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.
Sgt. First Class Shawn McKirchy Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. It’s United States Army Sergeant First Class Shawn McKirchy!
East Aurora's Shane Bollers Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from East Aurora, NY. From our United States Navy, it’s Shane Bollers!
Visiting Veterans on Valentine's Day
Each year volunteers take time to visit veterans at the Buffalo VA Hospital to deliver hand-made Valentine's Day cards made by area school children.
Kenmore's Cynthia Flateau Is This Week's Hometown Hero!
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Kenmore, NY. It’s United States Air Force Master Sergeant Cynthia Flateau!
Here's How To Get Your Erie County "Thank A Vet" Card
If you've served our country, there are about 1400 businesses around Western New York that would like to give you discounts to thank you. Here's how you get them...
Brett Eldredge Teams Up With LYFT To Round Up For St. Jude
There's no question that St. Jude is a charity that is near and dear to our hearts here at WYRK. Now that we have LYFT in Buffalo, here's another way you can help raise money for the incredible cause.
US Army Cpl Frank Louis Garguiolo Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. It’s United States Army Corporal and Former P.O.W. Frank Louis Garguiolo!
Sergeant Jarrett McCann Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Buffalo, NY. It’s United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jarrett McCann!
NYS Trooper From WNY Injured On The Road Yesterday
Joseph Gallagher was critically injured while helping a disabled motorist on Sagtikos State Parkway in Suffolk County. He was struck by another vehicle while setting flares to assist other disabled motorists.
West Seneca's Nicholas Jones Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from West Seneca, NY. It’s United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicholas Jones!
Francis Coté Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Williamsville, NY. It’s United States Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Francis Coté!
Eric Hutcheson Is This Week's Hometown Hero
This week, our Hometown Hero is from Kenmore, NY. From the United States Army, it’s Retired Sergeant First Class Eric Hutcheson!