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He Is 'Selfless With His Creativity': Norwalk Hero

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William Fitzgerald was nominated as a local hero by Monica Fitzgerald.
William Fitzgerald was nominated as a local hero by Monica Fitzgerald. (Patch graphic)

NORWALK, 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 Monica Fitzgerald who nominated William Fitzgerald of Norwalk. He was nominated by his wife.

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Name: William Fitzgerald

State: CT

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Home town: Norwalk

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: Billy is the head of You Here Productions and is a cameraman, documentarian, and editor

Relationship to nominee: Husband

Reason for recognition: Billy produced the Brien McMahon graduation. His production company was selected because Billy had edited the yearly lip dub video for the high school. When it was announced that graduation would be changed (twice!) first for Covid then for the storm.

One thing to know: Billy is selfless with his creativity and is always willing to help out

Thank you for all you do, Billy!


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