Hollywood Hero: 'He's Up Before Dawn Helping Others'

HOLLYWOOD, CA — 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 Judith Tre Herne of Burbank, who nominated her brother, Hollywood resident H.B. Barnum:

Name of the nominee: H.B. BARNUM

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?: No

What does the nominee do for work?: MUSICIAN AND MUSICAL ARRANGER AND DIRECTOR.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
H.B. HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GIVING, GENEROUS, LOVING, KIND AND CONSIDERATE PERSON ALL OF OUR LIVES. DURING THESE PAST MONTHS HE HAS GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT HE DOES ON A DAILY BASIS FOR OTHERS ESPECIALLY SENIORS, PEOPLE THAT ARE SHUT IN AND THE INFERMED. HE IS UP EVERYDAY BEFORE DAWN HELPING OTHERS BY DELIVERING FOOD AND SOMETIMES FUNDS TO PAY FOR BILLS AND OTHER NECESSITIES THAT MAY BE NEEDED. HE SERVES AT FOOD BANKS WEEKLY. HE NEVER COMPLAINS ABOUT THE HOURS OR THE WORK HE IS ASKED TO DO.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
HE IS A BLESSING TO EVERYONE HE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH.