An EMT in South Carolina has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, according to Vital Care EMS, WHNS reports. John Paul “JP” Alonzo Granger, 22, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, Vital Care EMS says. He is described as a selfless person in a statement from his employers. JP started driving an ambulance in Greenville after high school while he worked towards becoming an EMT. Vital Care EMS says his life motto was: “I gave up my life to learn how to save yours.” JP’s coworkers described him as a kind and caring man, who loved his family, friends and rescue dog, Shadow. “He loved his family so much and was loved by all. What a fitting way to live your life. His kind spirit will live on forever and the mark that he left on this world will never be erased,” Vital EMS said in a statement. A GoFundMe has been set up in his name. A full statement from Jennifer Springer, President and CEO of Vital Care EMS is provided below: “Vital Care EM