'There To Help Them When Needed': Tewksbury Hero Essential Worker

TEWKSBURY, MA — Amid the coronavirus outbreak, just going to work puts many people at risk. 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 Bonnie Spiegel of Tewksbury, Mass., who nominated her husband Martin Spiegel:

Where the nominee lives:
Tewksbury, MA

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Tewksbury, MA

Name of the nominee:
Martin Spiegel

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Bonnie Spiegel

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
He works at Haffner's Gas Station in Tewksbury, MA

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Marty is in the station booth, sometimes early in the morning (opening of the station), and sometimes until late at night (when the station closes), collecting the money for your gas purchases.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He is not only an essential worker, he acts as a friend to all that come to pay him for their gas purchase. Occasionally he will help someone that doesn't know how to use the pumps, or a person with a disability. All who know him say he is there to help them when needed.

Thank you for all you do, Martin!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.