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Rockin’ 4 Heroes Seeks Nominations to Honor Veterans of Vietnam and Korean Wars with Community Hero Award
A local nonprofit is seeking nominations for veterans of the Vietnam and Korean Wars to be recognized with its Community Hero Award at the upcoming Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert on Sunday, November 10 at James Kriegh Parkin Oro Valley.
Rockin’ 4 Heroes honors and supports first responders, active military, veterans and Gold Star Families. Two veterans will be selected to receive special recognition at this year’s free, community-wide concert that pays public tribute to all four hero groups.
New Rockin’ 4 Heroes Jacob Dindinger Memorial Scholarship Honors Fallen Tucson EMT
PRESS RELEASE Applications Now Open for EMT Training Scholarships at Pima Community College (AUGUST 8, 2024 -TUCSON, AZ) – A local nonprofit is honoring the memory of a young Tucson EMT who was killed in the line of duty July 2021 by establishing the Rockin’ 4 Heroes Jacob Dindinger Memorial Scholarship in partnership with Pima Community College and Pima Foundation. “As a community, we were devastated when Jacob’s life was so tragically cut short. Through this scholarship, his service and legacy will continue for years to come by providing opportunities for more individuals to follow in his footsteps as emergency medical service professionals,” said Bonnie Quinn, Co-Founder of Rockin’ 4 Heroes. The scholarship underscores the critical shortage of EMS workers locally and nationwide. According to former U.S. Surge, on General Dr. Richard Carmona, Honorary Chair of Rockin’ 4 Heroes, “Jacob Dindinger exemplified the exceptional selfless first responder service our community