The image of a Black man carrying a white man over his shoulder to safety as violence erupted during a counter-protest against the Black Lives Matter movement was seen around the world. It was a moment of unity amid increasing divides between those who supported the anti-racism movement and those […]
Hero
Ex-gang member, hailed ‘hero’ for pulling injured Houston officers out of line of fire: ‘Didn’t see cops, didn’t see color’
Click here for updates on this story Houston, TX (KTVT) — Police have yet to identify an ex-gang member who Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo called a “hero” for helping one of two officers shot at an apartment complex Tuesday morning. Sgt. Harold Preston, a 41-year veteran of the department […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a hero, icon, fighter for women and girls across the nation
Time froze for girls and women across the nation Friday night as millions learned that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – the second woman in U.S. history to sit on the high court – had died of complications from pancreatic cancer. For many, it was the loss of a hero, an icon and […]
Yoga Studio Helps Members Cope With Pandemic: Alexandria Hero
ALEXANDRIA, VA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who’s making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times. Here at Patch, we’ve launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working […]
‘Hero’ father-of-seven died while rescuing his children who got into difficulty at sea
Jonathan Stevens died a hero saving children – UNPIXS (Europe)/Universal News And Sport (Scotland) A “hero” father-of-seven died while rescuing his children who got into difficulty at sea. Jonathan Stevens, 36, was reportedly caught in a rip tide as he tried to heave two of his children to safety during […]
RN Reassures COVID-19 Patients At Hospital: An Orland Park Hero
ORLAND PARK, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who’s making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we’ve launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes. This submission comes from Nesime Sulejmani of Orland Park, who nominated […]
Dearfoams Launches Everyday Hero Sweepstakes, Ben Sherman Donates Masks to Health Care Workers + More
Click here to read the full article. July 2, 2020: Dearfoams is continuing its celebration of everyday heroes with today’s launch of “Nominate a Hero” — a sweepstakes that invites consumers to nominate a hero of the choice on Dearfoams.com for the chance to surprise them with a free pair of […]