Lion Heart Heroes Foundation

11/04/2026

Lion Heart Heroes Foundation joins the Fort Lee community in mourning U.S. Army Private Nicholas Chavira, 23, who died on October 29 during a field training exercise at Fort Lee, Virginia. His cause of death is still to be determined.

Private Chavira served in the Texas Army National Guard and was training with the 59th Ordnance Brigade. We honor his service and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the soldiers who trained and served alongside him.

Please keep his loved ones and fellow soldiers in your thoughts as they grieve. You can read more about him in this article: https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/prince-george/texas-soldier-dies-field-exercise-fort-lee/

10/29/2026

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t always look the way you expect. Brief seizure-like movements can happen—and may delay recognition of a lifesaving emergency.

If someone collapses, is unresponsive, and isn’t breathing normally or is only gasping, remember: CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.
Call 911.
Start CPR.
Send someone for an AED and follow its prompts.

This SCA Awareness Month, learn the signs that are easy to miss. Knowing what to recognize can help you act when it matters most and save a life

10/29/2026

Laurie Finlayson spoke to five JROTC classes today, presenting why it is important for them to sign up for the Nick of Time Foundation EKG screening at Lakes High School next week. "Your heart is mission equipment--knowing your heart is part of being ready."
United States Military Entrance Processing Command

10/27/2026

Sharing a story from OAF Nation, "Military Tests ECG for Recruits," which was published in August. It summarizes a presentation by Dr. Alaric Franzos at the Military Health Systems Research Symposium (MHSRS) that we were particularly interested in. Military researchers from Uniformed Services University have been testing whether electrocardiogram (ECG) screening can be added to entry-level training to identify potentially dangerous heart conditions in recruits before intense physical activity exposes a problem. Check it out--it has many tidbits of information!

Military researchers are testing ECG screening to catch hidden heart conditions in new recruits before intense training exposes a problem. Read the full story on OAF Nation.

https://oafnation.com/blogs/news/military-tests-ecg-for-recruits

10/25/2026

Elizabeth Glenn posted the message below--looking for those who saved her life after she experienced cardiac arrest at the 1st Cavalry Division Special Troops Battalion (DSTB) Gala in Temple, Texas on October 8. Before we shared it, however, HER RESCUERS WERE FOUND! Read on for a happy story.

❤️ PLEASE SHARE! I’m trying to find the soldiers who saved my life! 🇺🇸
On October 8, 2026, I attended the 1st Cavalry Division Special Troops Battalion (DSTB) MET GALA in Temple, Texas. That evening, I went into cardiac arrest, and my heart stopped.
I’m a U.S. Army veteran myself, and never in a million years did I imagine attending a military ball would end with me fighting for my life.
I’m hoping to find the soldiers who jumped into action that night, administered Epi shots, and performed CPR on me.
Unfortunately, I have absolutely no memory of what happened. I can’t tell you what they looked like, what their ranks were, or even how many people helped me. However, my spouse may be able to recognize them if we’re able to locate them.
I spent 12 days in the hospital, and I cannot tell you how many times doctors and nurses told me that I was a miracle. Every single one of them emphasized that the quick actions of the people who helped me that night are the reason my pulse was restored and I’m still alive today.
My sister is a U.S. Navy medical officer with a command in Corpus Christi, and she and her command have been trying to locate these soldiers. They would like to recognize them for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions by presenting them with awards and command coins.
But beyond the recognition, I personally want to meet them.
I want to be able to look these individuals in their faces and thank them for saving my life. For giving me the opportunity to come home to my five children. For giving my family more time with me. For giving me a chance to continue living a life that, according to everyone who treated me, I was incredibly lucky not to have lost that night.
I don’t know if these soldiers even realize the impact they had or whether they’ve thought about what happened since that evening. But I think they deserve to know that the woman they performed CPR on that night survived, spent 12 days in the hospital, and is now home with her family because they didn’t hesitate to help her.
I’m attaching the event details along with a picture of myself from that evening. I’m hoping someone who was there will recognize me, remember what happened, or know who responded.
If you attended the ball, know someone who did, or have any connections with the 1st Cavalry Division Special Troops Battalion, please reach out to me.
And if you could share this post, I would truly appreciate it. I’m hoping it reaches the right people.
To whoever those soldiers are, thank you. You saved my life, and I would really love the opportunity to thank you in person. ❤️
📍 DSTB MET GALA — Temple, TX
📅 October 8, 2026

10/22/2026

This video by Dr. Jonathan Drezner, MD, Director, UW Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology, is a compilation of real-life cases of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes and will help you promptly recognize SCA in a collapsed and unresponsive person.

Watch this video to know the signs and be prepared! Get to an AED ASAP (within 3 minutes), and remember: CALL! PUSH! SHOCK!


https://youtu.be/i-iN9o-cKu0?si=dr5AJwTZ5LTSgyDC

10/17/2026

Rejoicing in the fast action of Marines and firefighters in saving two lives from sudden cardiac arrest last year. It's nice to see them get recognition for their actions. "“When those Marines started CPR and grabbed the [automated external defibrillator] (AED), they gave the patient the best possible chance before we even arrived.” Nice that an AED was nearby too.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Twenty-three members of Quantico Fire & Emergency Services were recognized at an awards ceremony Thursday Oct 8 for their critical roles in resuscitating two people from cardiac arrests.

10/13/2026

At just 21, PFC Maxwell Hale died of sudden cardiac arrest on 7/2/26. Max was a U.S. Army Ranger and dedicated himself to serving his country and his fellow service members. His loss is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of protecting the health and safety of those who serve.

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, including in young, seemingly healthy individuals. Every second matters. Knowing CPR and having access to an AED can make the difference between life and death.

We believe protecting those who protect us means equipping our military communities with the awareness, training, and resources needed to respond when every second counts.

We honor Max’s life, extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Rangers.

10/10/2026

Another heartbreaking loss in the Marine Corps.

Capt. Garrett Pearson, 30, died October 3 during Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) swim training in Key West, Florida. He was reported missing during the exercise and later found unresponsive in the water. Despite resuscitation efforts, he could not be saved. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation.

Garrett leaves behind his wife, Autumn, and two little girls, ages 3 and 10 months.
Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fellow Marines. Another young life lost during military training, another family forever changed. Please keep them in your prayers. 💔

Garrett Pearson, husband and father of two, died after MARSOC training off South Florida. Officials said he went missing during a swim training event.

10/08/2026

Our service members dedicate their lives to protecting our country, but who is protecting them in a cardiac emergency?

Military members experience exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest at disproportionate rates. That's why every military base and physical training test should be equipped with a working AED.

Remember: Call! Push! Shock! Keep performing CPR until an AED is ready to use.