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!

Howard Ehrhardt Jr.
Howard Ehrhardt Jr.
This week’s hero was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and now resides in Kenmore. He served our country proudly in the United States Army. It’s Howard Michael Ehrhardt Jr.
Tim and Jack Betz
Tim and Jack Betz
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 honor two brothers that both served in Vietnam from Depew!
SFC Jason Dent From Lockport
SFC Jason Dent From Lockport
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 serves in the United States Army.  It’s Sergeant First Class Jason Dent!
SSgt Garrett Jackson
SSgt Garrett Jackson
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 Army.  It’s SSgt Garrett Jackson!
SFC Anthony Moninski
SFC Anthony Moninski
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 is currently serving in the United States Army National Guard.  It’s SFC Anthony Moninski!
Served proudly in the US Army
Served proudly in the US Army
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 remember Specialist Alan N. Dikcis of Wheatfield, NY
Sgt. Paul Schwartzmeyer
Sgt. Paul Schwartzmeyer
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 has served in both the United States Marine Corps and our United States Army!  It’s Ser...
Our Hometown Hero
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 Wilson, NY is Gary Darnell!
Samuel J. Magistrale
Samuel J. Magistrale
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 Buffalo, NY served in the United States Army.  It’s Samuel J. Magistrale!

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