Town of Tonawanda Courier/ Friday, November 7, 2014
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Veteran’s flag gifted to St. John the Baptist Principal Cynthia Jacobs proudly accepted a United States flag at St. John the Baptist School in Kenmore. Mrs. Linnea Rott, along with her son Brian McGuire and 1st grader granddaughter Nora, presented the flag in honor of her late husband, Earl Rott. Jacobs explains, “When the family contacted me regarding the donation, I felt honored. To be gifted with a flag that was given for one’s service to the country is humbling.” Mrs. Rott indicates that her husband loved children and especially his granddaughter, Nora. She believed it was very fitting to gift the school with it. Daughter-in-law Amy McGuire states, “Earl was raised Catholic and was an altar boy at the Cathedral until he joined the army. My husband and I were married here at St. John’s and Earl absolutely adored Nora. Earl loved our country and our family thought this would be a great way to
Pictured, left to right, are: Principal Cynthia Jacobs, Brian McGuire, Nora McGuire, Linnea Rott. honor him and help out our school. Now, every time Nora looks out her first grade window, or my little boys come with me to pick her up and watch the older boys lower and fold the flag, or simply just driving by the school, we will remember Earl.”
Rott said it was very fitting that her husband died on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2011. She recalls, “He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Germany and he always said he would have liked to be where the action
was. Earl had a tremendous love for his country.” Nora commented, “I feel happy that the flag is flying for my ‘Steppy’ (her beloved nickname for Earl) at my school. I say prayers for him every day and now I have Steppy at St. John’s, too!”
Citizen soliders extend their service
Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Nathan Berry from Alden has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 2-108th Infantry. Specialist Brian Borden from Buffalo has reenlisted to continue service with the 152nd Engineer Support Company. Sergeant Victoria Braun from Kenmore has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Private First Class Andrew Burns from Buffalo has reenlisted to continue service with the 152nd Engineer Support Company. Staff Sergeant Thomas Cassick from Lockport has reenlisted to continue service with the Company D (Forward Support Company Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), 427th Brigade Support Battalion. Specialist Lawrence Hagler from Buffalo has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 2-108th Infantry. Sergeant Kenneth Lilley from Lockport has reenlisted to continue service with the 827th Engineer Company. Private First Class David Olewniczak from Lancaster has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Sergeant Nicholas Sansalone from Niagara Falls has reenlisted to continue service with the Troop C, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition).
Anderson’s Frozen Custard hosts toy drive A holiday Toy Drive will be sponsored by Anderson’s Frozen Custard from Nov. 1 to Dec. 8. Donations of new toys for ages 12 and under will be accepted at six area Anderson’s locations. Toys will be donated to Western New York Heroes who will distribute to families of local veterans. Starting Nov. 1, donations will be accepted at the fol-
lowing Anderson’s locations: •2369 Niagara Falls Boulevard, West Amherst •2235 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore •6075 Main St., Williamsville •3724 Union Rd., Cheektowaga •2634 Delaware Ave., Buffalo •4855 Transit Rd., Lancaster
As a small token of appreciation for their support, donors will receive an Anderson’s Dessert Dollar Certificate for each new toy they donate. This holiday Toy Drive was founded by Michaela Kowalick in 2007. A student at Niagara University and an employee of Anderson’s at the Boulevard location, Kowalick has encouraged
her neighborhood to participate in the donation of gifts to give back to local charities. Donations have helped children through the Saint Christopher Parish Outreach Program, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Haven House of Buffalo and WNY Heroes. Throughout the past seven years, thousands of gifts have been delivered to local children
for the holidays. This year, Kowalick has paired with Anderson’s to expand her neighborhood collection into a huge event. She hopes to have mountains of toys to deliver by the Dec. 8 deadline. No one wants to have a child feel left out during the holiday season. Now is your chance to give back to your community and our home-
town heroes. The mission of WNY Heroes is to provide veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.For more information about Western New York Heroes, visit www.wnyheroes.org.