JACKSON – Two township police officers were honored during a recent Township Council meeting for their fast action in response to a medical emergency
Township Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Michael Reina and the entire Jackson Council to Officers Zachary Rosina and William Kozna, along with Jackson resident Tyler Kalmowitz, “for their heroic and lifesaving actions which led to the resuscitation and survival of Tyler’s father.”
“We are here to honor two of our own local heroes. On May 7, Officers Rosina and Kozna responded to a First Aid call where immediate attention was required for a man who was not breathing. Upon arrival at the residence the officers observed Tyler Kalmowitz performing CPR on his father Robert,” the councilwoman explained.
She added, “the officers took charge of the scene and helped direct Tyler Kalmowitz as they prepared the defibrillator. “After using the defibrillator, Officer Rosina resumed CPR while Officer Kozna delivered oxygen which resulted in Robert Kalmowitz regaining consciousness.”
The quick actions of Tyler (who is certified in CPR), Officer Rosina and Officer Kozna led to the man’s survival, she said. Had his son not started CPR prior to the officers arrival, his father would not have had the blood flow needed for recover.
Robert Kalmowitz was still recovering at home having been released from the hospital at the time of the Council meeting. His daughter spoke on behalf of the family, thanking the officers and the governing body for recognizing her brother and the officers for their response.
“My father experienced cardiac arrest. He was unconscious and was in a fetal position. My brother applied CPR to him until the officers and EMS arrived. Seeing the light in my father’s eyes again and hearing him say my name brought me peace and hope,” Juliana Kalmowitz said.
She noted that her father experienced another cardiac arrest while in the hospital. “Now it is a day-by-day recovery and my dad is out of the hospital today. It was best for him to rest at home so sadly he couldn’t be with us tonight. He is a fighter and so strong.”
“I cannot thank my brother in his being so strong and applying CPR to my dad and the officers who helped get him breathing and talking again. You guys are all superheroes in my eyes,” she added.
She also stressed the need for people to become trained in CPR. “We hope everyone here becomes CPR certified.”
Council President Martin Flemming noted regarding CPR training, “you can also reach out to any of our fire departments and first aid squads who are always giving classes throughout the year. They are available and if you make yourself available, they will teach you.”
