KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: Christel Reilly of the U.S. Army Reserves

All of us at 101.5 KNUE are proud to be part of East Texas, and we are especially proud to live in a place where we hold our military and first responders in such high regard.

KNUE + Patterson UTI are proud to announce this week’s “Hometown Hero," Christel Reilly of the U.S. Army Reserves.

Mrs. Reilly, of Tyler, was nominated by her husband, Zachary Reilly, who had this to say about his wife:

Christel has served two tours, one in Iraq and another in Afghanistan. She is an engineer in the Army reserve unit here in Tyler. She was awarded the Purple Heart after being struck by an IED in Afghanistan. She is an amazing mother to our two sons and is currently finishing up her nursing degree at UT Tyler. She is still currently active as a SSG.

To show our appreciation for Christel's dedication and service to her country and community, she will receive a plaque courtesy of Congratulations Awards in Jacksonvillle, They specialize in awards, engraving, trophies, plaques, gifts and more. She also will also receive a gift pack from Edible Arrangements.