Elsa Gernandt-Anderson is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Captain Maurice Scott, Captain of the Sause Bros. tugboat Redondo, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Anthony Lo Grande, Deckhand on Sause Bros. tugboat Redondo, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Gary Jenkins, West LA Veterans Administration staff, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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James Burkett, Lakewood resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Steve CdeBaca, Norwalk resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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John Hawley, Red Cross Volunteer, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Amanda Morita, Red Cross Employee, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Matthew Kitchen, Monrovia resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Taylor Antenucci, La Mirada resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Tom Horan, Thousand Oaks resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Michael Kassarjian, Pasadena resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
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Sergeant Rafael Rodriguez, Whittier resident, is honored as a community hero at the 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony on May 18, 2023 in Carson, CA. Photo by Embry Lopez/American Red Cross.
June 19, 2024
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 18, 2023 the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region honored community heroes who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of courage and humanitarian service at its 18th Annual Hometown Heroes Ceremony. These 15 individuals jumped into action in a moment’s notice without hesitation – they are true Heroes.
Captain Maurice Scott – Captain on the Sause Bros. tugboat Redondo
Anthony Lo Grande – Deckhand on Sause Bros. tugboat Redondo
Sergeant Rafael Rodriguez – Whittier resident
Elsa Gernandt-Anderson – works in Burbank
Tom Horan – Thousand Oaks resident
Michael Kassarjian – Pasadena resident
James Burkett – Lakewood resident
Gary Jenkins – West LA Veterans Administration staff
Natalie Carroll – La Mirada resident
Taylor Antenucci – La Mirada resident
Matthew Kitchen – Monrovia resident
John Hawley – Red Cross Volunteer
Lydia Hoffman – Red Cross Volunteer
Amanda Morita – Red Cross Employee
Steve CdeBaca – Norwalk resident
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossLA
