Pensioner thanks police for saving his life
A pensioner from Penkridge has thanked police after they saved his life when his heart stopped at Birmingham Airport.
David Jackson, aged 69, collapsed while waiting for his luggage on his return from a break in Majorca and when officers arrived Mr Jackson had stopped breathing and had no pulse.
The officers from West Midlands Police used a defibrillator to deliver an electric shock to Mr Jackson's heart and a short time later he was once again breathing unaided.
The police who saved Mr Jackson's life in the October rescue went to visit the pensioner at his Penkridge home yesterday.
"I would not be alive today if it wasn't for the actions of the police officers," said Mr Jackson.
"I don't remember anything until I was in the hospital but I know they stayed with me until the paramedics arrived. I really appreciate what they did for me.
"I had sent the officers a picture of me just to remind them of whose life they saved, but we thought it would be even better to thank them in person."
Inspector Keith Wiseman, who was keen to heap praise on PCs David O'Neill, Kevin Cartwright and Paul Ingram, said: "It is fantastic that David has been able to show his gratitude to the officers involved in saving his life.
"This is also a powerful example of just how good the piece of equipment used is and will hopefully encourage more people to be aware that they exist in key locations."
Debbie Brownlie, Care Plus' manager of Riverside House, where David lives, added: "Myself and David's family wish to convey our thanks and gratitude for the police officers' help and immediate response in assisting David.
"I am personally aware of the split decisions that you face when confronted with a life or death situation, and am truly grateful that they were able to put their training to very good use."
