A teenager puts up a fight to save her baby sister. A husband and wife rescue a man pinned under car. And an 81-year-old who has donated 22 gallons of blood.
These ordinary people who stepped up in life-threatening situations were among 18 people honored Thursday during the 2019 Everyday Heroes recognition, sponsored by the American Red Cross in Utah.
“You’ve inspired others with your good work,” Executive Director Adam Whitaker told the heroes and their families gathered at Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, “and you’ve helped others be courageous when their moment comes.”
Not surprisingly, many of the honorees were shy about the attention and said they did what anyone would do.