Beebe Healthcare President and CEO David Tam waves to firefighters as they drive by the front of the hospital. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

The Lewes Fire Department aerial truck leads a procession of nearly 50 fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles as they head toward Beebe Healthcare. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beebe Healthcare President and CEO David Tam makes sure he thanks volunteer firefighters who take time to honor staff at the hospital. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beebe staff wave to the numerous volunteer firefighters as they park in front of the hospital. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beebe staff members pour out of a door to return the thanks to the volunteers and record the moment with their phones. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

A Beebe employee returns the favor by displaying his own sign of thanks. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beebe Healthcare President and CEO David Tam gives a thumbs up to a volunteer. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Lewes police lead the procession of first responders along Savannah Road. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Firefighters and EMS personnel thank healthcare workers at Beebe. ROB WATERS PHOTO

Rehoboth firefighters thank doctors, nurses, janitors and respiratory therapists. NICK ROTH PHOTO

Fire trucks line up around Beebe Healthcare during an April 9 tribute. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Lewes blacksmith John Ellsworth joins in the tribute to Beebe on his antique tractor. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO