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Mount Clemens honors four people who revived man at ice arena
Summary
The commission presented citizen hero awards to Tom Adams, Michael Schwartz, James Penman and Derek Call after they performed CPR and used an AED to revive an 84‑year‑old man who suffered cardiac arrest at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena on Feb. 26, 2024.
The Mount Clemens City Commission recognized four people at its June meeting for performing life‑saving measures after a man collapsed at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena.
The mayor presented City of Mount Clemens citizen hero awards to Tom Adams, Michael Schwartz, James Penman and Derek Call for quickly assessing the 84‑year‑old patient, starting CPR and using the arena’s automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED delivered a single shock; commissioners were told CPR continued about two minutes, after which the patient regained a spontaneous, perfusing pulse and consciousness before emergency medical crews arrived.
The patient, identified by the mayor as Rich Mazzella, also addressed the commission. "That's how I feel today," he said, echoing Lou Gehrig's remark and thanking the rescuers for saving his life. Commissioners and residents applauded, and several officials urged availability of CPR and AED training for the public.
Why it matters: the commission used the recognition to highlight the value of on‑site AEDs and first‑responder training; commissioners said such community preparedness can save lives in unexpected emergencies.
What happens next: no formal city action was required; the presentation concluded with certificates and state recognition materials for the awardees.
