Sailor Helping 'Ease The Strain': Bensalem Hero

BENSALEM, PA — 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 U.S. Marine Corps spokesman Maj. Roger Hollenbeck, who nominated a Bensalem native, Lt. j.g. Eric Taylor. Taylor is a sailor in the U.S. Navy.

Where the nominee lives:
Native of Bensalem
Name of the nominee:
Lt. j.g. Eric Taylor
Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Maj. Roger Hollenbeck
Is the nominee considered an 'essential worker?': Yes
What does the nominee do for work?:
A sailor with Expeditionary Medical Facility-M
Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?:
Taylor is part of a 100-member U.S. military team running two, 30-bed coronavirus wards in hard-hit Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team coordinates with state and local public health authorities and work to ease the strain of the patient-care surge in the city.

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