Hometown Hero

We know the most ridiculous facts about our favorite athletes, singers and celebrities — but not much about the people who are giving us the freedom to enjoy such luxuries. So WYRK is giving the soldiers who are currently fighting or have fought in the past some recognition by choosing a new Hometown Hero each Friday and featuring them here on WYRK.com. The first song of Noon Tunes is dedicated to them as well.

Jims Steakout will be offering a Pizza Steak Hero in honor of WNY Heroes. $1 from each Hero sold will be donated to the WNY Heroes organization!

Thanks, Corporal Wilczynski!

This week’s Hometown Hero is not only a hero to us, but to his older brother too. Originally from North Collins, our Hometown Hero is 21 year old Marine Corporal Brett Wilczynski.

Brett Alan

James Seifert and Dylan Hurley

This week we honor two people as the Hometown Heroes of the week. These two best friends have a cool story to share. This week’s Hometown Heroes are US Army Military Policeman James Seifert and his best friend in the Marines Infantry Dylan Hurley.

Brett Alan

Our Hometown Hero!

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from West Seneca, NY. It’s 28 year old Master Sergeant Christopher Lopardi!

Brett Alan

Staff Sergeant Joseph Eddy

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Niagara Falls. It’s 43 year old retired Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Eddy!

Brett Alan

Airman 1st Class Scott Aldinger

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Alden, NY. Serving the Air Force National Guard . It’s 21 year old Airman First Class Scott Aldinger.

Brett Alan

Congrats, Daniel Henderson!

It's time for this week's Hometown Hero -- brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs Gaming. Today's Hometown Hero comes to us originally from Alexander. He has already served for six years in the Army so far, and he's still counting. Our Hometown Hero is Sergeant Daniel Henderson.

Brett Alan

Hometown Hero Dennis Emke

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Lockport, NY. He serves our country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. It’s 25-year-old Sergeant Dennis Emke.

Brett Alan

Our Hometown Hero!

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Franklinville, NY. It’s 25 year old Sergeant Justin Wulff.

Brett Alan

Hometown Hero Jim Walczyk

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from West Falls, NY. He served our country proudly in the United States Navy. It’s 53 year old Jim Walczyk.

Brett Alan

SSgt Erick Crumley

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Liberty Hill. He is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. It’s 26 year old Staff Sergeant Erick Crumley.

Brett Alan

Hometown Hero Nicholas Jurek

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is originally from Alden, NY. He served our nation proudly in the USMC. It’s 23 year old Nicholas Jurek.

Brett Alan

Hometown Hero Karol Vaugan

It’s time once again for our Hometown Hero, brought to you by Keller Chevrolet and Batavia Downs gaming. This Week’s Hometown Hero is a retired veteran originally from West Seneca, NY. It’s 52 year old United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Karol Vaugan.

Brett Alan