First Responders Saving The Life Of IRONMAN Athlete Jeff Cook Honored

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services staff recognized first responders today at a ceremony at the Tennessee Aquarium for saving athlete Jeff Cook’s life when he collapsed near the finish line of May’s IRONMAN 70.3, requiring immediate medial attention and intervention.

The honorees, Jeff Cook, and family and friends were in attendance.

Attached is the list people recognized for their lifesaving measures from the Tennessee Aquarium, HCEMS, Erlanger Event Med, CPD, and THP.


Honorees were:
Tennessee Aquarium -
Kyle Coleman-Plaza Maint. Supervisor
Hannah Parker-Security Officer
Tanner Wilson-Security Officer

HCEMS -
Rebecca Attle-Paramedic
Sharon Smith-AEMT

Erlanger Event Med -
Kenny Botts-AEMT
Sean Hennessee-Paramedic

Chattanooga Police Department -
Deputy Chief Toby Hewitt
Asst. Chief Danny Jones
Asst. Chief Rusty Morrison
Sgt. Dennis Pedigo
Sgt. David Cowan
Ofc. Bruce Wilson-CPD

THP -
Sgt. Terry Parker

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