A Volunteer Who Doesn't Need to Be Asked: Ellington Hero

ELLINGTON, CT — 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 to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Carol Hansen, who nominated her son, John Hansen of Ellington.

Name: John Hansen
Hometown: Ellington
Hero's job: Volunteer, helps neighbors, helps community, without ever being asked to.
Reason for recognition: John's involvement in the community, his neighborhood, anyone that needs assistance in any manner, John provides it, even if it means taking from his own pocket. He is a very thoughtful that way. The Patch has run stories about him a couple of times.
One thing to know: That John would give you the shirt off his back if it was needed by you. John has never said the word "no" to no one. If it were a single mother looking for food for her babies, a lone animal in distress, or an elderly neighbor needing help in the yard.

Thank you for all you do, John Hansen.

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share his or her story here. Read about other heroes from across Connecticut here.

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