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May 30, 2016
Stiles Thomas, Celery Farm Marsh Warden Emeritus, Honored
Mayor Liz White, Stiles, Mike, Borough Director of Operations Ron Kistner
Stiles Thomas, a World War II veteran and the man who was instrumental in saving the Celery Farm, was honored by the Borough of Allendale.
Marsh Warden Mike Limatola introduced Stiles, and Mike, Mayor Liz White and Borough Director of Operations Ron Kistner showed Stiles the bronze plaque that will be placed on a bench in Memorial Park.
A great job by all. Congratulations, Stiles! Richly deserved.
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Mike shows Stiles the plaque
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Lillian Thomas, Laurie Wheatley, Stiles Thomas
13 comments
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I wish I could’ve been there to honor Styles and am so happy for him !
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We are glad Stiles receives the appreciation he deserves. He and Lillian are precious to the whole Life System.
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Wonderful honor to an outstanding man! Congrats Stiles! and thanks for sharing that info Mike and Jim!
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Thanks, Mike!
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Stiles medals and badges:
Right side (left chest)
U.S. Army Basic Parachutist Badge on 515th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) cloth oval. (awarded after 5 practice parachute jumps – Stiles made 24 jumps)
Ribbons:
(First row)U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
(Second row)American Campaign Medal (WWII), European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 campaign star (WWII), WWII Victory Medal
Expert Infantryman Badge (musket on blue background)(for completion of the Expert Infantryman Course)
Left side (right chest)
New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal (1988)
French Army Parachutist Badge (Stiles made 1 practice jump with the French Army during WWII)
Left sleeve top – 13th Airborne Division shoulder insignia
Left and right sleeves – 1st Sergeant rank (highest level of sergeant before Sergeant Major)
Mike -
Congratulations, Stiles! I remember very well that park bench! Can you let us know what each badge on your shirt stands for?
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Richly deserved, Stiles. Congratulations!
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What a special man ! It is a privilege to be counted among his friends. Stiles and Lillian are an inspiration to us all !
Nancy Drabik -
Wonderful! Many thanks to Stiles!
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So well deserved. Thank you Stiles.
Rochana. -
What s beautiful picture of this wonderful couple!
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May God bless this specu man. We are honored to know him
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So very special. Thank you Stiles.
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13 comments
Maria Marino
I wish I could’ve been there to honor Styles and am so happy for him !
Michael M. Tat
We are glad Stiles receives the appreciation he deserves. He and Lillian are precious to the whole Life System.
RF
Wonderful honor to an outstanding man! Congrats Stiles! and thanks for sharing that info Mike and Jim!
Jim Wright
Thanks, Mike!
Mike Limatola
Stiles medals and badges:
Right side (left chest)
U.S. Army Basic Parachutist Badge on 515th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) cloth oval. (awarded after 5 practice parachute jumps – Stiles made 24 jumps)
Ribbons:
(First row)U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
(Second row)American Campaign Medal (WWII), European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 campaign star (WWII), WWII Victory Medal
Expert Infantryman Badge (musket on blue background)(for completion of the Expert Infantryman Course)
Left side (right chest)
New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal (1988)
French Army Parachutist Badge (Stiles made 1 practice jump with the French Army during WWII)
Left sleeve top – 13th Airborne Division shoulder insignia
Left and right sleeves – 1st Sergeant rank (highest level of sergeant before Sergeant Major)
Mike
Pat Price
Congratulations, Stiles! I remember very well that park bench! Can you let us know what each badge on your shirt stands for?
Mimi Brauch
Richly deserved, Stiles. Congratulations!
Nancy Drabik
What a special man ! It is a privilege to be counted among his friends. Stiles and Lillian are an inspiration to us all !
Nancy Drabik
Alice
Wonderful! Many thanks to Stiles!
Rochana Muenthongchin
So well deserved. Thank you Stiles.
Rochana.
Barbara Dilger
What s beautiful picture of this wonderful couple!
Sally
May God bless this specu man. We are honored to know him
Peter
So very special. Thank you Stiles.