Do You Know A Hero?

The Heroes in the Heartland Awards Luncheon honors individuals from Burt, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties who have saved another person’s life during the past year or who have positively impacted the quality of life in the Heartland area in other ways.

The program, now in its 11th year, is based on the organization’s belief that qualities of bravery, commitment, dedication and selfless behavior should be recognized and honored. Past honorees have ranged in age from 9 to 92 and have represented all walks of life and almost every conceivable circumstance. 

Heroes in the Heartland will be honored Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Embassy Suites LaVista Conference Center in LaVista. Reservations are currently being taken. Event proceeds benefit the work of the American Red Cross in the local community.

(Photo: L - Fred Wilson, former manager of Von Maur's Customer Service Department was injured in the 2007 Westroads Mall Shooting. R - Sgt. Robert Jones, Douglas County Sheriff's Department & first responder to the Westroads Mall Shooting) 

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