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UTICA, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley has selected New York Army National Guard Sgt. Vincent P. Scalise of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry to be honored for his selfless service to the community to improve the lives of veterans in Central New York.
The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley will hold a breakfast and reception this Thursday, March 18, at the Herkimer County Community College. The Red Cross selected six people as this year's 13th annual 'Great Heroes.'
The award presentation will be held at the Robert McLaughlin Campus Center, Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road in Herkimer, Thursday, March 18, at 8 a.m.
The 2010 Great Heroes honorees, Steve McMurray and Remington Arms, were announced by the Red Cross of the Mohawh Valley March 11.
The recipients of the Community Awards included Bill Keeler, Clara Barton Society Award; Tiffany Lott, Blood Services Award; Carol Higgins, Emergency Responder Award; Julia Bunce, Youth Leadership Award; and Sgt. Vincent Scalise, Military Award.
Scalise, from Utica, served as a combat infantryman in Iraq with his unit, returning to Utica in late 2004. When he returned, however, he dedicated himself to helping his fellow veterans reintegrate with their families and communities.
Scalise first founded a charitable organization, The Utica Center for Development, raising funds to refurbish the former YMCA in Utica as the Central New York Veteran's Outreach Center. The facility in downtown Utica opened Nov. 11, 2009.
All funds raised from the Great Heroes Breakfast will support the emergency services department of the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley. These services include local disaster relief, the services for the armed forces and international tracing services.
Additionally, gifts made March 18 will be matched by the Herkimer Polish Community Home.
| Date Taken: | 03.15.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2010 14:09 |
| Story ID: | 46694 |
| Location: | UTICA, NEW YORK, US |
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