'He Goes Over And Beyond To Help Anyone': Westhampton Beach Hero

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Jill A. Kelley, who nominated Bob Bancroft of Southampton.

Local hero’s full name

Bob Bancroft

Local hero’s home state

NY

Local hero’s Patch

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

How do you know the local hero?

Friend

What does the local hero do?

Volunteer paramedic, Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance chief

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Bob goes over and beyond to help anyone. Always responds with care and professionalism to calls in our community. Bob is also a retired Air Force Veteran.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Bob is caring and a loving dad and friend.

Thank you for all you do, Bob Bancroft!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.