'He's Always Been There For Me': Westlake Hero

WESTLAKE, OH — 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. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Kelly Sheats who nominated her brother, Dan Weaver, who has helped her get through a challenging year.

Name: Dan Weaver

Home town: Westlake

Hero's job: Business

Reason for recognition: All my life, through thick and thin, my brother Dan Weaver has been there for me. There’s not enough room to say all the times he’s saved me or helped me get through some good, bad and ugly times. I just wanted people to know. He’s also a husband and father of five.

One thing to know: He'd get my Hero of the Year award!

Thank you for all you do, Dan Weaver!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Ohio here.