Who Is Your Hero?

Do you have a personal hero? Tell us about them. It doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Your Everyday Hero: Joan R.

My grandmother, whom I call Nanna, is everything to me. She has done everything for my mom, my little brother and myself. She is 70 years old and hasn't slowed down a bit. If it wasn't for her, I don't know where we would be. She always puts others first and is always concerned about others rather than herself. She is beautiful inside and out, and I could never explain how special she is to me and my family. I just recently started working with her. She has worked at USCCU for 35 years. I am so happy to be able to see her every day, and to hear her voice. She has always taken care of me and given my family the best of everything. She will give me her last dollar or her last piece of food, whatever to make me happy. Like I said before, I could never explain how important she is in so many people's lives. Not only mine, but all of the members at USCCU, her co-workers, and her many friends. So, I nominate her as my hero, my best friend, and the person I admire more than anything. I respect her with all of my heart, she is my heart. No matter what she will always have my heart. I love you Nanna!

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