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Islanders Honor Military Hero with Surprise Truck Gift

3/30/2026

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The New York Islanders surprised Joseph O’Brien, a 36-year-old active-duty military member and FDNY firefighter, with a Ford F-150 pickup truck, presented by team legend Butch Goring.
He also runs Vice Doughnuts and Coffee and serves in the Army Reserve.
His wife, Gina, initiated the recognition by writing to the Islanders.
The event included family and friends and was meaningful amid deployment concerns due to rising Middle East tensions.

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The New York Islanders surprised Joseph O’Brien, a 36-year-old active-duty military member and FDNY firefighter, with a Ford F-150 pickup truck, presented by team legend Butch Goring.
He also runs Vice Doughnuts and Coffee and serves in the Army Reserve.
His wife, Gina, initiated the recognition by writing to the Islanders.
The event included family and friends and was meaningful amid deployment concerns due to rising Middle East tensions.