 call for help, which started out like most other calls, ended very differently and changed the lives of all who knew and loved Christa.

Christa Dawn (Lemaster) Burchett was born September 2, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, to Redford and Melinda Lemaster. She was their first child and their only daughter. Redford and Melinda watched Christa grow from a young child who was always willing to lend a hand, to a strong woman who went above and beyond daily. At the age of 18, Christa became a mother when she had her daughter, Olivia Burchett. Christa always placed Olivia and her needs first; she was a mother first and foremost. Christa took great pride in the relationships she had with her family and cherished her friends dearly.

In 2003, Christa became a paramedic, and in August 2005, she began working with the Paintsville Fire Department and EMS. Less than two years later, Christa was named assistant fire chief and director of the emergency management services and rescue services. Christa loved working with the EMS and was grateful that she could offer comfort and help to those in need.

On the morning of January 22, 2008, Christa responded to a call for help from a young mother-to-be who had lost control of her car on an icy road. She rushed to the scene in an ambulance and was helping the young woman to get into the ambulance. At the same moment, a tractor-trailer loaded with coal began sliding on the highway and hit Christa and the mother-to-be. The mother was killed on impact. Christa died at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville at 10:04 a.m.

Christa’s name and legacy will live on through the lives and people she has touched. Christa left too early, and not a day goes by that her family and friends don’t think of her and miss her dearly. Christa left behind a beautiful daughter, Olivia Burchett (14), who had to grow up way too soon. Being left without a mother at such a young age has changed her life forever. Christa’s parents, Redford and Melinda, miss her more with each passing day. Her brother and sister-in-law, Redford and Jennifer, have a huge void in their lives.

Christa’s friends and coworkers have also been impacted by her absence and have promised to ensure that her dedication and devotion to caring for others will continue through them. In Memory of Unit 106, Christa Dawn Burchett.

Remembering

Christa Dawn Burchett

Paintsville Fire-Rescue-EMS – Kentucky

Career Assistant Chief/EMS Director

Date of Death: January 22, 2008

Age: 33

Early one crisp winter morning, Christa Dawn Burchett set out to do what she has spent most of her adult life doing, saving a life. A 911 call for help, which started out like most other calls, ended very differently and changed the lives of all who knew and loved Christa.

Christa Dawn (Lemaster)

Burchett was born September 2, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, to Redford and Melinda Lemaster. She was their first child and their only daughter.

Redford and Melinda watched Christa grow from a young child who was always willing to lend a hand, to a strong woman who went above and beyond daily. At the age of 20, Christa became a mother when she had

her daughter, Olivia Burchett. Christa always placed Olivia and her needs first; she was a mother first and foremost. Christa took great pride

in the relationships she had with her family and cherished her friends dearly.

In 2003, Christa became a paramedic, and in August 2005, she began working with the Paintsville Fire  Department and EMS. Less than two years later, Christa was named assistant fire chief and director of the emergency

management services and rescue services. Christa loved working with the EMS and was grateful that she could offer comfort and help to those in need.

On the morning of January 22, 2008, Christa responded to a call for help from a young mother-to-be who had lost control of her car on an icy road. She rushed to the scene in an ambulance and was helping the young woman to get into the ambulance. At the same moment, a tractor-trailer loaded with coal began sliding on the highway and hit Christa and the mother-tobe.The mother was killed on impact. Christa died at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical

Center in Paintsville at 10:04 a.m. Christa’s name and legacy will live on through the lives and people she has touched. Christa left too early, and not

a day goes by that her family and friends don’t think of her and miss her dearly. Christa left behind a beautiful daughter, Olivia Burchett (16), who had to grow up way too soon. Being left without a mother at such a young age has changed her life forever. Christa’s parents, Redford and Melinda, miss her more with each passing day. Her brother and sister-inlaw, Redford and Jennifer, have a huge void in their lives. Christa’s friends and coworkers have also been impacted by her absence and have promised to ensure that her

dedication and devotion to caring for others will continue through them. In Memory of Unit 106, Christa Dawn Burchett.

I  spent September 2 at the grave yard to celebrate my baby girls 36th birthday...just like I do every birthday & hoilday... My daughter was killed 2 years 8 months ago in line of duty on her job. Now for me this is how ......I spend my time with my daughter! I will never hear her voice, hear her laughter, see her smile, look into her beautiful eyes, touch her cheek, wrap my arms around her to feel her against me!!!! I cant not tell you how this feels except that there is no pain that hurts your heart as deep, there is no loneliness nor longing that takes such a grip on your mind, body, heart or soul when you realize that this is the way your life will remain! To me if you cant love your children un- conditonaly then you really dont know what love is...and there is no way you really can love anyone!!! Our children did not ask to be born just like you as a parent didnt ask to be born. So hold them close, feel thier skin, listen to thier voice, thier laughter, look into thier eyes and TELL THEM YOU LOVE AND NEED THEM MORE THAN THE NEXT BREATH YOU TAKE.... BECAUSE AS A MOTHER THAT NO LONGER HAS HER DAUGHTER HERE WITH HER NEEDS HER DAUGHTER MORE THAN MY NEXT BREATH!!!