Works At Amazon, Cares For Wife: Patch Heroes

EAST HAVEN, CT — 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 Bernadette Mckiernan, who nominated her husband Stephen Mckiernan.

Name of the nominee:
Stephen Mckiernan

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Works at Amazon.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Goes to work everyday in a large company where people are getting sick from virus, works very hard and does not complain. Comes home and takes care of me, who has medical issues. If I get sick ... well don't want to think about it.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Caring. Hard worker

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