Members of the Erie County American Legion attended the WNY Heroes Gala in November to support their fundraising efforts to provide service dogs for veterans. The annual event raises approximately $300,000 each year. From (L to R) first row, Howard Patton III, Art Forman, Ted Balbierz, Wayne Sorrentino. Back row, Paul Wackowski, Tom Deinzer, Commander Jerry Kowalski, Jim Bojanowski, Joe Porempski, Pat Murphy.