The American Red Cross recognized 11 area residents for their courage Msay 11 at the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter's first Hometown Heroes Celebration. David Yu was one of the honorees at the banquet at the San Gabriel Hilton in San Gabriel.
David Yu, of Walnut, California, was also honored as the Spirit of the Red Cross honoree for his humanitarian efforts. (Source: Nisha Gutierrez Whittierdailynews.com, May 14, 2007)