09/09/2026
🏅 Honoring lifesaving courage at SYR
Today, Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police Officers Dimkos and Clarke, along with a nurse who was a passenger at the airport, were presented with American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards in recognition of their heroic response to a medical emergency inside the terminal on February 24th.
When an arriving passenger suffered sudden cardiac arrest, the officers and nurse immediately began CPR, deployed an AED and worked alongside fellow emergency responders to provide lifesaving care. Their rapid response helped the passenger regain consciousness before being transported to the hospital.
We're so glad to see that passenger reunited with his heroes and in good health today.
This recognition reflects the officers’ courage, training and unwavering commitment to protecting our airport community and the traveling public.
Please join us in congratulating Officers Dimkos and Clarke on this well-deserved honor!