WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Adam Tebben died over the weekend doing what he loved. He was working as a travel nurse on a flight in Oklahoma to save patients.
“We want to provide that support to patients at their worst and make a difference in their lives,” Bethany Diercks said.
Diercks worked with Tebben and explained that he was doing what he loved when his Air Evac lifeteam flight went down in Oklahoma outside the town of Hyro Saturday night.
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“He was willing to put others first in any circumstance,” said Diercks. “Because he cares. He put his heart and soul into it. Unfortunately, he passed away doing what he loved. His goal was always to be a flight nurse.”
Tebben, who was a travel nurse from Wichita on assignment in Oklahoma, is remembered by many in the profession who say he can not be replaced.
“He gave his life caring for other people,” said friend Briauna Barkdoll. “So he was selfless and dedicated.”
Barkdoll says she also works on a different air medical team saving lives. The accident that took the life of her friend gives her pause.