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'I Just Want To Save A Life If I Can' : Hopatcong Hero

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

HOPATCONG, 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:
Hopatcong

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Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Hopatcong

Name of the nominee:
Joe Nowak

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Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Tammy Spung

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
RN/BSN/EMT

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Works at Morristown Medical Center and EMT on Hopatcong Ambulance Squad.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
If you ask him why he does what he does, he'll tell you "I just want to save a life if I can"

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