On Aug. 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored a WWII veteran's dream as his Ace Hardware store was named Peoria Business of the Month with an Americanism award. While his grandchildren now run the stores, which have grown from one to 14, the military history is still there. Store manager Candace Schopen accepted the award for Ruggiero's Ace Hardware with two of her veteran employees along. Tony Carrillo from the post publicity/community relations committee presented the award with smiles as he was the one who nominated the store for the award. A final tip of the cap and salute to Ruggiero's Ace Hardware for their work and support of veterans.