We raised $6,000 at our 3rd annual workout fundraiser for Jon that was held at One/Gym Buffalo, in Amherst, NY on Saturday, Nov 6th. Out of this, $1,000 will go to a scholarship for a deserving senior at Williamsville North HS and the remaining $5,000 was donated to WNYHeroes. On Friday, November 26th we attended… Read more »
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It’s almost here… The third annual work out in memory of Jonathon Côté!
November 6th at One/Gym Buffalo. All the spots for the 8 am and 9 am workout have been filled but there are 10 spots left for the 10 am session that we would LOVE to fill! If you don’t feel like working out, we’d love to have you join us at the gym at 11… Read more »
A New Service Dog Named in Jon’s Honor
July 2021: We were excited to learn that WNY Heroes has named a new Service Dog “Cote” in memory of Jon. Veteran Kyle Alejandro housed and fostered Cote until he was given to Iraq War Veteran Chad Leaver. Iraq War Veteran Chad Leaver and his new service dog “Cote”
Meet the new owner of Jon’s truck……
On May19th, 2021, Francis and Nancy were able to meet US Army Veteran Joe King who WNY Heroes selected as the new owner of Jon’s truck. King served in Iraq and is very happy to be using Jon’s vehicle. King lives in Watertown, NY. The Cote’s provided King with $500 in gas cards to go… Read more »
Jonathon Cote Memorial Scholarship Winner 2021
We are pleased to announce that Julilanna Gentile is the 2021 winner of the Jonathon Cote MemorialScholarship. Julianna was a member of the National Honor Society, a varsity athlete in 2 sports, an All State Oboistand a certified lifeguard along with being a very active volunteer in her community. Julianna will be at-tending RIT (Rochester… Read more »
Wegman Gift Cards Donated to WNY Heroes
The 2019 workout raised over $2000 and the 2020 workout raised over $3000. Part of the proceeds were donated in 60, $50 gift cards to Wegmans to WNY Heroes to give to veterans in need during the 2020 pandemic. Samantha Dunford, Francis Cote, Chris Krieger, (and their service dogs) and Nancy Cote Donation to WNY… Read more »
Exercising for Jon
Jon’s sister Samantha Dunford organized workout fundraisers in memory of Jon in 2019 and 2020. Both workouts were held at Orange Theory Fitness on Transit Rd., in Williamsville, NY.
Final Memorial Motorcycle Ride Donation
Yesterday (Nov 6, 2018), we donated a check for $8,000, raised from our 10th and final Memorial Motorcycle ride in memory of Jonathon, to WNY Heroes. It is an honor to represent all of you who have supported our benefit throughout the years and to know that in addition to the yearly $1,000 scholar-ship given… Read more »
Legacy of Jonathon Cote’s Truck Lives on Through Fellow Veteran
Jonathon Cote bought his truck in 2001. After being taken and killed while working private security in Iraq, his brother Chris kept it as a memory. On Thursday, he decided it was time to pass it on. Watch video on YouTube
Donating Jon’s Truck
About 3 years ago, we were in a pickle. 3 years prior Peters brother left for Japan, with the army. While he was away we were going to be in charge of his vehicles (maintenance and such). We sold our cars to do just that……. You see, we had to rebuild our lives after our… Read more »