Alex Knoth, Lewistown: This man will always be like a younger brother to me. Little does he realize that he has also become one of my greatest heroes. Alex puts in more effort than anyone I know, lives each day with integrity and you won't find another person as quick as him to give you the ...

Donald “Dody” Goss. My hero is my son. I thank him for his years of service. So proud of him. — Emma Jean Goss Sunderland Submitted photo

City Hook & Ladder and Fame firefighter training in Lewistown, early 1970s. — Steve Rush Submitted photo

Gary McClenahen. My husband Gary is a hero. He is an active firefighter for the Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department. Gary has been an active firefighter since the age of 16 when he joined 65 years ago, and still going strong at the age of 81. — Carol McClenahen Submitted photo

Ron Carson is a well-known local name in the small town of Belleville. He is definitely defined as a hero in many people’s eyes, including mine. He joined the Belleville Fire Company in 1950 at the age of 18. He has committed 74 years of service, making him the oldest living member in the ...

Sandra Hughes, Honey Grove. There is nothing my Grandma wouldn’t do for anyone. She's always there to help anyone with no questions asked. She is a member at Tuscarora Grange and she helps the community. She loves seeing people happy. She will always be my hero. — Meranda Yohn, East ...