Hero in Uniform - Proof that it only takes one person to make a difference
Woman's World|March 13, 2023
“He swooped in and saved my life!”
Kellie B. Gormly 
Hero in Uniform - Proof that it only takes one person to make a difference

When Sgt. Michael Dahl hit the gym for a workout, he was just looking to de-stress. But when another member suffered sudden cardiac arrest, Michael went from off-duty police officer to lifesaving angel

Like he often does between shifts as a South St. Paul, Minnesota, police officer, Sgt. Michael Dahl headed to the Cross Fit gym in nearby Roseville to relieve a bit of stress. Sometimes, the 29-yearold coaches other members. This day last October, he was enjoying an invigorating workout on his own.

Meanwhile, across the room, an exercise class was going on. At one point, Michael noticed an older man in the group take a knee. At first, Michael didn’t think anything of it. He thought the man was just resting. But then, he saw the other members of the class gather around him.

What’s going on? Michael wondered and decided to go over and check it out.

This story is from the March 13, 2023 edition of Woman's World.

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