Nurse Puts Veterans' Needs Ahead Of Own Life: Patch Local Hero

OAK LAWN, IL — 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 Michael Neu, who nominated his sister, Linda Walrath, RN director at Edward Hines Veterans Hospital.

Where the nominee lives:

Oak Lawn

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Oak Forest

Name of the nominee:

Linda Walrath

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Michael Neu

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

She is a RN director at Edward Hines VA Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Because Linda puts her patients lives, which are Armed Forces Veterans, before her own life.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

She is very kind to all and is always thinking of others before herself.

Thank you for all you do, Linda!

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