The Calgary police paid tribute to a trio of Calgarians who labored with a Calgary police officer to avoid wasting the lifetime of Lanny McDonald on the airport in February, 2024.
Rajdeep Cheema, nurses Sheri Warkebtin and Denise Geck labored in tandem with Calgary police Cst. Jose Cives to rescue McDonald after the Calgary Flame legend had a cardiac incident and collapsed after coming back from Toronto.
On the CPS Fb web page Saturday, the division shared the story of their actions that night time.
“On Feb. 4, 2024, Rajdeep Cheema seen a person experiencing a medical emergency on the Calgary Worldwide Airport, and instantly started performing CPR.
“Two off-duty nurses, Sheri Warkentin and Denise Geck, had simply gotten off an incoming flight and have been strolling to their connecting flight, once they acknowledged the medical occasion in progress.
Rajdeep Cheema was offered with an Award of Distinctive Recognition for Livesaving Friday on the Chief’s Awards Gala for his effort saving Lanny McDonald on the Calgary Airport on Feb. 4, 2024. (Photograph: Fb/CalgaryPolice)
“Sheri and Denise rapidly took over performing CPR, permitting Rajdeep to discover a close by AED.
Sheri Warkentin acquired the Award of Distinctive Recognition for Lifesaving from the Calgary police Friday for serving to save Lanny McDonald’s life. (Photograph: Fb/CalgaryPoliceService)
“A CPS member (Jose Cives) rapidly rushed over, and collectively, the 4 of them tirelessly labored to re-establish the person’s coronary heart rhythm for about quarter-hour, alternating between CPR and utilizing the AED, finally saving his life.
“The person was stabilized and transported to hospital the place he recovered.
“We’re honouring Rajdeep Cheema, Sheri Warkentin and Denise Geck with the Award of Distinctive Recognition for Lifesaving,” it concluded, with out mentioning McDonald or Cives by title.
Nevertheless, Cives acquired a shout-out from the Flames legend in June, when McDonald took the Stanley Cup to a CPS fundraiser and shared some photograph alternatives with law enforcement officials.
Lanny McDonald visited a Calgary Police Service fundraiser Friday night time to shock Const. Jose Cives, who saved McDonald’s life when he had a near-fatal coronary heart assault at Calgary Airport in early February.
“Effectively he’s a neighborhood hero,” McDonald stated. “Jose saved my life together with two lovely nurses (Warkentin and Geck) who jumped in after I had my cardiac arrest and to have the ability to deliver the Cup right here, when it was on the town and simply occurred to be there for a (CPS) fundraising occasion right here as properly – they’d no concept it was coming – we had given them a pair public sale gadgets, however to have the ability to shock them right here, realizing they make such a distinction locally, is so rewarding and what a good way to thank Jose.”
Saturday, McDonald despatched the next message by way of Flames spokesperson Peter Hanlon.
“It was an honour for Ardell and I to attend the occasion final night time, and with pleasure watched my life savers Jose, Denise, Sheri, and Rajdeep obtain their awards,” McDonald stated. “Because the recipient of not solely their glorious coaching, however of their selflessness and care, I can’t clarify my gratitude for his or her courageous actions.
“We have been humbled to take a seat in a room stuffed with heroes, surrounded by first responders and residents alike who’ve made a distinction in so many lives.
“I’ve 4 new lifelong associates,” he added, “and I couldn’t be extra proud to know these wonderful people.”
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