Madison County Board holds moment of silence for longtime EMS worker Nelson Halliday

The Madison County Board paused during its Dec. 5 meeting to read a statement and hold a moment of silence for Nelson Halliday, a longtime EMS worker and firefighter whose colleagues said had 33 years of service.

A statement read by a committee representative recounted Halliday’s service history with the Canasota Fire Department, Greater Lenox Volunteer Ambulance Service and Madison County EMS, and described him as known for his professionalism, warmth and dedication to patient care and colleagues. The board offered their thanks and condolences; the statement closed with “Godspeed.”

Why it matters: local emergency services and volunteers are central to county public-safety operations. The board’s recognition highlights the role of volunteer and career EMS staff in local communities.

Provenance: The memorial statement and request for a moment of silence are recorded in the meeting transcript; committee chair introduced the item and asked for silence in recognition of Halliday’s service.