2008 Pro Bowl1359 views
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October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1359 viewsSeven-year old Richard Culliver's story came to the site by way of his mother's friend, Cristalena Potvin. Richard was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor just one week prior the Steelers vs Titans game in Tennessee. His mom Stephanie McMillan, dad Brian and stepmom Terra Culliver took him to that game - his biggest wish come true! We posted a "Shout Out" to Richard on the website for good luck and prayers on October 10th.
In this photo, Richard is all set to go!
Photo: Stephanie McMillan
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June 9, 2014: Washington’s new police dog begins patrols 1359 viewsI’d like to introduce the City of Washington Police Department newest employee Patrolman Golem and his handler Officer Karlowsky – Mayor Brenda Davis via Twitter @Mayor_Davis
Thanks Washington & @_BigBen7 for contributions to reestablishing City of Washington K9 Police Unit – Mayor Brenda Davis via Twitter @Mayor_Davis
I’d like to introduce the City of Washington Police Department newest employee Patrolman Golem and his handler Officer Karlowsky – Mayor Brenda Davis via Twitter @Mayor_Davis
Thanks Washington & @_BigBen7 for contributions to reestablishing City of Washington K9 Police Unit – Mayor Brenda Davis via Twitter @Mayor_Davis
“The city has its first police dog since the department disbanded its K9 unit in 1997″
From Mike Jones, Washington Observer-Reporter:
Ever since he was young, Matthew Karlowsky wanted to be a police officer, his father said. Then, when he was hired as a Washington patrolman eight years ago, he set his sights on one day becoming a police dog’s handler.
His vision came to fruition Thursday night when the veteran officer and the city’s new police dog, Golem, were formally introduced during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.
Golem, a 10-month-old German shepherd, could barely control his excitement for the ceremony, barking at times and searching for his ball in the cargo pocket of Karlowsky’s pants.
The dog was born in the Czech Republic and trained with Karlowsky for six weeks at Shallow Creek Kennels in Mercer County. Karlowsky gives Golem commands in Czech as they continue to train to hone the dog’s drug-detection and patrol skills.
Karlowsky served in the U.S. Army during the Iraq war and it was during that 14-month deployment that he wanted to work with dogs after watching military K9 handlers, his father, Rick, said.
“This boy has always wanted to be a police officer, and ever since then, he wanted to be a K9 handler,†Rick Karlowsky said.
The community raised about $47,000 the past nine months to restart the department’s K9 unit, including a $10,000 grant from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. Mayor Brenda Davis said the community support and local business donations were instrumental in bringing back the unit, and city officials hope to expand it to two dogs by the end of the year.
“If it weren’t for the donations from the community, we wouldn’t be able to have this special swearing-in ceremony,†Davis said. “He’s ready to be a police officer.â€
More from the article:
http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20140606/NEWS01/140609681#.U5YyWfldVGg
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June 23, 2014 - The Third Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1359 viewsBen and Uncle Si say Hi!!! (okay, so it's not really Uncle Si, but he did donate tons of cases of his ice tea, which was delicious!).
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Pro Bowl 20081358 views
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August 26, 2007 - Pre-Season Game - Steelers vs. Eagles1357 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger grins on the sidelines as he is interviewed during the fourth quarter of the preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007.
Photo: Keith Srakocic / Yahoo Sports
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AFC Championship Game - 01/18/09 - Steelers vs. Ravens1357 viewsSantonio Holmes celebrates his touchdown with Ben Roethlisberger against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter in the NFL's AFC Championship football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 18, 2009.
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July 24, 2009 - Taping of the Shaq Show1357 viewsBen throws a football into the stands.
Photo: WPXI
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2011 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp1357 viewsPhoto: Cindy Dupray
*thank you so much Cindy!
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2011 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp1357 viewsPhoto: Cindy Dupray
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A new member of this Steelers family!1357 views"My sons and I adopted a Rottweiler/Hound mix on Christmas Eve. He had been hit by a car, has a fractured left front leg, had Lyme disease, and suffered from parasites. He was scheduled to be euthanized the Friday prior. He is stunningly beautiful. My sons and I had settled on 3 names - Bentley, Caesar, or Zeus. My kids picked Zeus and we named him officially after adopting him, Monday morning. That evening we saw the picture of you, Ashley, Ben Jr. and your very own "Zeus" Rottweiler. We had no idea that your Rotty is named Zeus.
"Our Zeus is now in a splint and on medication and rehabilitating very well. He'll be a very happy dog." -- Tim Allemong
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June 3, 2013 - The Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1357 viewsBrian Beall was obviously delighted with his last shot!
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