GERARDO PACHECO

Paramedic and Firefighter, Houston Fire Department

Gerardo Pacheco, otherwise known as "Jerry" Pacheco spent four years in the Navy and later became a firefighter and paramedic for Houston Fore Department. "If you knew Jerry, you met him on scene, he treated every single patient, every single run like family. Even if he was having a bad day. You wouldn’t know it," Bobby Delgado said. But he wasn’t just known for the many lives he saved. He was remembered for his big heart and laughter.

ARTIST: SARITA MAHARJAN is a portrait artist currently based in Birmingham,UK. She is renowned for her ability to produce realistic, meticulously crafted oil paintings. Sarita is well trained multi-skilled artist and has been painting for more than 18 years. Sarita has taken part in many exhibitions and workshops around the globe with a client base in UK, USA, Nepal and Australia. Currently she is focussing on her solo exhibition with the theme of 'Connection' where she talks about various aspects of life including feminism.