COMMUNITY NEWS
Heroes Reside Amongst Us Seems to me that most of us typically spend much of our life so wrapped up in our work, with kids, our grandkids, on cell phones and just existing, we miss the realization that residing amongst us are heroes. Maybe this is the norm. Heroes here in our presence, but not wearing a cape or a mask like the Caped Crusader, but dressed non-conspicuously in police uniforms, EMS attire and medical scrubs. With that camouflage, we fail to recognize their gift of heroism until there is a crisis, they are called into action risking their own health and well-being and are exposed as the true heroes they are. Living on our street, just two houses over, is the Camonayan family (Jessie, Rose, DJ and CJ). They are the normal family, quiet and courteous, friendly and joyful, always laughing and having fun at our street parties. The Camonayan family has lived in the Southgate neighborhood of Windermere for the past thirteen years. Jessie, the husband/father has been in hospital materials management for thirteen years. Rose, the wife/mother has been a critical care RN for thirty-three years. During this Covid-19 pandemic, Rose is providing her services at two separate hospitals. DJ, daughter 1 is a nurse in cardiovascular ICU and CJ, daughter 2 has been an ICU patient care tech and is graduating with
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her nursing degree this May. Over the past weeks, we have missed seeing the Camonayan’s outside in their yard or walking their two dogs. We see them on occasion and get in a hand wave as they drive away to the hospital and then return home for a few hours before driving off again. Two weeks ago, my wife, told me that she was creating a sizeable sign that I was to place in the Camonayan’s front yard advising the world that these undercover heroes lived right here, in Windermere, in our neighborhood and on our street. She also informed that our other neighbors would be adding their signature to the sign, as witness to that fact. I replied to her that I may be placed in ARC jail for its erection, to which she replied, “It’s worth it. Always wondered what it would be like with you locked up”. She was correct. They are Heroes!! Surely there are other heroes living in Windermere and we do not want to overlook them. May we all take a moment, be thankful for the “Heroes Residing Amongst Us” by letting them know just how much we truly appreciate them! Submitted by Southgate Resident, George T. Watson
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