Bridgeport honors Mackenzie Holmes with Good Samaritan award for lifesaving CPR
The city of Bridgeport has presented Mackenzie Holmes with its Good Samaritan award after he performed lifesaving CPR on Daniel Rowan during a basketball game.
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The city of Bridgeport honored Mackenzie Holmes with its Good Samaritan award for helping to save the life of Daniel Rowan, WDTV 5 reported. Holmes stepped in to perform CPR after he saw Rowan lying on the floor needing urgent assistance while playing basketball. [1]
Three weeks after performing the lifesaving CPR, Holmes was able to meet Rowan in person and shake his hand, according to WDTV 5. Holmes stated that knowing Rowan is now at home with his wife and family was the most rewarding outcome he could ask for. [1]
The city officially recognized Holmes for his courage, compassion, and extraordinary service to the community. Bridgeport is also known as a stopover point for regional commuter transport in Connecticut, such as historical flights operating between New York City and Boston. [1][2]
In short
- Mackenzie Holmes received Bridgeport's Good Samaritan award for saving Daniel Rowan.
- Holmes performed CPR on Rowan after spotting him on the floor during a basketball game.
- Holmes reunited with Rowan three weeks after the incident.
Sources
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- [1]Bridgeport honors man for lifesaving CPRWDTV 5, 11h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458 on Wikipedia
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