Sandy Heroes: Lindenhurst Says Thanks

There's been plenty reflection today on the destruction that Hurricane Sandy brought to Lindenhurst last year. 

But out of the devastation came wonderful people and organizations who opened their hearts to those in need. We asked on our Facebook page who deserves to be recognized and thanked for their efforts after the storm. Here's a few responses: 

Liz Calder Oberlin: My senior mom is/was up there and a huge shout out to The Lindenhurst Fire Dept especially the Ladies Aux. who helped tremendously and the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 had members serving soup and sandwiches in different areas because the lodge was flooded!! OLPH Church helped tremendously as well! You guys rock! Thank you!

Margie Schoof McAlinden: I am totally grateful for Duffy's Ale House, for being so generous in giving our family discounts, my dear friend AnneJeannine Chimenti Cuozzo for her use of hot showers and a little fix of TV, (and old hot dog buns) LOL my neighbors, Red Cross doing drive bys with supplies and of course Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church

Florence Cooke: Wellwood Grille site was a God send. Pay It Forward Organization was incredible. My niece & son live so. of Montauk H'way & received so much help from amazing, kind, generous volunteers.

Edward Szyjko: Duffy's Wings, did a great deal to help Lindenhurst...

David Wallach: Whoever organized the toy drive and the businesses that worked as drop off locations should be recognized

Edward Wisely: Lindy Manpower really came through for my family and me. My niece and neohews: Joe Callanan and Maryanne , Kerry Callanan-mirza and her family, Big Joe Callanan who not only physically helped but opened their home to us. Many others who stopped by with food, water, and cleaning supplies. My job and my union helped. We were very fortunate with all of the great people who came forward and helped. Thank you all.

Colleen Kelly Lisi: Sooo many...Camp Bulldog....the Girl Scouts..Other states....other n.shore towns!!!

Who else deserves thanks? We'd love to hear your Sandy story. Here’s how you can share.

Visit the My Sandy Story blog here and click on the open text box under the heading to create a post.

Or, from the homepage, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your Patch. (Click “Join” if you don’t have an account yet.)
• Click the "Blogs" tab, near the top of the homepage and then locate the My Sandy Story blog in the left-hand column. Click on it.
• Click in the box that says, “Write a new post” and then click on “Article” at the top.
• Give your post a headline, enter the body of the story and upload your photos.
• Click “Post now.”