On Labor Day, Unsung Heroes Man Posts

Labor Day, which was officially first celebrated in 1894, is a national holiday meant to celebrate workers across the United States -- the everyday folks who toil diligently year-round at jobs to keep the country safe and productive.

In his book, "Working," Studs Terkel interviewed all kinds of normal people and asked them how they feel, about the work they do. Farmers and telephone operators, flight attendants and street cleaners, waitresses and strip miners - -and all kinds of workers who serve faithfully at jobs that all too often go unnoticed and ignored -- all raised their voices and gave honest and heartachingly real oral histories about the jobs that keep a nation humming and alive.

And on Labor Day, while most of the nation barbecues and hits the beach, there are scores of diligent men and women -- doctors and emergency medical technicians, police and firefighters -- who work round the clock to keep the public safe and cared for. Waitresses continue to feed hungry fun seekers and sales associates toil long hours to keep stores open and satisfy the demands of thousands of back-to-school shoppers. 

So, while the rest of the country unwinds, Patch would like to celebrate all the workers in Riverhead Town who will be at their jobs this Labor Day, doing what they do best to not only earn a wage but also, who pour their hearts and dedicaton into jobs that are critical to keeping the town running, even on holidays. Despite tired, aching backs and feet, these workers are the backbone of a nation, and should be celebrated.

We salute you -- and thank you.

Are you working on Labor Day? We want to know what job you do, and what your job means to you. Please tell us about your job in the comments section.