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Courtesy of John Hehn
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“I'd like to mention that both by husband, Kevin Harper, and my son, Jack Hedrick, are my heroes. They both work at Publix store 1212 at the corner of Jim Redman and Alexander. While I get to work from home, they have to go to work wearing masks and dealing with anxious customers. They are both concerned they will bring this virus to my elderly mother. Both have shown patience and grace in some stressful situations.” — Carrie Hedrick
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Publix #1212, James L. Redman Parkway
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Publix #793, Thonotosassa Road
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Kelsie Corry, nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital
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Lincare Service respresentative Scott Rogan provides in-home respiratory care and setups.
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"Gunner Thomas is a survey technician working for Hillsborough Surveying and will begin summer classes at HCC in a few weeks." — Patricia Thomas
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"Kierstan Thomas is an ICU nurse at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and a mom to three, Jaxson, Kinslee and James, all under the age of 4." — Patricia Thomas
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Kobee Thomas is a full-time student pursuing a career in environmental science and working five days a week behind the meat/seafood counter to serve those who frequent the Fresh Market." — Patricia Thomas
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“My Plant City hero is my husband, Thomas. He is a diesel mechanic. Keeps those big rigs running. He has dealt with truck drivers from all over the country. He has also been the one going on any supply runs we have needed for our family. All the while trying to keep me sane as I'm trapped here with three teenage sons, one of which is immunocompromised. He will forever be my hero for the way he has responded during all of this and the calm he has tried to bring our family. He had to shave his beloved beard so his masks would fit properly. Poor guy. That's a major sacrifice for him.” — Krystal Wilder
Not all heroes wear capes, and Plant City is full of them.
Sometimes they look like Maggie Hehn, who traveled from her home in Plant City to New York City in order to join the fight against COVID-19 at one of the most affected areas in the United States. Hehn has been working as a disaster nurse at the Coney Island Hospital since late March and chronicling her experiences on social media. You can read her thoughts and see her photos on her Facebook page and her Instagram (@maggiehehn).
But they’re not always on the front lines of the pandemic. Plenty of heroes are people who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day lives to make life a little easier or better for the rest of us during these uncertain times.
We asked you to tell us about the heroes in your lives, and you delivered.
