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!

Lockport Native Charles Palumbo
Lockport Native Charles Palumbo
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
Wilson's own Lee Harris
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!
Sgt. Daniel Fire
Sgt. Daniel Fire
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!
Nathan Troy Timblin
Nathan Troy Timblin
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
Wilson's Gary Darnell
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
United States Coast Guard
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
SFC Matthew Kreiger
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!
1St Sgt. Robert Waters
1St Sgt. Robert Waters
1St Sgt. Robert Waters
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 1st Sergeant Robert Waters of the Army National Guard!
Ronald McKeown
Ronald McKeown
Ronald McKeown
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 is 25 year old Ronald McKeown!
Charles William Stephan
Charles William Stephan
Charles William Stephan
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 West Seneca, NY is Air Force  E4 Senior Airman Charles William Stephan!
Sgt. Jacob Wiesnet
Sgt. Jacob Wiesnet
Sgt. Jacob Wiesnet
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 Grand Island, NY is Jacob Wiesnet! Sgt Ja...
Hometown Hero Nina Prica
Hometown Hero Nina Prica
Hometown Hero Nina Prica
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 Appleton, NY is United States Navy SeaBee Nina Prica!

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