Marvin Bethea, 62, St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, died in the line of duty of World Trade Center Illness. As one of the first ambulance crews to respond to Ground Zero on 9/11, Marvin is described as an unsung hero who set the mark and who, proud of his service on 9/11, fought tirelessly for first responder medical benefits. He often said, “We weren’t thinking of ourselves. We were thinking of the public.” As a former Cub Scout, Marvin continued to connect and make a difference through a local Girl Scout Troop where he established a special pen-pal friendship. Remembered as a good friend, gentleman, gentle warrior, and a great medic who was always smiling, Marvin will live in those he mentored and inspired. His memory is an eternal light for his wife, Karen, and their many friends.
