Partnering to Save Lives

An opportunity for Oregon Freemasonry to support the local community presented itself on the anniversary of a life-saving event. Just one year after Zack Keirsey, School Resource Officer, and Brother of Kenton Lodge No. 145, saved the life of a student experiencing a cardiac emergency, a partnership between the Wilsonville School District and Police Department emerged.

W.B. Jay Carey (left) and W.B. Forrest Hatch (right), both retirees of local police departments, joined with Officer Zack Keirsey (center) and Police Chief Robert Duper to present 115 tourniquet kits to the administrative staff, school nurse, and leadership students of Wilsonville High School.

Bro. Keirsey shared with the students, “We reached out to a local charitable organization, the Oregon Freemasons... [who] are donating enough tourniquets for our entire staff in the school to use and I’ll be able to train them how to use them so they can keep all of you safe!”

Once unveiled, the tourniquets were passed around and a demonstration was made to highlight the cutting-edge technology these improved tourniquets employ. Assistant Principal Josh Davis commented how appreciative he and the other staff were of the generous donation of these essential tools, considering common injuries due to car accidents or sporting wounds. He impressed that having more staff onsite that are trained in critical, life-saving techniques will enable them to ensure the safety and care of all their students.