Ben's 2018 Veterans Day Salute 413 viewscontinued...
"I loved being a Marine & fighting for my country! When I left the Corps, I started working in the Emergency Room at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. I guess protecting others is just a part of who I am, which is why I went on to college for Criminal Justice. I am now a Senior Safety Officer for UPMC’s Western Psychiatric Institute." -- Greg Yakubik.
Training Camp - July 25, 20071571 viewsThank you to Lexi for sending me her story and photos!
From Lexi:
"Today I went to training camp to see Ben and all the other players. I got to be 2nd from the fence where the players come out. I got 5 autographs, but none of them were Ben. But I got a lot of pictures of Ben.
Ben was so close to me, but a lady was screaming for him and he told her to be quiet or he was leaving and she didn't, so he went to the other side. I left where I was to get a closer to him and the girl beside didn't have a Sharpie, so I let her use mine. Ben gave me my Sharpie back and I asked him if he could sign my jersey and he said I'm so sorry, but I have to go. Ben also signed for about 10 people in wheelchair and gave his shoes to 2 little girls. Even though I didn't get Ben's autograph, I was still only a few inches from him. I LOVE Ben!! "
March 30, 2019 - May I have this dance?347 viewsOur first Daddy-Daughter Dance at church....
June 9, 2014: Washington’s new police dog begins patrols 1317 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€
Renee Minnemeyer718 viewsshows off her Steelers helmet pumpkin!
March 19, 2019 - Baylee's 5th Birthday421 viewsFore!!!! No, FIVE!!!
Eve Valenzuela899 views...is Ben's number 1 fan and she has the #1 FAN foam finger to prove it (along with her favorite doll)!!
Photo: Elizabeth Valenzeula
Thank YOU Anna!!!815 viewsReceived a wonderful photo from Anna today after she saw her photo on the home page and a very nice message from her father:
"Thank you so much with the distinction on www.bigben7.com. Tomorrow we celebrate children's day in Mexico, and on Sunday we celebrate Anna Sophie's Birthday. This was a perfect gift. Blessings! -- Esteban Manuel González Cárdenas
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April 27, 2024100 viewsOld Friends, Part II
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April 26, 2024115 viewsOld Friends.Apr 26, 2024
January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio992 views“STEELERS Ben Roethlisberger stopped in today for a meal on the Links! A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of our customers who love our food and environment so much, to recommend our restaurant to him!”— Lisa. #steelersnation #eatlocal #supportlocal #feelingblessedFeb 01, 2024
January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio918 views“We had a very cool visitor at Athletix today- former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger! Very appreciative of his kindness and we love this pic of him and our guy Kian!!”Feb 01, 2024
January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio860 views“It was so great seeing you yesterday and thank you so much for taking a picture with our entire softball team! ROC Elite Havoc 14uk.”— Brittany Madden.Feb 01, 2024
December 7, 2023 - Roethlisbergers in da house!304 viewsFirst game of the season for us! — Ben.Dec 08, 2023
November 21, 2003 - Happy 11th Birthday Benjamin, Jr.351 views“Happy 11th Birthday, Big Guy! It’s been a Blessing to see the young man that you have become. We love you so much!" — Mom, Dad, Baylee and Bodie.Nov 22, 2023
November 21, 2003 - Happy 11th Birthday Benjamin, Jr.305 views“Happy 11th Birthday, Big Guy! It’s been a Blessing to see the young man that you have become. We love you so much!" — Mom, Dad, Baylee and Bodie.Nov 22, 2023