Alex Considine – June 7, 2024

“Alex is an employee of Yarmouth as a firefighter/paramedic/trainer. He previously was in the Town of Gray after being a live-in student/firefighter in Yarmouth while attending SMCC. He writes grants and does training sessions to better the department but does not take credit for anything. He is a humble hero because he does not look for attention.”

Nominated by Gale Clifford

James Bachelder – June 14, 2024

“James helped me personally get a flag put on my father’s grave after serving 20 years in the Navy. He’s also the President of Maine Veterans in need, which helps the homeless and those who may become homeless.”

Nominated by Dee Richard

Lee Johnnson – June 24, 2024

“I would like to nominate Lee, a veteran and a EMT. He is kind, reliable and knowledgeable. His dedication shows he cares about people and the community.”

Nominated by Diana Jackson

Roger Morissette – June 28, 2024

Roger is a veteran who was in the Navy and was wounded on a ship that he was serving on.  At 84 years
of age he is still putting flags on the graves at the Veterans Cemetery in Springvale and always lending a
hand to other Veteran families who need help navigating the system for their needs. For example, finding
wheel chairs, walkers, building ramps and other special unmet medical needs.

Grahamtastic Connection, a nonprofit created to provide free technology to children with cancer and other
serious illnesses to support their education and well-being, was founded in honor of Roger’s grandson
and Roger has been relentless in giving of his time to the organization with the Kanz for Kidz campaign,
connecting them with funders and collecting auction items for events. He is truly a hero in his family and
also in the community.

Nominated by Crystal Callahan

Matthew Fredrickson – July 5, 2024

Matthew is a detective with th Portsmouth PD. He is caring, selfless, humble, and strong. He puts his life on the line everyday to serve and protect the citizens of Portsmouth. His most admirable attribute is he is an amazing father to his son Nathan.

Nominated by John Pattee

East Kingston Fire Department – July 12, 2024

The East Kingston Fire Department is there when you need them and beyond. Helping beyond just emergency situations, the Kingston Fire Department went above and beyond to raise money for a family who lost things in a recent storm.

Nominated by Gerard Gallant

Zachary Rickards – July 26, 2024

Zach is a man who is given thanks for his service, and is humble. He is an afghan war vet, but yet picks up a trash bag that has been blown off the back of a truck. He makes sure the flag doesn’t touch the ground when hanging it on the flag pole. Zach has walked in the March of dimes, suicide awareness, also is a monthly donator to Barba ra bush Foundation. He has been seen giving homeless carhart jackets , and bottles of water. Zach has participated in the run for the fallen, Zimmerman challenge, and many others. I believe Zach is a local hero.

Nominated by Kelly Reardon

Melissa DiClemente – August 2, 2024

My hero is Scarborough Police Officer Melissa DiClemente. She’s my hero because she saved my life….THREE TIMES! Three different times my heart stopped because of accidental fentanyl overdoses. Three times Officer DiClemente brought me back to life. Now I am sober and ALIVE! She is more than my hero…she is my guardian angel. I even have her badge number tattooed on my arm! She deserves public recognition for her heroics. Thank you.

Nominated by Ben James Rupert

David Patch – August 16, 2024

David is the President of Maine Veterans in Need (MVN). MVN helps the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services to assist homeless Veterans and Veterans that could lose their housing. He works with many non-profits organization that want to accomplish these same goals. He is the only 24/7 phone number in Maine for Veterans in urgent situations, not counting 911.

Nominated by Ben James Bachelder

James Cyr – August 30

My husband is my forever hero. He is a purple heart combat wounded veteran. He is disabled, but he perseveres, despite his issues. He has served in the Air Force, Army and Army Guard. He was shot down during a mission in a Chinook while serving in Afghanistan in 2005-2006. His Army career ended due to this.

Nominated by Kristine Cyr

Dean Lischke – June 7, 2024

“Dean does so much for the community and always has a smile on his face. He’s a veteran that is always there to help his community and a police officer for Hampton. He’s a devoted husband and father and goes out of his way to teach women how to handle firearms and is always a hero to everyone.”

Nominated by Penny Frazier

William Miller – June 14, 2024

“William Miller is a US Army Veteran and an instructor and Trustee/Chair for V-MAT, a 100% Free Martial Arts Program for U.S. Military Veterans, Reserves and Active Duty located in the Portsmouth.

Martial Arts have been proven to assist in healing the physical, mental and spiritual losses caused by PTSD, traumatic brain injury, physical injury recovery and many other issues – in all walks of life.

Bill enjoys sharing his time and experience with all who are interested in a journey through the Art that he loves. He gives of his time and training unconditionally and is someone I truly believe is a hero. For more info on V-MAT, go to v-mat.org.”

Nominated by Deb Mullen

Michael Brown – June 28, 2024

“My dad is a 36-year firefighter with the Town of York, M.E., and 8 years served in the United States Navy. He joined the Navy in 1987-1995 and served on board USS Wisconsin BB-64 NAS Pensacola and USS Vicksburg-69. While in Pensacola, FL, he joined the Warrington Fire Dept. in Warrington, FL ‘88-’90; Barrington Fire Barrington, N.H. ‘95-’96; Kittery Fire Dept. Kittery, M.E ‘96-2006. While on the Kittery Fire Dept. he joined the York Village Fire Dept. in 2001 and is still there today.”

Nominated by Darcy Brown

Chad Kozdra – July 12, 2024

Chad served in the military for over 20 years as an Army Combat Veteran. And even though he’s no longer active, he still serves the public as the owner of one of the most barbershops in the state, Route 1 Barbershop & Shave Parlour in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Through that business, Chad not only supports local through charitable donations, but also highlights products from other local New Hampshire small businesses. He’s just a good person doing good things

Nominated by Jadd Naamani

Kevin Pattershall – July 19, 2024

Kevin Pattershall is a Command Sergeant Major with the Army National Guard. He enlisted in the Army in 1983 while he was a senior in high school.  He has dedicated 41 years to the military. He has completed overseas tours in Canada and Iceland. Kevin is currently serving in his final year in the Army reserves as he has completed his allotted time allowed to serve. He will finish out in November of 2024. Kevin has dedicated over 40 years to the Army and I would love to see him be recognized for all of his hard work.

Nominated by Cynthia Pattershall

Jacob MacGlashing – July 25, 2024

Jake started as a firefighter in 1998 and moved to the Rye Fire Dept. in 2008, serving as a firefighter/paramedic of the lifeguards, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. In Dec 2023, he became the Deputy Fire Chief in North Hampton. I met Jake when he 1st came to Rye and I’ve had the privilege of  knowing him since 2008 – always kind, calm, and professional. I’ve seen him rise in ranks and raise his wonderful family with his wife, Alyssa. And addition, to being a firefighter and raising a family – this will be his 6th year riding in the Pan Mass challenge to raise money for the Dana-Farber cancer institute.

Nominated by Karen Andronaco

Jim Genereux – August 2, 2024

Jim spent over 20 years serving in the Army, being deployed to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and then again to Kosovo for 18 months for a peace keeping mission. Jim retired from the military, earned a degree from USM and now continues to serve his community by working at the local town hall. Jim is a proud American and an ardent patriot.

Nominated by Nicole Pare

Norman Long August 30, 2024

Norm served 19 years, 11 months and 21 days in the military. A mix of USMC, Army Reserved and active Army.

He did one combat tour, O.E.F. (Operation Enduring Freedom), which ended with him coming home early due to major back injuries. On the 23rd of April of 2024, which happened to be his 58th birthday, they found a brain tumor. One week later the tumor (4.8cm, left temporal lobe) was removed with confirmation of glioblastoma grade 4 following the next week. We live in Maine and are currently staying at a campground in Hampton Falls NH, while we travel Monday thru Friday to Jamaica Plains VA for radiation treatment along with chemo. This is the biggest battle he will ever face as glioblastoma has a very poor prognosis due to the aggressiveness of it and the difficulties treating it. He remains calm and optimistic! He gives me inspiration every day. He is my hero!

Nominated by Marcia Long