Henry Heimlich, inventor of Heimlich maneuver, dies at 96

[BetteDavisEyes]

Dec 17 2016, 2:10 pm ET

Dr. Henry Heimlich, Inventor of Heimlich Maneuver, Dies at 96: Family

by The Associated Press

The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Dr. Henry Heimlich was 96.

His son, Phil, said he died at Christ Hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week.

"My father was a great man who saved many lives," said Heimlich, an attorney and former Hamilton County commissioner. "He will be missed not only by his family but by all of humanity." ...

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...ntor-heimlich-maneuver-dies-96-family-n697371

 

[gregjrichards]

Mr Heimlich was an amazing man image leaving a legacy of countless women, men and children's lives saved thanks to your life saving manoeuvre and many more in the future.

Thank you Mr. Heimlich may you Rest In Peace.