An important piece of kit is now on the most important OPP vessel in our space. Patrick Armstrong, co-founder of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, donated a defibrillator to the OPP Marine Unit.
"I've a principle that’s our responsibility because the residing to always remind individuals about those that have handed via tales and sharing tales in order that they will proceed to dwell to the subsequent technology," mentioned Armstrong.
The defibrillator machine is housed on the Chris D. Lewis which patrols the waters alongside St. Clair and Lake Erie together with Pelee Island.
"We hope that we by no means ever have to make use of it however within the occasion that we do have a medical emergency it could be definitely have that piece of kit on board our vessel," mentioned OPP constable James Lyman, who is among the officers stationed on the Chris D. Lewis.
He says there was a couple of cases a defibrillator may have been used. The donation was made in reminiscence of Rifleman Perry James Hoare who died in 1965 whereas serving in Cyprus. That is the a hundred and fortieth defibrillator machine donated via the Mounsey Fund and has helped save six lives since its creation.
"The native historical past side of it's much more memorable and honourable for us as effectively. The historical past of Pelee Island after all and in addition to one other fallen OPP member," mentioned Lyman.
"It’s fairly an honour and privilege simply to be right here in the present day to just accept such a gracious donation from an awesome group."
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