'Works First Hand With COVID-19 Patients': Sun City Hero

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — 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 Desire’ Crivello of Perris, who nominated Dru Rigney, of Sun City:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Respiratory therapist at Inland Valley

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
My dad has been working as a respiratory therapist almost my entire life. He has always been my hero and even with this virus going on he is still working. He works first hand with covid-19 patients and has to put them on ventilators when they need it. Even knowing how scary and severe this virus is and knowing the risks, he still shows up and he is still working to help them.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He has three children and nine grandchildren who all love him dearly!

Thank you for all you do, Dru!

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