12/16/2025
He showed up for a casual morning skate… and ended up saving a life.
Jamie hadn’t played hockey in 8 years when he was invited to play in a morning skate in Honeywood this October.
While getting dressed, he made small talk with another new player - not knowing how significant that connection would become.
But 50 minutes into the game, everything changed.
The opposing team started shouting for help. Almost instantly, Jamie’s training kicked in.
He asked if anyone else had first aid experience, and no one did.
So he stepped forward.
He directed someone to call 911, another to grab the AED, and immediately began CPR. He attached the AED and delivered a shock when advised. Fifteen minutes of compressions later, EMS arrived.
During a sudden cardiac arrest, your life depends on the first 4-10 minutes.
The man survived.
Jamie later reconnected with him, a powerful moment of shared gratitude after everything that happened.
Jamie has been with his company for almost 40 years and has completed roughly 35 First Aid & CPR training sessions with Action First Aid. That commitment made all the difference.
This is what preparedness looks like.
This is why training matters.
Thank you, Jamie, for your quick action and your courage. ❤️
