From Fire Rescuers to CPR Providers, 12 Angelenos to Receive Red Cross Honors

17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards Recipients

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Allen Chung with the Long Beach Fire Department is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Andres Alonso, Marine Corps Veteran, is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Bali Fedalizo, San Pedro High School Student, is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Captain William Basulto with the Pasadena Fire Department is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Anthony Diaz is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Monique Champagne is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Shayla Jackson is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Hunter Collins is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Nathaniel Burch, Lakewood Resident, is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Officer Jorge Grajeda is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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Richard Montejano, Bellflower Resident, is honored as a community hero at the 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony on May 19, 2022, in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross

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From performing CPR when a stranger collapses at a community gym to pulling someone from a burning car or home, our city is full of brave and courageous heroes. On Thursday, May 19, 2022 the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region honored community heroes who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of courage and humanitarian service at its 17th Annual Hometown Heroes Ceremony. These 12 individuals jumped into action in a moment’s notice without hesitation – they are true Heroes.

About the Photographer: Embry Lopez is a commercial photographer and a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Los Angeles. He is passionate about photographing people who help people.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.