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Logen - Future K91677 views Last year, on September 7th, 2011, the first grant of the NFL season was awarded to the Montgomery County Sheriffâ€™s Office, in Rockville, Maryland.

The Montgomery County Sheriffâ€™s Office used the grant to purchase four â€œK9 Stormâ€ bullet proof vests, to help protect the departmentâ€™s four highly specialized canine teams.

All members of the Sheriffâ€™s Office K9 Unit are trained as dual purpose K9s for the detection of explosives as well as patrol functions. The grant added another level of safety for the canines while they handle their duties both in and around the Montgomery County area, protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Maryland and surrounding states.

Sheriff Darren M. Popkin said at the time that â€œthe grant funds will provide our dogs with vests that protect them from attacks with firearms and knifes while engaged in their duties.â€

A year later, the Sheriffâ€™s Office sent an email to thank Ben once again for the grant:

â€œThe Montgomery County (MD) Sheriffs Office wanted to again thank Ben Roethlisberger and bigben7.com for the support you have shown our office in the past. Last year we were able to purchase ballistic vests for all of our K9s because of your support.â€ â€“ Deputy Sheriff James Johnson, Montgomery County Sheriffâ€™s Office.

The department also sent photos and a story about â€œLogenâ€, their K9-to-be (heâ€™s got a little growinâ€™ up to do first!)!

Little Logen, a pure bred German Shepherd Pup, was born on April 23, 2012. His father â€œLeonâ€ is a working Police dog in Maryland ,and his mother â€œEchoâ€ has bred other puppies that have become successful Police and Search and Rescue dogs.

Once he is trained, Logen will be wearing a â€œK9 Stormâ€ bullet proof vest and will be able to track humans and locate evidenceâ€¦.but first he has to get big enough to jump into the back of a police vehicle unassisted!

*Thank you to the Montgomery County Sheriffâ€™s Office and Deputy Sheriff James Johnson!

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October, 2012926 viewsFan Jennifer Lynn Hixon has the perfect way to keep those big black birds away!!!

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October 5, 2012 - Make-A-Wish: Alex Wagner1343 viewsOn October 5, 2012, Alex Wagner couldnâ€™t stop smiling, and his parents even laughed at the fact that he was actually giddy, something out of character for the normally serious 14-year old.

But Wagner had good reason for being that way. What kid wouldnâ€™t be smiling if they were a guest at Steelersâ€™ practice and getting ready to meet the team?

Wagner, who has hypothalmic disorder, was at practice courtesy of the team and Make-A-Wish Foundation and will attend Sundayâ€™s game against the Eagles at Heinz Field.

â€œThere is nothing as cool as getting this close to them,â€ said Wagner. â€œItâ€™s hard to explain. Itâ€™s hard to believe. I never expected this at all, not even a little bit. I never thought I would be able to do anything like this, but apparently it can happen.â€

â€“ From an article by Teresa Varley, Steelers.com

http://blog.steelers.com/2012/10/05/nothing-but-smiles-for-this-young-fan/

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August 18, 2012 - Make-A-Wish: Christopher Naegeli 1498 views13-year old Christopher Naegeli watched the Steelers morning practice at training camp, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger came behind him, then knelt down beside him and started talking football.

The teenager who a few minutes earlier was joking with his mom and sister, got quiet and shy, meeting his hero for the first time. But after a few minutes Naegeli, who has spina bifida and came to camp through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, warmed up not just to Roethlisberger but also to Coach Mike Tomlin, and the rest of the players who came over to meet him, sign his football and joke around.

â€œIt means a lot,â€ said his mother, Barbara Naegeli. â€œThis is something he normally wouldnâ€™t ever get to do. He likes watching football, but because of his wheelchair he will never be able to play. Itâ€™s great for him to get up close with the players.â€

And it was easy to see the players, including Roethlisberger whose foundation helps the Make-A-Wish Foundation, loved it as well.

â€œI think itâ€™s awesome the players like to do it and love spending time with the kids,â€ said Naegeli.

â€“ From an article by Teresa Varley, Steelers.com

http://blog.steelers.com/2012/08/18/wishes-really-do-come-true/

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The Hixenbaugh Men....1084 viewsDad Jeff, sons Jared (left) and Jaxen wear their #7's proudly.

From Jeff:

"I would like to let you know that Ben and the Steelers have gotten me through some very tough times. My middle son Jayden passed away over 4 years ago. He was 3-1/2 years old and had his own unique genetic disorder. We almost lost him after his 1 year birthday. He was in the hospital the whole month of Jan. 2006 in the PICU. I would go there to give his mom a break on Saturday evening. Sunday I would put on my #7 jersey and put my Terrible Towel over Jayden. I did this for all three playoff games. He was home for the Super Bowl win. Even now I think of Jayden a little harder when my Steelers are playing. So thank you Ben and the Steelers.

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Steeler Nation Mexico663 viewsFrom Charlie Blanco:

Hello friends at BigBen7 website! I'm Charlie Blanco and I send greetings from Mexico City! I'm the president of the fan club 'Steeler Nation Mexico". We are the only club recognized by Mister Arthur Rooney II, Steelers president.

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Don't bother...837 viewsCoby Steel Dias when he's watching his team on TV!! This 2-year old is too busy watching every down his Steelers play!

Photo: Kenny Dias

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Gavin Salvato708 views...turns two on September 12, 2012. According to his dad, he is "Big Ben's biggest little fan!"

Photo: Mike Salvato

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Dusty Carl824 views...is Addison's brother and poses with his dad Scott. They are from Troy, Ohio.

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"Hey Big Ben! Look! I finally here!!"875 views"My family lives in NC and we planned on taking our little girl Lila to her first Steelers game last year. Unfortunately, Lila's kidney shut down, and we spent our vacation and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters instead. You actually gave me a shout out on Facebook before her surgery.

'Well...Lila is doing much better now! We are about the celebrate her 5th birthday. We just took a road trip to Minnesota to take her brothers (who spend every summer with us) home, and on the way home we stopped in Pittsburgh to show Lila where "Her Big Ben" plays (that's Lila pointing towards Heinz Field).

"We look forward to re-booking the vacation we missed, and bringing Lila to her first game this winter! Thanks for all you do, Erin, and thanks to Ben for unknowingly bringing smiles and excitement to many, especially our little girl!!" -- The Chapman Family

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Training Camp, 2012497 viewsBig Ben under center!

Photo: Marilyn McClellan

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Mariah Gilbers says....683 views"Yeah, I'm a Big Ben fan...you got somethin' to say about that?".

2-year old Mariah had mom put her in Ben's jersey for the Pre-Season game against the Colts on August 19th, 2012. According to her mom, Jessica, "she was walking around saying 'Let's Go Steelers'"....when she mom watching her, she struck a pose!

Photo: Jessica Gilbers

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