Everyday heroes of Hurricane Sandy - New York civilian first responders honored - PHOTOS

Heroes who rushed to neighbours to help despite their own problems and hardships they faced

'After the storm, I didn't know what to do with myself. So I went down to the restaurant, [setting up his BBQ outside], and fed people bbq and beer,' he recalled.

He didn't stop there as the next day he served his succulent smoked pork and sides for the police and firemen at city hall. A few days later participated in a 'Sunday Dinner' for over 1,000 people.

Having run out of money, he and his wife Kelly spearheaded a fundraising effort to raise money for a Thanksgiving Feast in which over 1,500 people were fed that day.

These people are the everyday heroes of Long Beach, New York including Ed Oliva, Debora Staiano, James Hodge, Gary Johnson, George Gentilesco Sr., and Joanna Sofield.

The shots in the slideshow were taken by acclaimed photographer Ian Spanier. The text describing each selfless volunteer was written by Carrie Vining Spanier, according to Mail Online.

Check out Ian Spanier's photos here

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