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!

Senior Airman Matthew Irwin

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 Newfane, NY served in the United States Air Force. It’s Senior Airman Matthew Irwin!

Brett Alan

We Have Two This Week

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 have two Hometown Heroes. Both are from North Tonawanda. Today, our Hometown Heroes are Eric Monkelbaan and Carey Volk Monkelbaan!

Brett Alan

We Remember Our Soliders

It is time once again to honor our local soldiers with our Hometown Heroes segment brought to you by Batavia Downs gaming and WNY Heroes who help us with our nominations each week. Today we take a moment to recognize the soldiers who are no longer with us on this Memorial Day weekend.

Brett Alan

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 Kenmore, NY served in the United States Army. It’s Christopher Ryan!

Brett Alan

Colonel Joseph Treanor

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 Cheektowaga, NY served in the United States Air Force. It’s Retired Colonel Joseph Treanor!

Brett Alan

Chris Clements

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 served our country proudly in the United States Army and the Air Force Reserves. It’s Technical Sergeant Chris Clements!

Brett Alan

Combat Arms Instructor

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 serves our country proudly in the United States Air Force. It’s Technical Sergeant Patrick Coyne!

Brett Alan

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 served our country proudly in the United States Navy. It’s Technical Sergeant Lynn Magistrale!

Brett Alan

Shane Gregory

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 served our country proudly in the United States Army. He’s from Wheatfield, NY. It’s Shane Gregory!

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!

Brett Alan

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!

Brett Alan