WYRK is proud of this country, and the soldiers who have earned our freedom and those who fight to preserve it. We ask listeners to nominate a soldier to become one of our weekly “Hometown Heroes.” Each Friday a new Hometown Hero is chosen. The selected Hometown Hero is featured right here on WYRK.com, thanked for their service on the air and the first song on Noon Tunes is dedicated to them.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Here is a great way to honor heroes while supporting and benefiting a wonderful organization such as the Special Olympics!
Buffalo's Jeremiah G. Prine Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. From our United States Army, it’s SSG Jeremiah G. Prine!
In Memory of Lt. Craig Lehner, The New K-9 Training Center
It was a day full of emotions as the K-9 training facility, located on Louisiana Street in Buffalo, was renamed to honor fallen officer Lt. Craig E. Lehner. However, the family of Lt. Lehner almost didn't make it to today's renaming ceremony...
Depew's David Hedges Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Depew, NY. From our United States Marine Corps, it’s Private First Class David Hedges!
West Seneca's Mark Anthony Pastwik Jr. Is This Week's Hometown He
This week, our Hometown Hero is from West Seneca, NY. From our United States Marine Corps, it’s Lance Corporal Mark Anthony Pastwik Jr!
Buffalo Native Police Officer Needs Help In Florida
A police officer in Ormand Beach, Florida who is originally from Buffalo needs your help after being in a nasty motorcycle accident.
Buffalo's Kevin Oliphant Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. From our United States Army, it’s Kevin Oliphant!
Robert Genovese Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. He was an E6 in the United States Army. It’s 77 year old Robert Genovese!
Adam Wiepert Is This Week's Hometown Hero
It was five years ago that we started to recognize the people who fight for our freedom every day with our Hometown Hero segment. Today, we thank the very first nominee again.
Free Home To A Wounded Soldier
A special night for a combat-wounded soldier who was presented the ceremonial key to a beautiful mortgage-free home
Anthony (Tone) Schwartz Is This Week’s Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Randolph, NY. From our United States Army, it’s Anthony Schwartz!
Senior Airman Sheila Szymczak Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. It’s United States Air Force Senior Airman Sheila Szymczak!