Retired Major General Talleri hero among heroes
BUTLER TWP — While speaking to members of the public Monday night at the VFW Post 249 hall in Butler, retired U.S. Marine Major General Peter Talleri confessed his feelings about being named the 2022 Butler Football Hometown Hero.
“My feet haven’t touched the floor since I received that phone call,” he said Monday night.
He explained why he felt that way while addressing a throng of fellow veterans, friends and family members in the high school cafeteria prior to Butler’s 35-28 win over Shaler Friday night.
“This is all about friendships, relationships, reconnecting with people,” Talleri said. “This brings me back to Butler football. I remember how I got started here.
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