Hands Healing Heroes

11/05/2026

❤️ 🇺🇸 Free breakfast for Veterans this November 11th. 🇺🇸❤️

Lock City Moose 617.
204 Monroe St. Lockport

10/29/2026

Attention Genesee County Veterans, this is for you on November 9, 2026 from 10-2pm at the Genesee County Veterans Service Office 3837 West Main St., Batavia NY 14020

“FREE” haircuts for both men and female Veterans. This event will be catered by Apple Bee’s restaurant while you wait for your turn in the chair. Our barber and cosmetologist are both licensed and have been for many years. Nino's Barber Shop in Williamsville-They are excited to do this for you. Please contact Bill Joyce at (585) 815-7905 or email him at [email protected]

Reposted fromWNYHeroes.org

10/28/2026

Click the link to find the discounts local to Niagara/Erie counties

Tomorrow marks two weeks until Veterans Day, a day to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. 🇺🇸

Veterans, take some time to treat yourself! We’ve put together a list of local discounts, free admission, free meals and more to help you enjoy the day. The list is growing, so keep checking back for more opportunities.

👉 vocwny.org/veterans-day-discounts

10/25/2026

🇺🇸 12 STONES ADDED. 12 NAMES. 12 HEROES. NEVER FORGOTTEN. 🇺🇸

Today, we climbed the Trail of the Fallen at Bear Mountain, carrying something far more meaningful than the weight of the stones in our hands.

Each of the 12 stones bore the name of an American service member who made the ultimate sacrifice or remains missing in action while serving our country.

As we made our way up the mountain, we carried the names, as asked by some of our attendees at last months 13th annual Veterans Appreciation Day. , and honored the profound responsibility of ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.

Each stone was placed with purpose. Each name represents a life, a family, a sacrifice, and a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.And sadly, there are thousands and thousands of names they joined here on this NY mountaintop.

These are not just names etched on stones. They are sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters. They are America’s heroes.

🇺🇸 Today, we honored:

Major Cody Khork- US Army Reserve
Ralph Bax. MIA Korea
John Alling Jr - Vietnam
Allen Dikois
Larry Dewey- Vietnam
Pfc Damian M. Mills
Captain Tony Beltran
Army Srgt. First Class Peter P Tyez
Philip Bradford
Unknown soldier
Kathy Crist
PFC George George-1944
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HONOR. SACRIFICE. REMEMBRANCE.

(If this was your rock, or your family, and we misspelled it here in the feed- please comment below and we will correct it)

Some gave all. Some have yet to come home. None shall be forgotten.

10/18/2026

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10/13/2026

Take a look at what some of our fellow WNY Veteran support groups are doing!

10/10/2026

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WNYHeroes’ Adopt-A-Hero’s Family program provides Christmas assistance to Veterans, service members, and their families in need. Community sponsors help by purchasing gifts using each family’s requested items as a guide.

To apply, visit the link below and select “Adopt A Heroes Family Application.” Have your DD214, children’s birth certificates, and marriage certificate ready to upload before submitting.

Please keep gift requests to $100 per child. High-cost electronics, including gaming consoles, tablets, laptops, and phones, are not considered needs under this program. Families receiving gifts are asked to send their sponsor a thank-you card or letter.

Interested in sponsoring a family? Select “Adopt A Heroes Family – Sponsor Form” on the same page.

https://wnyheroes.org/grants-programs/adopt-a-heroes-family/

10/10/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JAMES E. BABCOCK
September 16, 1931 – October 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that Hands Healing Heroes remembers and honors James E. Babcock, a Korean War veteran, devoted family man, and lifelong servant of his community, who passed away at the age of 95.

In 2023, Hands Healing Heroes had the distinct privilege of recognizing Jim as one of our honored veterans during the Memorial Day Parade. Moments like these remind us why our mission matters so deeply — to honor our veterans while we still have the opportunity to look them in the eyes, shake their hands, and personally thank them for their service.

Jim proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War, followed by an extraordinary 24 additional years in the Naval Reserve, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

His commitment to service extended far beyond the military. Jim also dedicated 35 years to the Niagara Falls Fire Department, retiring as a Captain in 1993.

A lifetime of service. A legacy of sacrifice. A heart devoted to family.

Beyond his uniform, Jim was a loving husband of 68 years to his beloved Louise, a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known for his humor, his love of polka music, and his ability to bring a smile to those around him.

At Hands Healing Heroes, we often say that honoring our veterans is not simply about remembering their service — it is about remembering the people behind the uniforms, the families who shared their sacrifices, and the lives they touched along the way.

We are grateful that we had the opportunity to honor Jim during his lifetime.

To the Babcock family, we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt gratitude.

Fair winds and following seas, Chief Babcock.

Your watch is complete. Your service will not be forgotten.

🇺🇸 Honor. Sacrifice. Community.

With gratitude and respect,
Hands Healing Heroes