Business Owner ‘Brought People Together’: Redondo Beach Hero

REDONDO BEACH, 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 Sara R. Rice who nominated Mark Comon, owner of Paul's Photo in Torrance.

Name: Mark Comon

State: CA

Home town: Redondo Beach

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: Customer of his photo shop

Reason for recognition: Since the start of the pandemic, the owner of Paul's Photo in Torrance, has been keeping his customers and the community engaged with each other. He took a difficult situation and brought people together through education and photography.

One thing to know: He has this amazing enthusiasm and ability to bring people together!

Thank you for all you do, Mark!

>> 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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