Diner Owner Protected Employees, Donated Food: Long Valley Hero

LONG VALLEY, 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:
Hackettstown

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Long Valley

Name of the nominee:
John Bayram

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Maria Hadley

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Runs the River Star Diner

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
He let all his employees stop working, so they would not be at risk and is currently running the diner with just his family members. He also has donated food for hospital workers and has his children delivering food so his employees wouldn't be put at risk. He is also very active in the Turkish community helping with donations for people who can't afford food and necessary items such as masks

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He is a very caring hard-working family man.

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