Several Weeks prior to the memorial dedication the memorial committee contacted Chase Frost and invited him to attend the dedication and speak to the crowd.  Due to medical limitations Chase was un able to attend but sent this speech on his behalf.

Countless individuals have contributed their time, effort, and money to
make this day and most importantly this memorial possible.  Although it is
important to acknowledge who has contributed, more importantly we should
recognize why they have contributed.  It is summed up in one word: duty.
I'm not talking about a civil obligation to serve on a jury or pay taxes.
I'm talking about service to your fellow man.

Following my accident on August 11, 2007 I spent 50 weeks in a hospital,
and underwent more than 20 surgical procedures and numerous amputations.
During that time I had plenty of time to reflect on my own life.  Despite
what happened, I continue to feel a moral obligation, a sense of duty to
help others.  I intend to spend the rest of my life helping others through
fire and EMS protection.

As I sit here in Texas today, my only regret is that I am not standing
there with my brothers and sisters to honor those fire and EMS personnel
who have lost their lives in the service of their community. I am reminded
of how blessed I am to be alive, and I want you all to know that I intend
to return to my duties with the EMS and as a firefighter as soon as
medically feasible.

Today we are dedicating this memorial to those public servants of Delaware
County who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are committed to honoring their
lifetime pursuit of helping others and mourn their inability to continue
doing what they loved most. To all their family members present today, you
represent Delaware County's finest.  Your loved ones lives taught us more
about duty than any spoken words.  To my fellow firefighters and EMS
personnel present today at this dedication, recognize that it is your
lives which embody your ongoing commitment and will serve to teach the
next generation exactly what the word duty truly means.

Chase Frost