Gina - Liverpool, NY:
I'm a college student at Onondaga Community College and I would like to salute the Onondaga Community College staff for their continuous hard work and effort to keep the college running during this challenging time. We couldn't get through this time without you!
Nikki - Cicero, NY:
I would like to salute my mother because she works for FedEx everyday. She is constantly putting her self at risk everyday to still provide for her family and make sure other families are getting their packages! She's a hard worker and deserves the world!
Gracelyn - Liverpool, NY:
I want to salute my sister Christine Tancredi. She is a nurse at St.Joseph's. Not only is she on the front lines during this pandemic, but every other day too at the hospital and teaching nursing students. Never seeking recognition. She is my hero, today and always! :)
Ashlyn - Syracuse, NY:
I want to give a shout out to my friend Jackie. She is a frontline essential worker at an Alzheimer's and dementia facility. She's under so much pressure and stress due to this pandemic, yet continues to report to work everyday working really hard to protect her residents during this crisis. The essential workers are the ones getting the rest of us through this time. Thank you so much, I love you. If you know an essential worker, buy them lunch. Jackie, your next one's on me!
Katie - Fairmount, NY:
I just want to give a shout out to all those delivery drivers out there. I'm not hearing enough thanks to you guys, and you are definitely putting yourselves at risk to make sure we're still able to get our favorite foods. It's something that definitely can brighten our day. Thank you for all of your hard work, and for making our favorite dishes available to us.
Jess - Cicero, NY:
I'd like to give a shout-out to my sister. She works at Chick-Fil-A, and she just works really hard. I think she deserves some thanks and a shout-out, because she's balancing that with her last year in High School. So she's really working hard, and I'm proud of her for that.
Logan - Syracuse, NY:
I'd like to shout out health care workers, and my Mom, who is a nurse.
Connorlynn - Camillus, NY:
I just wanted to give a shout out to all of the law enforcement workers, who are still doing their job to keep us all safe. Thanks so much!
Susan - Rome, NY:
My husband Matthew Gould, step son Terrell Todd, and all the mechanics with JB Hunt have been working hard everyday to keep the trucks running so supplies can be delivered all over the USA safely.
Mark - Syracuse, NY:
My name is Mark, and I'm the Facility Administrator for Central New York Dialysis. I'd like to shout out to my team of nurses and health care workers. Without you, our patients would not be able to get the life sustaining treatments they need to survive. You are truly heroes, and I'm so incredibly proud of all of you. Thanks to you and all essential employees for your bravery and the sacrifices you make, to ensure we're all taken care of. We truly appreciate you.
Nick:
I would just like to give a shout out to postal workers, grocery store workers, doctors and nurses, police and firefighters who are essential workers, working during this pandemic. Thank you for all you've done. Thank you for all your service. And we will get through this very soon.
Nicole:
Shoutout to my husband, Austin Brutcher, and all others who are essential employees. I appreciate and thank you all for everything you're doing in risking your health to continue to do your jobs. In hard times like these, you are all the true heroes.
Danielle:
I want to salute ALL of my fellow Crouse coworkers- specifically in surgical recovery and intensive care. They have all worked tirelessly to provide the best care and compassion to CNY. They are all risking their own health every day and giving 100% of themselves to better the community.
Joseph:
All the Automotive Technicians at all the Mavis Discount Tire Stores, and all other Automotive Techs, working during this pandemic to keep everyone's vehicles running and safe!
Eryka:
Thank you to my boyfriend Alexander for continuing to get up everyday, put on your uniform, and go to work in the city of Syracuse. I pray all the time that you come home safe, I'm so proud of you and I love you so much!
Mother of Casey:
I would like to, dedicate this to my daughter, Casey, who is a nurse in the medical ICU. I just want to recognize her and everything she's doing right now, and what she's sacrificing for everyone.