Marine reunites with good Samaritan who saved his life

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Gen. Eric Smith survived the combat zone but collapsed while on a run around the Capitol. A good Samaritan named Tim LaLonde, who had run an ultramarathon that morning and happened to be nearby, did CPR for 10 minutes before an ambulance arrived. In a TODAY exclusive, Craig Melvin was there when they reunited for the first time since the medical emergency.
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@emansol9588 Месяц назад

Coming across an unconscious person and saving their life is crazy enough. And then it just so happens to be the Commandant of the Marine Corps. What a wild story.

@dl7281 28 дней назад

Not to mention the Commandant being found by a CPR instructor! The stars aligned.

@LibertyMagnus 2 дня назад

It’s crazy to think if this man told Marines to do whatever that most of us would. That’s the power he holds and most people don’t even know.

@reaper215 Месяц назад

10 minutes of CPR is absolutely NO JOKE!!! God bless this man.

@Roddy556 Месяц назад

You would need to be a marathon runner or something to have that much endurance

@annag5097 26 дней назад

Doing 10 minutes of CPR after having run an ultra marathon- is even crazier

@NINJUNK00 22 дня назад

I am in very good shape and I have a hard time after about 5 to 6 minutes so mad respect

@davetarsha 18 дней назад

right on. That's focus, endurance, and discipline.

@CurtisOnYoutube 13 дней назад

Ya it takes a lot out of you! I had to do it once and I was switching off with a buddy, when one of us got tired we would swap out. Really does leave you so exhausted by the end lol

@kayvillarosa7683 Месяц назад

Glad that a cpr instructor was able to provide immediate help until the ambulance arrived. Semper Fidelis from a former Marine.

@jacoballen3267 Месяц назад

Semper Fi indeed!

@shrek7188 Месяц назад

Even separated Marines never say former Marine. wow lol

@kayvillarosa7683 Месяц назад

@@shrek7188 since when? You're wrong and obviously you have never been in any military branch.

@shrek7188 Месяц назад

@@kayvillarosa7683 Since my brother is a retired SSGT Marine, since my dad's brother(my uncle) is a marine, dad is retired viet nam army vet, my other brother 8 years navy, me 9 years navy (almost 10). See usually the only ones who say former marine fall into these categories. Lackluster career, Dishonorable or Other Than Honorable Discharge, or they're just straight up lying. But no Marine truly proud of their service says former marine. A Marine is always a Marine!

@mattbundy4900 Месяц назад

I hear Former often and it sounds better than ex.

@MatthewsFav Месяц назад

What a wonderful story. That CPR instructor is very humble and he is a hero for what he did. Glad the Marine will be OK

@kristoffermangila Месяц назад

Not just any ordinary Marine, but the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

@8kigana Месяц назад

it's great that this Marine like any soldier , sailor, airman or guard can come back to civilian life and know they are looked out for by the very people's freedom they volunteered to defend.

@UssEnterprise101 Месяц назад

Bro saved the Commandant of the Marine Corps!!!

@stevejohnson5477 Месяц назад

Semper fi

@huehuehue7308 Месяц назад

the amount of flexing id be doing with that under my belt..

@2panzur 28 дней назад

Dude will drink for free near any marine for life. Might have to go into hiding in November for his livers sake.

@UssEnterprise101 28 дней назад

@@2panzur haha

@CB-ke7eq 28 дней назад

He will have more than one meal or drink bought for him by a marine, I tell you that.

@mckrunchytoast2469 17 дней назад

Let's put this in prospective, this guy ran an ultra marathon and then just after lunch, came upon a stranger in a dire medical emergency and for 10 solid minutes he took over the Generals lungs and heart function. Keeping him alive and then down plays the whole thing? THAT ladies and gentlemen is what we need more of in this world....selfless acts, helping without hesitation, and above all else, humbleness.

@SashaB11910G Месяц назад

Doing CPR for 10 min requires an above average endurance. Good thing this guy is a marathon runner.

@steiner554 Месяц назад

The humility of the cpr trainer.

@Autobotmechanic Месяц назад

I worked with Tim for a few years. He is one of the best guys out there and really know his stuff. It doesn't surprise me at all that he would jump into action like this, but it makes me really proud to see him getting the recognition he deserves!

@seeharvester Месяц назад

Finally. A good news story.

@mdpo6419 Месяц назад

Facts

@KOnig6027 Месяц назад

FACTS💀

@tubeloupe8444 Месяц назад

CPR instructor plays a significant role in saving the life of one of America's top ranking Marines, but still has to endure "small guy" jokes from the reporter.

@TheJimprez Месяц назад

He is the Commandant of the Marine Corp. So NO MARINE has a higher rank.

@DeclanMBrennan Месяц назад

You're kind of missing the point which is that size doesn't matter. A small guy can save a big guy or even a child can save an adult if they have the strength to give compressions and keep going until help arrives.

@mbe3404 Месяц назад

General Smith could not have asked for a better response from TIm. "Just motivated"

@Bretjohnson1331 28 дней назад

Gen. Smith is the commandment, he gives out all orders and directives. No Marine holds nor can hold higher rank. Meaning he isn't just "one of Americans top ranking Marines" he is the top ranking Marine of the United States Marine Corps.

@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 23 дня назад

Dan Daly was a small guy, and he was quote “the most fightenest marine to ever live” and he won the MoH twice and was put up for the medal two more times for his actions, the Commandant certainly knows small guys have a lot of fight in them

@teresalegler2777 Месяц назад

Ten minutes of giving CPR is hard work! True hero and family. Well done! Glad the General is doing well. Everyone that is capable should learn how to administer CPR & Heimlic (spelling) maneuver.

@darbyheavey406 Месяц назад

It sure is…and on the street with no resources. Fantastic job….skills anyone can learn…

@TraceyAllen Месяц назад

@@darbyheavey406coworker saved me from choking on a sandwich 15 years ago. It’s pretty awesome.

@Roddy556 Месяц назад

We had to do two minutes or something to get certed and it got your heart rate up (no pun intended). It's hard work. If he wasn't a marathon runner he probably wouldn't have had the stamina.

@tacticalsapper 26 дней назад

This does not make him a hero. It makes him a good human and many other great things, but not a hero. A hero has to face potential great personal harm and despite that, still does the right thing. There was no great personal danger for him to face, so no, not a hero.

@Fromthasouth13 Месяц назад

*Highest Ranked Marine in the Marine Corps! Saved the Commandant’s life! Salute to that Gentleman!

@bigiron1990 12 дней назад

“Just motivated” Now he may not be a marine but he’s got the spirit.

@LibertyMagnus 11 дней назад

Best line of the interview. Semper Fi.

@IO-zg8md 22 дня назад

Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet (or humble) man. What a humble legend Tim is.

@red2977 29 дней назад

Dude runs an ultra marathon, then does CPR to save a stranger's life afterwards and he looks like the last guy you would expect to step up and do this. 🤣What a great and humble guy.

@KhreamedKhorne 19 дней назад

Also, doing CPR 10 mins straight is a marathon in itself

@HonestDoubter 14 дней назад

I love that the CPR instructor used the word "Motivated". We Marines understand that word! ;)

@USAIRFORCE621 Месяц назад

I followed this story from the start, and this proves that CPR definitely saves lives! Outstanding to see you back on the job General! Thanks so much to you and your wife for everything you've done to help our USMC and preserve our freedoms!

@Bombssawayy 5 дней назад

"just motivated" I dont think he realized how good of an answer that was to Gen. Smith... thank you Tim.

@gardnert1 27 дней назад

Tim is a hero. It could have been anyone's life and he'd be the same hero.

@Daiseehead Месяц назад

A handshake!!!?? Saving someone’s life warrants a hug, IMO.

@mav40420 Месяц назад

Marines hug other Marines and family. It’s kind of a cult thing

@leviharrison4127 Месяц назад

He's a marine. They don't do emotion in public.

@bobbie4904 Месяц назад

cmc is wearing his uniform .... according to marine corps uniform regulations , not allowed

@nplus1watches35 Месяц назад

that’s OK, Mrs CMC more than made up for it with her warm hug. She understood exactly what was going on and what Tim LaLonde meant to her and her family.

@NowYourMad Месяц назад

He probably did behind the camera and probably shed a tear too. Everything doesn't need to happen on camera .

@jeandelaney8080 Месяц назад

What an amazing story! Thank God that everyone who responded was there! Blessings to all!

@bonenbeans Месяц назад

god didnt save him doctors and the cpr instructor did

@thelegionisnotamused8929 Месяц назад

Hey Tim, thanks for keeping our Commandant around. Respect. Semper Fidelis.

@quiquecruz2890 3 дня назад

That guy so humble, so downplaying, that is a real hero! And a tough one at that, not anyone can keep CPR going for 10 min straight.

@kevindelaney1951 Месяц назад

Decent people who come to the aid of others in dire circumstances are always to be recognized.

@brendasaunders4956 Месяц назад

Yes, never underestimate the value of what you mean to other people

@chrishickey1720 Месяц назад

This story motivated me to sign up for CPR training.

@jt.8144 Месяц назад

CPR instructor / 50k Ultramarathoner. RAW ENDURANCE. 10 minutes straight doing compressions is not an easy feat.

@doctorsuave Месяц назад

CPR needs to be mandatory in all high schools. Thank god this man was there.

@vanrothpeou4291 3 дня назад

I worked and ran many marathons/ultramarathons with Tim. He is a great and very humble guy.

@gabrielvazquez1691 Месяц назад

These are the stories that the news should keep running multiple times. Show society that there's still good around us and that people just like them can really be the change.

@stevenwalker4181 Месяц назад

I can’t tell you how happy I am to see Gen Smith is doing well and very thankful to the Good Samaritan and the medical personnel who helped him. He and his family are incredible people.

@dashcan8479 2 дня назад

Tim is a real hero and Eric owes his life to him. He would have died right there if not for Tim's intervention. The Master told us the Good Samaritan story for a reason. He was a gentile and that is the point the person who shows compassion is the hero.

@jameshutchins6077 Месяц назад

He was a hero’s hero. SEMPER Fi

@jamialmedia1102 Месяц назад

OUTSTANDING!!! Hats off to Tim LaLonde!! And a speedy recovery to CMC Gen. Eric Smith!! Great story🙂

@CharlesJohnson-yd9ym Месяц назад

Very Proud!!! Chuck in Michigan U.S. Navy Retired

@mitchyoung93 Месяц назад

Pretty sure there's a medal specified for civilians who perform a great task on behalf of the military...Mr Smith should be put in for that.

@johnriddington9514 29 дней назад

Mannnn you could not pick a more 'don't judge a book by its cover' person. I'm floored, and so utterly humble the first thing he says about saving the Commandants life is "I think there's a lot of people that contributed, I'M VERY PROUD OF MY FAMILY". You walk into a room and you have the most Marine Marine possible, a distinguished heart surgeon, and a small, meek, quiet guy who's an ultra marathon running literal life-saver!

@HRBJHD Месяц назад

It's so good to hear these folks give credit to those who were helpful, and not claim a miracle.

@moonshoes11 Месяц назад

This. 👍 Thank you.

@philipschifano5876 Месяц назад

The Miracle is IN those folks! Believe

@moonshoes11 Месяц назад

@@philipschifano5876 How terribly offensive. People can be good without your magic.

@pep590 Месяц назад

@@philipschifano5876 Amen brother.

@KyleMcCullough-dl3ib Месяц назад

@@moonshoes11yes people can be good without magic, but not without the love of Christ. Believe

@jaymag87 Месяц назад

There is a second side of this story. Eric and I were classmates at Texas A&M and in the Aggie Band together. We had a classmate that had virtually the same thing happen to him in 2017. He had taken and passed a stress test that morning. That afternoon he took his kids to soccer practice. While there he also decided to go for a run. Eric was found quickly. Dale was not. MAJ Dale Crockett, MD is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. I thank God that Mr. LaLonde and his family found Eric and the Mr. LaLonde knew what to do. I wish Dale had stayed around the soccer fields. He might still be here today.

@GT5005 Месяц назад

We need to see more stories like this instead of the divisive garbage being spewed everywhere.

@Hme-ph4lq 9 дней назад

test one two

@mario3804 Месяц назад

Outstanding great story, General Smith is a great Marine and a great American, thank you Tim for being a great person and saving a life.

@gew9487 Месяц назад

A huge thank you to all the rescuers and medical staff!!! A miracle!!! Blessings to this Marine, his family, his rescuers and medical personnel!!!❤❤

@moonshoes11 Месяц назад

No magic required.

@AA-xo9uw Месяц назад

@@moonshoes11 Aren't you late for your cross burning?

@moonshoes11 Месяц назад

@@AA-xo9uw who burns crosses?

@jamesringo7070 Месяц назад

@AA-xo9uw pretty sure the cross burners are a part of a more underground group.

@juliewick Месяц назад

Tim you are such a good man!! Your humility and quiet strength are truly inspiring!! ❤

@bobbie4904 Месяц назад

impressive that the cmc introduced himself to Tim as " Eric. " tim , you are from now on an honorary united states marine

@vernamendiola1573 Месяц назад

Standard 3 mile run. Yup, he's a Marine. I am proud daughter and mom of a Marine.🫡 Thank God that man was there. Miracles do happen.😇 Un Marine like 😂

@jasonheath4266 Месяц назад

This is what makes America America. Everyday heroism.

@katiee5444 Месяц назад

People hear "He did CPR for ten minutes" and don't bat an eye. There's a reason that was emphasized, doing CPR by yourself for an extended period of time is TAXING. EMR's are taught to communicate if they need a change, and they usually change every 2-5 minutes. ( If I remember correctly :) )

@user-hm3lu4ri5f Месяц назад

The CPR instructor was in the right place at the right time!

@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn Месяц назад

Bless All Those in this story. Just goes to show you kindness,compassion and more is appreciated and valuable. If you can help someone, do so. It might just be you, that might need that kindness some day.

@kodoklengket Месяц назад

Yup...this also shows that it takes a lot to make the world go round, we all have our roles no matter how small or large. If we trust each other, the world is a wonderful place. These people don't know each other but they all answered the call to save a fellow human being. Kudos to pure kindness.

@darkangel_1978 8 дней назад

What good fortune, that a CPR instructor happened to be close by, and was able to help save a man's life.

@LibertyMagnus 2 дня назад

The fact the one most powerful men in America went into the hospital as a John doe is incredible. God bless the Commandant and God bless Chesty Semper

@tnorthrup2711 Месяц назад

Great job! Our collegiate cert CPR class required us to provide compression CPR for 5 min straight in a scene created event. Best CPR class I had, as an already certified CPR student. While doing chest compressions the instructor walked up on the scene as a panicked son worried about his dad, getting in the way. Instructor wanted to see how we handled it. Called out switch with person doing breaths and removed the instructor, handed to a guy in the crowd, calmed him down. Then proceeded to switch back to compressions. Great training!

@darbyheavey406 Месяц назад

This is a great story…the USMC Marathon is a great event.

@loisbarber7023 Месяц назад

Tears in my eyes...and Tim - heroes come in all sizes!

@kkuenzel56 Месяц назад

This story does restore my faith in humanity.

@farahmedic Месяц назад

Such an important reminder of the importance of CPR training and wearing ID, like Road I.D. 😺💙🐾 Semper Fi

@nigelkhan9278 Месяц назад

Semper FI Commandant. We should make this extraordinary individual a Marine.

@joesillamanrs7189 Месяц назад

Guy who needs CPR and CPR instructor in the same time and place...wow

@richardannaken Месяц назад

The general is very blessed that wonderful man and others took care of him 👍

@nurseratchet2634 23 дня назад

WTG, Tim and family. General Smith was lucky to have you at his side. He was also very lucky to have Dr. MacGillivray on his team as well. Excellent surgeon. We miss him at MGH.

@leviharrison4127 Месяц назад

WA State has one of the highest recovery rates for cardiac patients because there are so many CPR trained individuals here. A couple hours of your time every other year could quite literally save a life, if you haven't done one yet you should. And if you have then you should consider taking a stop the bleed course as well. Prayers to the General.

@Base5700 Месяц назад

im 25 and when i was in school they had a cpr instructor come and teach us all how to do it and what signs to look out for. the instructor said they started doing classes in schools because a kid has saved one of his family members

@chuckbrandon627 Месяц назад

SHOCKING that his heart valve issue was not detected in decades of Marine Corps medical exams

@ronchang9791 26 дней назад

It can be weird. I was born with a hereditary valve disease, and there was no evidence of it, until it randomly malfunctioned in my 30s and went to the ER. It required a procedure involving burning tissue in that valve to fix it.

@1224dlc Месяц назад

That was God putting those two individuals together! God bless those people who came upon the man who protected our country!

@sheepnationnetwork4241 Месяц назад

Amen!!!

@leonardodalongisland Месяц назад

Really? Why didn't your god just prevent the heart attack in the first place!!!!!!?

@TheOne45Peoples Месяц назад

stuff can happen that’s horrible but that isn’t ok to say oh something bad happened so I don’t believe in God

@jeremycox2983 Месяц назад

Amen God doing what he does best protecting his children

@jeremycox2983 Месяц назад

@@TheOne45Peoples it falls under the Free Will that God gave us

@senseinammartialarts Месяц назад

Respect to all these humble people 🙏

@joesph9748 Месяц назад

Just motivated! I love that, he was motivated to give to another person. Well done

@claynog101 Месяц назад

Finally. A good story

@williamgray9318 Месяц назад

Outstanding job. He saved the Commandant’s life. RAH. And side note: is it just me or am I the only one who just stares at the Commandant’s rack?

@robertdillactor Месяц назад

Tim and Eric...great job! In all seriousness tho, absolutely amazing. God bless that man.

@thegreenlogbook 23 дня назад

Some incredible folks out there, and Semper Fi, Sir. Good to have you back in the fight.

@michellemiles9966 Месяц назад

He's right, just one event leading up to that moment that day could have changed the outcome. This was a divine appointment and God provided. Oo-rah and God bless.

@blueturtle1719 Месяц назад

Amen

@stevengibbins8350 Месяц назад

This story restores ones faith in humanity. Bravo to all involved.

@TMGettingMoney 24 дня назад

Such a humble young man, God bless this angel 🙏🏾🏆👑

@George-lo7eq Месяц назад

God Bless that man!

@Matt0427 Месяц назад

Good work man! I'm so happy with the world when I see stuff like this.

@isisemkeb Месяц назад

What a gentle timid Hero. A great human being.

@rapidcars1 12 дней назад

This goes to show how important it is to have CPR training should probably be requirements to graduate from high school

@monicarust2383 Месяц назад

❤❤❤❤Great story!!

@philipschifano5876 Месяц назад

How crazy is it that the man who finds him. Is a CPR trainee. That is how god works. Amazing ALL the things that had to come together for it to happen

@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 23 дня назад

It’s fitting he’s a small guy, there’s an old saying in the military that Eisenhower quoted and it was “it’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the dog”

@Matterian 29 дней назад

My first CPR case was a save. I was helping transfer a senior to the hospital and he coded right in front of me. I loved saving lives. I loved being an EMT.

@131dyana 11 дней назад

Thank you for sharing this lovely video. God bless them all.

@JulesA-C Месяц назад

That's amazing. He is so very very lucky.

@davidelias7439 Месяц назад

Amazing! God Bless!

@cryptopappy6408 27 дней назад

I'm 101 and I'm just so happy for the General and his family. Good people exist. I'm so happy that guy was there and TRAINED! Just HUGS to all. My cancer may be killing me but I'm happy to see this story! HuRah ( probablyy didn't spell that right but it's been 50 years ) Y'all get the point. I'm usually on point. Just so happy for the Gen and so happy for the man that saved his life! I've saved a few. Glad to know I'm not the only one who cares! HUGS!

@namelessnick9791 Месяц назад

The news needs to start reporting more good news stories like this.

@stephenmorton8017 Месяц назад

uplifting behaviour! thanks.

@bigd4561 15 дней назад

Awesome. One person at the time. A life is worth saving. 🎉

@Pmoore180 Месяц назад

Good job, kid!

@theuscivicsnerd7070 Месяц назад

He has the exact same heart condition I have. This also draws attention the importance of early detection and screening as many like Gen Smith go most of their lives asymptomatic with no real symptoms. I was lucky it was noticed right away at birth so it was treated quickly and monitored. So much has advanced in understanding and treating it the last couple decades. Learn CPR it could save a life, also get screened.