Port Washington American Legion Names Reverend Citizen of The Year

Port Washington’s American Legion Post 509 named Reverend Stuart Huntley of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church the 2014 Citizen of The Year.

Rev. Huntley received the award on Saturday, Nov. 22. He has served as honorary chaplain of Post 509 for both Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies. In addition, Rev. Huntley was a driving force in the recent effort to obtain a cemetery plaque for the unmarked grave of a World War II veteran in Port Washington. He recently returned to England after serving several years as Rector of St. Stephen’s Church.

Pictured in the presentation are from left to right: Jim Costello, Peter Ripilone, Commander Arthur George, Rev. Huntley, Arthur Wade Adjutant and Larry Tuck

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