War Hero David Bellavia to Host Mornings on WBEN/Buffalo

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | 9:58am CT

David Bellavia

Entercom has announced the return of former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and on-air host David Bellavia as morning show host for WBEN-AM, the voice of news in Buffalo. Bellavia will be heard weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, beginning August 3.

"David is a true representation of an American patriot and the perfect choice to help unite our listeners each morning," said Tim Holly, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Buffalo. "David has a bright on-air future ahead of him and we're excited about his return to the WBEN airwaves."

"I have a deep respect for Sandy Beach and am truly humbled to have my own program on WBEN," said Bellavia. "My goal is to completely reinvent how local talk radio is perceived and make WBEN the place where Buffalo comes together to start their day."

Bellavia joined WBEN as an on-air host in 2013 and served as an afternoon show co-host alongside Tom Bauerle from 2016 to 2019. In 2019, he took a leave from the station to tour the country on behalf of the U.S. Army following his receipt of the prestigious Medal of Honor. Since enlisting in the United States Army in 1999, Bellavia has been awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah, the Bronze Star, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. He is also the best-selling author of ‘House to House: An Epic Memoir of War,' former Congressional candidate and a frequent speaker nationally.