Walmart Cashier Is 'An Angel On Earth': Rohnert Park Hero

ROHNERT PARK, 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 Karen, a resident of Rohnert Park who nominated her mother, Ruth Scalese.

Where the nominee lives:

Rohnert Park

Name of the nominee:

Ruth Scalese

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Cashier

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

My mom is a cashier at the Rohnert Park Walmart. She works Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She works on the register that holds the products that are in high demand; hand sanitizer, wipes. So she helps a lot of people. And she has to deal with people who want two and she can only give them one; not happy people. She has worked for Walmart for 25 years and is currently the longest-working employee at Walmart. She is an angel on earth, everyone loves her. Oh and did I mention she is going to be 82 years young on June 3?

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

She is an angel on this earth and loved by anyone who comes in contact with her.

Thank you for all you do, Ruth!

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