The David P. Lemagne Memorial Foundation was created to commemorate the life and legacy of police officer David P. Lemagne, who was taken from our world during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.Based on the character and beliefs of David P. Lemagne, who was a champion of education, this non profit organization will grant scholarship funds for medical field patrons aspiring to attend either paramedic or nursing school. Born February 20, 1974, David P. Lemagne, son of Ruth Myriam and Prudencio, and brother of Magaly Jane, was destined for greatness. From his early days as a child, at age 11, David clearly knew what his mission in life was, that of helping people in need. He began in 1985 as an Explorer in Post 525 with the Union City Volunteer Ambulance Corp. In 1990, while in his sophomore year of High School, David received his EMT Certification from the Bergen County EMS Training Academy and quickly entered into service with the Union City Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Having graduated from Hudson Catholic H.S. in 1992, David was hired as an EMT with the Jersey City Medical Center and took on simultaneous responsibilities as an EMT for University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey through 1993. A burning desire to do more lead David to receive an Associates Degree in Para Medicine in 1994, from UMDNJ, MICP #1889. Recognizing David’s superior talent and leadership skills, UMDNJ elevated him to Ride Master of the UMDNJ EMS Bike Team in 1995 where he served through 1999. Success waits for no one and David was clearly on that path as he began to pursue studies in Sports Medicine at

Kean University. In 1998, he was promoted to Tour Chief of the Jersey City Medical Center in charge of Emergency Services. That same year he was also made a member of the NJSEA Meadowlands Arena as a Team Paramedic. Having aided and saved numerous lives in medical crisis, David understood his calling and what it meant to be of "Service".

David embraced his calling willingly, wholeheartedly and humbly. He did not know where his path in life would lead, but as a man of strong faith and trust in God and with the love and support of his family, he was able to forge ahead on the journey of life. His desire to provide for his family and to be of service to his community, lead David on August 7, 2000, to take his rightful place among the ranks of one of the Nation’s finest police departments, the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey, his Badge #834. What was sure to have been a stellar career, was cut short on that fateful Tuesday in September.

David left this world committed and true to his mission and vocation, and we know he lived out that vocation up through the final moments of his young life. David, as strong and kingly as his name implies, took charge and led others to safety. He could have saved himself, but bearing witness to the Gospel Message, "No greater love is there than this, than to lay down one’s life for a friend" David heard the voice of God calling in the pain and suffering of those in need, and his response was simply "Here I am Lord", and David went home.

It is with your hopes, prayers and contributions that the David P. Lemagne Memorial Foundation will prosper and grow in order to aide our communities.

For inquiries regarding donations to the David P. Lemagne Memorial Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact us

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