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Based on a News Story at
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/meet-the-nypd-cop-who-saved-a-mans-life-with-a-bag-of-chips/3165327/

Written on July 31, 2021
Updated on August 2, 2021
By Gail R DeBole

Did you hear in the news? Yes, it’s true! A police officer knew what to do. A stabbed man with a wound Could have died very soon But didn’t when saved with a bag - Whew! An emptied bag of chips and some tape Used before it became too late. The cop stopped a life mess And taped the bag to the man's chest Which saved the man’s life and fate.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/3/2022 4:18:00 PM

Wow!! Who would have thought that a chip bag would stop the bleeding and save a life. I enjoyed reading this informative work. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara

Gail Debole
Date: 4/8/2022 2:59:00 PM

That police officer really knew how to think quickly and creatively to save the victim's life. Amazing! - Thanks for stopping by, Gail

Lorraine Peterson

Date: 1/10/2022 5:06:00 AM

very informative/descriptive, but apparently useless knowledge unless the victim lived.

Gail Debole
Date: 1/10/2022 7:26:00 AM

Hi Lorraine, Thank you for your thoughts! It is my understanding that the victim did live according to the news article. The police officer's creative solution was the inspiration for this poem. It was heartwarming. - Gail

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 1/10/2022 3:10:00 AM

A moment worth celebrating indeed. Love the rhyme.

Gail Debole
Date: 1/10/2022 7:22:00 AM

Hello Scott, Thank you for your thoughts! Happy New Year! - Gail

Joanna Feltham

Date: 1/10/2022 12:19:00 AM

Nicely penned. What an amazing story being told through your poem. I'm left wondering if this really happened? Happy New Year.

Gail Debole
Date: 1/10/2022 7:19:00 AM

Hi Joanna, Thank you for your thoughts! This really happened and the news story inspired this poem. There is a lot of negative press regarding USA police officers that do not do the right thing, and I was inspired when I heard the story about this conscientious, caring, and innovative police office. - Gail

Anil Deo

Date: 1/9/2022 11:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Gail. Plus, Happy New Year. I just posted items, there are no mistakes in the Universe. I used to think chips & trash from fast food - especially as I'm in South Africa as missionary - were a blight. You reminded me, as pollution also does, we humans can use tools to save or destroy. Peace, anil deo

Gail Debole
Date: 1/10/2022 7:16:00 AM

Hello Anil, Happy New Year to you, too! Thank you so much for your thoughts. Yes, the police officer's fast innovative thinking led to a very positive outcome. I agree with your premise that we humans can use tools to save or destroy and I am on the side of saving. Peace to you, as well. - Gail

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/12/2021 9:40:00 AM

Quick thinking saved a life. Enjoyed the report told in the form of the limerick. Nice writing, Gail.

Gail Debole
Date: 8/12/2021 11:39:00 AM

Hi Milton, Thanks for stopping by! Hope your day is a good one. - Gail

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/31/2021 6:53:00 PM

Wow! That police officer was quick thinking! Enjoyed your limericks, Gail! Blessings, Kim M

Gail Debole
Date: 8/1/2021 10:14:00 AM

Hi Kim, Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you enjoyed the limerick. That police is a hero-for sure! - Have a good day, Gail