Graham Hoffman Memorial Ride: Honoring a Fallen Hero

0:00It's April 28th. This is Kansas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. One year ago, Kansas City firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old hero, lost his life in the line of duty. He was stabbed in the chest by a patient his crew was rushing to the hospital in an ambulance. It's a tragedy that shook the department and his family to the core. His older brother Nolan is holding on to good memories while marking the tough anniversary. He spotted two cardinals that morning, taking it as a sign, Graham's still watching over them. Nolan now cares for Graham's dog Owl, calling it the last living link to his brother. The Kansas City Fire Department is still healing from the loss. Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins says it's especially hard for those who work side-by-side with him every day. Attacks like this on paramedics in the back of an ambulance are rare, even nationwide. To keep his legacy alive, they're hosting the Graham Hoffman Memorial Ride this Saturday, May 9, starting at 9 a.m. at the outlaw.

1:02Harley Davidson in Blue Springs proceeds go to a scholarship fund in his name. Meanwhile, Suspect Chinette Bossel faces first-degree murder charges and heads to court this Friday. Graham's story reminds us how first responders put it all on the line, and his name lives on due these efforts to honor a fantastic soul.