A Comforter & Consoler In The Time Of Coronavirus: Norwalk Hero

NORWALK, 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 Rev. Dr. Dawn C Snell, who nominated Karen Graves-Medley:

<b>Where the nominee lives:</b>
Norwalk

<b>Where the person who nominated the hero lives: </b>
Stamford

<b>Name of the nominee:</b>
Karen Graves-Medley

<b>Name of the person who nominated the hero: </b>
Rev. Dr. Dawn C Snell

<b>Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:</b>
Yes

<b>What does the nominee do for work?:</b>
Embalmer/Funeral Home Director

<b>Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?</b>
It is a ministry that she possesses. She, along with her colleagues are amongst the last persons to attend to, care and prep those who have transitioned. She does it with the utmost professionalism, character, compassion and dignity. She treats each person with love and gives comfort to their loved ones. Follows the guidelines and protocol that must be abided by due to the CoVid19 pandemic, on the front lines putting her own life in danger because it is her calling and passion!

<b>What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?: </b>
That when it comes to preparation for the finality of life for a deceased person she treats them as if they are her own loved one! She is a comforter, a consoler and she is fair as she intermingles with those who have suffered loss. She is a sweet, beautiful person, inside and out and her perfection in how she goes through this journey called life. Having lost her friend, soulmate, lover and husband she identifies with loss and with the utmost respect is how she approaches everyone in life as she desires to be treated.

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