Stephen Funk experienced cardiac arrest while driving on a busy highway. If it weren't for the person driving behind him, this devoted dad and husband may not be alive today.
Stephen drove himself to the hospital for what he thought was bad indigestion. That's when he went into cardiac arrest behind the wheel, causing his car to slam into a barrier multiple times. An off-duty firefighter on the road saw what happened and pulled over to help.
Firefighter and EMT Keith Still called 911, pulled Stephen out of the car, and immediately started CPR. Seven additional bystanders, including members of the National Guard and a former police officer, stepped in to help save Stephen's life.
“I remember leaving the house, and then I woke up in the hospital about three weeks later,” Stephen said.
After more than two weeks in a medically induced coma, Stephen made a full recovery and reunited with his family.
The eight individuals, who Stephen calls his heroes, were honored by RedCrossGPA with L...
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