Cop Assists in Saving Traveler's Life
- A 71-year-old man collapsed Tuesday morning while waiting in a security line at O’Hare Airport.
His skin was turning blue. He had apparently had a heart attack.
An off-duty nurse who happened to be nearby performed CPR and a Transportation Safety Administration official helped with chest compressions.
The man collapsed about 11:55 a.m. A couple of minutes later, Chicago Police Canine Officer Pat McGrath, 32, who was on patrol nearby, showed up and took over the exhausting duty of administering chest compressions. An automated external defibrillator was attached to the man’s body.
Right place, right time. The gentleman remains in critical condition at a nearby hospital. Good job Officer.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
39 Comments:
I have seen this kid around on jobs in the ten sector of 008. He is a north slider I think, but patrols the homeland always smiling. Good job kid!
Good job Officer McGrath.God Bless.
When did they make new canine officers?
Pat great job! You sir are what makes me proud to be on the CPD!
Worker
Officer McGrath worked for me in 025. Great young man and a good copper. He is from a police family. His dad was a Lt. in 016 and a prince of a man. He taught his son well. Kudos to both Tom and Pat for a " Job Well Done".
Pat, great job....I know your family is as proud as we are of you....
Great job. I went to academy with him not 9 years yet close. My question is when did they offer a canine test and if they did O'Hare is his detail. I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just trying to figure out how someone with 8.5 years makes canine and gets O'Hare. Cause if I remember correctly the last test was on 2006. I don't think he would be able to take that test cause of time on job. Just curious.
Good job to all involved.
Everyone please watch the training video: HANDS ONLY C.P.R.
Now where are the AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFRIBULATORS that should be in all public buildings.
I've never seen one in a Chicago Police Station. Rahm is too busy buying daffodils for the bike paths.
Pat's a great guy, Good job Pat
This type of good deed is going to hurt the city in its latest ranking. EscapeHere website ranks Chicago as #5 worst city to visit in the US. It states that "Sadly, Chicago of late suffers from high crime rates, high unemployment, a series of private home foreclosures, and a loss of the 2016 Summer Olympic bid—partly due to suffering the highest sales tax (a rate of 10.25-percent) in the entire nation." Rahm and McTwitter are trying to get Chicago another # 1 ranking and saving travelers lives when they come here isnt going to get us the #1 ranking as the worst city to visit!!!
This gives a little boost in my faith in our humanity.
great job officer you made the cpd. also al sharton i cant wait untill you come you chicago you sir are a comedian among many things, i can use laugh once in a while.
Good job.
North sider?
The poor guy saw what the WiFi rate at Ohare was and went into shock. In Orlando airport as I type, what a difference don't want to go back. Wait till he sees the ambulance bill from the city! Your gonna need a car battery to wake him up
Great job. I went to academy with him not 9 years yet close. My question is when did they offer a canine test and if they did O'Hare is his detail. I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just trying to figure out how someone with 8.5 years makes canine and gets O'Hare. Cause if I remember correctly the last test was on 2006. I don't think he would be able to take that test cause of time on job. Just curious.
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This explains your question from this thread. Remember you had just as much as a chance to make canine as him. It's alllllllll legit. Wink wink:
He is from a police family. His dad was a Lt. in 016 and a prince of a man.
7/11/2013 05:27:00 AM
idWhy aren't there any automatic defibs in every district, area and unit? Aren't police personnel worthy of this medical necessity? Is there one at 35th st.? I'm betting there one on the 5th floor at shitty hall.
To the guy that went to academy with him, you sir are softer than a grape! I worked with Pat in GEU and he waived the dog about 4 years ago despite us telling him to take it. He would do anything for you or your family shame on you ya mush asshat! Nicely done Pat, enjoy the moment and ingore ur "Mark" of a classmate!
what about a atta girl to the nurse who happen to be leaving for a family vacation with her husband(cpd) and children Good job Raquel!!!
To make Canine team or O'Hare : right place, right time, know the right person(s). i don't know of any tests offered. I suggest you talk to canine guys to see if you can get on. also do dog related activities such as schutzhund. just FYI good luck. Not all it is cracked up to be though. Testing inTexas for 6 weeks each year and the dog is CPD or government property.
Great job. I went to academy with him not 9 years yet close. My question is when did they offer a canine test and if they did O'Hare is his detail. I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just trying to figure out how someone with 8.5 years makes canine and gets O'Hare. Cause if I remember correctly the last test was on 2006. I don't think he would be able to take that test cause of time on job. Just curious.
Think this answers your question.
016 and O'Hare
Officer McGrath worked for me in 025. Great young man and a good copper. He is from a police family. His dad was a Lt. in 016 and a prince of a man. He taught his son well. Kudos to both Tom and Pat for a " Job Well Done".
Another great job by 'Chicago's Finest.'
Pat will you please run against Shields?
Great job Pat tell that guy who came on the job with you to go Fuck himself. Jealous prick. You will never get shit from working copper,they are to busy doing there job. I was in 014 and 015 as a Lt with your dad. He s the salt of the earth,none better.
Mmmmmm.......now.....well done lad.
Hey folks, Patrick is a super dude, a kid gives a fuck and most importantly, a good friend to many. Are we surprised at this deed? Fuck no. Maybe if we all gave fuck about each other and not be so concerned about blowing shit off, this job could be really good once again. I wonder if the midnight desk crew in the 001 saw this article? Or were they preoccupied looking and shoes online, burning incense, dimming the lights and listening to jazz music. They certainly are not giving anyone police service, especially other police members. What is wrong folks?
Great job. I went to academy with him not 9 years yet close. My question is when did they offer a canine test and if they did O'Hare is his detail. I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just trying to figure out how someone with 8.5 years makes canine and gets O'Hare. Cause if I remember correctly the last test was on 2006. I don't think he would be able to take that test cause of time on job. Just curious.
You jealous fucking retard...man helps save someone's life and you post this garbage. I hope you push a beat car until your sorry ass shits in a diaper. I curse your career! I also hope you loose all your hair by the time you turn 40. And if you haven't figured it out yet - yes your an ASS!
Pat McGrath is the Dude! And this dude abides! Thanxxx Pat!!!!!
Anonymous said...
Great job. I went to academy with him not 9 years yet close. My question is when did they offer a canine test and if they did O'Hare is his detail. I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just trying to figure out how someone with 8.5 years makes canine and gets O'Hare. Cause if I remember correctly the last test was on 2006. I don't think he would be able to take that test cause of time on job. Just curious.
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This explains your question from this thread. Remember you had just as much as a chance to make canine as him. It's alllllllll legit. Wink wink:
He is from a police family. His dad was a Lt. in 016 and a prince of a man.
7/11/2013 05:27:00 AM
7/11/2013 04:41:00 PM
Wrote two ball-less bitches that don't - and won't ever - have the stones to say this to Pats face.
Family on the job and work assignment/history aside, Officer McGrath's character can be seen on display regularly via his work with the Brotherhood For The Fallen. But you wouldn't know this because Pat doesn't go around patting himself on the back or talking shit.
His unselfish demeanor in the work he does with that charity translates to his everyday life. And the other day that demeanor translated to saving a mans life. That action personifies the Pat McGrath I know. I don't care what, if any, role his pedigree might have played in landing a dog at O'Hare...he's more than earned what he's got. Plus he's got more class and 'Real Police' in his pinky than any anonymous asshole slinging mud about him in cyberspace.
Well done, Pat.
Glen Popiela #14124, 011, 3/W
I think everyone is blowing what the person wrote the wrong way. The person did say good job. The poster just was pointing out and asking when was there a test and how did he get O'Hare for a detail. OK great pat is a great guy. And great his father was a prince in 016. Let's asks this. If this was a female cop working canine at O'Hare with 8 years. iIl bet these comments would be bashing her... no time on the job. Her daddy got her the spot. She is a do nothing blah blah. Canine isnt a spot u can really test for. Been on the job long enough to realize that. Phone call plus test. Now before everyone starts bashing this post. Agreed pat did a great thing. And I'm sure he will b a good boss like his dad. But before all that jazz. I think the poster was pointing out how this job has people who r taken care of. And those who are not
Great work, Office! More stories like this one, SCC.
Don't know Pat.
Worked with his father in 630, if the son is even a fraction of the old man, then he is one hell of a man. Great job Pat.
Hold the phone. Pat's father retired with the highest rank someone with no clout can hope to achieve and this is your smoking gun. You guys are worthless. He did take the canine test and scored well enough to turn down the position once before. Call the FOP and ask when the test was given. He is assigned to O'Hare because he has a bomb dog you clueless wonders and you will still see him showing up at hot calls. Best of luck blaming the next guy for your misery.
I've worked on a car for a short time with Pat in 25. He's a friend and a great guy. He has always helped with any benefit for fellow police officers and gives his time and money. I also know his father who is a great man and was a great boss. Pat is a smart guy who loves this job. To come on here and imply he didn't earn his canine job is a shitty thing to do. This thread is about him saving a man's life. Don't come on here and rip him to shreds. You have no class and should be ashamed of yourself. Great job Pat.
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I think everyone is blowing what the person wrote the wrong way. The person did say good job. The poster just was pointing out and asking when was there a test and how did he get O'Hare for a detail. OK great pat is a great guy. And great his father was a prince in 016. Let's asks this. If this was a female cop working canine at O'Hare with 8 years. iIl bet these comments would be bashing her... no time on the job. Her daddy got her the spot. She is a do nothing blah blah. Canine isnt a spot u can really test for. Been on the job long enough to realize that. Phone call plus test. Now before everyone starts bashing this post. Agreed pat did a great thing. And I'm sure he will b a good boss like his dad. But before all that jazz. I think the poster was pointing out how this job has people who r taken care of. And those who are not
7/12/2013 07:03:00 AM
Too late to backpedal on your original comment douchbag. You're exactly what's wrong with this department. You haven't been on the job long enough to realize SHIT. You seem to have all the answers, but yet remain clueless. Find Pat at an FOP meeting and ask him all about what you think you know about him. Quit getting your information from anonymous cowards posting on a police blog.
I grew up with pat and we are both on the job now. I have a few more years then pat. He is one of the the most sincere and honest guys I know. I never had the pleasure of working with him but I would any day of the week.
to the cop who questioned how pat got on canine a big f-ckyou , pat is the working police. as a matter of fact a lot of the canine officers that work at ohare are the working police who worked in the ghetto and locked up the beast. to the cop questioning him let me quess you are a doing nothing who lost his do nothing spot because your 11 ward political died or retired. you sir make me sick. great job pat n to all the working police on the cpd.
"When you do the math...you choose McGrath"
Anyone slamming this kid honestly should be ashamed of themselves, great job Pat you seem proud to wear the uniform and you make me proud. Being a jerk about what he did would not have stood in my day which wasn't that long ago. Police yourselves gentlemen, God bless him and the old man whose is a good man says my boy who is the police and worked that Lefkow case with him as a recruit looking through dumpsters for evidence. Keep up the good work McGraths!
Retired Ghetto Copper 004th District
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