Point Pleasant First Aid Heroes 'Put Themselves At Risk'

POINT PLEASANT — 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 Laura Bedle of Point Pleasant, who nominated Ryan and Nicole Bedle:

Where the nominee lives:
Point Pleasant

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Point Pleasant

Name of the nominee:
Ryan and Nicole Bedle

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Laura Bedle

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Ryan and Nicole are both volunteer EMTs for The Point Pleasant Boro First Aid Squad.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Ryan and Nicole (along with the rest of the first aid volunteers) deserve to be recognized for what they are doing for the community of Point Pleasant. They donate their time to be available for emergencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a scary time with a lot of uncertainties, and Ryan and Nicole volunteer to put themselves at risk every day to help others.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
They are proud of what they do for our town and enjoy being part of a team on the First Aid Squad. Ryan joined the squad three years ago, and Nicole joined last year.

Thank you for all you do!

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