Photos: Hundreds gather to honor slain Tucson EMT Jacob Dindinger
The procession and memorial service for EMT Jacob Dindinger of American Medical Response at Casas Church in Oro Valley on Aug. 9, 2021.
Dindinger, 20, died on July 29 after being shot while sitting in an ambulance with a co-worker at Silverlake Park, on Tucson's south side. He had been hospitalized in extremely critical condition since the July 18 ambush.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Corrine Dindinger, mother of Jacob Dindinger, is presented with a folded American flag by Jackie Evans, regional director of American Medical Response, during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021. Jacob, an AMR EMT, was injured in a shooting spree on July 18, and later died of his injuries.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Enrique Ruiz, far right, a member of the Rural Metro Fire Honor Guard, carries the ashes of American Medical Response EMT Jacob Dindinger into Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Jim and Corrine Dindinger, parents of Jacob Dindinger, walk into Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Bryan Presetti, brother of Jacob Dindinger, speaks during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Bryan Presetti, brother of Jacob Dindinger, smiles as he tells a funny story about Jacob during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
A program with a photo of Jacob Dindinger, an American Medical Response EMT, is held during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
A young Jacob Dindinger is shown in a slideshow during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Jim Dindinger, father of Jacob Dindinger, gives a little smile as photos of his son flash across the screen during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
Jim Dindinger, father of Jacob Dindinger, is presented with an International Association of Fire Fighters medal by Jerry Toigo, Local I-60 VP, during a memorial service at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger Memorial Service
A member of the Long Beach Fire Department wipes away a tear as the song "Amazing Grace" is performed during a memorial service for Jacob Dindinger at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd in Oro Valley, Ariz. on August 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger, memorial service
The draped ambulance carrying the remains of AMR EMT Jacob Dindinger in a long procession on La Cholla Blvd. south of Lambert Lane on Aug. 9, 2021.
Jacob Dindinger, memorial service
The draped ambulance carrying the remains of AMR EMT Jacob Dindinger in a long procession on La Cholla Blvd. south of Lambert Lane on Aug. 9, 2021.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
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