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Hotel employee recognized for saving the life of a resident

A young man’s act of courage is being recognized today.

Cole Small, just 18-year-old and an employee of the Portland hotel, is being honoured for his role in helping to save the life of one of its residents.

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Bill Thompson wasn’t feeling well last March.

Small and a co-worker checked on him throughout the night, but in the early morning Thompson went into full cardiac arrest.

Small jumped into action and began performing CPR.

“I just knew I had to deal with the situation, so I literally just picked him up, and started compressions and dialing 911,” says Small.

His quick thinking in those minutes before emergency crews arrived likely saved Thompson’s life.

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