From Military.com comes the story of Sergeant Michael Joseph, a 25 year old assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 in Hawaii;
…he saw the body of a lance corporal on the pavement outside the movie theater here, Feb. 17.
Joseph recognized the victim exhibited signs of cardiac arrest. He knew if cardiovascular resuscitation wasn’t conducted immediately, the Marine would die.
Joseph began CPR. The lance corporal recovered.
That’s why, on March 13, Joseph received the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Heart Saver Hero Award from the American Heart Association at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
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The Ritchie County, West Virginia, native said he was amazed at the timing of the incident. He had completed a CPR refresher course the Friday before the Tuesday incident. He recalled the lance corporal’s mother telling him, “God sent you to my son.”
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6 responses to “Marine Sergeant Michael Joseph saving the world”
Well done, Sergeant Joseph. Damn well done.
CPR can never be underestimated in its ability to save lives, especially when utilized by people like Sgt. Joseph…..who more likely is referred to as Saint Joseph by the Lance Corporal’s family.
Nice story.
Angels do walk among us, and it’s amazing how many of them wear uniforms. Well done, Sergeant Joseph!
Outstanding Sergeant Joseph
outstanding Sergeant Joseph.
Bravo Zulu Sergeant Joseph! Well done sir!