Respiratory Therapist Is A Silent Hero: Patch Local Hero

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — 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 Ron Smith who nominated his son-in-law, respiratory therapist Jim Lonergan.

Where the nominee lives:

Palos Heights

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Palos Heights

Name of the nominee:

Jim Lonergan

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Ron Smith

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

Respiratory therapist

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Jim works at Advocate Christ Medical Center providing respiratory therapy to sick children and adults, many with Covid-19

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

Jim looks forward to going to work, even though it places him in danger. He does this without any fanfare or mention of himself. He is works the night shift, so he is secluded from his family at night and during the day, when he must sleep. Jim is a silent hero.

Thank you for all you do, Jim!

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