Re: 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Heimlich R.I.P. 👨‍⚕️

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

It is related to the topic regarding R.I.P. It's a libation ritual for a person that has died.

Libation = The tradition of pouring some drink, usually alcoholic, on the ground as a sort of offering. Sometimes for the gods, sometimes to the dead. This trope is mostly about doing it in memory of dead friends. Traditionally, one pours on the ground before drinking oneself.

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Beth-QVC · ‎06-14-2015

Moved:

This post has been removed by QVC because it is off topic

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Mz iMac wrote:
@suzyQ3

It is related to the topic regarding R.I.P. It's a libation ritual for a person that has died.

Libation = The tradition of pouring some drink, usually alcoholic, on the ground as a sort of offering. Sometimes for the gods, sometimes to the dead. This trope is mostly about doing it in memory of dead friends. Traditionally, one pours on the ground before drinking oneself.

I'll drink to that, @Mz iMac.

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

I have to believe this great man saved thousands of lives from the time he first introduced his maneuver to the public. Over the years I have heard and read many news stories how friends saved their friend with this maneuver.

Condolences to his family members and may he Rest in Peace.

hckynut(john)

truffle · ‎01-04-2016

@MalteseMomma wrote:
I tried to save my dad with this maneuver but sadly it did not work

.He choked to death eating his lunch.

His lungs were filled with Thousand Island Dressing

Tragic @MalteseMomma and I'm so sorry for your loss. I have never tried the maneuver and would be terrified to do so.

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

So sorry to hear his of his death. Dr. Heimlich as many have posted indeed saved many lives including the life of a woman in the nursing home where he lived. The article stated that the woman started to choke and the doctor got up and performed his maneuver to save her life. He will be remembered for decades to come. May he rest in peace.

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