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HERO: Suffern Resident Uses CPR to Save Life of Haverstraw Man

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4 years ago

July 21, 2020

HERO: William Vandunk of Suffern was driving in Haverstraw when he noticed a commotion at a car. He quickly exited his vehicle and discovered a man with no pulse. Vandunk then began providing the man CPR and was able to get him breathing again before he was transferred to Nyack Hospital.

William’s post below –

Never ever did I think that being CPR certified did I think I would have to use it. Well just driving through haverstraw seen a man trying help another man in a car that had no pulse which scared the Jesus out of me. I went to work on the guy brought him back to a pulse and breathing again by applying chest compressions. Come to learn the guy had diabetes and other issues. I will not take the glory for this but God you get all the glory as this man is headed to Nyack hospital. I will not lie all the guys that started clapping for me made feel good in my soul as I walked away. Thank you lord God for helping me to help some one else. I pray he is ok but this heat can be ugly so stay safe and becareful.

“Great work by one of my longtime friends who I met while walking a foot post with Spring Valley PD many moons ago!” – Suffern Police Department Chief Clarke Osborn.

Great Job William!

*This incident occurred on July 20, 2020.

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Annual Suffern Holiday Parade 2024

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4 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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The Rockland Report Would Like To Thank All Who Have Served This Great Country

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November 11, 2024

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