'She Always Puts Others First Before Herself': Stamford Hero

STAMFORD, 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 Demi Morales of Norwalk, who nominated Stamford resident Dianne Morales:

Where the nominee lives:
Stamford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Norwalk

Name of the nominee:
Dianne Morales

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Demi Morales

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
CNA at Stamford Hospital in ICU to care for Critical Condition COVID-19 patients

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is a caring, loving, passionate and thoughtful hero. She cries everyday but continues to battle her own feelings to help heal the world.

She makes her patients feel less lonely and help them hang on. She helps them stay strong and fight through. She is going to be a great future nurse in Stamford Hospital.

We are all lucky to have her!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is selfless. She always puts others first before herself.

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