Big Dog 103.5 is proud to recognize Veterans who have served our country. We also thank their families who have been so supportive. We invite you to upload a photo of a Veteran. If possible, please add a short description about their service in the “CAPTION” area once you upload the photo. Tell us what your Veteran did while they were in the service. Let’s show our communities how proud we are to have such great Veterans among us.
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Winder’s Collision
Louis Roesner
U.S. Army, served in WWII stationed in the Philippines - Sniper Instructor
Brian Manktelow US Army
Assemblyman Brian Manktelow - US Army
Max – 3rd Marine Division Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Max is a young Marine that recently returned home from his unit that was based out of Hawaii. Being a recently returned home Marine of just a couple of weeks he was trying to figure out the civilian world puzzle. He was stressed out about his future when he was told that his vehicle would not return home to NY from Hawaii for at least 120 days! Max was surprised to receive his new ride from Operation Build Up.
Jim Disabled Air Force Veteran
Jim has not had an easy life since leaving the Air Force, A car accident left him with the loss of his right arm. Having to relearn everything using his left arm made life even more difficult. Struggling to find consistent work, in a vehicle that broke down daily put him in a difficult position in his work. Operation Build Up helped Jim by giving him a car that provided reliable transportation.
Herman Korean War Veteran Three Purple HeartsHerman
Operation Build Up has never been more excited to assist a veteran than in the case of Herman Foster a Korean War front line sniper with 3 purple hearts. Herman served under the legendary Chesty Puller with 1st Marine division in the Frozen Chosen War. Herman was given a Cadillac by Operation Build up to help him with his transportation in his later years.
Rob – 1st Marine Division Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Rob served his country as a combat veteran out of 1st Marine Division. He has faced struggles for years not having a vehicle which has limited his opportunities in life. The last time Rob had a vehicle was back in 2010!! He is a great Marine, never asking for anything, happy about life, and walks probably 50 miles per week to accomplish his goals. He was so surprised when he received his car from Operation Build Up.
Operation Build Up with Dominique
This hero served her country honorably during time of war, is a single mother of a three year old son, and has a beautiful soul. After returning home she found herself in a position where she had relearn how to be a civilian. Facing the everyday challenge’s of getting to work without a vehicle, and raising her child to the best of her ability on her own she found herself in a fight for advancement. Operation Buildup surprise her with a Jeep Liberty in front of hundreds at The American Warrior Concert.
Veteran Honored on 100th Birthday
Bernie VandenBussche of Newark was honored by Assemblyman Bob Oaks on his 100th birthday celebration at the Wayne County Nursing Home attended by over 70 family and friends.
Veteran Bill Freas
Bill Freas of Palmyra, wounded combat vet advocated for this additional parking space at FLCC for Veterans.
Veteran Chuck Collie
Chuck Collie (seated) receiving an American Legion National Honor. Chuck served in the US Army as a Forward Artillary Observer and winters in Florida and lives in Palmyra
