Tag: sgt 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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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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Bronx Strongest
Michael Max Knobbe has a mysterious nature about him with a flair of eccentricity and a penchant for adventure. In the three years that I have known him, we have only spoken for a total of twenty minutes. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview him during a business meeting and could see a change to…
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It’s Ok Veteran’s, Chili’s Is Not In The Bronx
The day after Veterans Day, Air Force Veteran Tomas Molina received terrible news that his pension from the Postal Service would be delayed. Due to being on a fixed income, the delay in his pension forces him to request assistance. While taking a stroll in his neighborhood to clear his head, he happened to notice a…
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Fire Fighters and Police Officers Working Together
Fire Fighters from the 38th closed off 187th and Cambreleng; it seems the firefighters were called in to check for either a fire or trapped person. Witnesses say someone was trapped and possible fire was started. Firefighters took action checking the building from top to bottom but there seemed to be no fire and left…
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Need to Find Out Where to Get a Thanksgiving Meal? Check Out Bronx Community Meals.
Bronx Thanksgiving Community Meals “Feeding the Community & Less Fortunate” Beso Lounge 320 E 240th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 12 p.m. The Point with Real Life Church and The Prodigal Center 940 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Free clothes and toiletries as well* The Pagavilosa Family 23rd Annual Thanksgiving…
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Social Service Organization is the Backbone of the Community
In a small office, five desks sit comfortably as a steady stream of people trickle in and out. Sitting at one desk is Rrustem Celaj, Community Counselor, who is speaking in Albanian on the phone. To the right of him is Director Joseph Marano, also speaking on the phone but in Italian. Mr. Celaj apologizes…
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Sergeant Gonzalo Duran of Devil Dog USA, Inc. Featured in Norwood News
Devil Dog USA, Inc. would like to thank Norwood News and Editor-in-Chief David Cruz for taking the time to talk to Sergeant Gonzalo Duran. The article highlights the beginning of Devil Dog USA, it’s mission, and what is currently being done to help Bronx Veterans. Check out the article here and keep up to date…
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Honoring Veterans Through Awards and a Job Fair
Yesterday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their annual Veterans Recognition Brunch in which they honored Bronx veterans who, not only served their country but serve their communities. “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 9th annual Veterans celebration to show our gratitude to the brave men and women of the Bronx who have…
