At 51, former Marine Richard Belanger was one step closer to fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. During a physical endurance test, however, he suffered three heart attacks and his heart stopped. Emergency responders and medical teams worked for more than 20 minutes to restore his pulse and breathing.
Richard survived and began the long road to recovery. He takes us back to the day that nearly ended his life and shares how the experience changed the way he looks at his future, his dreams and his outlook on life.
This story was originally featured in an episode of the Emmy-nominated show Surviving & Thriving.
