Jamie Bergeron does it again!

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Northwest Airlines Customer Services Manager Pat Gistarb presents a letter of commendation to Jamie Bergeron for providing medical assistance during a flight to a fellow passenger. Bergeron, an Acadian Ambulance paramedic by day, is a musician by night with “Jamie Bergeron & the Kicking’ Cajuns.” The band was on their way to Washington, DC to play for a Louisiana Congressional function when a fellow passenger collapsed in the aisle.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 8, 2005

Jamie Bergeron does it again! You may recall that last December, Jamie Bergeron, “paramedic-by-day, Kickin’ Cajun-by-night” saved the life of one of his fans when she collapsed on the dance floor. Well, this time Jamie was on his way to Washington, DC with his band, The Kickin’ Cajuns, to perform at a Louisiana congressional function.

They were approximately 15 minutes from landing when Jamie noticed a fellow passenger looking pale and in obvious distress. The flight attendant led the passenger to the back of the plane to assist him when he collapsed in the aisle. He was not breathing. Jamie immediately came to the man’s aid and resuscitated him. He was handed a medical bag by the flight attendant and was able to provide airway management and start an IV.

Just like in Girlie Thibodaux’s story, this one had a happy ending. The passenger survived. The pilot made an emergency landing, and the patient was immediately transported to a hospital.

Northwest Airlines is very appreciative of Jamie’s heroic efforts and sent him a letter of commendation for his medical assistance and willingness to become involved.

A native of Mire, Louisiana, Jamie Bergeron is a paramedic stationed in Acadia Parish. He has been with Acadian Ambulance since 1991. To learn more about Jamie or hear his music, visit www.kickincajuns.com.

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