'Saving Lives Every Day:' Point Pleasant Nurse And Police Heroes

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 John Ward of Point Pleasant, who nominated Andrea and Joseph Michigan:

Where the nominee lives:
Point Pleasant Boro

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Point Pleasant

Name of the nominee:
Andrea and Joseph Michigan

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
John Ward

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Andrea is a CCU nurse and Joseph is Point Pleasant Beach chief of police

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Despite having three children at home and being on administrative duties, Andrea rose to her call of duty and went back to her previous position as a critical care nurse working on the COVID floor of the hospital. Joseph is chief of police in Point Pleasant Beach making the hard decisions that affect his family, friends, and neighbors. As you know you can’t please all the people.... Both put their lives in harm/s way every day, while hoping to be home for their beautiful children (3) ...... that makes them hero’eseveryday... God Bless them all.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Great people that are saving lives everyday

Thank you for all you do!

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