'Caring And Compassionate': Bonney Lake Hero

BONNEY LAKE, WA — 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 Robyn Som, who nominated husband Jack Som for his many years spent serving the community, and his willingness to step up and help out during the pandemic.

Name: Jack Som
State: WA
Home town: Bonney Lake-Sumner
Hero's job: Health Care
Relationship to nominee: Husband
Reason for recognition: Jack at age 70 decided to continue working as an operating room nurse. He retired this Spring to per diam status but has worked many shifts to support his coworkers thru this pandemic.
One thing to know: Nowhere is there a more caring and compassionate nurse. Jack has worked as a health care worker for 50+ years starting as a corpsman during the Vietnam war. He has been recognized over and over again by patients, coworkers & employers as one of the best.

Thank you for all you do, Jack!

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