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Local veteran, 'Hero Walkers' honored
By Sarah Davis
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UPDATED: 06/21/2015 04:35:19 PM EDT0 COMMENTS
Tyler Trincilisti, left, Michael Bishop Rieg, Ron Borland, Al Pulice, Dave Hochstein and Shawn Haugh of the PA Hero Walk talk together at a ceremony in Chambersburg Saturday to recognize the walkers who walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to raise money for veterans. (Ryan Blackwell — Public Opinion)
Michael Bishop Rieg, Ron Borland, and Jim Scahill of the PA Hero Walk talk with Franklin County Commissioner Bob Thomas and state Rep. Rob Kauffman during a ceremony in Chambersburg Saturday to recognize the walkers who walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to raise money for veterans. (Ryan Blackwell — Public Opinion)
CHAMBERSBURG >> A local veteran and participants in the 7th Annual PA Hero Walk were honored Saturday.
Michael Bucci thought he was at the AMVETS in Chambersburg to celebrate participants in the 320-mile Hero Walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, but was surprised to receive citations from the Chambersburg Borough and Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
"I was honored and amazed at the same time," he said.
Bucci served in four tours in Iraq and one Afghanistan. He spent a total of 66 months in a combat zone. A 1993 graduate of Chambersburg Area High School, Bucci was awarded three Purple Hearts during his 17-year military career.
Franklin County Commissioners Rob Thomas and David Keller announced that, in recognition of Bucci's service, Chambersburg Mayor Darren Brown had declared June 20 as Mike Bucci Day.
State Rep. Rob Kauffman, R-Chambersburg, was on hand for the presentation and praised the work of the walkers and those who support veterans. Al Pulice, in conjunction with the Kiski Valley Veterans and Patriots Association, founded and created the PA Hero Walk in 2009 to raise money for veterans in Pennsylvania.
The group had walked from Gettysburg on Saturday to Chambersburg where they spent the night at the Clarion Hotel, with their hotel fee paid by the local AMVETS.
"It is always an honor to be in the presence of people that are making it happen," Kauffman said. "Thank you for what you are doing."
Bucci's father, Fred Bucci, who has lived in Chambersburg since 1986, was the organizer for this leg of the Hero Wlk.
The group was also recognized by the Borough of Chambersburg on Saturday. Since Pulice has started the walk he has raised more than $1 million for veterans.
Despite the sore legs, Pulice said the time between stopping points goes fast and the group of walkers can't wait to meet people at each stopping point.
Michael Bishop Rieg, Ron Borland, and Jim Scahill of the Pa. Hero Walk talk with Franklin County Commissioner Bob Thomas and state Rep. Rob Kauffman during a ceremony in Chambersburg Saturday to recognize the walkers who travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. (Ryan Blackwell — Public Opinion)
"When we get to some of our stopping points, where there are 300 people waiting for us, it gets really emotional," he said. The walk takes place over a period of 14 days, ending on July 4 in Pittsburgh.
For more information about the PA Hero Walk visitwww.paherowalk.com.
Sarah Davis can be reached at 252-4752.
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The Franklin County Veterans Assistance Office has started a program for veterans in Franklin County that will donate to a qualified veteran a trained service dog. They are also seeking volunteer trainers. Please contact Justin Slep for further details.
VETERANS 5 K WALK/RUN
All funds go to mailing packages to our deployed troops for Christmas and assisting needy military families.
For additional information contact: FRED “SARGE” BUCCI
(H)717-264-5958 (C) 717-262-5023 OR SARGE.BUCCI@GMAIL.COM
PRE REGISTRATION CURRENT UNTIL 15 AUGUST 2017 $30.00 REGISTRATION. MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND FEE TO
FRED “SARGE” BUCCI PO BOX 745 CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
REGISTARTION FROM 16 AUGUST TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 IS $35.00
CHECK-IN: is from 0800 to 0945 AM and the walk departs Fuddruckers at 1000 AM.
Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.
SEE MANAGER FOR REGISTRATION FORM
Fundraisers:
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Care Package Items
The following is my take on sundry item list for troops:
Shampoo Comb
Hair brush Hair conditioner, creme
Bath soap Deodorant stick
Tooth Paste Sun Block
Tooth Brush DVD
Mouth Wash Music CD
Baby Wipes Disinfectant Wipes
Wash Cloth Comic boos
Boot socks Paperback book
Lip balm Shave creme, tube
After shave lotion
The above listed items can be dropped off at 2948 Roosevelt Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201
The items listed below are items urgently needed by the Chambersburg Homeless Shelter, 533 So. Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Items can be dropped-off at the Shelter. Donors will be given a receipt. All donations are tax deductible:
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Batteries, assorted sizes
Assorted cleaning products
Coffee
Creamer
Sugar
Assorted meats (fresh, frozen, or canned
Laundry detergent
softener
Towels, bath and hand
postage stamps
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Statement by VA Secretary David J. Shulkin - Passage of the Forever GI Bill
Congress has spoken with a strong voice in support of our Veterans this afternoon. The Forever GI Bill expands the success our Veterans have had with the GI Bill providing opportunities that otherwise would not be possible.
In particular, it restores benefits to Veterans who were impacted by school closures since 2015 and has special benefits for our reservists, surviving dependents, and Purple Heart recipients. This nation is stronger when our Veterans are studying and working next to their civilian counterparts. Passage of this bill is a win for Veterans and their families.
