'Remained Open For Customers During Pandemic': Carlsbad Hero

CARLSBAD, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Allen Mabra, who nominated local restaurateur, Johan Haedrick.

Name: Johan "Big John" Haedrick

Hometown: Carlsbad

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: My wife and I eat at his restaurant daily.

Reason for recognition: He has remained open for customers continually during the
pandemic.

One thing to know: He is friendly, generous and community-oriented.

Thank you for all you do, Johan!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across California here.