KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: Gerardo Rodriguez Jr. of the U.S. Navy

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," Gerardo Rodriguez Jr. of the United States Navy.

Mr. Rodriguez, of Henderson, was nominated by his father, Gerardo Rodriguez Sr. Here's what he had to say about his son:

My son graduated from Henderson High School with honors and in the top 10 of his class. He was accepted into Baylor University and was going to pursue a career in the dental field. Gerardo made the decision to put his career on hold in order to join the armed services and serve his country. He is currently in Charleston, South Carolina, where he will be graduating from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command.

To show our appreciation for Gerardo's dedication and service to his country and community, he will receive a plaque courtesy of Tyler Trophy. They specialize in awards, engraving, trophies, plaques, gifts and more.

Thank you for your service, Gerardo, and we are proud to call you a fellow East Texan.