Stratford Local Hero Is A ‘Driving Force’ In The Community

STRATFORD, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from James O’Brien, who nominated his brother Bill O’Brien of Stratford.

Local hero’s full name

Bill O'Brien

Local hero’s home state

Connecticut

Local hero’s Patch

Stratford

How do you know the local hero?

Brother

What does the local hero do?

Retired from Sterling House Community Center

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

He is the driving force among others who have put together the Stratford Veterans Museum. Helped make Stratford a designated Purple Heart Town, and is having banners of 15 Purple Heart Veterans pictures hanging on Main Street for the month of November to honor these men. Bill has also helped connect veterans to the Quilts for Veterans program for many years.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

His commitment to making Stratford a great town.

Thank you for all you do, Bill O'Brien!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.