A real hero from L.B. Millikan

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Kevin Leslie, the linebackers coach for the Long Beach Millikan freshman team, is not expected to be with the team for its game tonight against Compton.

He has been a little preoccupied with his other job all week.

A firefighter with the Long Beach Fire Department, Leslie was called into work Monday to be available to serve wherever needed on Southland fires burning in several areas the past few days.

‘I haven’t seen him all week. He’s kind of busy,’ said Millikan varsity Coach Kirk Diego, who did not know which fire Leslie was called to work. ‘Those are the real heroes. You talk about service to others, that’s it.’

- Lauren Peterson