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Everyday Hero - Polly Morman

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We have all seen the stories of soldiers returning from duty, being greeted in airports by family members and loads of friends. More>>

  • As I hope you have come to know, our Everyday Hero segment profiles individuals who normally would not receive much fanfare for the work that they do, but I can tell you that this month's Everyday Hero gets paid with the richest form of compensation.

  • Friday, July 2 2010 7:40 PM EDT2010-07-03 00:40:59 GMT
    I am about to introduce you to a very dedicated Everyday Hero.  Have you ever seen someone who has a heart for caring for others that never seems to tire?

  • Friday, May 21 2010 11:29 AM EDT2010-05-21 16:29:04 GMT
    Everyone knows someone that seems to have an endless supply of energy, but when you match that energy with a heart full of compassion you have the profile for KLTV's Everyday Hero for May.

  • Monday, March 22 2010 4:31 PM EDT2010-03-22 20:31:46 GMT
    In this day of world-wide electronic connection it seems that good old hard work and caring for a cause has been lost between friend requests and tweets.

  • Monday, February 15 2010 2:32 PM EST2010-02-15 19:32:42 GMT
    It is one thing to have a sharing, giving personality, but when your attitude and action causes others to move, the result is truly impactful.

  • Thursday, January 14 2010 3:22 PM EST2010-01-14 20:22:23 GMT
    We all face challenges in our lives.  Some of the challenges are foreseeable; others hit us out of the blue.  How we respond to those challenges reveals a part of our character.

  • Thursday, January 14 2010 3:10 PM EST2010-01-14 20:10:55 GMT
    Ayden Hobbs When Kelly and Blake Hobbs decided to have children, they felt it was important to instill in them a sense of compassion.

  • Thursday, January 14 2010 3:10 PM EST2010-01-14 20:10:26 GMT
    People deal with adversity in different ways. Some withdraw, give up, or lose interest in everyday things. For others, adversity inspires them to move forward, push harder, and accomplish more. One such inspiration is Renee Crenshaw of Liberty City. As a busy wife, mother, and business owner, Renee faces the daily challenges of living Parkinson's Disease.

  • Thursday, January 14 2010 3:09 PM EST2010-01-14 20:09:56 GMT
    During this hurricane season, we've heard a lot of stories about people reaching out and helping those in need. That's why we felt it so fitting to recognize Billy George Vaticalos as this month's Everyday Hero.

  • "Life is easier when you see your cup as half full." Those are words that Everyday Hero Judie Moffett lives by. And it's this outlook on life that has allowed her to not only overcome personal obstacles, but to encourage, motivate and inspire those around her.

  • Thursday, January 14 2010 3:08 PM EST2010-01-14 20:08:51 GMT
    What makes an everyday hero? Just ask 76 year old Veda Ashby's family, and they'll tell you.

A Few Of Our Best Submissions

BEN SALLAS

BEN SALLAS IS 74 YRS OLD AND GOES LIKE A PINK BUNNY EVERY DAY. HE GETS UP WAY EARLY WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION, AND STAYS WITHHIS 2 GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER TILL TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL. HE GETS THEM IN AFTERNOON More>>

Habitat for Humanity

I nominate the Habitat for Humanity "Tuesday crew" as a KLTV EVERYDAY HERO (S). This group of six men--Craig Daniel, Jim Durnil, Jesse Fears, Carl Jeter, John Mattson and John Childress--have been diligent More>>

Billy George Vaticalos of Longview

My nomination for an Everyday Hero is Billy George Vaticalos of Longview. More>>

Alice Prince

I would like to nominate Alice Prince, nurse's aide at Truman Smith Children's Care Center in Gladewater as an everyday hero.  More>>

Kenny Bynum

I would like to nominate my step-dad, although I call him my dad, Kenny Bynum.  More>>

Alison Ganske

I would like to nominate Alison Ganske as, not just an everyday hero, but as an extraordinary hero! More>>

Ed King

I would like to nominate Ed King, owner of Tyler Area Chick Fil A's. Mr. King has a kind and loving spirit. His philosophy on giving back to his community makes him a very special individual. More>>

Derek Kastning

This is for my warm hearted fiance, Derek Kastning. He has so much carisma, personality, and has the biggest heart. More>>

John Hale and his wife Jenny

I am nominating my son John Hale and his wife Jenny as everyday heroes! They have taken on the role of loving and caring for 3 precious little girls that they took on as foster children. More>>

Gene - Husband of 24 years

This is about my husband of 24 years. He is the most amazing, inspiring hard working man I have ever known. We met one Friday evening on the Town square.  The cutest guy with his rugged good looks and aurburn red hair driving the nicest car a Trans AM parked next to me, and asked if he could talk to me. .Sure, I said, We talked and laughed like we had know each other all our lives. More>>

They give hope...They are a helping hand...They are a shoulder to lean on...

They are the everyday heroes all over East Texas.

Here’s your chance to say thanks by nominating a KLTV 7 EVERYDAY HERO.

Maybe it's a friend, a neighbor, a family member or even a co-worker who is doing something extraordinary on a regular basis just because they can. It could be a simple thing, or something amazing. Whatever it is they deserve our thanks. Help highlight these members of our community. It's the least we can do for the folks who are helping us all make this A Better East Texas. 

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