Debra Rapozo以2025年的Hometown Hero荣获荣誉, 成立值勤团, 拯救狗并训练狗作为退伍军人的服务动物。 Debra Rapozo was honored as 2025 Hometown Hero for founding Collar of Duty, which rescues dogs and trains them as service animals for veterans.

10 月 28 日，黛布拉·拉波佐 （Debra Rapozo） 因创立 Collar of Duty 而被大章克申狮子会评为 2025 年家乡英雄，这是一家营救狗并训练它们成为退伍军人服务性动物的非营利组织。 Debra Rapozo was honored as the 2025 Hometown Hero by the Grand Junction Lions Club on October 28 for founding Collar of Duty, a nonprofit that rescues dogs and trains them to become service animals for veterans. 该奖项于1999年设立,表彰未成形的社区贡献者,Rapozo的工作帮助退伍军人在精神和情感上健康,同时提供庇护狗新家。 The award, established in 1999, recognizes unsung community contributors, and Rapozo’s work has helped veterans with mental and emotional health while giving shelter dogs new homes. 在Bookcliff乡村俱乐部的一次演讲中,她收到了一块牌子、鲜花和一张1 000美元的支票。 The surprise recognition came during a presentation at Bookcliff Country Club, where she received a plaque, flowers, and a $1,000 check.