Now KATU TV is recognizing “Everyday Heroes” — ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make our neighborhoods a better place to live.

As I see it, all of our Red Cross volunteers deserve this honor. Our disaster volunteers, who help families through crisis. Our transportation volunteers, who get seniors and the disabled to their medical appointments. Or our instructors, who help Oregonians get trained in the skills needed to save a life.

If you know someone who deserves to be called an Everyday Hero, make sure to nominate them now. It only takes a minute, though the pride might last a lifetime.