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Truck Driver Fights Through Back Pain To Work: Hackettstown Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories.

HACKETTSTOWN, 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

Where the nominee lives:

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Hackettstown

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Hackettstown nj

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Name of the nominee:
Leon Winkle

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Barbara

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

What does the nominee do for work?:

Truck driver

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

Because my husband goes to work everyday hours are short because of covid 19 but delivers to ny pa nj and he needs to be recognized

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

He works hard with back pain and keeps it moving

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