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Well-Known Medic Laid to Rest

Well-Known Medic Laid to Rest - Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 6:01PM EST

Reported by: Jill Konopka
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007 @06:01pm EST
BENTON, COLUMBIA COUNTY- Paramedics and firefighters from across the region filled the Benton fire headquarters to say goodbye to a man called "Doc" by friends and family.

Matt Richards of the Berwick Area Ambulance Association said, "Up in Berwick he left his mark and I know a lot of people are going to be thinking about him for a long time, I imagine here in Benton he left his mark too."

Carl Poust of Benton died Friday night when his SUV plunged into Green Creek on Rohrsburg Road. Poust and his family were heading home from the Bloomsburg Fair. Friends say he'll be sorely missed.

Benton EMT Jason Weisenberger said, "He helped me out I took my test, I wanted to quit after I failed it, Doc was there, he told me you're the beef, said you can do this."

Brad Blass of the Greater Columbia Columbia Ambulance Association said, "He was fun and energetic, always loved joking around."

Whether he was joking around on the job or spending time with family, everyone agrees Carl Poust can't be replaced. “I worked with him on fire calls, he taught me what I know today, it's a hard loss really,” said Weisenberger.

The popular paramedic was sent to his final resting place in this procession of ambulances. Crews retired his emergency gear. "Very caring, and friendly he'd take the shirt off his back if he could," added Richards.

Poust was laid to rest at Weller Cemetary in Benton Township. Poust's two daughters ages 12 and 8 are expected to be ok.

The Berwick Area Ambulance Association has set up the Carl Poust Memorial Fund at the First Keystone National Bank. Another trust fund has been set up for his daughters at the Benton Ambulance Company.
 


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