In Iraq, Soldiers Honor a Brooklyn Pizzeria

2007 October 5
by gotbrooklyn

04torres190.jpgBy David Gonzalez

Some guys spend their tours of duty thinking of their sweethearts. Sgt. Abel Torres, a Sunset Park native serving in Iraq, dreams of baked ziti and a slice from Johnny’s Pizza, the neighborhood joint that has been feeding him since he was 3 years old.

This is the same family-owned pizzeria that faces the prospect of having a Papa John’s franchise open up right next door.

SOURCE: The New York Times

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