Hero Cop’s First Words After Coming Out of Coma? “Derek Jeter”

Carlos Olmedo is an NYPD officer who had the misfortune of spending 11 days in a coma this past May, the result of being hit by a motorcycle while chasing suspected car thieves.  It was touch and go for a while, and serious concerns arose as to whether Olmedo would ever regain consciousness, let alone live to see another day.

But he did come out of it, after the aforementioned 11 grueling days, and the Yankees fan uttered but two words after waking up…”Derek Jeter.”

Upon hearing this, A-Rod began weeping uncontrollably, curled himself up into the fetal position, and could be heard muttering to himself, “Why does no one like me?” (alright, this probably didn’t happen, but with Rodriguez’ ego, you never know)

Pix 11 News caught wind of the story and contacted Yankees President Randy Levine, who arranged for Olmedo, his family, and his precinct sergeant to come to Yankee Stadium for a meet and greet with the team, and to catch a game, which is a very cool way to honor one of New York’s finest.

Olmedo and his crew got to meet C.C. Sabathia, A-Rod, manager Joe Girardi, and Jeter himself, who, upon shaking hands with the NYPD officer, told him, “Welcome back.”

All in all, a pretty great story, considering that Olmedo was so close to death…and say what you will about the Yankees, but this classy gesture on their part shows that the organization, from the President on down to the players, isn’t all about payroll and winning.

Luckily for Olmedo he’s not a Mets fan, otherwise, coming out of his coma and hearing that Manuel and Minaya are still running the show might have finished him off.

[WPIX]