Delivering In Times Of Need: Manchester Hero

MANCHESTER, 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 Brenda Bertolini, who nominated Andrew Smet of Manchester.

Here is the nomination:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

UPS Driver

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

His work is often overlooked yet he is allowing people to still access many of the things they need to live- and he is out there risking his health to bring people necessities as well non-essential items. Many days it’s a thankless job- he will tell me stories of how people yell at him to put their delivery one place instead of another- they miss the whole point that because of him, they can stay home.

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

He worries every day about keeping his family healthy while working long hours, many times not taking lunch, just to get home in time to see his 2 year old before he goes to bed.

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