Gregory James Trammell

I recall when we first met our brother-in-law Greg at a large family gathering. After introductions, he initiated conversation with two teenage boys about the rural volunteer fire dept they belonged to. Greg spoke close to an hour with them about their training, experiences, etc. He showed genuine interest, and gave them positive encouragement. For this, and for how VERY devoted he was to Barb - he left such an imprint on our hearts. Truly one of the best! We love you, Barb! Carol W. and family.

My memories of 'Mel' are way back when my brother Cody brought him to our house after football practice at North Fort Myers High School. They played football together and he became a frequent visitor at our home. Mel was so polite and smiley. I mostly remember the long hair, that was the thing back then and he rocked it. He was a great friend, football player and just good people. And he apparently carried that on throughout his life, what a testament to just being a good person. It has been many, many years since I last saw him but have to say I am glad he came into my families life and left an imprint on our hearts

So great to work with him. Sending prayers to the family

Loved and respected by so many. Truly, one of the good ones. Jerry & Carol Doviak

My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and your family.. I´m so sorry..

I had the privilege of learning from him at the fire academy. What made him unique and special was how he treated us. He never raised his voice or lost his composure. It made me listen more intently and was a quality I wanted to emulate when I got the opportunity to lead and teach others.

Another great quality he had was, when we made a mistake, we weren't allowed to say "I'm sorry"; we had to say, "I'm still learning". He spoke and taught about actions and intent. He provided an environment that was safe to fail and safe to learn.

Don't get me wrong.... we did screw up. When we did, he had the most unique and painful corrective act to make sure we didn't make the same mistake again. Stand at attention, clap your hands, and put your arms out to your sides with your palms up for anywhere from 10 to (what felt like) 20 minutes at a time. You felt the burn and he would teach us how to dig deep and push further than we knew we could - because we would run fires that would require that of us.

Though he leaves us, he lives within us; his legacy will live on. We are all still learning.

Barbara, my deepest condolences to you and Greg's family for the loss of a wonderful soul. Greg was always such a sweet man and he was a joy to be around. I will hold him and your family in prayer for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry for the loss. My dad worked with Greg. He was always and will always be family. I grew up with him as my uncle. He always could make me laugh. No matter what he always had a smile and was so loving and friendly. I remember when he helped my dad with building the house in Buckingham. He taught me how to make a potato gun!! Then help me and his boys shoot potatoes into the woods of his lots from my parents lots!!! RIP uncle. Much love

To Barbara, kids, and family,
You don´t know me, but your husband did. I started my career in 1999 with EMS as a 22 year old kid in downtown Fort Myers. Greg was one of the many guys from FMFD who I learned the ways of life working downtown from. He amazed me how he seemed to know everyone in the "Links" by name and who they were related to. He was so kind, caring, compassionate, and caring. He was an exemplary ideal of a true servant. Rarely did he complain, but found reason to do better. He was fair, firm, and steadfast. I am so very sorry for your loss, and prayers of comfort are offered. He was such an influence on me that I never forgot, and I certainly didn´t know him like you do. It doesn´t make it easier, but I want you to hear that your sacrifice of time during his career was something that carries on in those of us who knew and worked with him!

Sorry Barbara for your loss. Trammy thanks for your friendship & mentoring NOBODY .. will ever be the BACK SLAPPER that you were You along with others helped me find my acting captain way by telling me .. treat them as adults & grown men and everything else will be fine .. SURE DID thanks again & GODs SPEED .. MY FRIEND

My deepest condolences to his family. Greg Trammell, you will be greatly missed by so so many. Love you brother.