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I, Public Works <br /> I City of Eugene <br /> <br /> ~M' 858 Pearl Street <br /> November 8, 1994 Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> To: Dan Spice, KUGN <br /> From: Eric Jones, City of Eugene Public Works Department <br /> Subject: Nomination for Soaring Eagle award <br /> On Septem er 30, 1994, an elderly gentleman had a heart attack in the terminal building at <br /> the Eugene Airport. Another person in the area, who is a nursing student, began <br /> cardiopul nary resuscitation (CPR), and 9-1-1 was called. Moments later, Don Lancaster, <br /> 36, an Ai ort employee for the past eight years, arrived and began doing chest compressions <br /> while the rsing student did the breathing. At this time, the patient had no pulse. The <br /> emergency medical crew from the Eugene fire station at the Airport arrived soon afterward, <br /> and Don c ntinued doing chest compressions while the EMTs administered heart shocks and <br /> oxygen an started an IV. Finally, a regular pulse was established, and the patient was taken <br /> to Sacred eart General Hospital. The man is now under his doctor's care, at home in <br /> '~i Florida, w ich is where he was headed when the heart attack occurred. <br /> I <br /> For his qu' k-thinking action, his persistence, his skill, and his care for this passenger who <br /> ~ ~I could have died without his help, I nominate Don Lancaster for the KUGN Soaring Eagle <br /> award. T nursing student was not identified. Perhaps KUGN could ask this unsung hero <br /> to come fo ward and be recognized as well for his care and compassion. <br /> I~, If you hav any questions, please give me a call at 465-2712. <br /> I~ <br /> I <br /> III ~ t~ ~8 <br /> <br />