Oswego Hero Is The Most 'Responsible' 21-Year-Old

OSWEGO, IL — As the popular adage goes, heroes don't always wear a cape. But when times are tough, they 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 Andrea Whelpley of Oswego, who nominated Noah Whelpley:

Where the nominee lives:
Oswego

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Oswego

Name of the nominee:
Noah Whelpley

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Andrea Whelpley

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?
Works at FedEx

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

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
That every night when he gets home from work he takes his clothes and mask off in the garage and puts them in the washer and washes them, he sprays his shoes with Lysol and takes a shower to be sure that I don't get infected with the virus so BLESSED that even though he is only 21, he is more responsible than I am. Thank you Noah I ❤ you and sooo proud of you!!! Praying that God keeps you safe and healthy!!!

Thank you for all you do, Noah!

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