Calgary police pay tribute to Calgarians who saved Lanny McDonald’s life at airport in February [Video]

The Calgary police paid tribute to a trio of Calgarians who worked with a Calgary police officer to save the life of Lanny McDonald at the airport in February, 2024.

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Rajdeep Cheema, nurses Sheri Warkebtin and Denise Geck worked in tandem with Calgary police Cst. Jose Cives to rescue McDonald after the Calgary Flame legend had a cardiac incident and collapsed after returning from Toronto.

On the CPS Facebook page Saturday, the department shared the story of their actions that night.

“On Feb. 4, 2024, Rajdeep Cheema noticed a man experiencing a medical emergency at the Calgary International Airport, and immediately began performing CPR.

“Two off-duty nurses, Sheri Warkentin and Denise Geck, had just gotten off an incoming flight and were walking to their connecting flight, when they recognized the medical event in progress.

Rajdeep …