Friends, Responders Recognized for CPR Save

By Melissa Grima, Coos County Democrat

EMS providers, police and private citizens were recognized on Monday night, for successfully administering life saving care to a Whitefield man whose heart had stopped. The ceremony was held at Whitefield Fire Station on Feb. 15 and the participants were each awarded an "I made CPR count" pin to recognize their accomplishment.

"A lot of education, a lot of training was put to use that day," said Whitefield Fire Chief Jay Watkins, who later explained that Mr. Roy was his first CPR save in his 16 years of experience. "The stars lined up just right."

Lewis Gooden was visiting friends on Old East Road on Dec. 4. After visiting and having a cup of tea with Karen and David Rodham, he got up to leave and suddenly collapsed, suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Mrs. Rodham said they were all standing together so her husband was able to catch Mr. Gooden before he hit the floor and she immediately called 911. "It was seconds that he could've been out the door," she said.

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