Tag: Sergeant Gonzalo Duran
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Former Marine, Homeless After Returning from Iraq, Now Fighting to Help Other Vets in the Bronx
For the full story by Erin Clarke click here.
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Devil Dog USA, Inc. Needs Help After Robbery
Work continues for us on most Sunday’s and this one was no different. After filming at New Beginnings Animal Shelter, the cameras were moved to a musical charity event that lasted late into the night. Instead of waking up ready to work and feeling accomplished, Sergeant Gonzalo Duran heart sank when he saw broken glass…
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Introducing a New Chamber of Commerce in Town
Walking around the neighborhoods of Belmont and Fordham in the Bronx, Sergeant Gonzalo Duran could not help but notice many empty or soon to be empty store fronts. Neon colored signs scream “Going out of business”, becoming overwhelming once you realize you are passing multiple on a single block. “Some of these places have been…
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New Year, New Changes at Devil Dog USA, Inc.
The beginning of the New Year is symbolic for marking a time in which changes are about to occur and the new is welcomed with open arms. This holds true as well for Devil Dog USA, Inc. and in the coming months there will be many changes that will be revealed. Our organization would like…
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Liz’s Christmas Hats for Veterans
As an organization Devil Dog USA Inc. helps with charitable events like toy drives or coat drives, but this year was a little different. We met a very exuberant person named Liz. After some time of getting to know her, I found out that her specialty and passion is to crochet who is a self-taught! Liz…
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Check Out the First Episode of Open Discussion
With the renewal of Vet Talk being made possible by BronxNet, Devil Dog News has launched Open Discussion, a free-flowing and informal forum that welcomes all to participate. The purpose of Open Discussion is to give the Bronx community and others an opportunity to talk about topics from various ranges. All topics are written down…
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The Little Barber Shop of Dreams
A classic blue, red, and white striped light welcomes visitors as they walk in to Master Barbers. On the walls are posters filled with different hair cuts and shaves that men can pick from by number. Mannequin heads with smooth, shiny hair are on a table; some are cut while some are colored. Black leather…
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A Dynamic Celebration for Veteran Voices Newsletter
Inside of the Jericho Houses on Kingsbridge Terrace is where an independent newsletter is made for and by Veterans. Celebrating their third issue release, the newsletter included a story about Sergeant Gonzalo Duran titled, “Dynamic Devil Dog” by Eva Hinds. The newsletter contains stories about Bronx Veterans, their interests, their thoughts, and even lighthearted subjects…
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The Motivator
This week’s featured Veteran is Angel Rondon, United States Marine Corps (USMC). He is currently a resident at Saint Barnabas Hospital Rehabilitation Center; recovering from a leg injury. Last month I called Devil Dog USA Incorporated Chief Operations Officer, Debbie Powers, to ask how our friend was doing. Unfortunately the conversation was one of concern…
