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No idea who it was or even if it was a man or woman Continued from p.1 When paramedics did arrive, Frenette said, Hoffman showed no vital signs and had to be shocked three times to get his heart beating again. The Oakville resident was rushed to Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga where he fell into a coma for a few days before regaining consciousness and beginning his recovery. Hoffman has since been moved to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital where he is continuing to recover not only his strength, but also his memory, which has a few gaps following the attack. He is expected to complete 3 | Friday, April 26, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com rehab and be allowed to return home in mid-May. Frenette said she had no idea what had happened to her husband until two Halton police cruisers arrived at their home. "He always calls me if he is going to be even 10 minutes late getting home and he was 15 minutes late and I was about to call to see where he was. I turned around and looked out the window and saw these two police cars and I wondered what was going on. The next thing I knew, they were knocking at the door and that's how I found out," said Frenette. "They came in and told me and, of course, I was very upset and they offered to drive me to Trillium. Our son was working at Canadian Tire that night and they offered to drive me there to pick him up, too." Frenette said doctors reported her husband was "very lucky" as the vast majority of the people who have an arrest of this type -- and under the circumstances -- do not survive. Frenette has no doubt the person who performed CPR on Hoffman played a huge role in ensuring her husband is able to be with her and their 16-yearold son today. This stranger went about their business after Hoffman was rushed to hospital. inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Regional Municipality of Halton Dr. Green Lawncare, Alexanian Carpet, New Homes, Integra Tire & Auto Centres, HK Motors, Zeebro Mobile Inc., Q.S.I. Windows & Doors, Michael's Full Delivery: Partial Delivery: 6 35 Artscene Classified 32 42 Denise Frenette and her husband Brian Hoffman, whose life was saved by an unknown Good Samaritan who stopped to give Hoffman CPR at the side of the road. photo courtesy of the Hoffman family For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Frenette and Hoffman only found out about the Good Samaritan from the paramedics who were on the scene. No one got a name or can even remember if the person was a man or a woman. "It was just such a nice gesture. Someone saw this happen, they were more than likely driving their vehicle, and they stopped and knew exactly what to do," said Frenette. "We just want to thank them and talk to them and meet them." Frenette described Hoffman, a mechanical engineer and exercise enthusiast, as compassionate and also modest and shy. That said, he wants to meet the person who gave him a second chance at life. This is one of the reasons why the family decided to go public with their story. They are also hoping Hoffman's story will demonstrate the importance of learning how to effectively perform CPR. "You can save a life," said Frenette. DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN means... Reassuring appointments geared to your child's self-esteem and confidence ... THE WHOLE CHILD FIRST Conservative treatment of dental cavities. Bottle cavities treatment and oral habits management. ...A NON TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. ... WHEN, WHY AND HOW **************** **************** **************** Topical fluorides and preventive fissure sealants ... A CAVITY-FREE GENERATION Guidance of the emerging teeth with early interceptive orthodontics ... HELPING FACES GROW Certified Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry DR KENNETH HUNE G I O RG I O A R M A N I · B O G L I O L I · B E L S TA F F · E T RO · B RU N E L L O C U C I N E L L I · H U G O B O S S www.hunekayedental.com HUNE KAYE DENTAL GROUP 1540 North Service Rd. West. 3rd. Line & QEW (Tim Hortons Plaza) Oakville, Ontario, L6M4A1 NEW FAMILIES WELCOME DISTINCTIVE EUROPEAN FASHION. 905-844-0872 200 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville · 905.842.0232 · www.burrowsclothiers.com