[October 2, 2026] Sometimes in life, we come across someone who stands out from the crowd, someone who puts himself (or herself) behind the needs of others. I know Father Jim Drucker, a retired Catholic priest, Desert Storm veteran, and Doo-wop radio personality. He is my hero, and I think he could be your hero, as well.
A couple of weeks ago, at our local celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Father Drucker and ten others received a living hero award in front of a crowd of good, old-fashioned American Patriots. We had a blast as he was given a Congressional proclamation and a Quilts of Valor quilt. He deserves the recognition for what he does for our Veterans.
We need our heroes, and we need to see them, we need to shake their hands, talk with them, and get our picture taken with these good men and women. That’s why I’m highlighting this hero today.
Fr. Drucker currently runs a radio program on WWDB-AM Talk 860. Linked here is his latest program, Episode 116, where he interviews Tony Butala, founding father of the famous singing group, The Lettermen. I have a short spot in the show, sometime about halfway in. I ask Tony how The Mills Brothers (from the 1940s) influenced his group.
Thank you, Father Drucker, for being you. For being a man for others and also willing to step into the ring to fight for us. As the Jesuits like to say, be a “man for others,” and you are (see note below).
I do recommend his radio show. Listen to Father Drucker as he encourages us all to be good to one another.
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NOTE: The phrase comes from Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, in an address on July 31, 1973 — the feast of St. Ignatius — to the 10th International Congress of Jesuit Alumni of Europe in Valencia, Spain. The speech is usually titled “Men for Others.”
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Thanks Gen. Satterfield for highlighting Fr. Drucker on his status as a modern-day hero to all. But especially his helping us Vets.
General Satterfield says that once in a while you meet someone who stands out because he puts other people ahead of himself. Father Jim Drucker is that kind of person. He is a retired Catholic priest, a Desert Storm veteran, and a doo-wop radio host. At a local celebration of America’s 250th birthday, he and ten others received a living hero award in front of a crowd of American patriots. He was given a Congressional proclamation and a Quilts of Valor quilt for his work with veterans. The article says heroes should be seen in person, so people can shake their hands, talk with them, and take pictures. Father Drucker hosts a radio program on WWDB-AM Talk 860, and Episode 116 featured Tony Butala, a founding member of The Lettermen. General Satterfield had a short spot on the show and asked Tony how The Mills Brothers shaped his group. He thanks Father Drucker for being a “man for others,” a Jesuit phrase that comes from a 1973 talk by Pedro Arrupe. The lesson is plain: step forward, stand up for people who need help, and be good to one another.
I’ll be listening to his shows. I had no idea there was a Doo-wop priest out there on the airwaves. 👀