'Lifetime Of Service, Married For 50 Years': Chicago Heights Hero

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — 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 Alison McMann who nominated Charles and Sharon Derringer of Chicago Heights. The Derringers are McMann's neighbors.

Name: Charles and Sharon Derringer
State: IL
Hometown: Chicago Heights
Hero's job: Volunteer
Relationship to nominee: Neighbor
Reason for recognition: A lifetime of service, married for 50 years. An example to married
life well lived.
One thing to know: Charles survived Vietnam and earned his Doctorate in Education.
Sharon raised five children, retired from the City of Chicago Heights and continues to love
and care for the City they have called home since the early 70s.

Thank you for all you do, Charles and Sharon!

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