The next time an occasion presents itself to complain about the police, we’d suggest readers consider the August experiences of Rosie Danley, a Copper Country resident who suddenly fell ill at a Hancock-area park.

Truth be told, Danley, by all accounts, was much more than ill. She experienced sudden cardiac arrest and became unresponsive. Put another way, it is quite likely she was dying.

Enter Michigan State Police Trooper Lucas Lahnala of the Calumet post. Lahnala was on duty that night and quickly responded. Once he arrived on scene, he found Danley unresponsive, and her son had started to administer care.

Lahnala immediately began cardio pulmonary resuscitation and connected her to an AED. After several minutes of life-saving efforts, EMS arrived, assumed care and transported Danley for further treatment. While her pulse had been regained, the outlook for her survival at first was not favorable. However, since then, she has recovered and is even back to work as a nurse, helping to care for others.

“I’m really happy I was able to be involved and help,” Lahnala said during a recent reunion with Danley. “As troopers, we respond to emergencies every day, but moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Seeing Rosie healthy and smiling means everything.”

Added Danley: “On behalf of myself, husband, four kids and 13 grandkids, I would like to thank Trooper Lahnala for being one of my heros to save my life. He was a godsend in my life on Aug 5, 2025. God had a plan and he is part of my miracle story. May God bless and watch over him every day.”

Of course, there are bad cops out there, just like there are bad journalists, bad plumbers and bad bus drivers. But there are many more like Trooper Lahnala, who do great work, day in and day out, mostly sans recognition.

We are pleased, then, to call his actions to the public’s attention and to offer our congratulations on a job well done.