Milford Man's Life Saved by Bartender, Paramedics

What do you get for the people who saved your life?

In the case of Milford resident John Simon, a tray of cookies definitely hit the mark.

Simon, 68, and his wife Linda, were dining on October 24 at the Bridgeport restaurant, Ralph n Rich’s when John collapsed, the Connecticut Post reports.

What transpired was almost a series of mini miracles that resulted in John Simon’s life being saved.

First, the bartender, Saayied Halabi, who had EMT training, performed chest compressions, while a nurse, who was dining there, joined in.

Linda Simon called 911, and a minute later, AMR paramedics, Carter DeMarco and PJ Bridge arrived and began advanced cardiac life support. The paramedics just happened to be nearby.

John Simon went to Bridgeport Hospital had surgery performed and is now recuperating. Those who helped save his life visited him at the hospital and they received a tray of cookies for their efforts.

Read the full Connecticut Post account here, which includes a photo of the people at the hospital who saved Simon.