Defibrillators

Their son, Andrew Crockett, died two years ago at the age of 15 of a heart arrhythmia while at track practice at Bishop Ryan High School in Minot.

Since Andrew’s death, the Crockett family has been instrumental in getting four Two are traveling The other two are kept near the school’s gym.Other families spoke during the legislative process, too, lending even more humanity to the legislative process.

Rep.

Phillip Mueller, D-Valley City, was one of the bill’s co-sponsors.

He said the machines aren’t just for students, but could also be used for anyone visiting the state’s schools during sporting events or other activities.

He’s absolutely right.It’s difficult to know if having the But having a machine nearby certainly would have provided those who died with another potential chance at survival.

That alone is reason enough to support this new law.The Minot Daily News: Jim Eykyn, Publisher, Bryan L.

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