Bill Hillar, Meaghan Murphy and Mark Watros may have lived very different lives, but they have one thing in common — they are all heroes.
All three were recognized Monday night as "Hometown Heroes" after being nominated by members of the Class of 2014 for "making a positive difference by touching lives and strengthening their home communities."
Hillar, nominated by Savannah Chaisson, has worked to fight against human trafficking, specifically the female sex slave trade, after his 16 year-old daughter was abducted while traveling abroad. The film "Taken," starring Liam Nesson, was loosely based on Hillar's story.
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