August 1, 20101673 viewsBen shaking hands with Mr. Rooney.
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Logen - Future K91673 views Last year, on September 7th, 2011, the first grant of the NFL season was awarded to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in Rockville, Maryland.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office used the grant to purchase four “K9 Storm†bullet proof vests, to help protect the department’s four highly specialized canine teams.
All members of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit are trained as dual purpose K9s for the detection of explosives as well as patrol functions. The grant added another level of safety for the canines while they handle their duties both in and around the Montgomery County area, protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Maryland and surrounding states.
Sheriff Darren M. Popkin said at the time that “the grant funds will provide our dogs with vests that protect them from attacks with firearms and knifes while engaged in their duties.â€
A year later, the Sheriff’s Office sent an email to thank Ben once again for the grant:
“The Montgomery County (MD) Sheriffs Office wanted to again thank Ben Roethlisberger and bigben7.com for the support you have shown our office in the past. Last year we were able to purchase ballistic vests for all of our K9s because of your support.†– Deputy Sheriff James Johnson, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The department also sent photos and a story about “Logenâ€, their K9-to-be (he’s got a little growin’ up to do first!)!
Little Logen, a pure bred German Shepherd Pup, was born on April 23, 2012. His father “Leon†is a working Police dog in Maryland ,and his mother “Echo†has bred other puppies that have become successful Police and Search and Rescue dogs.
Once he is trained, Logen will be wearing a “K9 Storm†bullet proof vest and will be able to track humans and locate evidence….but first he has to get big enough to jump into the back of a police vehicle unassisted!
*Thank you to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Sheriff James Johnson!
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October 13, 2013: Steelers vs Jets1673 viewsThrowing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers won the game 19-6.
Photo: Joe Camporeale
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September 10, 20091671 views"I hope he doesn't get stuck in that position!"
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October, 2011 - Big Ben lights up the night...1671 viewson Halloween in front of Carly Krysak's house!
Pumpkins carved by Carly!
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December 18, 2007 - The Hines Ward Show1670 viewsFrom the article in KDKA: There was a special guest at Tuesday's taping of the PNC Hines Ward Show.
But we aren't just talking about Ben Roethlisberger.
It was one of Big Ben's biggest fans: an 8 year old boy with a devastating illness who met his idol.
But Roethlisberger says the inspiration goes both ways.
To say it was an opportunity of a lifetime is an understatement for Joseph DeBacco, who was only given a 10 to 15 percent chance to live, when he found out he would be meeting his idol Ben.
"I want to have him sign my jersey and I feel awesome," said 8 year-old cancer patient Joseph DeBacco.
Joseph was all smiles anticipating his face-to-face meeting with Ben.
Ben says kids like Joseph are his inspiration as well.
"You sit there and think about how sore am I today and complain about practice," said Roethlisberger. "He's a hero to me."
To read the article: http://kdka.com/local/DeBacco.Big.Ben.2.613964.html
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September 25, 2007 - Ben visits Carnegie Library1669 views
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Starting young...1669 viewsAccording to Hunter Evan's proud grandmother, he's been a Steelers fan since he was 6 weeks old!
Photo: Penny Leigh (that would be Grandma Penny)
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August 21st: Pre-Season @ Giants1668 viewsLooking to pass in the first quarter.
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July 2, 2013 - Big Ben in London1668 viewsBen puts on a little game planning seminar.
Photo: Andrew Duncan
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Body by Milk advertisement1667 viewsBen Roethlisberger has his milk moustache touched up by an artist as he is photographed for a "Body by Milk" advertisement on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will appear in the upcoming advertisement leading to Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday Feb. 1, in Tampa.
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August 12, 2006 - Pre-Season1665 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger before play against the Arizona Cardinals August 12, 2006. (He may be doing some kind of kung-fu move here! lol)
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