Although I would love to nominate more the one, the person that stood out to us was Anna Lamanna. Although, we did not really know Anna in the beginning, we came to know her in court. She was kind, compassionate and understanding. She was there for us when we needed her. She would phone us out of the blue and ask how we were doing. She would try and answer any question we asked, and if she did not have the answer, she would try and find out for us. She made our journey a little easier and we thank her for that. 

Thank-you Anna, you are one of the best - Wendy Flanagan, Barrie

I woke up last Aug 10th at 3:30am to find our front & only door was on fire and there was an impassible blaze. I woke up my wife Ruth to get out. We went to the kitchen window and after pushing the window out, I got Ruth out feet first. Officer Rawn was there ready to catch her. I followed her through the same window. Thanks to Officer Rawn for his help in getting Ruth and I out of that building. We, both Ruth and I, nominate Officer Patrick Rawn, a true blue hero. Mike - Fortin, Owen Sound. 

Always there to help our son with his drug issue and guiding him in positive directions. He is also always there to help us as parents to cope and manage our son's needs. Craig Wright, Renfrew

I nominate Darrin Moore as Kawartha's Police Services Hero & gentle giant. The other day I heard that he had responded to a VSA (vital signs absent) with a baby, quickly Darrin sprung into action, with his quick actions and training he revived a one month old baby. It warms my heart to hear that Kawartha Lakes Police are looking after our community in all aspects and will be there when we need them most. He is a hero and I'm sure the baby's mother would agree. - Stephanie Myers, Lindsay

Cealia Gagnon has not only devoted most of her free time to charity she has managed to influence others to do the same. She is an inspiration to us all. - Livia Eaton, Windsor

Where do I even begin!? Phil is my life he is mine and our everyday "HERO" I simply could never write enough to tell you how amazing he is, where he's been and all the good he has done on or off duty, it's a lifetime worth!

I wish this nomination came in better circumstances. I wish I realized how much I had and almost lost July 5th, 2015. I wish so many things. But sometimes it's not until you have such a reminder or close call that you get just how much you have taken for granted, all the moments you've missed, things you wanted to do or say but didn't have the chance or take the time, the time you can't get back! 

This incident changed our life, it will forever have an impact, it's devastating, long and extremely hard! Writing about this day makes my eyes tear up, and my heart ache! 

Sgt. Dodd Tapp of the Ottawa Police Service formed a successful peer support group for officers struggling with PTSD and any other mental health issues, I feel that he is deserving of this award because he has done this on his own time and has demonstrated that he cares about the well-being of his colleagues.

There is still a lot of stigma in the police culture in this area. However, Sgt Tapp stood up to this stigma and has helped many officers, put himself out there by sharing his struggles and created a safe place for officers to be able to be better officers.  

Sgt Tapp has shown great courage and did not let the fear of stigma stand in his way. He is a hero. - Jon Guilbeault, Ottawa

Some say that as we grow, our heroes change. 

Mine has never changed, but evolved over time. My brother, Phil Sheldon, is my hero.

As a child he was a good natured as they come. Shorts and rubber boots with a big goofy grin making other smile. His strength of character lied in continually sticking up for the underdog, seeing the best in everyone and offering them a chance, regardless of the implications. Service before self. 

As a young adult he continued the same path and true to his nature, became a policeman. His strength, courage, compassion and drive to help others led him to a cruel fate. 

While responding to a domestic, Phil sustained extensive burns to much of his body. He has endured so much and still has such a long road to go for recovery. Unbearable pain, countless surgeries, reconstruction and physical therapy could wear anyone's spirits. 

My hero's response speaks volumes. "He would not change a thing". 

Some hero's wear capes, my hero wears a badge that says, Niagara Regional Police, 9425. - Jennifer Sheldon