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| A Social and Benevolent Organisation |
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| By Joe Alba |
We have extraordinary people in our lives. People we see every day. People we work with, people who do our taxes or who cut our hair or who deliver our packages. We see them in our day-to-day lives but we do not see their past bravery and their unselfish service. These are hidden from us. This is because a common attribute of people who are extraordinary is that they are usually quiet and do not self promote. One of these men is Vincent Anthony Catullo. Tony recently was honored at a ceremony on the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier in a Memorial Day event. He along with another World War II veteran, Lawrence Quinn, was given a special award for their service. Special presentations were made by Vice Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, Commander Second Fleet, Strike Force Atlantic and Brigadier General Robert E. Milstead Jr. Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Tony is a New Jersey guy; born in Milburn, New Jersey and bred in the Garden State. He was drafted by the Marines during World War II serving in the Pacific after tours in Cherry Point, and San Diego. To demonstrate the extent of our commitment of our country; the headlines in the Milburn New Jersey Item that day in 1943 was “Draft Takes Three Fathers”. Sadly, today, Americans do not appear to have the same iron and will as that generation. After World War II, Tony was one of the few to actually serve as a “China Marine” a prestigious and rare title for any former member of the Corps. I know because as a former Marine, it was always a rarity to see one of the “China Marines”. Corporal Catullo was discharged in 1946. His return home was reason to be joyous for many reasons but one of the best was that he met his wife at the welcome home party. They were married in 1948. Tony is a retired employee of Gateway Security and he still drops into their Newark office from time to time to visit with his former associates and to give sage advice to his friend, Louis Dell’Ermo, the ex-Newark Detective now President and CEO of Gateway. From the staff of Airport Press, and for all Americans that live in freedom; we thank you. |
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JFK POSTAL FACILITY RECEIVES INT’L POST
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Postmaster General & CEO John Potter (left) receives the International Post Corporation’s Certificate of Excellence in Management and Processing of International Letter Mail Award from Herbert- Michael Zapf, President and CEO International Post Corporation. It was awarded to The United States Postal Service's JFK NY International Service Center (ISC), the world’s largest airport mail facility for achieving the highest level of performance in management and processing of international letter mail. |
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Postal Service teamwork, attention to quality, and international mail-processing efficiencies in meeting customer needs were recognized today by the International Post Corporation (IPC). The IPC awarded its “Certificate of Excellence” in management and processing of international letter mail to the U.S. Postal Service’s New York (JFK) International Service Center (ISC). The IPC is a cooperative association of 23 national postal administrations and operators - including the U.S. Postal Service - from North America, Europe and the Pacific, whose mission is to provide assistance and expertise in developing and improving international postal services. The Certificate of Excellence, presented to Postmaster General John E. Potter during ceremonies at the New York facility, marks a months-long process of Postal Service self-assessment, operational... |
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| COPA AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW DESTINATIONS |
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The airline will add 6 new cities in 2006 Copa Airlines said that it will begin direct flights to Maracaibo , Venezuela with six flights a week, starting July 24, 2006. Maracaibo is Venezuela’s second largest city and the capital of the state of Zulia, the most important oil-producing state. In addition, Copa will also be initiating flight service to Manaus, Brazil, and Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic on July 15; to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on July 24; to Montevideo, Uruguay, on August 15; and in the last quarter of the year, to Port of Spain, |
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"Project Children" 250 Irish children arrive at JFK for placement in American homes for four weeks. Denis Mulcahy, retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective, founded "Project Children", a non-profit organization, in 1975. Through work with Protestant and Catholic youth, Project Children is helping to bridge the gap between the two communities. For additional information visit www.projectchildren.com. |
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American Airlines "Take Your Child To Work Day"
One of the popular highlights of this event, the children of American Airlines staff members delighted in a grand tour of a US Helicopter at Terminal 9. Pictured here are staff and children of American Airlines, flanked by US Helicopter staff members. |
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Twenty-one children from Santo Domingo arrived at JFK under the auspices of the local chapter of Healing the Children for medical treatment in the U.S. JFK staff coordinated the arrival, welcoming the children, family members doctors and other volunteers. |
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From left, Deputy Chief of Customs and Border Protection Thomas Spelman, JFK Airline Programs Supervisor Jerome Roberson, Premium Services Coordinator Noreen Rascelles of American Airlines, Customer Care Representative Diomis Romero and Facility Services Representative Toni Carbonaro with some of the children and volunteers. |
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