Emergency Responder Is ‘A Role Model’: Palos Verdes Hero

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, 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 Jean Meyer who nominated their son Derek Damond Meyer.

Name: Derek Damond Meyer

State: CA

Home town: Palos Verdes

Hero's job: Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee: Son

Reason for recognition: Trains endlessly to be prepared to save lives and deal with all emergencies.

One thing to know: Derek is truly a role model for every child.

Thank you for all you do, Derek!

>> 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.

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