On September 28, 2026, Marion County Public Safety (MCPS) suffered a heartbreaking loss with the passing of Eric Lamb in a tragic car accident.

Eric was an amazing friend, brother, uncle, and son. To those of us who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him, he was so much more than a colleague. He was part of our Communication Center family.

She is survived by her faithful, loving, and devoted husband, Russell; her son, Michael “Gauge” Coleman and his wife, Cassia; her son, Mason Thomas Dart (Kira); her mother, Delia “Dee” Coleman; her brother, Sean Firkin and his wife, Rebecca, and their children, Hannah and Hayden; her sister, Jennifer Jackson and her husband, Eric, and their children, Brooklyn, John, and Caleb; all of Warner Robins, Georgia; her aunt, Sandra “Kiki” Campbell and her husband, Gregory Campbell, of Chester, Virginia.

Ronald “Ronnie” Scott Huth understood something about emergency communications that can be difficult to explain to someone who has never worn the headset:

You don't have to be seen as a hero.

Sometimes, you are simply heard.

Ronnie served as a 911 dispatcher for the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. Before entering emergency communications, he had also served as an EMT.

Nasteha Beinah was only 29 years old when she died suddenly on June 10, 2026.

In 2023, Nasteha joined Toronto Fire Services as a Call-Taker/Dispatcher in the Communications Division. Her work placed her at the beginning of an emergency response - answering the call, gathering critical information, and helping get firefighters and resources moving toward people who needed them.

Alicia Nicole Fidler was only 27 years old when she died unexpectedly on May 21, 2026.

Despite her young age, Alicia had already dedicated herself to the world of 911.

She served as a dispatcher with the Hartford Police Department & later the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

But Alicia was so much more than the voice behind a radio.

Her Ojibwe name was Anangookwe - Star Woman, and she belonged to the Owaazisii — Bullhead Clan.

At an age when many people are still deciding what direction their lives will take, Allyssa had already chosen service.

She worked as a Telecommunications Officer for the Red Lake Department of Public Safety, becoming one of the voices her community could depend upon when someone needed help.

Samantha Renee Allen was only 32 years old when she died on April 6, 2026.

Yet Samantha had already built a career dedicated to serving her community.

She began working for the City of Nashua in 2019 in parking enforcement. In August 2023, Samantha joined Nashua Fire Rescue as a Fire Alarm Operator.

She found her place behind the headset.

Her professionalism, compassion, and dedication quickly became apparent. Less than two years after joining Fire Alarm, Samantha was promoted to Fire Alarm Supervisor.

Nakeya Reneé Farrar was born December 28, 1983, in Durham, North Carolina. On March 2, 2026, her life ended far too soon at just 42 years old.

Behind every name we place on this memorial is a person whose life extended far beyond the communications center. Nakeya was a daughter, loved one, friend, coworker, & member of her community.