A Living Tribute: How Salamanca's 'Paprocki's Pines' keep a father's memory alive
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM · 1 min read
This Veterans Day, a special connection between a Salamanca family and Daybreak is reminding loved ones of a father, husband and veteran.