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St. James honors responders who extended patient’s life after July cardiac emergency
Summary
The St. James City Council adopted a resolution recognizing multiple responders and bystanders for life‑saving actions after a July 6 cardiac emergency. The resolution named eight individuals and noted responders achieved return of spontaneous circulation before hospital arrival; the patient later died on July 15, but the quick actions provided additional time for family.
The St. James City Council on Oct. 21 adopted a resolution formally recognizing life‑saving actions taken on July 6, 2025, that restored circulation for a patient identified in staff remarks as Amy Samire and allowed family members additional time before the patient died on July 15.
The resolution and staff comments credited emergency responders from St. James EMS, the county sheriff’s office and bystanders for initiating CPR, using an automated external defibrillator and requesting advanced life support care. Mark, described in remarks as a director with the regional EMS system, said return of spontaneous circulation occurred moments before arrival at the hospital and noted successful out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest outcomes are uncommon.
The council’s resolution named Eric Gratz, Arturo Martinez, Seth Rinky, Preston Mix, Terry Thelene, Abby Trickle, Megan Savalan and Randy Nelson and directed that a copy of the resolution be presented to each honoree. Several of the individuals were present for a short awards presentation and photos; the council and the audience applauded.
Why it matters: City leaders said the recognition highlights coordinated emergency response across agencies and the value of early CPR, AED use and rapid transport. Staff remarks said that, although the patient ultimately died, the responders’ actions “allowed the family an opportunity to say some precious goodbyes.”
Attribution note: Names and actions are taken from the resolution text and staff remarks presented at the council meeting; spellings and details reflect the council’s reading of the resolution in the live meeting transcript.
