Frontline Worker Dedicated To Helping: Lindenhurst Local Hero

LINDENHURST, NY — 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.

Joseph McDonald nominated his fiancé, Allison DesJardin. The Lindenhurst resident works to help others as an EMT.

Here's what McDonald had to say about DesJardin:

She deserves to be honored for her bravery and dedication to helping others in every way she can. She was on the front line during this pandemic and has worked countless hours responding to this crisis. I’ve seen her come home after working 16 plus hours physically and emotionally drained from putting everything she has to help save the lives of these patients. I believe she deserves recognition for risking her own safety and health to help save the lives of others. She is the most beautiful person I’ve ever known inside and out and I just want everyone to know that not only am I grateful for her but hundreds of people are for commitment to provide the care all of her patients need.

Thanks for all that you do Allison DesJardin!

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