When Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game, everybody froze in a state of shock.
Hamlin was administered CPR and later taken to the hospital in a never-before-seen event on the football field.
However, the first responders who rushed to help Hamlin deserve a ton of credit and appreciation for their actions.
They reacted fast, made the right choices, and ultimately ended up saving Hamlin’s life.
Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins tweeted out appreciation for one hero, Denny Kellington, who administered CPR and gave chest compressions to Hamlin on the field.
Denny Kellington let’s praise this name and person for reviving Our Brother Damar on the field. Denny gave CPR and chest compressions to get his Heart Back Beating #DennyKellington And also thank you to all the doctors and Medical professionals that have helped and assisted ❤️❤️3
— Dion Dawkins (@DDawkins66) January 5, 2023
“Denny Kellington let’s praise this name and person for reviving Our Brother Damar on the field. Denny gave CPR and chest compressions to get his Heart Back Beating #DennyKellington And also thank you to all the doctors and Medical professionals that have helped and assisted.”
Dawkins also shouted out the other doctors and medical professionals, and the UC Health team at the Cincinnati Hospital needs some recognition as well for working tirelessly.
Doctors acknowledged that the actions of Kellington and the others on the field were life-saving.
Doctors say Damar Hamlin initially had a pulse on the field and then lost it.
That’s when Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington started to perform CPR, ultimately saving his life.
“We cannot credit the Bills medical team enough."
A real life hero 🙏 pic.twitter.com/GEd4iZoNoT
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) January 5, 2023
In a very difficult situation, Kellington and the others on the field reacted quickly and made the right decisions and ultimately saved Hamlin.
Kellington has become viral on Twitter and his picture is floating around at a rapid pace, and he deserves every bit of credit for his actions on Monday night.
As the saying goes, not all heroes wear capes, and Denny Kellington’s name will be remembered forever.
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