Patient Transporter Serves 'Fearlessly': Toms River Hero

TOMS RIVER, NJ — 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 Tracy Lagary of Toms River, who nominated her daughter, Ashley Lagary, who works at Community Medical Center as a patient transporter, moving patients around the hospital.

Where the nominee lives:
Toms River

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Toms River

Name of the nominee:
Ashley Lagary

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Tracy J Lagary

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Transporting at Community Medical.Center

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is a college student (21 years old), transporting patients at Community Medical Center fearlessly during the pandemic. As a per-diem transporter, she does this willfully, not as a matter of employment. We are so proud of her.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is more caring then she leads on.

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