Su Valley Voice:  Sgt. Basilone's Legacy of Service & the Talkeetna Bachelor Society

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 10am – 11am

In this episode host Trisha Costello invites local resident Todd Basilone into the studio to discuss the legacy of service in his family.  Todd is the owner of Talkeetna’s Mountain High Pizza Pie and is involved with the Talkeetna Bachelor Society.  

During the first half of the show Todd introduces us to his the son of his great uncle, Sgt. John Basilone, who is the only enlisted Marine to have received both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.  Sgt. Basilone was  further honored by having first one –  then another  – navy destroyer commissioned in his name.   We’ll hear about the heroic and selfless actions for which Sgt. Basilone was so honored during WWII and continues to be honored as a hero within the Marine Corp, during an annual parade in his hometown or Raritan, New Jersey and through the efforts of his namesake Basilone Memorial Foundation.

In the second half of the show discussion is focused on the Talkeetna Bachelor Society and the upcoming Bachelor Weekend.  Being involved as an official Bachelor and as a member of the organization’s board, Todd Basilone has continued his family’s legacy of service to make the Society and its annual Bachelor Auction grow and become the single largest fundraising event to impact the wellbeing of Upper Susitna Valley women, children and families.

If you have any questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future shows, email us at dj@ktna.org or give the station a call at 907-733-1700. 

Still curious?  Here are some handy links to connect you to the topics and organizations related to this episode of Su Valley Voice:  Sgt. Basilone’s Legacy of Service & the Talkeetna Bachelor Society

Basilone Memorial Foundation

Marines.  Sgt. John Basilone – Selfless Warrior

USS Basilone (DDG 122) COMMISSIONED in New York City on November 9, 2024

Talkeetna Bachelor Society