THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 18, 1995 TAG: 9501170100
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: ISLE OF WIGHT LENGTH: Medium: 56 lines
WHEN IT COMES TO life-saving techniques, very few people - about 1 percent - would know what to do and could do it, says John Hardy.
And he likes being among that 1 percent, which is good, because the 47-year-old Chuckatuck resident is the training officer for the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad.
``That's just the type of personality I have,'' he says. ``I'm not the kind that likes to sit back in a crowd. I like to be pitching in and helping.''
Hardy has been on the Isle of Wight squad for about seven years, the past three years as its first lieutenant training officer. He is responsible for seeing that all 83 volunteer members get the training and education required by the state.
Although Hardy lives in Suffolk's Chuckatuck section, he says he joined the Isle of Wight squad because it's the closest squad to his home.
Name: John R. Hardy
What brought you to Isle of Wight? My job as a rescue squad member.
Hometown: Hampton
Birthdate: Nov. 17, 1947
Occupation: Anheuser-Busch, Williamsburg.
Marital status: Married
Children: Two
Favorite movies: ``Forrest Gump'' and ``One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.''
Favorite magazine: Rolling Stone.
A book you wish everyone would read: ``Basic Life Support - CPR.''
Favorite night out on the town: Dinner and a movie.
Favorite bar or restaurant: C.W. Cowlings and Outback Steak House.
Favorite food and drink: Seafood - seafood and steak.
Few people know . . . that I am a volunteer paramedic.
What's the best thing about yourself? I'm a self-motivator.
Worst habit: Impatience.
First thing in the morning: Plan ahead for the day.
Pets: Two dogs and one horse.
Hobbies: Golf and fishing.
Ideal vacation: Somewhere to get away from everyday life.
Pet peeve: Inconsiderate people.
First job: Newspaper boy.
Worst job: I've gained from all my jobs.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My home and children.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``He made a difference and was loved.'' ILLUSTRATION: Photo by JODY R. SNIDER
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