This week’s Unsung Heroes selection is a no-brainer.
Four Westport first responders — Deputy Fire Chief Matt Cohen, Firefighters Patrick Dailey and Michael Durette, and Police Officer Gregory Gunter — answered the call to bring aid to North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
They delivered food, water, essential supplies and a mobile cell unit by helicopter to isolated towns, and helped resolve a mobile communications problem at a field hospital.
Westport Deputy Fire Chief Matt Cohen (right) delivers supplies via Chinook helicopter. (Photo courtesy of Westport Fire Department)
Meanwhile, the Westport Rotary and Sunrise Rotary Clubs quickly organized a collection drive for food and other essentials, tolls and equipment, and medical supplies.
Many Westporters responded yesterday to the Rotarians’ appeal. A very large truck, filled with contributed goods, are already in North Carolina.
Packing supplies yesterday at Stop & Shop. (Photo/Connie Belta)
But that’s not all. The Y’s Men of Westport and Weston very quickly raised enough money to buy 10 generators for North Carolina.
Our first responders, Rotarians and Y’s Men have made important — even life-saving — efforts.
They do it because it’s the right thing to do, not for thanks.
But all of Westport joins countless hurricane victims in saying: Thank you!
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