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.
Our Hometown Hero
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Tonawanda, NY is Chris Kreiger!
Jacob Puff
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero comes to us from the United States Air Force. Born and raised in Buffalo, it’s Jacob Puff!
Described As A 'Protector'
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, we look to the United States Navy for our Hometown Hero. From Cheektowaga, it’s Navy Veteran Michael Leader!
Lockport Native Charles Palumbo
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Lockport, NY is Specialist Charles Palumbo!
Wilson's own Lee Harris
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Wilson, NY is 46 year old Army Staff Sergeant Lee Harris!
WWI Exhibit
It has been nearly 100 years since the United States entered into World War I. The Buffalo History Museum is going to open up an exhibit soon to commemorate all of the soldiers lost from Western New York while fighting for our country.
Sgt. Daniel Fire
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from North Tonawanda, NY is 65 year old Daniel Fire!
Another Honor
One day after announcing that cornerback Stephon Gilmore had been selected for this weekend's Pro Bowl, the Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that Gilmore has been selected as the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner.
Nathan Troy Timblin
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from North Tonawanda, NY served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. It’s Nathan Troy Timblin!
Wilson's Gary Darnell
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Wilson, NY is from the United States Air National Guard. It’s Master Sergeant Gary Darnell!
United States Coast Guard
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Hamburg, NY serves in the United States Coast Guard. It’s Paul Bigaj!
SFC Matthew Kreiger
It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Batavia Downs Gaming with help from our friends at WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations every week. This week, our Hometown Hero from Angola, NY is Army Sergeant First Class Matthew Kreiger!