GALLIPOLIS -- Do you know any heroes?

No, not the ones with super powers from the popular NBC-TV series. We’re talking about friends, neighbors, even someone you don’t know who stepped forward in an unusual situation.

If you do, the Gallia County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for you to nominate that individual for recognition as an “everyday hero,” to be honored at a breakfast set for Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center.

Ollie Paxton of the local Red Cross said the organization has been a leader in preparedness and response in Gallia County.

“Our heroes breakfast will honor that longstanding tradition of heroism by recognizing local individuals whose extraordinary acts of courage or kindness make them a hero,” Paxton said. “People in Gallia County make a difference in the lives of others every day. They show kindness and compassion, and give of themselves in unexpected ways.”

The individual you nominate may be a friend or family member, neighbor, firefighter or police officer. The nominee can be a trained professional or a Good Samaritan, even just someone who volunteers regularly.

Gallia County Everyday Heroes will be chosen according to the following criteria:

• One who offers his or her life to save another person.

• One who shows extraordinary courage in a given situation or an ongoing situation.

• One who is completely unselfish in his or her action in working with or for others.

• One whose actions make life, or its circumstances, easier or more comfortable for someone else.

Nominations are for people who are heroes in the community, blood volunteers, fire, military, education, law enforcement, seniors, blood donor, youth, or even pets or animals.

Nominations are due May 15. Forms are available at the Red Cross office in the old Libby Hotel, 444 Second Ave., Gallipolis, or at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, which is the media sponsor for Everyday Heroes. Forms are to be returned to the Gallia County American Red Cross, P.O. Box 342, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Paxton said proclamations declaring June 18 as Gallia County Red Cross Everyday Hero Day will be submitted to the Gallia County Commissioners and Gallipolis City Commission.

For more information, contact the Red Cross at (740) 446-8555.