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Bob
Hargis is a 20 year veteran Public Servant, Critical Care Paramedic,
Instructor & Executive EMS Director. From teaching emergency medical
instructors in Africa, to helping homeless people in the streets of
Indianapolis, Bob has spent his life making this a better world for people
in need. He has a heavy compassion for people and a remarkable belief in
unity. He also holds an undeniable hope for the United States of America and
its citizens. Please take some time to read the What About Bob page, to
become more familiar with Bob's lifelong commitment to serving humanity both
personally and professionally.
What About Bob: A short summary… Written by Rosemary Diane Hargis
You may want to discredit the testimony of a man’s wife, because it is jaded
with bias towards her husband But, no one has seen Bob’s faith in action
more, or could better describe the things he does than me. ~ Rosemary
Bob is intensely patriotic. He is a family man and devoted fun loving
father. We have been married for 20 years and have an 18 year old daughter,
12 year old son and a 2 year old son.
Bob is unique in that he truly loves people, regardless of their
differences. He sees no need for walls of separation between races and
religions, and he frequently takes opportunities to cross the lines of
diversity that others fear.
Bob is a great speaker, communicator and motivator. His message is always
one of hope and his personal walk reflects a life of intention, spirit and
optimism. His passion for life and his focus on being positive in a negative
world gives him an exceptionally optimistic viewpoint of the current world
events. He is well versed in national and foreign affairs and follows the
events and changes in government daily.
Bob has been a public servant for almost 20 years, as a Paramedic, Teacher,
and EMS Administrator. He is currently the Executive Director of Southern
Oklahoma's largest ambulance service. He has extensive experience is
managing crisis and disaster. He is a creative problem solver who manages
emergency decisions with amazing calmness.
Bob’s personal adventures are guided by a desire to help people at their
point of need. I wrote the following summary of a few things that Bob has
been involved in in the last few years:
In 1998, Bob started a personal ministry of helping homeless people and
hitchhikers. Disguised as a traveler, he helped scores of people who were
down and out by providing transportation to their destinations and by giving
them meals and temporary housing.
2000, Bob spent 6 months helping a elderly chronic alcoholic to live a
better life. He devoted time everyday of the week to serve his new friend
with everything from fixing the plumbing in his old shack, gathering
firewood, to bringing him a regular supply of food. The man called Bob his
guardian angel. Without Bob’s intervention he admits that he would not have
survived that winter. Bob asked for absolutely noting in return.
In 2001 Bob used his vacation to travel to Indianapolis to live homeless, so
that he could feel first hand what it is like for the part of our society
who live completely down and out. Bob broke personal barriers as his life
was transformed by his experience.
In 2003 Bob broke denominational barriers by sharing his homeless story in
over 30 churches and organizations, including Baptist, Methodist, Assembly
of God and Non—Denominational churches. In an attempt to demonstrate the
equality of people and our need to respect all men, Bob was able to cross a
strict boundary and speak freely about his discoveries of the hearts of men.
His story demonstrated our need to live without judgment and bias towards
those we often see as unimportant
2003 Bob traveled to Mombassa Kenya to teach Emergency Medical Technician
Instructors so that the EMS system in Kenya could better train its own EMT’s.
Bob believes that all people deserve the best they can have. After being
personally invited to travel to Kenya, Bob raised his own money to fund a
project that taught him the value of reaching out to those who are in need.
Bob’s experience increased his ability to express himself and added great
depth to his teaching and speaking experience.
Bob has logged hundreds of hours volunteering in his community. He is
especially intrigued with opportunities to show genuine love to those who
are looked down on by society. He believes that all people deserve success
and abundance.
Bob is opinionated, yet open minded. He knows what he believes and stands
firm in his faith, but has an amazing ability to patiently stand by those
who have different beliefs. He always seeks and facilitates unity between
people. He loves this country, and has faith for it’s growth and hope for
it’s people. I am always amazed at the passion he has for people and the
fight he will wage to protect them. When he says he will serve the American
people and be their voice in Washington, he means it, because he is a
servant at heart. |
