There is nothing more important than "Saving a Life."

I was given the opportunity like many of you out there to save a life.

I will paraphrase the "Livesaving" award that I received along with a couple of comments of my own:

In the morning hours of March 9, 1991 Corrections Deputy Robert Jausen, had chest pains. Paramedics were called - I was the Captain who responded on Fire Engine Six to the call. The patient passed out and subsequently his heart stopped. We were able to bring Deputy Jausen back - our efforts and expertise were recognized by the County of San Diego Sherriff's Department in a ceremony with my family in attendance.

An Additional Note: I have been blessed with three sons - I am not sure if this ceremony had anything to do with what they have done with their lives, but it could have helped them in their decision making.

Here is part of their story: One son in the military, one a Firefighter for several years, and the last one a Police Officer. All of us have been service oriented with our occupations.

The story continues as life does:

Now I have five grandchildren. Life is wonderful!

I am still helping within the Emergency Service arena into my retirement years. I work part-time for agenices who training our nations First Responders in the Homeland Security arena and I continue to teach my favorite subject "Leadership Training." Recently my focus in leadership training has been ethical considerations and character development.